Jake Fenner

While LeBron James’ son Bryce drew buzz around Arizona this offseason, he’s yet to play.

Meanwhile, another freshman - Koa Peat - already looks like a “10 year NBA vet” as the Wildcats upset No. 3 UConn: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/colleg...

Not sure how much Bryce James we see tonight

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team: Good?

Mauricio Pochettino's big gamble: How US are building on negativity After a slow start, it appears the United States under Mauricio Pochettino is now finally starting to catch wind in its sails ahead of next summer's tournament.

Mauricio Pochettino's first months in charge of the #USMNT were tumultuous. His rosters are criticized. His team lacked quality wins.

But that's all changed in the final months of 2025. How it's gone and how 'negativity is a positive':

mol.im/a/15284241 via @dailymail.co.uk

Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."

Mauricio Pochettino's big gamble: How US are building on negativity After a slow start, it appears the United States under Mauricio Pochettino is now finally starting to catch wind in its sails ahead of next summer's tournament.

Mauricio Pochettino's first months in charge of the #USMNT were tumultuous. His rosters are criticized. His team lacked quality wins.

But that's all changed in the final months of 2025. How it's gone and how 'negativity is a positive':

mol.im/a/15284241 via @dailymail.co.uk

Hating before it was Ethical Hating

Hell Site is Hell Site-ing this morning

A Poll That No One Asked For (Nov. 17):
Purdue, Houston, UConn, Arizona, Louisville
Duke, Illinois, Texas Tech, St. John's, Florida
BYU, Alabama, Michigan, Iowa State, Gonzaga
Michigan State, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, UCLA
NC State, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kansas, Auburn

AJ Dybantsa's 25-point night not enough as No. 7 BYU falls to UConn JAKE FENNER IN BOSTON: The latest freshman to attempt to match Carmelo Anthony's freshman excellence comes from Brockton, Massachusetts native AJ Dybantsa.

My report from Boston last night: AJ Dybantsa is trying to be the first high-profile freshman to lead his school to a title since Carmelo Anthony. While he looks primed for it, he’ll face plenty of pressure. At TD Garden, his No.7 BYU fell to No.3 UConn.

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Was just saying to my friends last night "If you took away MLS Season Pass and just put all the games on Apple TV, I bet you'd double your subscribers by Opening Day 2026" so let's see if that happens

Sean Dyche masterclass

A Poll That No One Asked For (Nov. 10):
Houston, Purdue, UConn, Texas Tech, Florida
St. John's, Arizona, Alabama, Louisville, Michigan
Kentucky, Duke, BYU, UCLA, Iowa State
Michigan State, Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Gonzaga
Creighton, NC State, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kansas

How college sports transformed into a financial arms race Long seen as a potential obstacle for schools, the settlement presents itself as a creative opportunity to raise as much money as possible - as part of a growing arms race for cash to win recruits.

EXCLUSIVE: College sports is now an arms race for finances with schools & NIL collectives selling off whatever they can.

From fans attending press conferences, to coaches reading bedtime stories, to "Pirate Pesto" - this is the new era of college sport

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Nothing about Pochettino's approach to squad building has correlated from one window to the other - except for the idea that squad cohesion doesn't matter until you actually get to the World Cup

Gio Reyna’s USMNT return a ‘special situation’ that mixes Pochettino’s message For months, Mauricio Pochettino has preached how all players need to earn their USMNT places. Gio Reyna is the exception to his rule

Gio Reyna has played fewer club minutes this year than any other USMNT player.

Hasn't scored or created a goal since January.

For months, the rule was: "Players need to perform."

Now, Mauricio Pochettino makes an exception for "a special player":

www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Turns out, the September window was not the "last chance" Pochettino had to tinker with the roster. In comes Gio Reyna and Joe Scally from Germany...

My old building in Astoria that I had to move out of because the rent got too high and was infested with mice and roaches went for Zohran by 28% and all I gotta tell my old landlord is clock’s tickin buddy!

"As you all know, I was once violently assaulted by Michelangelo on the 4 train in 1996 because I was carrying a large cheese pizza"

The kind of performance you consider season-defining come May.

Looked the part of the top team in Europe in the first half and then, after a moment of madness, showed defensive resilience needed to succeed.

An absolutely defining game for Vincent Kompany.

For how great of a first half he had, I have no clue why Luis Diaz thought that was a good idea.

No clue how Marquinhos makes that error. Just absolutely astounding #PSGFCB

Five year contract!

You: Mad about the YouTube TV-ESPN blackout because you can’t watch Monday Night Football

Me: Mad about the YouTube TV-ESPN blackout bc I can’t watch Auburn v Bethune-Cookman in OT

College basketball finally returns today😃

Bluesky's CBB activity is FAR too low, but I'll keep posting here all the same. Here's a big Starter Pack I created about a year ago. Share it! If there are accounts posting about ball near-daily that should be added, let me know and I'll share tonight.

St. Bonaventure athletic department tells me in a statement: "That report is completely false. There was no exchange, much less altercation, between Woj and officials whatsoever, and Woj is still watching the game as we speak."

1. UConn*
Ceiling: National champions
Floor: 5-seed or worse

Hurley will coach with a vengeance after 24-25. Roster additions look promising in preseason (ik, ik). Biggest ? is if the defense/3PT% improved from last year. If it does, booking Indy flights looks tempting.

2. St. John's*
Ceiling: Playing for a national title
Floor: 5-seed or worse

Stupid talented roster. Biggest ? is the point guard situation (as has been discussed ad nauseum) but even with that in mind, I think they're good enough to make the 2nd weekend if everyone is healthy.