

Money Matters; Stanford's New QBs
I never expected my blog to focus so much on money matters, but, unfortunately, that's what is now driving college sports. Everything is...
Gary Cavalli
16 hours ago


Life Is Precious
I'm at the age where death isn't some far off concept, but something that lurks around every corner. Every day, it seems like some aging...
Gary Cavalli
Jun 30


Indiana's Heartbreak; Caitlin's Burden; Owners' Harvest
Tyrese Haliburton 's injury deflated what in all likelihood would have been a classic Game 7 of the NBA finals last night. Haliburton has...
Gary Cavalli
Jun 23


Democracy Under Siege
Recent developments in Los Angeles, where violent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids stimulated protests--which the...
Gary Cavalli
Jun 16


The Death of Amateurism; Stanford FB Alums Step Up; Rodgers Redux
The NCAA's long, futile quest to preserve amateurism and its "student-athlete" facade has officially ended. As of Friday night, the NCAA ...
Gary Cavalli
Jun 9


NBA's Awesome/Awful Announcing; Stanford Basketball Goes International; Giants' Hitting Woes
One of the most interesting things about watching the NBA Conference Finals over the last couple of weeks has been the opportunity...
Gary Cavalli
Jun 2


Tush Push Survives; Purdy Cashes In; CFP Eyes 16; Sellers Skates; Valkyries Surprise
For the last several years, ever since the NFL allowed players to push the quarterback from behind on a short yardage sneak, we've been...
Gary Cavalli
May 26


Rose In the Hall? Warriors' Future; Manufactured Victories; A Grift Too Far; ABL Kudos
Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have been reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, making them both eligible for the Hall of...
Gary Cavalli
May 19


Draymond's Lament; Kuminga's Revival; A Sports Pope
Draymond Green is a great basketball player. One of the best defensive players in the NBA since Bill Russell. He's been the driving...
Gary Cavalli
May 12


Belichick's Folly; Warriors Pull Through
I've never liked Bill Belichick . Maybe it's the condescending way he treats the media. Maybe it's how he often dresses like a slob in a...
Gary Cavalli
May 5