This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features The Field of 68 media network co-founder Jeff Goodman to discuss college basketball. Goodman ponders whether Kentucky basketball is better off knowing Jaland Lowe is now out for the season instead of playing through his injured shoulder. He tells why he believes Mikel Brown Jr. will be back for […]
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London Johnson isn't coming to save Louisville basketball. Who will?
London Johnson isn’t coming to rescue Louisville basketball this season, no matter how long Mikel Brown Jr.’s back injury keeps him out of the lineup. Maybe Johnson would have made a difference in the Cardinals’ 79-70 loss to Virginia on Tuesday at the KFC Yum! Center. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Or maybe not. UofL coach Pat […]
Read MoreCouch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 76-66 win over Northwestern
1. That was a nice finish by MSU, but not a win to celebrate EAST LANSING — The final score and vibes leaving the court at Breslin Center don’t tell the story of this one. Michigan State got away with one Thursday against Northwestern, even as well and determined as the Spartans played down the […]
Read MoreCouch: Lansing Community College's men's basketball team has a little bit of everything — and Zander Woodruff
LANSING — For the first time in a little while, Mike Ingram has a Lansing Community College men’s basketball team with some real depth of talent. But he still only has one Zander Woodruff. So when the Stars were sometimes getting five minutes into games without Woodruff having taken a shot, it was time to […]
Read MoreKentucky basketball quickly is playing its way out of NCAA Tournament
Kentucky basketball is playing its way off the NCAA Tournament bubble and into having a lot of free time in March. The Wildcats fell to Missouri 73-68 in Rupp Arena, dropping to 0-2 in SEC play and suddenly looking like a team that has to sit and sweat out their name being called on Selection […]
Read MoreMichigan State basketball vs. Northwestern tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
• What: Michigan State vs. Northwestern • When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday • Where: Breslin Center • TV/Radio: Big Ten Network/Spartan Sports Network radio, including WJIM 1240-AM and WMMQ 94.9-FM; SiriusXM Ch. 195 (MSU broadcast), 372 (Northwestern broadcast) Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement • Records/Rankings: MSU is 13-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, and enters the week […]
Read MoreLouisville basketball game vs Duke is chance for Cards to send message
Of all the things coach Pat Kelsey has had to exorcise from the down years of Louisville basketball, a seven game losing streak to Duke was not high on the list. But it’s front and center now. Nothing UofL has done so far has indicated it can be a Final Four contender like a win […]
Read MoreMitch Albom: 3 types of Lions fans can all agree — 2025 was a loser
“This may have been our only shot.” Dan Campbell said that nearly two years ago, right after the Detroit Lions blew a 17-point lead in the NFC championship game. At the time, I thought the coach was being bravely honest and emotionally raw. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement I didn’t think he was being a prophet. Detroit […]
Read MoreMitch Albom: Detroit Lions' gallant finish can't erase the game before
That final play, a doozy, was one part desperation, one part miracle, and eight parts cold water dumped on your head. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a fourth-down pass within spitting distance of the goal line. But he got sandwiched by two Pittsburgh Steelers defenders, and, realizing he was about to go down as the clock […]
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Williams: Cincinnati Reds' effort to land Kyle Schwarber is good sign
The Cincinnati Reds legitimately tried to sign Kyle Schwarber. They deserve some credit for that. What?!?! Saying the Reds tried sounds like a loser mentality, I know, and it’s hard to give them credit for simply trying after 30 years of not winning a postseason series. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But step back from the doom-scrolling […]
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Louisville football should view Boca Raton Bowl game as opportunity
Let’s be honest and upfront here: The Boca Raton Bowl isn’t the prize Louisville football was playing for when the season began. But the Cardinals‘ game against Toledo still can be a gift if handled the right way. Of course, this used to be a no-brainer. Making a bowl was a reward for a successful […]
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Williams: 'Aquaman' Tre Carroll is new face of Crosstown Shootout
Tre Carroll is a throwback, a hard-nosed, hard-working, charismatic player who reminds us amid the pay-to-play and transfer portal era why we love college sports so much. Watching the Xavier senior absolutely take control of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout inside Cintas Center, make buckets with his left and right hand and shake his fists […]
Read MoreMichigan State women's soccer puts together 'impressive' showing in first-round NCAA tournament win over Milwaukee
EAST LANSING — Michigan State coach Jeff Hosler was a leery about the Spartans’ circumstances heading into their NCAA tournament first-round game against Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Friday night. MSU women’s soccer team had thumped Milwaukee 9-0 early this season — the sort of score that leaves a mark and a memory and also is rarely indicative of the […]
Read MoreW&W: Cincinnati Reds' stagnant payroll says they're out on Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso
The Reds have said their payroll for 2026 will be about the same as last season. Any hopes Reds fans had of the team adding a big bat like Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso are dashed with a stagnant payroll. Wittenmyer & Williams is a regular point/counterpoint column from Enquirer Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and sports columnist Jason Williams. They’re back with their […]
Read MoreKentucky football, with nine-game SEC schedule, no longer has room annually for Louisville
AI-assisted summary To maintain its successful formula, Kentucky may need to schedule more winnable nonconference games against other Power Four opponents. While fans may want the rivalry to continue, the program’s best interest might be to drop the emotionally charged game for a more favorable one. Kentucky football can no longer afford to play Louisville […]
Read MoreStill not enough for Titans in missed opportunity vs. Denver Broncos | Estes
AI-assisted summary Tennessee gained only 1 net yard in the first six possessions of the second half. Penalties were a major issue for the Titans, who committed 13 infractions. Despite the loss, the Titans’ special teams and ability to force turnovers showed significant improvement from last season. DENVER — Rapid reaction from the Tennessee Titans‘ […]
Read MoreTennessee fans respond as expected about Nico Iamaleava vs Joey Aguilar after Week 1 | Adams
AI-assisted summary Tennessee Volunteers football fans celebrated a victory against Syracuse. Columnist John Adams responded to reader mail concerning the games, Iamaleava’s performance, and other topics. Readers debated the Vols’ strengths and weaknesses, particularly their secondary. Tennessee football fans could celebrate winning both games of a day-night doubleheader on Aug. 30. They cheered UT’s 45-26 […]
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