From Professional Sports to College Athletics, The J has it all.
Verstappen Can Clinch the WDC in Vegas, How Did We Get Here?
RedBull’s Max Verstappen has the chance to clinch his 2024 World Drivers Championship in Las Vegas. After an unexpectadly wild season we ask the simple question: “How did we get here?”
Written By: Jake Dale
Nuggets In Serious Trouble? Brand New MVP Already Crowned? - NBA Overreactions and Takeaways
As the first week of the NBA season wraps up, what better time than to both overreact and underreact to what we have seen thus far? A few things remain true: The Celtics are still very good, the Pistons are still very bad, and Lebron James is still going strong (this time with his son!). As for everything else, it’s all up for grabs.
Written By: Jake Dale
Andretti, Arlington, And a Packed IndyCar Mailbag
From drama in the famous Andretti family to the brand-new Arlington Grand Prix, IndyCar finds a way to keep its name in motorsport news. Plus: A new mailbag segment with names like Logan Sargeant, Alex Palou, Pato O'Ward and More
Written By: Jake Dale
Tarik Skubal's Fantastic 2024 Has Set the Tone for the Young Tigers
The story Tarik Skubal's fantastic 2024 season continues on as one of baseball's youngest teams has found a way to succeed against all expectations. Skubal's triple crown year has lead the way and set the tone.
Written By: Jake Dale
Graphic Credit: Justin Mannisto
Fixing an Unfixable Organization With New Blood
Franco Colapinto is F1's newest surprise talent on the scene. The Kick/Sauber Formula One team are the only ones with a seat open for 2025, so why not build for the future, in the present.
Written By: Jake Dale
The 2024 Brewers are Miraculously Great, But You Won't Hear About It
The Brewers hold a commanding lead in the NL Central and look to make a splash in the playoffs. But how did this seemingly middling roster turn into a sneaky contender?
Written By: Jake Dale
Aston Martin, Newey Partnership Signals Commitment to Success
Adrian Newey is the newest member of the Aston Martin F1 family. The legendary engineer's payday is a sign of just how badly Lawrence Stroll wants competitiveness for the Silverstone-based team.
Written By: Jake Dale
Notre Dame Shines in Opener; USC and Arizona Show Major Offensive Firepower
From Florida State falling apart to suprise performances from USC and Miami, week one of the 2024 season set the stage for a fantastic season. College football is absolutely back and in full gear.
Written By: Jake Dale
Race Week Wrap-Up, Dutch Grand Prix
Formula One’s 2024 season returned from a lengthy three-week summer break at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. From a new 2025 driver announcement, to a changing of the guards for dominance in Formula One, the Dutch Grand Prix had plenty of excitement to go around
Written By: Jake Dale
Two 2024 Rookie Gems, Hidden in Plain Sight
Reed Sheppard of the Kentucky Wildcats and Stephon Castle of the UConn Huskies outline the strengths that lie in what many have called a “weak” draft class.
Graphic Credit: @konnorsburner
Written by: Jake Dale
Were the 2021 San Francisco Giants a Fluke?
The 2021 SF Giants won 107 games and won the NL West. Since then, they have had no playoff success and the future has looked grim. This article gives an insight into why that 107 win season happened in the first place and if it can ever be replicated.
Written by Guest Writer: Dylan Adelman
A Summer of Team USA Basketball Fun is Exactly What the NBA Needs
Team USA Mens Basketball is back and as fun as ever. What better way to distract from a sleepy NBA free agency than watching America’s best dominate every other nation.
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Written By: Jake Dale
A Tsunoda RedBull Seat Snub Would be Nothing Short of Unprecedented
With Sergio Perez’ recent struggles, the Red Bull seat next to Max Verstappen appears open for the taking. When thinking logically, Red Bull would promote its best driver on its junior team; yet somehow, Yuki Tsunoda continues to be overlooked by RedBull Racing leadership. (Opinion)
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Written By: Jake Dale
The Dodgers Spent $1 Billion on Two Japanese Superstars- And It Worked Perfectly
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a leap by spending insane money on two Japanese baseball icons; and it has panned out beautifully
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Why does MLB's Cy Young Award Produce So Many "Fluke" Winners?
A dive into why we see an odd amount of “fluke” Cy Young award winners in the MLB.
Written By: Jake Dale
The Lando Norris Success Story is Fun But He is Still Miles Behind Verstappen
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are in a championship fight, but not really
Written By: Jake Dale
An Exploration Into Luis Arreaz
Luis Arreaz is one of MLB’s most confusing talents. His unique way of making an impact; just make contact.
Written By: Jake Dale
The J's 2023-2024 California NBA Rankings
The 2022-2023 NBA Season was special for California's four NBA teams. It was the first year in history that all four California teams made the playoffs, mostly due to the surprising up rise of the Sacramento Kings after 15 straight years of playoff drought. California’s NBA is looking bright heading into 2023-2024, and all four of these teams have championship aspirations. In this article, the J will examine and predict what the 2023-2024 NBA season will hold for California’s NBA teams.
Written By: Jake Dale
The Dream of Building a Sports Dynasty
A quick look into what goes into dominance in sports
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Written By: Jake Dale