

HOT SPROTS Podcast: Episode Zero (May 6/7, 2018)
*coughs, cues up Bender from Futurama voice* WE’RE BACK, BABY! But no, really, the pod is finally back after a long hiatus! It turns out not giving our hot takes about SPROTS has been weighing on us for a good while now and we just can’t take it anymore. Welcome to Episode Zero of the newly-arrived HOT SPROTS Podcast, which will feature Chase Ruttig as … Continue reading HOT SPROTS Podcast: Episode Zero (May 6/7, 2018)

ABA adds team in Miami with roster made entirely of ex-felons
The America Basketball Association, the new version that exists today and has like 100 teams across the country, and not the fun, weird, and wild one from the 1970, announced on Saturday that they have a new team coming to Miami, and that the roster will be entirely made-up of players who are ex-felons! Continue reading ABA adds team in Miami with roster made entirely of ex-felons

This round of the NBA Playoffs has been entertaining, but trash and inevitable
These are the four teams that literally everyone picked to get to this point. Everyone knew that it was always going to be the Rockets, Warriors, Celtics, and Cavaliers. Continue reading This round of the NBA Playoffs has been entertaining, but trash and inevitable

State of the Federal (Address): On Brand with Scott Brand
One man fights for the pride and growth of the craziest hockey league in the USA. Continue reading State of the Federal (Address): On Brand with Scott Brand

WHITE HOT MINOR LEAGUE INDOOR FOOTBALL EXPANSION RUMORS!
Well in an interview with QC Online, the owner of the Quad City Steamwheelers, Doug Bland, offered up some juicy expansion nuggets for the league in 2019. Continue reading WHITE HOT MINOR LEAGUE INDOOR FOOTBALL EXPANSION RUMORS!

Yes, ESPN lost more than 500k subscribers last month; No, people are not cancelling ESPN, they’re cancelling cable
Let’s be clear, that’s not good news for ESPN. But ESPN was not the only ones affected by the release of the new numbers yesterday Continue reading Yes, ESPN lost more than 500k subscribers last month; No, people are not cancelling ESPN, they’re cancelling cable

The beginner’s guide to betting the pony races
And while the clothes, drinks, and moral outrage are fun, the real reason anyone heads to the pony track or their local bookie is money. Continue reading The beginner’s guide to betting the pony races

NBC’s hockey “analysis” is insulting to fans
It’s insulting to hockey fans to have to listen to the trio of Pierre, Mike, and Jeremy for three hours every night, because it’s clear they know nothing about modern hockey, and are stuck in this idea of 1993 where it’s hit first, hit second, throw a punch, and maybe try and score after all that. Continue reading NBC’s hockey “analysis” is insulting to fans

The 2nd Round is the best round of the NHL Playoffs
The second round of the NHL is the best round of the NHL Playoffs, and maybe in all of pro sports. Continue reading The 2nd Round is the best round of the NHL Playoffs

HOTSPROTSTAKES STAFF POLL (With special guest @RossWB!): Ranking the logos of the National Arena League
Hey, it’s time for our favorite thing at HOTSPROTSTAKES: Ranking the logos of some obscure sports league you’ve never heard of! Continue reading HOTSPROTSTAKES STAFF POLL (With special guest @RossWB!): Ranking the logos of the National Arena League