Now that the dust has settled on the NFL season, perhaps we can take a moment to appreciate the post-season.
Of the 13 games, the final seven (including Super Bowl LVI) were just a pleasure. Two settled by overtime, six by three-points and another by six (overtime).
Can't recall a post-season that had that much balance. No wonder over 100 million tuned into the Super Bowl game on regular television, while another 12 million streamed the game.
It's not been a stretch. Baseball's spring training should have begun a week ago with pitchers and catchers reporting to Arizona and Florida. But the Boys of Summer are squabbling with management over a myriad of issues. The owners and the MLBPA can't seem to reach an understanding.
Of course, it takes more than a 15-minute sit-down (like the sides had on Thursday) to hash out differences. Players aren't all that thrilled with the length of spring training, anyway. But come on, fellas!
At this rate, Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers, scheduled for March 31st, is in danger.
So Canada takes the gold in women's hockey, USA the silver. Some things just don't change. This is a GREAT rivalry, fueled by great competition (and a lot of former University of Wisconsin Badgers on both sides).
Badger basketball fans had best be prepared for the departure of sophomore Johnny Davis, a potential College Player Of The Year. Averaging a double-double, the guard could well take his talents to the NBA after this season.
Much depends on how well he fares once tournament play comes about, though. If he has a stellar post-season, expect Davis to take the money and run. Personally, I think another year of college could help his body become more NBA-ready.
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