A March Without Madness
How UCLA and Michigan completed their campaigns of domination.
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Episode Notes
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh recap a chalky March Madness marked by coaching drama and uncertainty about college basketball’s future. Then Alex and Lindsay ask Ben about the early MLB season, from the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system to a new wave of impressive rookies. Finally, the panel speaks with author and soccer journalist Ryan O’Hanlon about the real story behind Wrexham A.F.C. and how high the celebrity-owned club can realistically climb.
Ben also has an Afterball on Kenny Albert’s impending record for most national broadcasts called.
In this week’s bonus episode for Slate Plus members: Saudi Arabia makes a big push into esports and fighting video games.
Episode Notes:
Read CJ Moore of the Athletic on taking some walks with Michigan’s national championship coach, Dusty May.
Read Ben Lindbergh’s piece in the Ringer on the specter of a 2027 MLB lockout.
Pick up a copy of Ryan O’Hanlon’s latest book Net Gains.
Read Connor Makar’s article on the Saudi takeover of fighting games.