Opinion

Rodrigue: Rams let down too often by perceived 'areas of strength' in loss to Bengals

While the Rams' defense kept L.A. in the game Monday, the offense's struggles in the red zone and on third down were too much to overcome.

Jourdan Rodrigue143

Ubben: Ryan Day's rant should be a model for CFB coaches: Try a little honesty

David Ubben312

Meek: Ryan Day's anger at Lou Holtz is really about Ohio State struggles vs. Michigan

Austin Meek340

Tafur: Josh McDaniels ran out of faith in Raiders' offense in loss to Steelers

Vic Tafur210

Just how bad can this get for Matt Eberflus and the Bears?

Adam Jahns280

Kosmider: If Sean Payton thought the Broncos would be a quick fix, it's time to adjust

After landing on the wrong end of another historic blowout Sunday, the Broncos' 2023 season is already short on hope and in need of changes.

Nick Kosmider208

Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame's coaches didn't know, and that's not good enough

Ohio State was there for the taking Saturday. Notre Dame declined the offer.

Pete Sampson644

Ohio State has been called soft. Did the win over Notre Dame change that?

There's no such thing as a bad win against a top-10 team on the road. Ohio State can rejoice in its win.

Ari Wasserman259

Colorado revealed itself and Oregon was all too happy to show the nation. Is anyone surprised?

Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks appeared to be suffering from Deion Sanders Fatigue, so they let the Buffs know who they really are.

Jim Trotter385

Buckley: Self-interests aside, it's sad we won't see Aaron Rodgers in Pats-Jets game

There’s something to be said for a fan being able to say, “I saw (insert name of iconic athlete here) play.” Rodgers is one of those.

Steve Buckley38

Dehner Jr.: If 'time is best' for Joe Burrow, Bengals must give it to him

The Bengals might need to think about the state of the team on Nov. 25, not Sept. 25, and give their QB time to heal properly.

Paul Dehner Jr.118

If Justin Fields fails at QB, blame the entire Bears organization

There is plenty of time for Fields to improve, but we know where this could be heading. The Bears do this to quarterbacks.

Adam Jahns357

How the NBA's player participation policy affects every team, not just Clippers

Don't call it the Kawhi Leonard Rule or the LA Clippers Rule. In truth, the NBA's new Player Participation Policy affects every team.

Law Murray51

Greenberg: Justin Fields is unhappy, Alan Williams has resigned, Bears are in disarray

Otherwise, the 0-2 Bears are doing just great, but only if you're evaluating them as a reality show and not a football team.

Jon Greenberg394

'Winning Time' ending after 2 seasons makes Showtime Lakers story look incomplete

A docudrama about the Lakers shouldn't end with the team losing to its hated rival. But that's what happened with "Winning Time" canceled.

Jason Jones183

Jones: Deshaun Watson isn't the QB he once was, but he can still help Browns

Watson must stop thinking about his $230 million contract and the gaudy stats he once achieved. All that matters is finding a way to win.

Mike Jones229

Trotter: Mel Tucker should be fired for insensitivity, stupidity

Whether he was arrogant, fooled himself or flew too close to the sun, Tucker will likely pay dearly for his actions.

Jim Trotter478

Browns desperately need Deshaun Watson to play like a franchise QB after Nick Chubb injury

Watson's safety net was officially cut when Chubb went down 33 seconds into the second quarter, and now the winds are starting to blow.?

Jason Lloyd338

Load management has frustrated NBA, fans and TV partners, but will new rules help?

The league and the players have a lot to lose if they do not find a way to reduce the frustration of fans and television partners.

Jon Krawczynski163

Bill Belichick responsible for the lack of moves to improve the Patriots offense

The Patriots made a number of small moves to improve their offense this offseason, but they've been left with results similar to a year ago.

Chad Graff230

Mendes: It's time we start looking at who's giving out second chances in the NHL

What does the Mike Babcock resignation say about second chances and the NHL's gatekeepers?

Ian Mendes404

Alabama football has a problem not even Nick Saban can solve

Even the greatest coach of all time can't solve the issue of not having a top-level quarterback to run his offense.

Ari Wasserman167

Greenberg: Experienced Bears fans panicking after 0-2 start, and they're not wrong

There was hope coming into this season, but even with the hype around Justin Fields, it was guarded and speculative. And now it's waning.

Jon Greenberg150

Portzline: Mike Babcock's resignation raises troubling questions about Blue Jackets organization

John Davidson, Jarmo Kekalainen and others should face tough questions about Babcock and the cellphone issue that led to his departure.

Aaron Portzline634

Bartolo Colón's legacy with the Mets: Making it a joy to suspend reality

It was never a likely outcome. But Bartolo Colón, an aging pitcher with lots of baggage, became an undisputed fan favorite in Queens.

Marc Carig23