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Case: Nearly a century later, the .220 Swift still wins the race

Well, summer may not be here officially, but lately the temperatures sure make it seem like that time of year already.

By Larry Case May 26, 2024

Contributed photo / The rising temperatures of late May bring to mind memories of varmint hunting and the speed of the .220 Swift cartridge for "Guns & Cornbread" columnist Larry Case.

5-at-10: Friday mailbag on historic NCAA decision, schedule changes, Braves consternation

Let's handle our business first.

By Jay Greeson May 24, 2024

AP file photo by Michael Conroy / The NCAA said the states of Tennessee and Virginia threaten to throw college sports into “disarray” if granted the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction sought as part of their lawsuit arguing the sanctioning body's NIL rules violate antitrust law.

5-at-10: NFL about to track football progress, Oregon state title wrongs, college football and TV

So college football's landscape is changing quickly.

By Jay Greeson May 23, 2024

5-at-10: Next beast in the NL East, Game 1 drama without the voice, NIL’s lawsuit intrigue

This time last year, the Braves looked like the team to beat. Now, they look rather beaten, to be honest.

By Jay Greeson May 22, 2024

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad throws to first baseman Michael Busch trying to force out Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

5-at-10: Is parity good for sports, NCAA’s money crunch, MLB chase for more speed

How did we get here?

By Jay Greeson May 21, 2024

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

5-at-10: Weekend winners (Yankees and Phillies) and losers (Knicks NBA coverage) and some major of PGA thoughts

Xander Schauffele. More on him in a moment. Lots more.

By Jay Greeson May 20, 2024

Xander Schauffele holds the Wanamaker trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

5-at-10: Friday mailbag with college football coaches review, my many ways to stink, talking politics

Business time.

By Jay Greeson May 17, 2024

AP file photo by Mike Stewart / Georgia announced Thursday that football coach Kirby Smart had received a contract extension through the 2033 season and a raise of $1.75 million per year, making his annual salary $13 million.

5-at-10: NFL’s time waster, Netflix’s strong statement on sports, Happy ‘Top Gun’ day and movie sequels

But hey, the NFL is a monster, yo, and it generates eyeballs and discussions if Roger Goodell was going to host a live Zoom on an insurance seminar for sideline cart drivers.

By Jay Greeson May 16, 2024

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) speaks with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) following an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Cincinnati. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs face a daunting test in opening their season after CBS unveiled Kansas City’s Week 2 opponent as being the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

5-at-10: Clark’s rocky introduction to the WNBA, PGA storylines, Nikola Jokic is all-time great

Her star power is undeniable, but her play Tuesday was mediocre at best.

By Jay Greeson May 15, 2024

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks down the court after a turnover against the Connecticut Sun during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

5-at-10: Tom Brady’s a rookie again, Jared Goff’s monster deal, ‘The Office’ is rebooting

We knew that whenever he retired Tom Brady was headed to the NFL broadcast booth.

By Jay Greeson May 14, 2024

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