A former fraternity brother shares stories of lifelong friendships forged during his time at West Virginia University, including the impact of a friend's terminal illness and a memorable conversation on his deathbed. [... more]

The NBA draft has become unwatchable due to the NBA's inability to figure out the hat issue, where players wear hats for teams they're not playing for. This problem has been ongoing for decades, and it's not just a matter of being cute or novel. The NBA's struggles with this issue are a result of their lack of understanding of college basketball and its importance in the sports landscape. The NBA's failure to recognize the value of college basketball has led to a decline in interest in the draft, making it feel small and insignificant. The NBA can fix this problem by getting rid of the one-and-done rule and requiring players to stay in college for a few years, similar to the NFL and college baseball. [... more]