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Upon his retreat from Moscow, Napoleon reportedly quipped of his army's harrowing defeat that the margin between "the ridiculous and the sublime was but a step." He could just as easily have been talking about college football. Fall Saturdays offer a wealth of the sublime -- dramatic games, brilliant plays, awe-inspiring athleticism. But what truly sets college football apart, is that after all the on-field heroics, the sport slips so easily into pure chaos.

Over the course of our first season, we will tell the stories of eight cheating scandals, both in and outside of sports. That is the first task of each episode anyway; the more interesting part of the show, the thing that makes it special and makes me feel especially proud of our work, is that each cheating scandal is also a window into something larger.

Maple Leafs camp opened on Wednesday, and on a wall in the media room was the motivational slogan "No grit, no grind, no greatness." Eagle-eyed observers noted that this is a minor but significant change from what was printed there last season: "No grit. No grind. No greatness." The periods have been replaced with commas, after the motto was roundly mocked by those pointing out that when read in plain English, the slogan implied that the Leafs possessed none of those things.

Diego Pavia, the 24-year-old quarterback at Vanderbilt, remarks on the changing perception of the city, citing his own rise and the new wave of enthusiasm for Vanderbilt football.

Bobrovsky, a racehorse named after the NHL goaltender, won the Skidmore Stakes, highlighting a connection between horse racing and hockey culture.

"The name of the bridge Oresund if you're Swedish or resund if you're Danish is one of only a few things that divide the people of the two cities."

The Crosstown Classic showcases a fierce rivalry between the Cubs and White Sox, bringing to life the passionate competition between North Side and South Side fans.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport's 2024 Athlete Culture & Climate Survey shows that 78% of athletes experienced behaviors related to emotional harm and neglect during their sports involvement.

The Tour de France represents a deep personal connection, blending history, location, and sports that resonate with nostalgia, challenges, and triumphs, creating enduring memories.

"Over the last two nights, the NBA didn't just stage a show—they sold the stage, the script, and the orchestra pit to an insurance giant... It was branded content."

I played competitive cricket on Saturdays with about six guys from school (a fairly middle-of-the-road private school). The other seven came from a neighboring private school, and these fellas were completely loaded. The coach's son, Josh, was used to getting whatever he wanted.

"We wanted Mardi Gras Mike to channel the spirit of LSU fans and the spirit of Louisiana," said Kern, illustrating the float's intended connection to fan culture.

I have faith, kind of," Upper West Sider Shohan Zucker, 18, told The Post, adding, "I'm not feeling great. Brunson can't be our only savior. We have to have other people making stops and getting shots.

The graphic installation at Rate Field marks the location where the future pope cheered for Chicago in Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.