The Press Break

Home
Notes
Archive
About
Johni Broome Is Up To Something Special
The Auburn big man dominated the Maui Invitational, and early in the season, looks like an all-time great college basketball hooper.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
40 Years of the Maui Invitational: From Humble Origins to Final Four Foreshadowing
The Maui Invitational began as a minor, four-team tournament. It's now a launch pad for Final Four dreams.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
The Press Break Book Club: George Steinbrenner, Watergate Investigations and Big Ten Football
The same year that George Steinbrenner took over the New York Yankees, the infamous businessman was found to have overseen illegal campaign…
 • 
Kyle Kensing
What Once Drove A Wedge Between Army & Notre Dame Unites Them Decades Later
Notre Dame and Army played every year from 1913 through 1947, but concerns over the professionalization of college football ended the rivalry. In 2024…
 • 
Kyle Kensing
Introducing The Press Break Book Club
Join The Press Break Book Club and participate in group chats, enjoy exclusive content, and more. The first edition takes a look at baseball's…
 • 
Kyle Kensing
The College Football Playoff Sucks; Just Copy the FCS Playoffs
Expanding to the College Football Playoff to 12 teams is a half-measure sure to infuriate traditionalists and tournament fans alike. Employ the FCS…
 • 
Kyle Kensing
1
On John Robinson and Doing What You Love
College Football Hall of Famer John Robinson worked with Heisman winners and national champions across multiple generations.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
Starting Five for Friday: Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
Two of college basketball's preeminent programs meet on Friday. Let's envision a matchup of their best respective fives all-time.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
Takeaways from College Basketball's Opening Night
Gonzaga, UCF and Duke's freshmen were standouts on the first night of the 2024-25 college basketball season.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
From Masanori Murakami to Shohei Ohtani and Jackie Robinson to Mookie Betts
Baseball reflects how America has and must continue to move forward.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
On Amir Abdur-Rahim and Our Leadership Void
The tragic passing of a young basketball coach underscores our need for more leaders who promote character along with winning.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
Shohei Ohtani & Fernandomania, Graig Nettles & Giancarlo Stanton, Dodgers vs. Yankees in the World Series
The 2024 World Series pitting the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees shares similiarites with the 1981 edition of the Fall Classic.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
The Continued Plight of the Cleveland Guardians
As the Guardians World Series championship drought nears 80 years, Cleveland's baseball team may be the most cursed franchise in pro sports.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
Five for Friday: The Agony of Defeat
Five games in Week 8 of the FCS schedule feature winless teams. Every 0-for season tells a unique story.
 • 
Kyle Kensing
The Press Break
The Press Break
Sports journalism and observations from Kyle Kensing
Recommendations
View all 6
The Front Porch
The Front Porch
Craig Meyer
Guarden State
Guarden State
Adam Zielonka
ItsFelder
ItsFelder
Michael Felder
The Action Cookbook Newsletter
The Action Cookbook Newsletter
Scott Hines
The Seahawk Perch
The Seahawk Perch
Brant Wilkerson-New

The Press Break

AboutArchiveRecommendationsSitemap
© 2024 Kyle Kensing
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture