Michigan State Sneaks Past Duke and Into Final Four

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski credited Michigan State’s poise. He pointed to their tireless defense, their effective plays in the half-court, and the fact that “they don’t beat themselves.” An... Read more

By Will Shanahan April 1, 2019

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East Regional Sweet Sixteen in DC Stuns

The East Regional Sweet 16 matchups in Washington, D.C. tipped off Friday evening amid much fanfare and national interest. From Michigan State’s Aaron Henry’s first stepback jumper to open the... Read more

By Will Shanahan March 31, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: Round of 16 Second Leg – Part 2

I don’t think anything could live up to the drama the first set of Round of 16 ties provided, but even this second week was pretty good. In that first... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve March 29, 2019

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East Region Semifinalists Ready to Take the Stage in DC

The NCAA Tournament’s East Regional semifinalists held their open practices and media days Thursday afternoon amidst a backdrop of swirling off-court rumors and on-court intrigue. Opening proceedings at Capital One... Read more

By Will Shanahan March 29, 2019

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Matisse Thybulle: The Best Player You’ve Never Heard Of

I know, I know. It’s that time of the year again, March Madness, and you probably came here expecting some hardcore analysis about why this year’s bracket is going to... Read more

By Santul Nerkar March 21, 2019

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Way Too Early MLB Awards Predictions

As Spring Training wraps up, we are just days away from Opening Day. That means that it’s the time of year to make predictions for the awards that will be... Read more

By Tristan Lee March 21, 2019

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TRYing to Connect With My Dad

I’ve grown up with rugby. My dad started playing in chiropractic school—yes, I’ve realized the irony. Then he played for our local club team even after he had surpassed the... Read more

By Sienna Brancato March 15, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: Round of 16 Second Leg – Part 1

We’ve lost four teams and will lose another four in a week’s time, so now I get to tell you where managers went wrong and who made mistakes. And yes,... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve March 9, 2019

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MLB Offseason Recap and Season Preview

Going into the offseason, rumors about where free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado were going to land varied in location as well as contract length and value. In the... Read more

By Ethan Cantrell March 7, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: Round of 16 First Leg – Part 2

Hopefully, you all enjoyed Part 1, and you’re back for another round of “analysis” from your favorite random college senior. Shout out to everyone who’s made it to this eighth... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve March 4, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: Russia

*If you already read Parts I, II, III, IV, V and VI of this article, skip down to where it says “UTCs +3 and +4.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 25, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: Round of 16 First Leg – Part 1

I’ll explain “Part 1” first. Of the knockout rounds, the Round of 16 is the only one that gets split over four weeks instead of the normal two. Last year,... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve February 24, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC +2

*If you already read Parts I, II, III, IV and V of this article, skip down to where it says “UTC +2.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 17, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC +1

*If you already read Parts I, II, III and IV of this article, skip down to where it says “UTC +1.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 14, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC -4

*If you already read Parts I, II and III of this article, skip down to where it says “UTC -4.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 11, 2019

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The Patriots’ Special Teamers were the Super Bowl MVPs

Ryan Allen won the Patriots the Super Bowl. Yes, Tom Brady drove the team down the field with his favorite weapons, Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, to score the game-sealing... Read more

By Noah Telerski February 11, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC -5

*If you already read Parts I and II of this article, skip down to where it says “UTC -5.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 8, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC -6

*If you already read Part I of this article, skip down to where it says “UTC -6.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 7, 2019

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The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC -7

Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the context of reality are fluctuating levels of fun and not as fun. Since I do not consider... Read more

By Will Shanahan February 5, 2019

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Super Bowl LIII Preview

They were the favorites in April, and now they meet again in February. As the legendary Keith Jackson said, “This game has everything in it. In the preamble.” In my... Read more

By Nathan Chen January 31, 2019