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Big Baller Bland: Evaluating Lonzo’s Slow Start

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most storied franchise in the history of the NBA. They have won 16 NBA championships, with their first coming in 1949 and their... Read more

By December 26, 2017

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A Look at NBA Christmas Day

We at Halftime want to wish everyone a happy Jrue, Justin, and Aaron this Holiday season! However you celebrate, one thing’s for sure: if you don’t plan on watching basketball... Read more

By December 24, 2017

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Way Too Early World Cup Predictions Part 2

You’ve already seen how the groups will shape up, and if not, take a look here. Round of 16: Uruguay (3)1-1(5) Portugal: The intensity will ramp up for these teams... Read more

By December 17, 2017

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College Football’s Coaching Carousel: Grading the Seven Biggest Hirings

After the final full slate of games in a college football season, a host of head coaches at blueblood universities are handed their walking papers. This same day in the... Read more

By December 10, 2017

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Is This the Year for Wichita State?

The mere utterance of “Wichita State” is enough to strike fear into the hearts of NCAA Blue Bloods, and not just because of their  petrifying mascot. The once-cute Shockers have... Read more

By December 8, 2017

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NFL Week 13 Winners and Losers

The NFL regular season is winding down, and there are many playoff races which remain tight. The AFC West, AFC South, NFC South, and Wild Card spots are all up... Read more

By December 6, 2017

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Way Too Early World Cup Predictions Part 1

On Friday, the field was set for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. As a result of a new configuration for the draw pots (by ranking instead of confederation), groups... Read more

By December 5, 2017

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The Possibilities for Giancarlo Stanton

The 2017 National League MVP, Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, has stirred up numerous trade rumors this winter. The Marlins’ new ownership, which features Yankees legend Derek Jeter, is... Read more

By December 3, 2017

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Mike Mussina Belongs in the Hall of Fame

When Aaron Boone launched the first knuckleball he saw from Tim Wakefield into the left field stands to win Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, he vaulted himself into Yankees... Read more

By December 1, 2017

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ Story: When Good just isn’t Good Enough

The Memphis Grizzlies’ reign of being slightly above average is over. On Wednesday, they lost their ninth straight game to bring their record to 7-13. Head coach Dave Fizdale was... Read more

By November 30, 2017

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Greg Schiano and the Spread of Unsubstantiated Rumors

Over the weekend, we were treated to a fiasco of a college football hiring process, as the University of Tennessee made a job offer to current Ohio State defensive coordinator... Read more

By November 30, 2017

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If fantasy football existed in the ’70s

Some of the Voice staffers are in a fantasy football league together, and one player’s season quickly went south. He decided to stockpile players from his favorite team, the New... Read more

By November 28, 2017

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USA Soccer Needs a Tournament Boost

Last month, the United States men’s national team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, losing to lowly Trinidad and Tobago in its last qualifying game... Read more

By November 26, 2017

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The Height of Ridiculousness: The Trump-LaVar Feud

On November 7, LiAngelo Ball was arrested for shoplifting in Hangzhou, China. Ball is the brother of Lonzo, the No. 2 pick in last year’s NBA draft, and is currently... Read more

By November 25, 2017

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Rivalry Week and Turkey Beaks

On this glorious Thanksgiving weekend the football gods have blessed us with yet another action-packed rivalry week. Each of the top 4 teams in the country are playing their respective... Read more

By November 25, 2017

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Thanksgiving College Basketball: What to Look for at PK80

Thanksgiving is here. As the holiday pertains to college basketball, it means that we are treated to a full slate of marquee early-season tournaments, including the Phil Knight Invitational (PK80).... Read more

By November 23, 2017

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NFL Week 11 Winners and Losers

Week 11 in the NFL was filled with tight, exciting games, with a couple blowouts along the way. Several teams solidified their spots as playoff contenders, while others made us... Read more

By November 22, 2017

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The Greatest Rivalry in Sports

Yankees-Red Sox is kid’s stuff. Duke-UNC is a joke. Don’t even talk to me about Warriors-Cavs. There is only one great rivalry in global sports, one that overshadows all the... Read more

By November 22, 2017

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A History of the North London Derby

Arsenal fans have a different holiday schedule than everyone else. While most people enjoy Christmas or New Year’s, Arsenal fans look forward to St Totteringham’s day in the spring of... Read more

By November 17, 2017

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A Glimpse of Greatness: Remembering Roy Halladay

Since the team’s founding in 1883, only two Phillies pitchers have thrown perfect games. In June of 1964, Jim Bunning did not let up a single baserunner against the Mets,... Read more

By November 16, 2017