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What’s going on with Markelle Fultz?

The modern NBA has seen its fair share of unorthodox free throw releases. Whether you prefer Shaq’s knuckleballing bricks or Chuck Hayes’ hitch, the best basketball league on the planet... Read more

By October 27, 2017

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This Week in Sportswriting

Giannis Antetokounmpo Might Never Need a Jump Shot GQ, Nathaniel Freedman The problem with witnessing history is that you’re always doing it, but also that you’re never quite sure when... Read more

By October 27, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: State of US Soccer

In this episode of the Sports Sermon, Nick Gavio, Jorge Deneve, Jonny Amon, and Jayan Hanson discuss the dismal state of the United States men’s soccer program after its failure... Read more

By , , and October 27, 2017

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to be the best

As the Bucks’ season last year came to an end at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, the bitterness of defeat was overshadowed by the potential for a bright future.... Read more

By October 26, 2017

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MLS Playoff Preview

Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, Thanksgiving plans are being made, and Toronto FC are poised to make a run at their first-ever MLS Cup.... Read more

By October 25, 2017

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It’s the Astros’ Year: A World Series Preview

The Fall Classic has finally arrived, and with it, so have the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers and Astros both surpassed 100 wins this season, marking the... Read more

By October 24, 2017

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NBA Western Conference Preview

The loaded Western Conference has not given way just yet. With some All Stars shifting from the East to the West, the discrepancy between the two conferences has grown once... Read more

By October 24, 2017

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NBA Eastern Conference Preview

Cleveland Cavaliers Notable additions: Isaiah Thomas (Trade from BOS), Dwyane Wade (Free-agent), Derrick Rose (Free-agent), Jae Crowder (Trade from Boston), Jeff Green (Free-agent) Notable departures: Kyrie Irving (trade to BOS)... Read more

By and October 23, 2017

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The Resurgence of the Steeler Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2. With two road division games (albeit one against the Browns) and a trip to Arrowhead Stadium already in the books, that’s a perfectly acceptable record.... Read more

By October 22, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: NBA Season Preview

In this episode of the Sports Sermon, Nick Gavio is joined by Jon Block, Cam Smith, and Umar Asif to discuss the NBA offseason and upcoming 2017-18 season, making predictions... Read more

By , , and October 20, 2017

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What’s in store for the Utah Jazz?

On July 4th, a flurry of confusing reports culminated in Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward announcing his decision to join the Boston Celtics. The move deeply undercut Utah, as they... Read more

By October 18, 2017

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A Bright Present and Future for the Boston Celtics

In 2008, the Celtics celebrated as world champions with a 4-2 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo led the Celtics... Read more

By October 18, 2017

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NBA Offseason Winners and Losers

By all accounts, this was the wildest NBA offseason we have ever witnessed. It kicked off back in June with what experts are calling one of the deepest and most... Read more

By October 17, 2017

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NBA 2017-2018 Awards Predictions

An exciting NBA offseason has us primed for the annual quest of 28 NBA teams to upend the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. In the West, Chris Paul’s addition... Read more

By October 16, 2017

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Spooky NBA Predictions: 2017-2018 Edition

The NBA is starting a few weeks earlier this year, and word on the street is that it’s because they heard about the spooky predictions in this annual column. In... Read more

By October 16, 2017

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This Week in Sportswriting

Welcome to The Week in Sportswriting, where Chris Dunn outlines the top sports stories of the past week. Stephen Strasburg Beat the Cubs and a Horde of Fake Baseball Tough Guys... Read more

By October 13, 2017

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Good Riddance USMNT

Tuesday night was already set to be dramatic. Lionel Messi and Argentina entered the final round of World Cup qualifying in sixth place, which would keep them out of next... Read more

By October 13, 2017

Fashion Issue 2017

The Sports Sermon: Fashion and Athlete Activism

In this fashion-themed episode of the Sports Sermon, Nick Gavio, Jonny Amon, Santul Nerkar, and Tyler Pearre discuss fashion’s role in sports activism. The panel closes the podcast by debating their... Read more

By , , and October 13, 2017

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Bayern Munich’s Identity Crisis

The reign of Pep Guardiola is far in Bayern Munich’s rearview mirror these days. Their reality today is far from what they would’ve hoped for after his departure, a fact... Read more

By October 9, 2017

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MLB Awards Predictions: MVP Winners

The votes are in and millions of Americans are eager to see the results of the 2017 MLB MVP votes. There are too many players with great seasons to analyze,... Read more

By October 9, 2017