LeBron James Wants to Play Forever

It is a privilege that very few are afforded to complain about the direction of a team that sits atop their conference rankings. Yet, that is exactly what LeBron James... Read more

By Chris Dunn January 26, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: Clemson vs. Alabama

Host Nick Gavio explores the incredible College Football Championship Game with Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon, and Parker Houston. The panel discusses the title game and makes predictions concerning the future of college football.

By Nick Gavio, Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon and Parker Houston January 19, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: NFL Playoffs

Host Nick Gavio discusses the NFL’s Wild Card round results and previews the Divisional round with Graham Piro, Kevin Huggard, and Jorge DeNeve.

By Nick Gavio, Graham Piro, Kevin Huggard and Jorge DeNeve January 13, 2017

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Big Problems: How the Sixers Could fix their Struggles at Center

“They need to figure this sh-t out, man,” a clearly upset Nerlens Noel said after the Philadelphia 76ers lost 100-89 to the Lakers on national television. “F–k out of here.”... Read more

By Chris Dunn December 22, 2016

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Pogba Dab vs. Griezmann Dance: The Definitive Judgment

The sport of soccer is full of tough to answer questions. Who’s the world’s best player, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Who’s a better manager, Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp?... Read more

By Jon Block December 22, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: College Football Playoff

Host Nick Gavio talks about the College Football Playoff and Heisman race with Editorial Board Chair Chris Dunn, Assistant Features Editor Jonny Amon, and Sports writer Eamon Coburn.

By Nick Gavio, Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon and Eamon Coburn December 8, 2016

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Does Bruce Arena make sense for the U.S.?

Last Monday, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. A day later, Bruce Arena was hired as his replacement. Arena previously managed the... Read more

By Jon Block December 6, 2016

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Questions for the Vegas Golden Knights

On Nov. 22, it was officially announced that the National Hockey League’s new Las Vegas team, scheduled to first take the ice in the fall of 2017, will be known... Read more

By Michael Coyne December 6, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: Bruce Arena, MLS, and el Clasico

In this episode of The Sports Sermon, host Nick Gavio talks soccer with Associate Editor Jon Block and Halftime Sports Editor Jorge DeNeve.

By Nick Gavio, Jon Block and Jorge DeNeve December 2, 2016

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College Football Rivalry Week Preview

Rivalry week is always the most electric time in college football, and this year is no exception. With both pride and playoffs on the line, Saturday promises to be a... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve, Parker Houston, Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon and Alex Lewontin November 25, 2016

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Conor McGregor and the Return of the UFC Narrative

A lot of things changed for the UFC this year; the franchise’s $4.2 billion purchase put a price on the cultural impact that the franchise has made since its founding... Read more

By Michael Bergin November 22, 2016

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Recapping a Monster Weekend in College Football

After the dust settled on Saturday night, we were left with a much murkier picture of the College Football Playoff standings. #2 Clemson stopped getting away with it as the... Read more

By Santul Nerkar November 14, 2016

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USA vs Mexico Preview

College basketball may be dominating the sports world this week, but this month’s international break means the beginning of the final stage of 2018 World Cup qualifying in CONCACAF. This... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve November 11, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: World Series Reflections

On this week’s Sports Sermon, host Jon Block sits down with Chris Dunn and Graham Piro to look back on an incredible World Series. They discuss the excitement of game... Read more

By Jon Block, Chris Dunn and Graham Piro November 4, 2016

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The Chicago Cubs and the Power of Narrative

It is at times like last night’s World Series Game 7 when sports games best exemplify the gap between the hard reality of life on earth and the otherworldliness they... Read more

By Chris Dunn November 3, 2016

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The Future of D.C. Sports

On May 15, 2015, the Verizon Center erupted into absolute pandemonium. Paul Pierce, aka “The Truth,” had done it again. Defying the laws of physics and somehow maintaining his footing,... Read more

By Noah Nelson November 3, 2016

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Check the Booth: An Argument for Extended Instant Replay in Pro Sports

There’s nothing more frustrating than your favorite team getting screwed out of an important win because of an officiating error. It happens fairly often. No matter the sport, there’s always... Read more

By Nick Gavio November 2, 2016

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Send Them Back to School

In 2010, the NFL debuted its new “modified sudden-death” overtime rule for that year’s playoffs. The rule change set the stage for another miracle for Tim Tebow in Denver, breaking... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve October 29, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: NBA Season Preview

On this episode of The Sports Sermon, host Jon Block lets the Voice‘s NBA experts (Tyler Pearre, Jonny Amon, and Parker Houston) discuss changes and predictions for the upcoming season.

By Jon Block, Tyler Pearre, Jonny Amon and Parker Houston October 24, 2016

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Spooky NBA Predictions 2016-2017

Halloween is a time for scary things. Fortunately, there are few things as scary as the Golden State Warriors this upcoming season. Never in NBA history has there been as... Read more

By Jonny Amon October 22, 2016