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Copa América Centenario: Quarterfinal Summary

USA 2-1 Ecuador Instead of bringing in Michael Orozco for the injured DeAndre Yedlin, Juergen Klinsmann decided to move Fabian Johnson from left to right back and play Matt Besler... Read more

By June 21, 2016

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Finding Fault in our Stars: What the Hatred of LeBron James and Steph Curry Show Us About Ourselves

That LeBron James and Steph Curry should meet in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in the year 2016 is fitting. It is, after all, the year of “the lesser... Read more

By June 19, 2016

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UEFA Euro 2016: Round Two Analysis

France, Italy, and Spain have officially qualified for the knockout stage, and the rest of the round of 16 is starting to take shape. More thrilling plays, more upsets, and... Read more

By June 18, 2016

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Copa América Centenario: Round Three Analysis

Group A USA 1-0 Paraguay DeAndre Yedlin complicated matters a little bit, but the United States were able to hold on and secure a hard fought 1-0 victory over a... Read more

By June 17, 2016

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UEFA Euro 2016: Round One Analysis

The first round of the 2016 European Championship group stage has concluded. Some teams surprised, while others disappointed, but every game had its exciting moments. Here are some of the... Read more

By June 17, 2016

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Halftime on the Ground: State of the USMNT

I’m going to preface this article with a word of advice for readers: if you ever have the chance to go to an international soccer game featuring your home country,... Read more

By June 17, 2016

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Copa América Centenario: Round Two Analysis

Round two is officially complete. Where the teams stand, and what they must do to survive, are clearer now. Group A   USA 4-0 Costa Rica This was much better... Read more

By June 11, 2016

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Copa América Centenario: Round One Analysis

With the first round of this expanded, special-edition Copa América finished, it’s time to take a look at where the teams stand and how well they did. Group A USA... Read more

By June 7, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Jaylen Brown Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.  Strengths: Built like a truck before he... Read more

By June 4, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Brandon Ingram Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.  Strengths: Limbs. Long ones. Ingram is a... Read more

By June 1, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Buddy Hield Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.  Strengths: Scoring. Buddy is a prolific scorer,... Read more

By May 29, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Ben Simmons Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.    Strengths: Where to start with this guy?... Read more

By May 26, 2016

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The Three Lions Roar Again?

Before the March international friendlies, I read an ESPN FC article about England. Wayne Rooney was out injured, but the article argued that even when Rooney is fit, the logical... Read more

By April 30, 2016

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Can Leicester Close out its Miracle Season?

As the Premier League is nearing the end of the 2015-16 season, an unlikely contender is still positioned at the top of the table. Leicester City, who entered this year... Read more

By April 21, 2016

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10 Famous Sports Team Moves

The biggest news in the NFL right now, even with whatever circus Johnny Manziel is in right now, is the recent move by the Rams from St. Louis to Los... Read more

By April 19, 2016

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The Trevor Story Story

Trevor Story was never expected to become a household name. But after having the best start that a rookie has ever had in the Big Leagues, with record-breaking seven home runs... Read more

By April 13, 2016

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Discrimination on Tobacco Road: North Carolina’s HB2 and the NCAA

I am a North Carolinian, and a college basketball fan. Despite my somewhat complicated personal feelings about the teams involved, I firmly believe that the best college basketball in the... Read more

By April 7, 2016

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If you’re reading this, it’s NOT too late to get back into baseball

This year, there is no excuse not to be excited about the opening of the 2016 baseball season. In just a short week, the sport has churned out drama at... Read more

By April 7, 2016

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MLB Farewell Tours

Earlier this week, David Ortiz played his last home spring training game. Ortiz, who in November announced his plans to retire after this season, was driven off the field in... Read more

By March 30, 2016

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Remembering the 1986 Boston Celtics

  With ten games left in the NBA season, the Golden State Warriors have a chance to make history. Not that they haven’t already – between Steph Curry’s 3’s and... Read more

By March 28, 2016