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Will an “International Draft” Come to Baseball?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they have come to terms with two top Cuban prospects—19 year-old Yusniel Diaz and 17-year old Omar Estevez, and have signed them to bonuses of... Read more

By November 24, 2015

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The Twilight of a Great Sports Era

It’s easy to say they shouldn’t be around anymore. It’s easy to say you saw it coming. It’s easy to say that the should have left when they were on top.... Read more

By November 21, 2015

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The Case for Hanging It Up

Upon seeing the boxscore from the Denver Broncos’ matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, casual football fans who have not been paying much attention to this season would... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Chaos? Chaos. College Football Playoff Picture

It’s here. The CFP is risen. Well, it has been for a few weeks now, but for the sake of this exercise, let’s imagine we’re just leaving the time capsule... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Soccer: The Unlikely Future of American Sports

As much as many Americans hate to admit it, soccer is becoming increasingly popular in the US. Every four years, United States soccer drags in more and more fans to... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Is it Time to Panic for U.S. Tennis?

When Jack Sock burst onto the professional tennis scene in 2011, he appeared destined for greatness. Already endowed with two grand slam titles, in the form of a U.S. Open... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Carolina Panthers: From Underdog to Favorite

The Carolina Panthers have been one of the biggest surprises of this year’s NFL season. They finished 2014 with a record of 7-8-1, yet somehow won the NFC South and... Read more

By November 19, 2015

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Craig Kimbrel: One of the Best of All Time

Last Friday, the Boston Red Sox traded four prospects to the San Diego Padres for closer Craig Kimbrel. The Sox will now control one of the game’s most electric pitchers,... Read more

By November 18, 2015

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Updates from the International Break

There were some tasty matchups this weekend in the realm of international soccer. Some of these games were qualifiers for the Euro 2016 in France, some qualifiers for the World... Read more

By November 17, 2015

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Neymar: Transcending the Hype

Prodigies are a relatively common item in the madness of the sports world. In the constant fervor to find the next big superstar, children with exceptional athletic talents are elevated... Read more

By November 17, 2015

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Why the Sports World Gets Domestic Violence All Wrong

Every sport has its demons. Performance enhancing drugs, for example, have riddled the credibility of modern baseball and cycling. Basketball has become a “diva” sport. And recently, football has become... Read more

By November 13, 2015

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Where is the Respect for Andy Murray?

When Fred Perry earned his third consecutive Wimbledon victory in 1936, he surely never imagined that seventy-six years would elapse before another Briton would lay claim to a major championship.... Read more

By November 13, 2015

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How The Tide Stemmed Fournette

Without a doubt, the most impressive player thus far this season has been LSU running back Leonard Fournette. The presumptive Heisman favorite carried the Tigers to a 7-0 start, gaining... Read more

By November 12, 2015

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The UNC Scandal: Managing Expectations and Allegations

Every NCAA rule violation comes and goes in the exact same way. They are so similar that it’s a never-ending broken record of official statements that mean absolutely nothing, press... Read more

By November 12, 2015

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MLB Offseason First Look

The 2015 Major League Baseball season is over, but the 2015-2016 offseason has officially begun. The beginning of the offseason is an exciting time for baseball fans all across the... Read more

By November 11, 2015

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Get Up to Date: Champions League ’15-16

The Champions League group stage is four games in, and there is excitement around (most) every corner. There have been lots of goals, lots of awesome saves, and a few... Read more

By November 10, 2015

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The Mystery Behind America’s Best Soccer Player

There’s a good chance that you’ve never even heard of the man who is currently the best soccer player for the United States of America. No, it’s not Clint Dempsey,... Read more

By November 10, 2015

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The Hypocrisy of Baseball Apathy: Making a Case for America’s Pastime

On Sunday Night, the Kansas City Royals won the World Series after a gritty, drama-filled series including not only amazing comebacks and extra innings but also striking human interest stories.... Read more

By November 6, 2015

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What is Wrong with the Lakers Right Now?

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest markets in the NBA, find themselves struggling early in the season with an unexpected 0-4 start. Early season projections weren’t high to... Read more

By November 6, 2015

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Is Sepp Blatter Going Out Guns Blazing, or Is He Just This Dumb?

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on Sepp Blatter and corruption in FIFA. I couldn’t resist elaborating on the topic after Blatter’s recent comments, which I can’t really... Read more

By November 5, 2015