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The Cap: Saving Money on a World Series Contender

Halftime Sports Editor Matt Jasko examines the intersection between finance, economics, and athletics in his segment, “The Cap.” After last night’s NLDS series conclusions, SportsCenter released a fascinating graphic on its social media... Read more

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Why Cooper is my Favorite Manning… And He Should Be Yours Too

The past few articles I have written have, in general, have been either criticisms or lamentations about the NFL…so, in order to prove to readers (but mostly myself) that I... Read more

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Diving is for Jerks

Why hello there!   Diving is a phenomenon in the sport of soccer that is one of the most obnoxious, if not the most obnoxious aspect of the game. Oh... Read more

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KD, Come Home

At the end of the 2015-2016 NBA season, Kevin Durant will confront the toughest decision of his professional career. The three-time NBA All-Star and three-time scoring champion will have to... Read more

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Let’s (Quickly) Fix College Football

“You…uhhhh, and you, hmmm, you right there in the red, and also the big guy right behind you.  Everyone else, thanks for playing and try again next year!” What? Did... Read more

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Silencing the DH Debate

The debate about whether or not the MLB should keep the designated hitter has been raging throughout baseball’s long history. It’s about time that we shut down this debate: the... Read more

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Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming: The Future of the USMNT

The United States Men’s Soccer Team will win a World Cup in the next 20 years. Am I crazy? Probably. Will this happen? Probably not. But, it wouldn’t surprise me... Read more

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The Chase Utley Suspension: The Consequences of Hard Play

On Saturday night, during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, Dodgers infielder Chase Utley, in sliding to... Read more

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When Expectations Fall Flat

Imagine this- you walk into Chipotle and confidently place your order. The worker gives you the biggest scoop of chicken you’ve ever seen, and the cashier hands you a water... Read more

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Zebra Hunt: The Problem with Today’s NFL Officiating System

There is one job in sports that, believe it or not, is more thankless than being an NFL kicker: being a game official. Whether in football, baseball or basketball, the... Read more

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How Roger Can Rule the Tennis World Again

When I was eleven years old, I watched Roger Federer lose the 2008 Wimbledon final to Rafael Nadal. I’ll never forget my mom cheering in excitement as her favorite athlete... Read more

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Behind the ‘Glass Man’

Tuesday night.  I had my headphones in on the loudest setting attempting to accomplish an incredible feat— avoid any sports media for an entire week.  My team and I had... Read more

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Arsenal: The Beautiful, Crazy Girl Next Door

This past Sunday,  the beautiful girl you’ve been pursuing for the past few years finally attended that dance with you. This past Sunday, the girl decided to finally open up... Read more

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The CONCACAF Playoff: What it is and What to Expect

United States. Mexico. Huge rivalry. This Saturday, October 10th, the United States will square off with Mexico for the right to represent the North American soccer region, CONCACAF, in the... Read more

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Forcing Athletes to Play College Ball Isn’t Right: Enter the D-League

Let’s face it: money matters. Even the most modest and well-liked players in the NBA won’t deny the impact that money has on their decision. This is especially true when... Read more

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2015 in Review: MLB Awards Predictions

After a long, winding season, the 2015 Major League Baseball regular season has finally come to an end. With the playoffs now underway, it is a good time to look... Read more

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MLS: Professional Soccer’s Retirement Home

Today, Major League Soccer is well infused with better known players who played for most of their soccer careers in Europe before deciding to make the move to the USA.... Read more

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Plea Flicker: Serving Justice to the NFL’s Early Season Culprits

September was an interesting month for our nation and world. The pope visited, the Speaker of the House decided to step down, and heartbreaking stories of the European refugees were... Read more

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The Cap: Why Pro Teams Shouldn’t Sell Individual Tickets

Halftime Sports Editor Matt Jasko examines the intersection between finance, economics, and athletics in his segment, “The Cap.” Earlier this year Troy Kirby, president of the National Association of Athletic Tickets and Sales,... Read more

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LeBron’s Potential to be the ‘Best Ever’

Avid sports fans, despite varying athletic interests and hometown loyalties, all share an important commonality: a love for making controversial statements. We derive peculiar satisfaction from offering obscure statistics to... Read more