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The What, Where, How and When of the UEFA Champions League 2015-16

It feels like it has been years since FC Barcelona lifted the trophy in Berlin to claim victory after beating Juventus 3-1 in the Champions League final of 2015. In... Read more

By September 22, 2015

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The Legend of Tom Brady

There is one name that divides American culture more than any other. No, I’m not talking about Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.   I’m talking about none other than the... Read more

By September 22, 2015

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I’m Hopping on the Blue Jays Bandwagon and You Should Too

I first realized that my Philadelphia Phillies would not be making the playoffs this year on April 6th, Opening Day, when I skipped school and watched them lose 8-0 to... Read more

By September 21, 2015

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The Cap: Eli Manning

Halftime Sports Editor Matt Jasko examines the intersection between finance, economics, and athletics in his segment, “The Cap.” Three developments dominated the discussion of the New York Giants’ 2015 offseason: Jason Pierre-Paul’s hand... Read more

By September 18, 2015

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Deflating the Patriots Cheating Accusations

Ever since the mess that was Deflategate surfaced, there have been numerous other accusations thrown at the Patriots about their supposed extensive systems of cheating.  These ranged from Spygate transgressions,... Read more

By September 18, 2015

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How Long Until the Yankees Run Out of Numbers?

This summer, the New York Yankees held ceremonies to retire the jersey numbers of Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. Their 21 retirements are, by far, the most in... Read more

By September 17, 2015

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Who is the Next Kevin Ogletree?

In 2012, an undrafted receiver out of the University of Virginia made a huge impression during the NFL season opener for the Dallas Cowboys. When the little-known Kevin Ogletree exploded... Read more

By September 17, 2015

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Santul’s College Football Recap: Boo Hoos

With one more week of college football gone, another weekend of large middle-aged men in undersized jerseys yelling at 18- to 22-year-olds on a screen is in the past. Let... Read more

By September 16, 2015

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Here We Go Again: The Bucs Fan’s Endless Cycle of Misery

Sewn into the fiber of sports fandom is an ever-present optimism which prescribes that, as bad as the fate of one’s team may be through the course of one season,... Read more

By September 16, 2015

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Why I Hate Floyd Mayweather and You Should Too

Before you start reading this, I want to make one thing clear: I’m not a hateful person. When I was a little boy so many years ago, my mom used to... Read more

By September 15, 2015

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The Deflategate Apathist

I am a New York Giants fan.  In other words, I don’t like the Patriots.  But I’m happy Tom Brady won his appeal. I know.  It’s hard for me to... Read more

By September 15, 2015

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FC Porto’s Smart Business Plan

Not many soccer fanatics expected the seemingly undefeatable Bayern Munich to be on the losing side of club competition anytime soon, especially to exit as early as the quarterfinals of... Read more

By April 20, 2015

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The Revenge of Fellaini and Co.

For a team that struggled so much at the start of the season and then struggled to play decent football for the middle of the season, Manchester United have solved... Read more

By April 17, 2015

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Dealing With Sterling

Following a great run for the title during the 2013-14 season, many were curious of how Liverpool would respond in the following season. The biggest issue was replacing the goals... Read more

By April 13, 2015

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Premier League Roundup: Relegations, Underachievers and Brilliant Goals

Yet another exciting weekend of results in the League. With just seven matchdays left, let’s take a look at this past weekend’s action. The Relegation Battle Gets Murkier There were... Read more

By April 10, 2015

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This Week In Hockey: Almost There

On Saturday, April 11th, each team in hockey will play its final game of the season. At this point in the season, I’m reminded in part why I love this... Read more

By April 9, 2015

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Play Ball

Well, college basketball season has ended, your bracket has most likely busted, and your school has most likely fallen short yet again of the ultimate prize. But fear not sports... Read more

By April 7, 2015

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The Importance of Club Football’s Quota System

Every individual who has ever been a Football Manager fanatic has a fair grasp on what the homegrown player quota is. Every nation has its own version of this quota,... Read more

By March 30, 2015

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A Glance at the Premier League

This is a great week for soccer in DC. DC United host LA Galaxy in their second home game, and Messi and Co. play El Salvador in a friendly at... Read more

By March 27, 2015

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This Week in Hockey: Bruins Fall and Can’t Get Up

Following weeks upon weeks of the same eight teams staying in their lofty Shangri-La of playoff berths, the ceiling in the East has come crashing down. I won’t say on... Read more

By March 26, 2015