Why Golf has been Waiting for Jordan Spieth

The year was 1997. Michael Jordan had earned his fifth NBA Finals MVP, putting aside the Utah Jazz in six games. Renowned college hoops coach Dean Smith had decided to... Read more

By Noah Nelson September 25, 2015

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The Cap: Kam Chancellor

Halftime Sports Editor Matt Jasko examines the intersection between finance, economics, and athletics in his segment, “The Cap.” The Seattle Seahawks’ 27-year-old star superstar safety, “Bam Bam” Kam Chancellor, concluded his Emmet Smith-esque... Read more

By Matt Jasko September 25, 2015

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What’s in the Cards: Sizing Up the MLB Postseason

As the leaves turn brown and the pumpkin spice lattes make their way back into our lives, only one thing is on everyone’s mind: the Fall Classic is just around... Read more

By Santul Nerkar September 25, 2015

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What’s a Lewandowski?

Imagine if Marshawn Lynch had a five touchdown game– and recorded each score within a single quarter– against the Green Bay Packers. ESPN would light up like it was Christmas, Pete... Read more

By Morgan Burrell September 25, 2015

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Destruction vs. Determination: Why the NFL is Soft, and Why it Really Shouldn’t Be

I could be Jason Pierre-Paul, and I would still count the reasons to walk away from a damn near 3M dollar salary on one hand; but for the 24-year-old former... Read more

By Christian Hallmark September 24, 2015

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My Plea to Jurgen Klinsmann: Play Lee Nguyen

The United States Men’s National Soccer team’s winner-takes-all playoff match with Mexico on October 10th for a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup is quickly approaching. The Confederations Cup is... Read more

By Nick Gavio September 24, 2015

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The Inevitable Rise of the MLS

Things are changing for professional soccer in the United States. Earlier this year, Orlando City SC and NYCFC squared off in front of a crowd of 62,538 screaming fans. Both... Read more

By Jonny Amon September 24, 2015

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Checking in on the Offseason’s Free Agents

I know that it’s early in the season, but there are several former free agents in the league who have either helped or hurt their respective teams significantly in the... Read more

By Andrew Granville September 23, 2015

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2015 MLB Postseason: A First Look

It has been a long, winding road for Major League baseball fans this year, as many teams have bounced in and out of playoff contention over the last few months–even... Read more

By Tyler Walsh September 23, 2015

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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 Susanna Herrmann 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 Tyler Pearre 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 Chris Dunn 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 Matt Jasko 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 Andrew Granville 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 Nick Gavio 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 Jonny Amon 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 Santul Nerkar 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 Jay Benjamin 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 Robbie Ponce 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 Alex Boyd September 15, 2015