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I Hate the Kings and Other Musings

Remember when Los Angeles couldn’t give a crap about hockey? It wasn’t that long ago when nobody in SoCal had any idea who the Kings were. Now, the twice-recent Stanley... Read more

By February 26, 2015

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Age Before Beauty

In January of 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win Superbowl X. That season, the Colts played in Baltimore, and the Broncos finished under .500. A... Read more

By February 26, 2015

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The Cinderella from Cedar Falls

During the last several years, college basketball has appeared to have seen boosts in parity, as several “mid-majors” have had success, despite not being from a power conference. This may... Read more

By February 25, 2015

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The Case for Mid-Majors

In college basketball, there are certain teams that are considered “mid-majors.”  These teams are considered the best Division 1 teams that play outside of the NCAA’s power conferences. These teams... Read more

By February 24, 2015

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A Special League for a Special Game

Bunting a runner over. Getting ahead in the count. A well-executed hit-and-run. A sacrifice fly. Getting a runner to third with one out. A good pitch in on the hands... Read more

By February 24, 2015

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Politics of the Pitch: Racism in Football

“We are all monkeys.” This phrase was famously repeated among many football stars following an incident that occurred on April 27, 2014. It was a La Liga match between title... Read more

By February 23, 2015

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Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

This year’s trade deadline saw more action than any deadline in recent years. Many expected a relatively unexciting end of the trading period, but the league exploded, with a multitude... Read more

By February 23, 2015

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An Introduction to the Beanpot

The Beanpot is the best tournament that no one has ever heard of.  Well, that’s an exaggeration, but outside of New England, not too many people can claim to know... Read more

By February 20, 2015

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This Week in Premier League Action

Last week we took a break to watch some FA Cup action. This weekend, the Premier League returns, with some important matches in the relegation battle and the fight for... Read more

By February 20, 2015

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This Week In Hockey: The Streak for the Playoffs Begins

My Bruins, my poor, poor Bruins. They break my heart so. … (three minutes of crying) … Let’s get this over with The Bruins: Still Alive, For Now The Bruins,... Read more

By February 19, 2015

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Not Your Padre’s Padres

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training this week, the proverbial “hope springs eternal,” which sustains baseball fans through the cold winter months, is nearing its conclusion.... Read more

By February 18, 2015

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Early March Madness Dark Horses

The recent bitter cold makes it a bit difficult to believe, but we are not all that far away from the craziest time of the sporting year—March Madness. In just... Read more

By February 17, 2015

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Premier League Midseason(ish) Grades: Part 2

A few weeks ago, I analyzed each of the teams the bottom half of the Premier League and graded each club’s performance in league play so far this season. Admittedly, we are currently... Read more

By February 16, 2015

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What’s Gone Wrong With Dortmund?

When Borussia Dortmund snatched the Bundesliga title from usual favorites Bayern Munich at the end of the 2010-2011 season, fans of German football believed that the Munich monopoly was finally... Read more

By February 16, 2015

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Ray Allen: The Consummate Gym Rat

The NBA All-Star Weekend is always a special time of the year. We marvel at acrobatic dunks and trick shots in the Slam Dunk Challenge, watch Kevin Hart match up... Read more

By February 13, 2015

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This Week in Hockey: Injuries and Intrigue

The Minnesota Wild is making a play to be the first team of the mid-season to break into the playoff grouping and everybody is getting hurt. Hockey lovers, it’s time for... Read more

By February 12, 2015

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The State of African Soccer

There is little debate that the World Cup is the world’s premier soccer event. Some might argue that the Champions League, especially the final, takes precedence, but that happens every... Read more

By February 11, 2015

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The Case for Coach Cal

On Saturday, the well-oiled machine that is Kentucky Wildcat basketball held off the Florida Gators, winning 68-61 and remaining unbeaten at 23-0. The Wildcats, while appearing beatable at times, have... Read more

By February 11, 2015

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Second Chances: NFL Edition

Many professional athletes are constantly under the microscope in terms of both their professional and personal lives. The limelight and constant attention is often too much for some stars to... Read more

By February 10, 2015

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A Look Back on the Career of Dean Smith

This week the sporting community received extremely sad news as it was reported that legendary college basketball coach, 83-year-old Dean Smith, passed away last Saturday night. The success, influence, and... Read more

By February 10, 2015