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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

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NCAA Tournament Second Weekend Routing Guide

On Saturday, our Georgetown basketball team was knocked out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of the Utah Utes. Despite the heartbreak of the Hoyas,... Read more

By March 25, 2015

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Tebow Time-Out

Since 2010, most people have considered Tim Tebow more of an internet sensation than a football player. The college phenom was a sudden burst of light in the NFL, taking... Read more

By March 24, 2015

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Replacing a Legend

One of the more impossible acts in football is the task of replacing a club legend. This is the exact task all Arsenal strikers had to face once Thierry Henry... Read more

By March 23, 2015

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Kentucky’s Dance over NCAA Viewing Record

America has been talking about them all year, and it won’t stop now. With their recent win over the Bearcats of Cincinnati, the Kentucky Wildcats are heading to the Sweet... Read more

By March 23, 2015

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The Battle for Bragging Rights Begins

Fair or not, college basketball conferences are judged by what their teams do in March.  A couple of free throws or a chuck from 35-feet can determine a league’s reputation,... Read more

By March 20, 2015

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This Week In Hockey: Tied at 95

There are four NHL teams tied at 95 points, all their respective division leaders, all sharing first place for the Presidents Trophy. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen such an... Read more

By March 19, 2015