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The State of Hockey Thus Far

Welcome to the 2014-15 Regular Season of the NHL! We’re about a quarter of the way into the season thus far, long enough that success isn’t a fluke and failure... Read more

By November 21, 2014

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The African Cup of Nations’ Ebola Problem

Due to fears of the spread of Ebola, Morocco has refused to host the 2015 African Cup of Nations, asking that the tournament be postponed to 2017.  In response, the... Read more

By November 19, 2014

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 11

HOT 1. JJ Watt Enough is enough, this guy needs an MVP award ASAP. If you haven’t been keeping track at home, the Texans’ defensive end has been having another... Read more

By November 18, 2014

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Thoughts from the BPL Weekend

As we head into the international break, let’s take some time to reminisce on another fantastic weekend of action from the English top flight. 1. Sometimes I Get It Wrong... Read more

By November 14, 2014

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Sir Roger’s Game: The NFL in London

Between the World Cup, the World Baseball Classic, and FIBA, watching some of our favorite sports in foreign venues has become commonplace.  But there’s still something exotic about the NFL... Read more

By November 14, 2014

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A College Football Playoff Rooting Guide

The inaugural College Football Playoff is fast approaching, and it’s becoming even more likely that our Hoyas’ resume will not impress the selection committee enough to propel Georgetown into the... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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They Might Just Be Kings

The Kings are 5-3, which is above .500. Praise the basketball gods—we Kings’ fans haven’t heard that number in a while. Many predicted Sacramento would remain at the same level... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 10

HOT 1. Cleveland Browns If the season ended today, do you know who would be the AFC North champions, good for the fourth seed in the AFC? That’s right, the... Read more

By November 12, 2014

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MLB Offseason Preview: NL East

The 2014 Major League season has come and gone, and with the postseason over, the discussion now turns to the hot stove. True championships are not won in October-they are... Read more

By November 11, 2014

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Arsene Wenger is Under the Gun

There are three things in this world that can drive me to the brink of insanity: my 8 A.M. philosophy lectures, people at the gym who do curls in the... Read more

By November 10, 2014

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This Week in the BPL

We’re 10 matches into the Premier League, putting us at just over a quarter of the way through the season. Here are some thoughts from match day nine. 1. Chelsea:... Read more

By November 7, 2014

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Passing by the Superstars

As I write this, the three undefeated teams in the NBA are the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Golden State Warriors.  Lebron James and the Cavaliers are 1-2, the Thunder... Read more

By November 7, 2014

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Remembering the Role Players

The NBA season is underway, and a lot of familiar faces are wearing different colors this year, with many free agent signings and trades taking place over the summer. The... Read more

By November 6, 2014

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 9

HOT 1. Ryan Tannehill The Dolphins are trailing the red hot Patriots in their division, so their only hope for the playoffs is a wild card berth. An early preview... Read more

By November 5, 2014

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Week 11: The Playoff Push Continues

With four games remaining in the regular season, college football programs across the nation are buckling down for the push to the inaugural Playoff. This Saturday’s games are likely to... Read more

By November 4, 2014

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The Birth of A Dynasty?

When you think about the most successful sports teams in recent memory, certain names jump out pretty quickly. In the National Hockey League, the Blackhawks or Kings have won four... Read more

By November 3, 2014

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The Heroes of San Francisco

Following the World Series, everybody seems to be talking about Giants ace Madison Bumgarner…and so am I.  MadBum gave one of the best performances of all time in a Fall... Read more

By October 31, 2014

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Reacting to the Playoff Rankings

On Tuesday the inaugural College Football Playoff selection committee unveiled the first official playoff rankings for the 2014 season. And, while the poll delineates the top 25 teams in the... Read more

By October 30, 2014

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The Fantasy Update

For NFL teams and fantasy owners alike, not too much has gone according to plan this football season. The defending champions are 4-3, after dropping to the struggling Rams only... Read more

By October 30, 2014

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 8

HOT 1. Tom Brady Since his two-interception performance in an embarrassing loss to the Chiefs in week four, Brady has thrown for 14 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. This past week... Read more

By October 29, 2014