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A Look at the Rookies

With the NBA season upon us, it’s time to re-assess the rookies of the 2014 NBA Draft. This year’s draft class was one of the most well-regarded draft classes in... Read more

By October 29, 2014

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In the Age of Kings

Since its establishment, the National Hockey League has always been dominated by teams from Canada and the East Coast. Dynasties like the Montreal Canadiens of the 1970’s, and New York... Read more

By October 28, 2014

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The King of Hypocrisy

The new Lebron James Beats commercial concludes with a voice-over from his mother: “Don’t ever forget where you came from.”  But, of course, that’s not what she really means.  A... Read more

By October 27, 2014

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Maddon ’15

Former Rays’ manager Joe Maddon shocked the baseball world Friday morning, announcing that he is exercising the opt-out clause in his contract. Maddon will become a free agent before 2015... Read more

By October 27, 2014

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5 Thoughts from the Weekend’s BPL Action

Matchday 8 brought us some great games after two weeks of international break. Here are some thoughts from the weekend. 1. Southampton Are Pretty Good If you read my article... Read more

By October 24, 2014

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Champions League: Who’s Hot/Not

The second bunch of the Champions League groups have now played half their matches. We take this moment to examine who’s hot and who’s not, taking into account both the... Read more

By October 23, 2014

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The Case for Mid-Season Firings

Last Saturday, in front of a spirited Homecoming crowd, the Florida Gators were embarrassed at the hands of the Missouri Tigers by a score of 42-13. In a game in... Read more

By October 23, 2014

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 7

HOT 1. St. Louis Rams’ Special Teams If you only heard about the Rams’ upset win over the defending champion Seahawks, then you may have missed two gutsy calls which... Read more

By October 22, 2014

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MLB Analysis: The Last One

Ladies and Gentlemen: we have our American and National League Champions, our pennant winners, our pageant finalists if you will. The Giants play tonight in Kansas City for Game 1.... Read more

By October 21, 2014

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The Lasting Legacy of Landon Donovan

On soccer fields all across the Inland Empire, the name Landon Donovan was legendary long before he achieved star status as a member of the United States Men’s National Team.... Read more

By October 21, 2014

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Royals vs. Giants: A World Series Preview

Tuesday will mark the beginning of the 111th Fall Classic. It will feature the Kansas City Royals, a white-hot squad of young players that has won eight straight games to... Read more

By October 20, 2014

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NBA Preview: Southwest Division

As the NBA heads into the 2014-15 season, it seems rather clear that the Southwest Division stands head and shoulders above all others. With the Spurs entering the season as... Read more

By October 20, 2014

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The Sports Sermon: Can’t Hide the Dollar Signs

Finances are private. Everyone knows that. We learn this reality from a young age. We teach kids that asking for such information is not polite, and they, in turn, carry... Read more

By October 17, 2014

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Politics and Soccer Collide as Drone Flies Over Game

On Tuesday, during a European 2016 Championship qualifying match between Serbia and Albania, a small drone flew over the pitch carrying a low-hanging flag that depicted an image promoting the... Read more

By October 16, 2014

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The NLCS: A Battle of Empires

Following Wednesday’s victory, the Royals will return to the World Series for the first time since the 1985.  Both NLCS teams, on the other hand, have been World Series regulars.... Read more

By October 16, 2014

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The Mississippi Revival

Growing up as a huge Florida Gator fan, I have been firmly immersed within the religion that is SEC football. And just like any other belief system, the creed of... Read more

By October 15, 2014

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 6

HOT  1. Dallas Cowboys This is a no-brainer; anytime you can beat the Seahawks in Seattle you deserve to skyrocket to the top of the Hot List. Demarco Murray was high... Read more

By October 15, 2014

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The Emergence of Madison Bumgarner

On October 31, 2010, a 21 year-old Madison Bumgarner took the hill for the Giants in Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. The 6’5 left hander... Read more

By October 14, 2014

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Full Court Press: Sports Culture Needs a Makeover

Over the last few months, the growing conversation surrounding Ray Rice’s brutal and cowardly assault of his then-fiancée and current wife, Janay Palmer, has nearly broken the NFL and its... Read more

By October 10, 2014

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The Ballad of Southampton

The shadows of giants loom large over St. Mary’s Stadium. A founding member of the Premier League in 1992, Southampton is the only team south of London currently in the... Read more

By October 10, 2014