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 Jay Benjamin 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 Steve Filocoma 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 Alex Boyd 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 Jay Benjamin 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 Jeremy Dang 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 Max Roberts October 29, 2014

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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 Stanley Dai 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 Robbie Ponce 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 Alex Boyd 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 Steve Filocoma 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 Sri Ramesh 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 Pietro Bartoli 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 Jay Benjamin 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 Max Roberts 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 Joe Laposata 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 Robbie Ponce 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 Steve Filocoma 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 Max Borowitz 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 Chris Castano 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 Pietro Bartoli October 16, 2014