The MLBeat: Dirty Hands

Can’t we all just play fair? In Major League Baseball, the answer to this question is not as simple as yes or no. It is understood in all sports that... Read more

By Steven Criss April 14, 2014

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The Bears Come out of Hibernation

The win streak ended at 12 on March 24, as the Montreal Canadiens took down the Bruins in a shootout. Boston has stumbled slightly since then, falling in two consecutive... Read more

By Kevin Huggard April 14, 2014

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Has college stardom doomed Ka’Deem Carey?

There’s no question that the game of football takes a toll on the body. Whether it’s severe concussions, torn ACL’s, or simply aggregate wear and tear, the wide array of... Read more

By Rob Iannaccone April 12, 2014

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All the Way: The Jeter Standard

This is a column written for the Georgetown Voice. It can be found on their website here. Opening Day is a day of rebirth. The promise of a fresh season... Read more

By Steven Criss April 11, 2014

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A Drop in the Bucket: North Korean Soccer

The 2010 South Africa World Cup featured excellent and dominant teams such as Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, and Uruguay… and teams like North Korea. The small Asian nation was in... Read more

By Sourabh Bhat April 10, 2014

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Borowitz Repor: Pacers Lose Appeal

Before the season started in the fall, I had gleefully pronounced that I thought the Indiana Pacers would win the NBA title. This prediction was what you would call a... Read more

By Max Borowitz April 10, 2014

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An "Everyone Problem," Not Just a "Russia Problem"

Let’s not kid ourselves. After #Sochiproblems, the annexation of Crimea, and concerns over the feasibility of Qatar 2022, a critical light will fall on Russia 2018 at some point. After... Read more

By Chris Castano April 9, 2014

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Double DeSean: Philly’s Loss, D.C.’s Gain

Since the beginning of the Robert Griffin III era, I’d contended that a big time receiver would make the difference between the Redskins being a good team and a great... Read more

By Chris Almeida April 8, 2014

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The Post-Hernandez NFL Claims its First Victim

After a career year with the Philadelphia Eagles, star wide receiver DeSean Jackson has unofficially become the first player to see the negative effect Aaron Hernandez has left on the... Read more

By Max Roberts April 8, 2014

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The MLBeat: Assessing the Nationals

Just one year after winning the National League East Division in 2012, the Washington Nationals fell out of contention for a first place finish by a large margin last year.... Read more

By Steven Criss April 7, 2014

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Looking Back: “El Duque” and the 1998 Yankees

On Christmas Day in 1997, Orlando Hernandez, a thirty-two year old Cuban baseball star, boarded a small boat and set sail for the United States. Hernandez, often known simply by... Read more

By Brendan Crowley April 7, 2014

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Wilt Chamberlain: The Behemoth of Basketball

I don’t know about you, but for me, the name ‘Wilt Chamberlain’ has a mythical, god-like aura attached to it. With superhuman size, superhuman strength, and superhuman personality, Wilt’s lived... Read more

By Jeremy Dang April 6, 2014

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Analysis: Michael Sam’s Talent, Not His Preference

In May of 2013, something revolutionary happened. Jason Collins, a fairly well known NBA center at the time, publicly “came out” and became the first openly homosexual professional athlete. Collins... Read more

By Rob Iannaccone April 5, 2014

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Scintillating Spurs Silence Silly Naysayers

Despite fan enthusiasm for the Okahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers, and any residual belief in the Miami Heat, the best team in the NBA is, once again, the San... Read more

By Max Borowitz April 4, 2014

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Tiger Looks to the Future

For the first time in almost two decades, when Augusta National opens its gates to the top golfers in the world, the best golfer in the world will be absent.... Read more

By Arjun Gupta April 4, 2014

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Lessons Learned From USA v. Mexico

The USA met Mexico in Glendale, Arizona on Wednesday night, for a World Cup tune-up which, despite its billing, was anything but friendly. After a few scattered opening minutes, the... Read more

By Kevin Huggard April 3, 2014

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The Plight of No October: Yankees on the Decline

Did the Yankees just lose? We don’t have the highest payroll? As the era of the Core-Four comes to a close, the Yankees appear to be sinking into mediocrity. This... Read more

By Sourabh Bhat April 3, 2014

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Qatar 2022 Abuses: Why Are We Surprised?

This past Monday, the International Labor Organization condemned Qatar for not improving working conditions for migrant workers involved with the preparations for the 2022 World Cup. New information released by... Read more

By Chris Castano April 2, 2014

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Ultimate Frisbee: It’s Actually a Sport?

Who ever thought Ultimate Frisbee would enter the big leagues? A few years ago, it was questioned whether it should even be considered a sport. Now you can catch your... Read more

By Emmy Buck April 2, 2014

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The Five Guys You'll Meet at the Final Four Party

The Final Four is here and you should be terrified. Like the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the Stanley Cup playoffs, the closer we get to the crowning of... Read more

By Brendan Crowley April 1, 2014