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The Overlooked Quality of the Bundesliga

Once it becomes clear that I am a Bundesliga fan, I am very often subjected to ridicule. One of the main arguments that I hear against Germany’s first division soccer... Read more

By December 8, 2015

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The Philly Sixers’ Bold Rebuild

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to an absolutely abysmal start to the 2015-16 season, going 1-20 over their first 21 games. Though they were close to breaking the record for... Read more

By December 8, 2015

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Comparing Legends: Why Kobe Bryant is NOT Derek Jeter

Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement earlier this week began yet another professional sports retirement that would be considered the “end of an era.” Almost every opposing team will likely honor Bryant... Read more

By December 5, 2015

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College Football Playoff: Better, but Not Best

As multiple NCAA football conferences hold their title games later this weekend, one can only guess what teams will be participating in the second annual College Football Playoff. About eight... Read more

By December 3, 2015

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Greater December

Congratulations, sports fans. You did it. You spent your summer watching training camp footage on Sports Center because of ESPN’s odd desire to force feed the NFL down our throats.... Read more

By November 30, 2015

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Sleeping Giants: Don’t Count Out New York

This NFL season has been undoubtedly dominated by the likes of the undefeated Patriots and Panthers. The media has done as much as the Panther’s record to fuel Cam Newton’s... Read more

By November 28, 2015

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Countdown to Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

After the abject critical failure of The Phantom Menace, George Lucas evidently set out to outdo himself in grand style with Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, the... Read more

By November 27, 2015

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All in for Kaep!

Last weekend the Eagles slipped to 4-6, allowing rookie quarterback Jameis Winston and his mediocre Tampa Bay Buccaneer supporting cast to rack up 521 yards of total offense, en route... Read more

By November 27, 2015

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Dota 2: Frankfurt Major Follow-Up

Last week marked the beginning of the Frankfurt Major, the first ever Dota, seasonal, major tournament.When the tournament began, sixteen teams came to compete for the $3 million prize pool,... Read more

By November 25, 2015

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For FC Barcelona, Validation at El Clasico

It was a night for the ages for FC Barcelona, and a nightmare to forget for Real Madrid. This past Saturday evening at Real Madrid’s home ground, the Santiago Bernabeu,... Read more

By November 24, 2015

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Will an “International Draft” Come to Baseball?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they have come to terms with two top Cuban prospects—19 year-old Yusniel Diaz and 17-year old Omar Estevez, and have signed them to bonuses of... Read more

By November 24, 2015

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The Weekly List: Headed Home

Welcome to another edition of the Weekly List. As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we here at Georgetown are prepping for a much needed visit home. Whether it’s by plane, train, or... Read more

By November 24, 2015

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The Twilight of a Great Sports Era

It’s easy to say they shouldn’t be around anymore. It’s easy to say you saw it coming. It’s easy to say that the should have left when they were on top.... Read more

By November 21, 2015

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The Case for Hanging It Up

Upon seeing the boxscore from the Denver Broncos’ matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, casual football fans who have not been paying much attention to this season would... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Chaos? Chaos. College Football Playoff Picture

It’s here. The CFP is risen. Well, it has been for a few weeks now, but for the sake of this exercise, let’s imagine we’re just leaving the time capsule... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Soccer: The Unlikely Future of American Sports

As much as many Americans hate to admit it, soccer is becoming increasingly popular in the US. Every four years, United States soccer drags in more and more fans to... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Is it Time to Panic for U.S. Tennis?

When Jack Sock burst onto the professional tennis scene in 2011, he appeared destined for greatness. Already endowed with two grand slam titles, in the form of a U.S. Open... Read more

By November 20, 2015

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Carolina Panthers: From Underdog to Favorite

The Carolina Panthers have been one of the biggest surprises of this year’s NFL season. They finished 2014 with a record of 7-8-1, yet somehow won the NFC South and... Read more

By November 19, 2015

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The 250: Reservoir Dogs

Welcome to another edition of the 250! This week, Halftime Leisure editors Erika Bullock and Mike Bergin sit down with Voice’s editor Graham Piro to discuss the Tarantino classic, Reservoir Dogs.... Read more

By November 18, 2015

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Craig Kimbrel: One of the Best of All Time

Last Friday, the Boston Red Sox traded four prospects to the San Diego Padres for closer Craig Kimbrel. The Sox will now control one of the game’s most electric pitchers,... Read more

By November 18, 2015