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Category: From The Go

The Exiling of a Hometown Hero and the Self-Preservation of Derrick Rose

The Sportsfan Journal Staff June 23, 2016 No Comments

For the last three years there’s been a very large section of Chicago Bulls fans who have been clamoring for the trade of Derrick Rose. Ever since he tore his…

The Exiling of a Hometown Hero and the Self-Preservation of Derrick Rose

Jimmy Butler Loves The Kids And The Jordan Ultra.Fly

The Sportsfan Journal Staff April 7, 2016 No Comments

The Chicago Bulls have been a disappointment this season, but the lone bright spot all year and the player who gives the team hope for the future is Jimmy Butler.…

Jimmy Butler Loves The Kids And The Jordan Ultra.Fly

Here's Why Cam Newton's Press Conference Walk-Off Is Kind Of A Big Deal

The Sportsfan Journal Staff February 8, 2016 No Comments

Let me start this off by saying I’m NOT a huge football fan. High school, college or pro, doesn’t matter. Football just isn’t my thing. As for the NFL, I…

Here's Why Cam Newton's Press Conference Walk-Off Is Kind Of A Big Deal

On The Kobe XI And The Evolution Of Kobe Bryant The Shoe Salesman

The Sportsfan Journal Staff December 15, 2015 No Comments

In many ways, throughout his career, Kobe Bryant has been compared to Michael Jordan. But one comparison aspect that is almost never mentioned is that during the latter part of…

On The Kobe XI And The Evolution Of Kobe Bryant The Shoe Salesman

Nike World Basketball Festival: Because Basketball Needs Chicago

The Sportsfan Journal Staff August 20, 2014 No Comments

It seems that every week the national media is airing stories about the violence taking place in Chicago. To those who aren’t residents of the Windy City, this is a…

Nike World Basketball Festival: Because Basketball Needs Chicago

16(0) Sweet Words Of March Madness: 1992 NCAA Regional Final - Duke 103, Kentucky 102

The Sportsfan Journal Staff March 5, 2014 No Comments

(Ed’s Note: With the NCAA Tournament officially kicking off on March 18th 20th, we here at TSFJ will be giving the people 16(0) sweet words on 16 (bitter)sweet moments of…

16(0) Sweet Words Of March Madness: 1992 NCAA Regional Final - Duke 103, Kentucky 102

One Man's Beef With Advanced Basketball Stats And The Bloggers Who Misuse Them

The Sportsfan Journal Staff April 23, 2013 No Comments

via Bryan Crawford / @BryanCraw4D I always laugh when people label me as “the guy who hates basketball stats and is always mad.” Whenever I hear that, it makes me…

One Man's Beef With Advanced Basketball Stats And The Bloggers Who Misuse Them

Counting On Kobe And Playing The Safe Bet

The Sportsfan Journal Staff January 18, 2013 No Comments

Over the past few years, people have seemingly gone out of their way to try and reduce Kobe Bryant to being nothing more than a “chucker” who was less concerned…

Counting On Kobe And Playing The Safe Bet

ESPN's 30 For 30 Film 'Benji' And Chicago Urban Legends

The Sportsfan Journal Staff October 24, 2012 No Comments

When Ben Wilson was shot and killed in Nov. 1984, I was just eight years old. Far too young to grasp what his death meant, but old enough to know…

ESPN's 30 For 30 Film 'Benji' And Chicago Urban Legends

Shocking The World, TSFJ Crew Love And The Nike World Basketball Festival In D.C.

The Sportsfan Journal Staff July 19, 2012 No Comments

**Ed's note: This is the first time that Bryan Crawford has written a "Shocking The World" post, so kudos to the man for stepping up and knocking this post out…

Shocking The World, TSFJ Crew Love And The Nike World Basketball Festival In D.C.

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Growing up as a kid, Larry Johnson was one of the coolest people on the planet. In my pee-brain mind, there was nothing like Larry Johnson. NCAA champion on the…

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Thierry Henry Made Me Fall In Love With Soccer

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15 Takeaways From The Oral History Of 'Love & Basketball'

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In my opinion, Love & Basketball is one of the few films in the world that both men and women will have no issue sitting down and watching. Although the…

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Remembering The Peter Warrick Experience, 20 Years Later

Eddie Maisonet, III July 29, 2019 No Comments

When Notre Dame and Florida State, two of college football's blue bloods, did battle back in 1993, I wasn't old enough (or aware enough) to appreciate it. See, I didn't…

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Speaking Up About Our Pain - Again

The Sportsfan Journal Staff June 3, 2020 No Comments

A few years ago in this very space here at TSFJ, we mourned about a country reminding us of its preferred citizen hierarchy in violent ways. Professional and amateur athletes…

Youngest In Charge: Kyrie's Kingdom

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The Sports Fan's 3-Point Guide To The NBA All-Star Snub Argument

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NFL First Quarter Report Card: Who’s Hot And Who’s Not

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