If Luis Suarez isn't one of the world's most interesting athletes, he's certainly one of its most polarizing ones. Not only does the Uruguayan possess sublime skill and finishing ability…
Starting Lineups: Can We Talk About Luis Suarez?
Category: No Class Friday
Barclays Premier League: What To Make Of Manchester's Teams
The city of Manchester has dominated the Barclays Premier League the last two seasons. Manchester City won its first title in 2012 at the expense of cross-town rivals, and long…
Barclays Premier League: What To Make Of Manchester's Teams
Starting Lineups: Earn Your Turkey This Thanksgiving
It's mid-November, and that means one thing and one thing only: Minnesota high school hockey has started. Okay, it means two things: Minnesota high school hockey has started, and Thanksgiving…
Starting Lineups: Earn Your Turkey This Thanksgiving
Book Review — Orr: My Story By Bobby Orr
Early this summer, my colleague Jason Clinkscales posed the question, which athletes' autobiographies need to be written? After very little self-deliberation, I suggested Bobby Orr. The reason Jason's question is…
Book Review — Orr: My Story By Bobby OrrStarting Lineups: Bobby Orr Is A Turrible Role Model
I recently finished reading Bobby Orr's recently released autobiography Orr: My Story. While my full review is in the works, I wanted to highlight one particular passage that jumped out.…
Starting Lineups: Bobby Orr Is A Turrible Role Model
Robin Van Persie And Manchester United Torment Arsenal Again
Robin Van Persie once said, “I'll always be a Gunner.” Perhaps he didn't agree with the capitalization of the “g.” In the last four seasons, RVP has played the role…
Robin Van Persie And Manchester United Torment Arsenal AgainStarting Lineups: Jason Arnott In NHL 98 Was Everything
Earlier this week, NHL free agent center Jason Arnott announced his retirement. Arnott last played for the St. Louis Blues in 2012, his sixth organization. Drafted at seventh overall by…
Starting Lineups: Jason Arnott In NHL 98 Was EverythingStarting Lineups: Boston Sports Fans Can Ease Up A Bit On The Complaining
The Boston Red Sox just won the World Series, their third in 10 seasons. If you ignore a certain 86-year gap in the team's history, Boston has won eight of…
Starting Lineups: Boston Sports Fans Can Ease Up A Bit On The Complaining
Craig Breslow And Baseball's Cruelty
In Chad Harbach's novel "The Art of Fielding," Westish College catcher Mike Schwartz wonders to himself, “What other sport not only kept a stat as cruel as the error but…
Craig Breslow And Baseball's CrueltyStarting Lineups: John Scott Hit Casts Another Dark Shadow On NHL
I hate to be the guy to keep harping on the NHL's relationship with the more grisly aspects of its game. But I promise you, it's good-intentioned. Last night the…
Starting Lineups: John Scott Hit Casts Another Dark Shadow On NHL
