I have a confession to make: despite being a graduate of a Big Ten school, I hate Big Ten basketball. Like really, really hate it. A lot. My favorite teams…
Five of the Most Entertaining Big Ten Ballers Ever (No Fab Five)
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We Reminisce: Nike's Lil' Penny and the Fun Police Commercials
Recently, Grantland published an entertaining list of NBA players in commercials, which is well worth a read. However, the so-called "YouTube Hall of Fame" post had two glaring omissions that…
We Reminisce: Nike's Lil' Penny and the Fun Police Commercials
No One Wants to Face the Philadelphia Eagles
Heading into the 2011 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles were the talk of the NFC — if not the NFL. No team made more high-profile offseason acquisitions: everything from trading…
No One Wants to Face the Philadelphia Eagles
Concussions are Harming the NHL, But Are Unavoidable
This is not what I planned on writing just a few days ago. With Sidney Crosby back on the shelf and Alexander Ovechkin having a sub-par season to date, I…
Concussions are Harming the NHL, But Are Unavoidable
Tyrann Mathieu Deserves the Heisman
A couple weeks ago, my esteemed colleague Joe Simmons asked, "Does anyone really deserve the Heisman this year?" Well Saturday, we got our answer ... and that answer is LSU…
Tyrann Mathieu Deserves the Heisman
In Appreciation of Doris Burke
Let's face it: being a woman sports broadcaster comes with some unique hurdles, even here in 2011. There are stereotypes to disprove, perceptions to overcome and a sector of sports…
In Appreciation of Doris BurkeThe Best Holidays for Sports and the Sports Days that Should Be Holidays
Tomorrow, people will gather with friends and family, stuff their faces until their pants don't fit ... and watch football all day long. Thanksgiving is upon us, and it is…
The Best Holidays for Sports and the Sports Days that Should Be HolidaysWhat the Hell Happened to Josh Freeman?
One season ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ran off a surprising number of wins, finishing 10-6 and just missing out on a wild card berth that ultimately went to the…
What the Hell Happened to Josh Freeman?Three Underappreciated NBA Champion Players
One of my goals when I set out to be a sportswriter -- before my professional career led me down another path -- was to highlight the players who did…
Three Underappreciated NBA Champion Players
Shocking The World At Citizens Bank Park
City: Philadelphia Team: Phillies Miles From Home: seven When you think of Philadelphia, several things come to mind: the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, boorish behavior and crime, just…
Shocking The World At Citizens Bank Park
