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NFL Draft: Step in Right Direction For Raiders

Josh Carter — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:55:07 +0000

The Oakland Raiders are the NFL team with the most baggage and often make Jets and Jaguar fans feel better after their disappointing seasons. The Oakland Raiders in the past few years have been making countless franchise handicapping moves; starting with drafting Jamarcus Russell in 2007 over players such as Adrian Peterson, Darrelle Revis, Calvin [...]

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Draymond Green: The Warriors X Factor

Ben Pickman — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:48:40 +0000

Stephen Curry is the headline story. Andrew Bogut’s presence another. David Lee’s torn hip flexor and the impact it had on Harrison Barnes another key reason. But the least talked about and arguably second most important reason why the Golden State Warriors are still playing basketball in the 2013 campaign is the increased production of [...]

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Exclusive Interview With Jordan Farmar

Lucas Sheiner — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:02:22 +0000

By Lucas Sheiner and Ben Pickman For so many young and talented American basketball players, reaching in the NBA is the ultimate dream, the opportunity of a lifetime. Los Angeles native and former NBA player Jordan Farmar was no different. Farmar, the L.A. native, was named the Los Angeles Times High School Player of the Year in 2003-04 and in [...]

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Underrated Draft Hauls: Arizona Cardinals

Josh Carter — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:44 +0000

This draft wasn’t underrated because people were saying negative things about it, Arizona had one of the best drafts in the NFL, yet nobody is really talking about it. Of every team in the NFL, Arizona probably had the most steals in the 4th round on, yet picked well in the 1st through 3rd. Let’s [...]

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The Mess in Milwaukee

Ben Pickman — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:24 +0000

Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings was extremely confident before his teams’ playoff series began. Jennings was so confident that he predicted his Bucks would defeat the defending champion Miami Heat in six games. Jennings’ prediction could not have been more untrue. It took four quick games for the defending champs to dispatch the Bucks and [...]

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Predictions

Jonathan Lieberman — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:35:30 +0000

With the 48 game regular season drawing to a close Sunday and the playoffs beginning Tuesday, it’s time for first round playoff predictions. Eastern Conference: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (8) New York Islanders Records: Pens 36-12-0, Islanders 24-17-7 Season Series: 4-1-0 for the Pens The Pittsburgh Penguins were on a whole other level from the rest [...]

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Underrated Draft Hauls: New York Jets

Josh Carter — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:49:43 +0000

Last weekend, we had one of the most exciting and unpredictable NFL Drafts ever. It was the first year that I can remember where no QBs went in the top 10. Other than at QB, it was a pretty deep draft and teams for the most part drafted well. It went so well, that lots [...]

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Larry Sanders Deserved MIP Award Over George

Reed Wallach — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:57:14 +0000

Paul George was named the NBA Most Improved Player on Tuesday, per the official NBA twitter. The one deserving of this award, though, is Milwaukee Bucks big man Larry Sanders. Sanders has earned himself the nickname for his exciting play on the floor, Grantland’s Zach Lowe calls him LARRY SANDERS! anytime he inputs his name [...]

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Where Is He Now? Curry & Williams Edition

Ben Pickman — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:41:32 +0000

In the latest addition of “Where is He Now,” we locate three former NBA players, Eddy Curry, Marcus Williams, and Shelden Williams, that struggled to find major minutes on multiple franchises. All three players were highly successful in either high school or college but struggled to achieve such success in the NBA. Eddy Curry The [...]

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NFL Draft Is Today, Wake Me When It’s Over

Phil Watson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:41:49 +0000

I’m not really sure when it happened, but there’s no question it happened: The NFL Draft turned into a made-for-prime-time event. Given what else on television passes for prime-time entertainment, this is hardly a shock. I mean, if millions of people are willing to sit down and watch the daily goings on at a pawn [...]

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1983 QB Draft Class Still NFL’s Best

Phil Watson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:11:12 +0000

This year marks 30 years since the NFL Draft produced a first round chock full of great quarterbacks. In 1983, there were six quarterbacks taken in the first round. There were the three Hall of Famers: John Elway went first overall to the Baltimore Colts and was traded to the Denver Broncos because he didn’t [...]

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Most Intriguing Early MLB Storylines

Ben Pickman — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:18:07 +0000

In the first three weeks of the regular season we have witnessed countless pleasant surprises. For starters, the Colorado Rockies are 13-4 and are tied with the Braves for best record in baseball. They are leading the league in slugging percentage, on base percentage, and batting average, not to mention second in total runs and [...]

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Western Conference Playoff Predictions

Sean McKenney — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:57:03 +0000

#1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #8 Houston Rockets If there was ever an eighth seed that could pull a fast one on the NBA, it was the Houston Rockets. Don’t get me wrong here, I’m not calling an upset. The Rockets can’t beat OKC in a 7 game series, but they can scare the heck [...]

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Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions

Phil Watson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:57:00 +0000

The NBA playoffs tip off Saturday and the Eastern Conference’s cast of teams has two new entries from a year ago. The Milwaukee Bucks are the No. 8 seed, in the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and the Brooklyn Nets are seeded fourth and are returning to the playoffs for the first time [...]

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5 Questions Heading Into NBA Playoffs

Reed Wallach — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:49:51 +0000

The NBA Playoffs commence on Saturday, and the basketball world is expecting this postseason to live up to the hype that the regular season created. There are several intriguing matchups in the first round including the Grizzlies-Clippers series, but doesn’t garner as much attention as several others. Here are the top five storylines in round [...]

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Spurs Signing Of McGrady Is Awesome

Sean McKenney — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:49:43 +0000

A few days ago, San Antonio once again shocked the NBA. Rather than shocking us all the way they usually do, by beating a good team, earning some vast achievement, or some sound-byte produced by Gregg Popovich, the Texas ballclub cut long time Spur and NBA Vet Stephen Jackson. The 35 year old guard, affectionately [...]

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The Los Angeles Lakers Must Emulate the ‘Twin Tower’ Houston Rockets

Ben Pickman — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:52:37 +0000

There are two things you can’t teach, heart and height. You either have the heart, passion, and drive to achieve success or your goals or you don’t, the same way your genes dictate if you are going to be a massive NBA player or just an average joe. The 1985 Houston Rockets led by the [...]

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Final NBA Power Rankings 15-1 – Including Team MVP’s, Week 1 Predictions

Reed Wallach — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:30:39 +0000

The season is just about over, and these power rankings have highlighted throughout the year just how crazy the Association is. The top spot has been juggled between several throughout the year, but the Heat have claimed the top spot over the past several editions. In the power rankings finale, you will see where each [...]

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Final NBA Power Rankings 30-16 – Including Team MVP’s, Week 1 Predictions

Reed Wallach — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:30:35 +0000

With the season ending on Wednesday, the final power rankings will focus on each teams season as a whole, while many listed on this one will have their draft situation addressed. It has been a great NBA season, but the bottom of these power rankings have not much to praise, teams such as the Suns [...]

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Attack on Boston Marathon

Phil Watson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:01:28 +0000

It was an ordinary Monday, but in the historic city of Boston, this Monday was special. It was Patriots’ Day, a civic holiday in Massachusetts and Maine that commemorates the first battles of the Revolutionary War. Patriots’ Day in Boston has long been associated with two things—a special, morning baseball game by the Red Sox [...]

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Had Tiger Woods Won Masters, Controversy Would Have Raged for Months

Phil Watson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:20:43 +0000

When Adam Scott sank his birdie putt on the 18th green to take a one-shot lead at 8-under par, he didn’t just set the stage for Angel Cabrera hitting perhaps the best high-pressure shot of all time, he also saved us from a raging torrent over Tiger Woods. It’s how we spent Saturday, remember, cussing [...]

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Debunking Common Playoff Misconceptions

Sean McKenney — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:07:19 +0000

With the playoffs mere days away, the NBA community is aflutter with excitement, sadness, and more angst toward one another than ever before. Easily the best part of the basketball season, playoff time is what the regular season is all about. Barring the All-Star game, every shot, every block, every fast break, every win streak, [...]

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Should the New York Mets Trade For Giancarlo Stanton?

Jake Dal Porto — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:04:23 +0000

Could Giancarlo Stanton finally be granted his wish–a trade out of Miami?Well, we’re in the premature stages of the New York Mets potentially forming a package around top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler and Travis d’Arnaud, their supposed catcher of the future, to pry Stanton away from the Miami Marlins which is certainly no easy task [...]

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Carlos Quentin Deserves More Than Slap on Wrist for Zack Greinke Injury

Phil Watson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:21:36 +0000

It’s not uncommon for a batter to decide he needs to send a message to a pitcher who has pitched him inside one too many times. Carlos Quentin of the San Diego Padres decided that time was Thursday night after he was plunked by Zack Greinke of the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the dugouts emptied [...]

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Each AFC Team’s 2013 NFL Draft Needs

Sam Lanctot — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:02:05 +0000

I recently wrote about each NFC team’s biggest draft needs to address this year. Now it is time for the AFC edition. I found the AFC a bit more interesting because I noticed that there were more teams with numerous deficiencies. I had to look at these teams from multiple angles to decide what was more [...]

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Second Edition of ‘Where is He Now’? Gilbert Arenas, Acie Law, Ricky Davis

Ben Pickman — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:49:06 +0000

In the second edition of “Where is He Now?” we locate three guards who were flat out scorers at one point in their basketball careers. These three players are testaments that many times success in the NBA is short lived, or that many players can’t live up to their initial hype. Gilbert Arenas Agent Zero [...]

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Kobe Leads Lakers Over Blazers, Playoff Hopes Still Very Much Alive

Phil Watson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:43:39 +0000

If the Los Angeles Lakers don’t make the playoffs this season, no one will be able to blame Kobe Bryant. That much became evident Wednesday night in Portland. Bryant basically dragged the Lakers past the Trail Blazers 113-106 in what was an enormously important game for L.A. After Bryant helped the Lakers past the New [...]

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Luke Hancock Steals the Show, Louisville Wins National Champoinship

Phil Watson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:54:48 +0000

Basketball is not often a game where a lesser light can steal the spotlight.For every role player who rose to the occasion in big moments, there have been a dozen superstars who have done what was expected of them to lead teams to glory. Scanning the list of players who have been the Most Outstanding [...]

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MARCH MADNESS FINALS LIVE BLOG – Update: Congrats Louisville!

Lucas Sheiner — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:29:24 +0000

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Each NFC Team’s 2013 Draft Needs

Sam Lanctot — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:14:47 +0000

As the NFL draft approaches, it is time to take a look at every teams biggest draft needs. I will start with the NFC teams. It is important to note that this isn’t a mock draft or a prediction of any sort. It is just observing what each team still needs to address to attempt to complete [...]

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The Curious Case of John Wall

Ben Pickman — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:45:13 +0000

John Wall is not the best three-point shooter. How bad is he? He made three more three pointers last season than Bugs Bunny, Elmo, and Batman. Wall, the former Kentucky guard, is due for a contract extension this offseason, and will receive a max deal from the Wizards, but is he deserving of such an [...]

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Most Intruiging Aspects of the Upcoming 2013 NFL Draft

Sam Lanctot — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:03:32 +0000

April 25th can’t come fast enough. I need my NFL fix, and I’m sure many other fans do as well. The draft gives even the casual fan something to talk about. Everyone will discuss what they think of their team’s choices, and start to look forward to being able to see their new players in [...]

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Week 22 Power Rankings 15-1

Reed Wallach — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:56:13 +0000

The streak is finally over at 27, but the Heat are still trucking along after knocking off the Spurs without LeBron James or Dwyane Wade in a battle of the power rankings top two teams. The Lakers are sliding while the Mavericks are surging, for the other team in LA, the Clippers are also limping [...]

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Week 22 Power Rankings 30-16

Reed Wallach — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:56:05 +0000

With the final full month of the NBA regular season behind us, this weeks power rankings analyzes many teams showing over March and what there is to look forward to in the month of April, including the lottery. Teams such as Minnesota and Philadelphia performed very well this week, despite facing tough opponents and injuries. [...]

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2013 Final Four Predictions

Nathan Palcowski — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:04:09 +0000

Louisville Cardinals vs Wichita State ShockersBoth teams come in with a lot of emotional appeal to the media and fans. The Shockers are the ultimate cinderella and made it to the Final four after coming so close last year. The Shockers have been winning their games by an average of 10.5 point per game and [...]

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Deron Williams’ Health is the Key to the Nets Success

Reed Wallach — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:45:36 +0000

After receiving platelet-rich plasma therapy, over the All-Star break, Deron Williams has returned to his old self, a top-five point guard and has the Brooklyn Nets playing their best basketball all season. Williams, who signed a five-year, 100-million dollar deal in July with the Nets, has not lived up to his expectations. Before the mid-February [...]

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4 Steps Dwight Howard Must Follow In Order To Return To Top Form

Sean McKenney — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:18:25 +0000

Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers at the beginning of the season, something hasn’t been right with the once dominant big man, Dwight Howard. Dwight is still great at his job. As long as he grabs boards and throws down the occasional put back slam, he can fend back the ridiculous “washed-up” discussions on ESPN [...]

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Calgary Flames Trade Jerome Iginla to Pittsburgh Penguins for (almost) Nothing

Harry Orbach Miller — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:50:34 +0000

Last night, after a bizarre sequence of events, in which the mass media had reported he was traded to the Boston Bruins, Jerome Iginla was actually traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins.In Pittsburgh, he’ll team with Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin or someone else who is really good and enjoy a playoff run he would’t have even [...]

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Los Angeles Lakers May Miss Playoffs, Utah Jazz Could Rise

Josh Vannuccini — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:42:40 +0000

During the season, one of the biggest storylines was the uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ placement in the Western Conference playoff race. They have since secured the eighth seed, but are barely ahead of surging teams like the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks. After a disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on March [...]

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Jordan Farmar, Jonny Flynn and Andres Nocioni Star in First ‘Where is He Now?’

Ben Pickman — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:41:56 +0000

Not everybody and be LeBron James or Kevin Durant. Not everybody can even be Ben Gordon or Luke Ridnour. In our first edition of Where is He Now? We document the current locations of three former NBA players and where they are currently playing. Jordan Farmar One time LA sweetheart Jordan Farmar is making it [...]

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Is It Time for Shootout Specialists in the NHL?

Harry Orbach Miller — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:20:23 +0000

Every sport has them. The NFL has punters, the MLB has closers and the NHL has enforcers. Heck, even the NBA has those guys who are really good at shooting three-pointers and nothing else.Today, I offer you a question: Is it time for a new one? Is it time for NHL teams to start using [...]

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Miami Heat’s 27-game Streak Ends in Chicago

Josh Vannuccini — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:40:49 +0000

On a night many expected the Miami Heat to coast to victory, it was anything but for the defending champions. Facing off against a depleted Chicago Bulls team should have been easy work, but the Bulls’ hustle, energy and defense spread throughout those able to contribute. Without stars Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer [...]

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Week 21 Power Rankings 15-1

Reed Wallach — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:06:27 +0000

The top of the power rankings seem very similar with little movement going on. The Heat are still on their winning streak, while the Nuggets had theirs unexpectedly end after a very successful week. Many teams are getting back to full strength and are prepping for their postseason while some such as the Lakers are [...]

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Week 21 Power Rankings 30-16

Reed Wallach — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:03:51 +0000

Not much left to introduce about the teams ranking 16-30—you are most likely a part of the lottery and need to be focusing on the NCAA tournament going on now. In this edition of the power rankings I will talk about some teams potential offseason plans that need to be addressed. 30. Orlando Magic [...]

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For Cinderella’s, the Clock Strikes Midnight in the Sweet Sixteen.

Ben Pickman — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:49:27 +0000

We are down to 16 in the NCAA tournament!!! 52 teams have been sent away as losers, some content with their results in the past four days, like the Crimson of Harvard whose upset over heavy favorite New Mexico was deserving of both a Pulitzer, Noble, and Peace prize. Others such as Georgetown and Gonzaga [...]

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Sunday March Madness Recap: Marshal-Mania Comes to an End, FGCU Doesn’t

Lucas Sheiner — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:56:13 +0000

Florida over Minnesota 78-64 Photo credit: USA TODAY Sports Full disclosure: I barely watched this game. It was sandwiched between KU’S KO of North Carolina, and Florida Gulf Coast arriving at the stadium, both of which exceeded this game’s entertainment value. I may not have watched it, but I’ve done my research, and know that not much [...]

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March Madness: Round of 32 LIVE BLOG

Reed Wallach — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:00:20 +0000

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The Yankees are Still Capable of a Deep Playoff Run

Ben Pickman — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:46:34 +0000

Yankees’ shortstop Derek Jeter is done playing for the New York Yankees, at least until the start of the regular season. Late last week the Yankees announced that their longtime captain would play sparingly with the Yankees minor league team instead of with the big league club until further notice.Jeter is still nursing his ankle, [...]

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Chat With Us: Day Four March Madness LIVE BLOG

Phil Watson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:00:46 +0000

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What the Harvard? Crimson Topple New Mexico in March Madness Stunner

Phil Watson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:58:46 +0000

The first full day of NCAA tournament action came with its share of upsets and near-upsets. None was more shocking, however, than Harvard’s 68-62 win over No. 3 seed New Mexico in Salt Lake City on Thursday night. The Crimson reached the tournament for the second straight year, and earned just its third bid ever, [...]

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