Baseball

The Hall that Belonged to Them

For the eighth time in history, the Baseball Hall of Fame will not welcome any new members. As we begin the precarious time where those suspected of cheating during MLB’s “Steroid Era” are becoming eligible for induction, the Baseball Writers of America have spoken and decided that nobody is worthy this year. And there’s nothing you can do about it.

Basketball

Cat by Cat Comparison: John Wall and Eric Bledsoe

It wasn’t long ago when John Wall was the on- and off-court start of the Kentucky Wildcats while backcourt-mate Eric Bledsoe tagged along contributing under the radar. These days, with Wall’s struggles in Washington well-documented, Bledsoe has thrived in a beautiful situation with the Los Angeles Clippers. If you had to draft one today, who would you take?

Basketball

On Andre Drummond and Quarter-Life Crises

Andre Drummond is a bloody fascinating figure. Sometimes though, as we get older, it gets harder and harder to express the appreciation we have for our favorite athletes. Austin Kent takes a therapeutic look at his relationship with the first-year Pistons big man, what exactly Dre means for the Detroit franchise, and – perhaps most importantly – how to actually root for a professional athlete like a full-fledged adult.

Hockey

Adding Intent to Injury: A Hockey Headshot Story

As it usually does at the World Junior Hockey Championship, controversy once again reared its ugly head. There was no shortage of controversial moments, from suspect officiating (see Ty Rattie’s bizarre goal) to questionable suspensions, but no incident sparked more debate than Anthony Camara’s devastating hit on Slovakia’s Patrik Luza. IIHF officiating rarely draws rave […]

Football

NFC: Will the real contenders please stand up?

After evaluating the AFC teams on Monday, Dwayne Riley-Grant checks out who’s real and who isn’t in the NFC. Can Aaron Rodgers continue to lead the Packers to glory? Are Pete Carroll’s Seahawks truly contenders? Will the drama surrounding Alex Smith cause the 49ers to collapse?

Baseball

The YouTube Cure for Your MLB Offseason Woes

Major League Baseball is doing everything it can to integrate into the 21st century. As other major professional sports have, MLB is taking advantage of new and emerging technologies to connect with fans and provide unique experiences. YouTube alone lets you re-live all of the greatest – and not so great – moments in recent memory. Have a half hour to kill? Take a look for yourself.

Football

AFC: Will the real contenders please stand up?

Wild Card Weekend in the NFL is over and there are eight remaining teams challenging for the Super Bowl. But not all eight truly have a shot, do they? Dwayne Riley-Grant breaks down the true contenders

Basketball

The Raptors are not who you think they are

The Toronto Raptors have had a remarkable turnaround to their season over the last few weeks. Since Andrea Bargnani was sidelined with an injury, the Dinos have been among the best teams in the NBA, at least according to their record. But to what should we attribute their recent success? Is it Jose Calderon, Kyle Lowry, or the lack of Bargnani on the floor?

Basketball

The Crossroads of Royce White

Royce White suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. He’s not hiding from that. However, it probably doesn’t help that he’s struggling to find comfort in his current situation in Houston. White and the Rockets are engaged in a public battle over where and how the young player’s career should progress, and how this scenario resolves itself may go a long way toward how future pro athletes with mental health issues are treated.

Hockey

NHL considering expanded playoffs?

The idea of an expanded NHL playoffs has been floated out there this week, and while the NHL and NHLPA haven’t formally discussed adding four teams to the postseason, the speculation for the format and duration of the extra series has taken over the hockey world. Does the idea have any merit, or is it just more pie in the sky thinking for fatigued hockey fans?