“Those who cannot remember history are condemned to repeat it” – George Santayana The lockout of 2004-05 is no doubt still fresh in everyone’s memory, from owners to players to fans as the NHL and NHLPA begin Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. On one side of the table sit the players – and by extension the […]

Do you recognize the man in that picture? Perhaps you don’t. Perhaps, too, I should ask whether you know him before asking whether you’ve recognized him – I know that I didn’t know him. It’s been about six weeks since Wade Davis made the news and so, chances are that if you didn’t know him […]

The Penn State story continues. The school has decided to remove the statue of fallen legend Joe Paterno, while NCAA president Mark Emmert is alone issuing sever sanctions against Penn State. This potentially opens up a world of new issues, as Emmert is skipping the usual investigative process and instead is taking matters into his own hands.

Arian Foster might not be one of your favorite athletes, but he should be. Consider the following. Not only has the 25-year-old running back reinvented what it means to exceed expectations, he’s done so while breathing desperately craved life into a stale NFL caricature as woeful as it’s become predictable. Still not convinced? Read on.

Baseball is not Australia’s most common pastime, which is why Tom West’s career choice has caught the attention of many. West, a native from Down Under, is on his way in umpiring Rookie Ball in the minor leagues. Fellow Australian Harlan Ambrose sat down with Tom to ask him about the decision to move halfway around the world.

Daryl Katz, owner of the Edmonton Oilers, is trying to build a new home for his beloved team. He just doesn’t want to pay for it. Katz and the city of Edmonton have a deal that will see a new arena built with taxpayers footing the bill. It’s not an uncommon scenario, but the benefits in building the arena may not be as fruitful as they seem.

Being a buyer or a seller at a trade deadline can have an impact on a franchise for years to come. Example: The Texas Rangers are one of the best teams in baseball, thanks largely to trading away Mark Teixeira. Zach Sommers examines this deal and some of the other better trades at the non-waiver deadline.

Massive player contracts have done more than hinder teams trying to stay under the salary cap, but they’ve also actually helped to keep mediocre players being paid inflated numbers in the minor leagues. As the NHL and NHLPA go through discussions for a new CBA, getting owner spending under control will be paramount for financial success on both sides.

In the NBA era of “big threes,” Dwight Howard is becoming a big problem. The image-focused superstar has been nothing but trouble in Orlando lately, prompting many to call for his immediately dismissal. But is there anywhere that can accomodate his ego? After all, it’s the size of three regular NBA stars.

When Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller released “Those Guys Have All The Fun: Inside The World Of ESPN” their comprehensive, all-in-one history about the sports network, many paid attention. However, many felt they wasted their time – and money – on the 700-plus page read. The book does little to expand on an already-known past. Still, those who don’t know much about the network’s history may find something to enjoy in this one.