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LANZILLA: Lacy, Peterson Should Top Fantasy Draft Boards

LANZILLA: Lacy, Peterson Should Top Fantasy Draft Boards

By Joe Lanzilla June 30, 2015

The No. 1 pick in a fantasy football draft is both a blessing from the fantasy gods and a dark curse. It can be your first step to glory and the championship, but it can also create false expectations....

MAGUIRE: Stadium Renovations Bode Well for Success

MAGUIRE: Stadium Renovations Bode Well for Success

By Carolyn Maguire June 27, 2015

Dubbed “the loveable losers,” the Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series in 107 years. Maybe it is the “Curse of the Billy Goat” at work. Or the trot of a black cat during their 1969 collapse....

FOOTE: NBA Should Not Eliminate Intentional Fouls

FOOTE: NBA Should Not Eliminate Intentional Fouls

By Jake Foote June 25, 2015

The 2015 NBA Playoffs just wrapped up, with the Golden State Warriors taking home the championship. Their run to the title, powered by Stephen Curry’s exceptional shooting stroke and Andre Iguodala’s...

DEPAOLO: A-Rods 3000th Hit Brings Out Complex Emotions

DEPAOLO: A-Rod’s 3000th Hit Brings Out Complex Emotions

By Robert DePaolo June 20, 2015

Within about a week after the trade was announced in February 2004, I went to Modell’s and got his jersey: Rodriguez, 13. I was 9 years old, and the best player in the game was coming to my favorite...

FOOTE: American Soccer is On the Rise

FOOTE: American Soccer is On the Rise

By Jake Foote June 18, 2015

Soccer may just be the next big thing in the United States. You would hardly know it, based on limited media coverage, but United States Soccer arguably just had the best four-week stretch in its history. The...

LANZILLA: Do Your Research Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

By Joe Lanzilla June 16, 2015

Remember that time your buddy took Brett Favre in your fantasy football draft the year after he finally retired? Or the time when that random guy in your league took Stephen Gostkowski in the first round?...

MAGUIRE: Youth Movement Brings Energy to MLB

MAGUIRE: Youth Movement Brings Energy to MLB

By Carolyn Maguire June 12, 2015

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa made his major league debut this week. The highly touted rookie managed one hit in his first career game against Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale, homered in his...

FOOTE: ESPN is Ruining Sports Journalism

FOOTE: ESPN is Ruining Sports Journalism

By Jake Foote June 11, 2015

If you have ever had even the faintest interest in sports, you have heard of ESPN. ESPN, which originally stood for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is the go-to outlet for sports media throughout...

LANZILLA: Gurley, Gordon Highlight Fantasy Football Rookies

LANZILLA: Gurley, Gordon Highlight Fantasy Football Rookies

By Joe Lanzilla June 9, 2015

Welcome both experienced fantasy players and first-timers! Now, some may say it’s way too early to talk fantasy football, but I have to kindly disagree. It’s never too early to start mulling over who...

DEPAOLO: MLB Draft Holds Underrated Intrigue

DEPAOLO: MLB Draft Holds Underrated Intrigue

By Robert DePaolo June 6, 2015

Monday marks the first day of the three-day Major League Baseball draft, which is taking place in MLB Network’s studios in Secaucus, N.J. The MLB draft draws nowhere near as much attention as the NFL...

FOOTE: NBA Draft Needs Reform

FOOTE: NBA Draft Needs Reform

By Jake Foote June 4, 2015

Rewind to 1995. Kevin Garnett, an 18-year-old from Chicago just one month removed from his high school graduation, declares for the NBA Draft. Graced with fluid athleticism and pterodactyl-like length,...

SANTAMARIA: Paul Boasts Complete Skill Set

By Paolo B. Santamaria April 24, 2015

Chris Paul is the best point guard to ever play the game. That sounds insane, especially for someone with zero MVPs, zero NBA Finals appearances, zero championships and yes, zero conference finals appearances....

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