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Foote: Red Sox Must Find Solution for Ramirezs Woes

Foote: Red Sox Must Find Solution for Ramirez’s Woes

By Jake Foote August 29, 2015

A week ago, Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington was relieved from his duties with the team and was replaced by former Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski. With the team in last place...

FOOTE: Anticipating 2015 NFL Storylines

FOOTE: Anticipating 2015 NFL Storylines

By Jake Foote August 21, 2015

It’s everybody’s favorite time of year again: football season. The return of football must be a breath of fresh air for many as last year’s season was so unpredictable, for both off- and on-the-field...

FOOTE: New Contenders Excite in MLB Playoff Race

FOOTE: New Contenders Excite in MLB Playoff Race

By Jake Foote August 13, 2015

For years, the MLB playoffs have been pretty vanilla. In the American League, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees have always had their success. The Los Angeles Angels have been consistently good,...

FOOTE: Fantasy Football Offers Excitement to Sports Fans

FOOTE: Fantasy Football Offers Excitement to Sports Fans

By Jake Foote August 6, 2015

It’s August, and if you’re a sports fan in the United States between the ages of 15 and 50, there’s a good chance that August means only one thing: the start of fantasy football. The games don’t...

FOOTE: Pedro Martinez Was One of the Greatest Ever

FOOTE: Pedro Martinez Was One of the Greatest Ever

By Jake Foote July 31, 2015

This past weekend, Pedro Martinez was officially inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The fiery, light-hearted righty from the Dominican Republic played for five teams in his career: the...

FOOTE: Trout, Harper Rivalry Captivates Baseball World

FOOTE: Trout, Harper Rivalry Captivates Baseball World

By Jake Foote July 23, 2015

Throughout the years, numerous great athletes have sprouted from the world of sports. They have won championships and broken records, but more than anything, these athletes entertain. They charm fans with...

FOOTE: Deflate-gate Proves Unworthy of Discussion

FOOTE: Deflate-gate Proves Unworthy of Discussion

By Jake Foote July 16, 2015

So, here it is. Another piece on Tom Brady. Another article on the Patriots. Another column on the ineptitude of Roger Goodell. I know that at this point you are proclaiming that enough is enough, but...

FOOTE: USWNTs Triumph Bodes Well for American Soccer

FOOTE: USWNT’s Triumph Bodes Well for American Soccer

By Jake Foote July 9, 2015

A few weeks back, I wrote a piece about the progress of soccer in the United States of America (“American Soccer is on the Rise,” The Hoya, June 18, 2015, online). In the article, I touched on the...

FOOTE: Paying Student Athletes is Unrealistic

FOOTE: Paying Student Athletes is Unrealistic

By Jake Foote July 2, 2015

Money. It’s the most influential, important aspect of society, and just as in the rest of the world, it has an enormous influence on college sports. The NCAA brings in nearly $1 billion in revenue annually....

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...

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...

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...

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