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After Lillard no-call, NBA needs to revisit replay standards

After Lillard no-call, NBA needs to revisit replay standards

Austin Dykstra, Writer February 19, 2020

The use of replay in the NBA has been greatly expanded upon over the past few seasons. This season, more controversial plays are reviewable, as the NBA has afforded teams a coach’s challenge. However,...

Yoan Moncada vs. Javier Báez

Yoan Moncada vs. Javier Báez

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2020

Following an underwhelming 2018 campaign from Yoan Moncada, fans of Major League Baseball began floating the prospect of the former MLB Pipeline No. 1 overall prospect failing to realize his lofty potential. While...

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Zach Lavine highlights NBA All-Star snubs

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2020

With the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game reserves, it’s time to indulge in our annual tradition of highlighting deserving players who were left off the All-Star roster. Like most years, many worthy...

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Remembering the Miracle on Ice 40 years later

Michael Gross, Writer February 11, 2020

“Right now” - Herb Brooks, coach of USA Hockey, was screaming at his young players - “You are playing like the middle of next month!” Every day they got worse, he told the team -- a ragtag bunch...

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Black Athlete Spotlight: Kobe Bryant

Austin Dykstra, Writer February 11, 2020

On a foggy Sunday morning,  the professional sporting world was staggered by the loss of a basketball icon. Former Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant, 41, was among nine victims who perished in...

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Greatest matches in Wrestlemania history – Part One

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2020

With WWE billing Elimination Chamber as the final stop before Wrestlemania, it’s time to reminisce on the iconic moments and legendary contests that helped morph Wrestlemania into the must-see spectacle...

LeBron vs. Jordan: Settling the debate

LeBron vs. Jordan: Settling the debate

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2020

From the moment he was drafted first overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, it was apparent that LeBron James was a special talent. Anointed “King James," James elevated a desolate Cleveland Cavaliers franchise...

Zach Lavine highlights NBA All-Star snubs

Zach Lavine highlights NBA All-Star snubs

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2020

With the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game reserves, it's time to indulge in our annual tradition of highlighting deserving players who were left off the All-Star roster. Like most years, many worthy...

Samoa Joe, not Kevin Owens, should be the top face on Raw

Samoa Joe, not Kevin Owens, should be the top face on Raw

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2020

Alongside Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe is currently embroiled in a feud against Seth Rollins, Buddy Murphy and the AOP. In a rivalry that initially began as an engine to propel Owens up the babyface ranks following...

Paul Konerko falls off Hall of Fame ballot

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2020

Like former Chicago baseball stars Ron Santo and Harold Baines before him, oft-overlooked former White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko collected only 2.5% of Hall of Fame votes this year, disqualifying...

Houston Astros Roger Clemens makes his way to bat during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in their Major League Baseball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

It’s time for the MLB to punish Astros’ players. Here’s why.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2020

Following a three-month investigation into the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Major League Baseball (MLB) recently announced its penalties against Houston leadership. However, while both upper...

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Black Athlete spotlight: Eliud Kipchoge

Eduardo E. Santos, Writer January 28, 2020

“No human is limited.” For Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge, this inspirational quote became reality.  Running a marathon in under two hours has been an elusive goal for many elite...

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