Opinion

  1. Why LeBron James' NBA Finals Legacy Is Officially on the Line

    LeBron James is currently playing for more than a second NBA championship. Beyond the Miami Heat 's season-defining Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs and a possible title-deciding Game 7, there is LeBron's Finals legacy...

    Dan Favale Written by Dan Favale about 1 day ago 6,559 reads 67 comments

  2. Robert Kraft and Jay-Z Look Like Best Buds at 40/40 Club Celebration

    I have no clue what Patriots owner Robert Kraft and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z were talking about on Monday night, but it must have been hilarious...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 4 hours ago 4,624 reads 7 comments

  3. Stanley Cup Final 2013: Is Game 4 a Must-Win for the Chicago Blackhawks?

    The Chicago Blackhawks have responded well to adversity over the last few years, and this kind of experience in the NHL playoffs is one reason why the Original Six club was able to advance to the 2013 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 5 hours ago 671 reads 2 comments

  4. Stanley Cup 2013: Who's to Blame for Chicago Blackhawks' Scoring Drought?

    The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the most talented groups of highly skilled offensive players in the NHL , with forwards such as Jonathan Toews , Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 10 hours ago 2,121 reads 6 comments

  5. Do Celtics Owe it to Paul Pierce to Let The Truth Finish His Career in Boston?

    The Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce are at the crossroads of a serious long-term relationship. Which way they go depends on a host of outside factors that, based on a report ...

    Michael Walsh Written by Michael Walsh about 15 hours ago 4,724 reads 24 comments

  6. Patrice Bergeron: Why He Should Be Prominent In The Conn Smythe Discussion

    If the Boston Bruins hold on and prevail in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, top point-getter David Krejci and otherworldly goaltender Tuukka Rask are both knee-jerk Conn Smythe Trophy candidates, and good ones at that...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 2 hours ago 37 reads 1 comments

  7. 2013 Stanley Cup Final: Have the Boston Bruins Found Corey Crawford's Weakness?

    The Chicago Blackhawks would never have gotten to the Stanley Cup Final if Corey Crawford had not played stellar goal in the first three rounds of the playoffs. He stopped the Minnesota Wild in the first round with little trouble...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 3 hours ago 377 reads 1 comments

  8. The Tactical Evolution of Liverpool Forward Luis Suarez

    How do you fit Luis Suarez into a 4-3-3? How do you build a team around a man who has no fixed position, or who operates best when left to his own devices? That has been the task ...

    Karl Matchett Written by Karl Matchett about 1 day ago 5,745 reads 28 comments

  9. Will Kevin Garnett Spurn Rebuilding Boston Celtics, Retire Before Next Season?

    Kevin Garnett tried to flee the Boston Celtics to no avail, so he now has a decision to make. Does he endure the next year or two of an extensive rebuild or walk away from ...

    Dan Favale Written by Dan Favale about 4 hours ago 1,772 reads 9 comments

  10. The Best Storylines Sure to Headline HBO's 'Hard Knocks' This Year

    For the second time in five seasons, the Cincinnati Bengals will be the focus of HBO's critically acclaimed documentary series Hard Knocks. NFL Communications confirmed the Bengals selection ...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 1 day ago 10,002 reads 13 comments

  11. Notre Dame Football: Analyzing What Makes Stephon Tuitt so Dangerous

    Forget Manti Te'o , it was defensive end Stephon Tuitt who had the bigger impact on the Notre Dame defense last season. He produced 45 tackles, 11 sacks, nine quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery...

    Randy Chambers Written by Randy Chambers about 11 hours ago 2,411 reads 16 comments

  12. Marlon Humphrey: Scouting Report and Pro Player Comparison on No. 1 CB

    It's time to meet the No. 1 CB in the class of 2014, Marlon Humphrey . He is 6'1", 175 pounds and has the ability to make big plays in the air, as well as the physicality to step up and make the necessary tackles...

    Full Ride Written by Full Ride about 14 hours ago 3,063 reads 4 comments

  13. Big Ten Football: 10 Must Win Non-Conference Games for Big Ten Teams in 2013

    A big piece to the puzzle of restoring the prestige of Big Ten football is winning the marquee non-conference matchups each season. So far, that giant piece has been conspicuously absent...

    David Luther Written by David Luther about 22 minutes ago 10 reads 0 comments

  14. Spain Dominate U21s – Who Said Tiki-Taka Is Dead?

    On the same day Stuart Pearce was sacked by the Football Association for England’s dismal showing at the UEFA European U-21 Championship holders Spain won their second successive underage title, beating Italy 4-2 in the final in Jerusalem...

    Jerrad Peters Written by Jerrad Peters about 33 minutes ago 24 reads 0 comments

  15. NHL Free Agency 2013: Which Top Players Will Remain with Current Teams?

    NHL free agency is fast approaching as league-wide focus shifts to the pursuit of a title in 2014. General managers throughout the North America aren't just concentrating on acquiring ...

    Tyler Donohue Written by Tyler Donohue about 40 minutes ago 3 reads 0 comments

  16. Nebraska Football Recruiting: Big Red Weekend Puts Cornhuskers Back On Track

    Many Nebraska football fans were worried about the Cornhuskers falling behind in recruiting this year. They saw B1G rival schools like Michigan and Ohio State rocket up the 2014 recruiting rankings...

    Patrick Runge Written by Patrick Runge about 1 hour ago 22 reads 0 comments

  17. Does Roy Oswalt Have Enough Left to Be Rockies' NL West X-Factor?

    The Colorado Rockies will call Roy Oswalt up from Double-A back to the MLB on Thursday after completing his rehab, according to Troy Renck of The Denver Post ...

    Josh Schoch Written by Josh Schoch about 2 hours ago 114 reads 0 comments

  18. Pavel Datsyuk Contract: Red Wings Getting Priceless Star Back at a Bargain

    The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to extend Pavel Datsyuk through 2016-17, retaining a key piece of their organization at a bargain price for at least four more years. While the cap hit might not be the most attractive thing in the world at $7.

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 1 hour ago 21 reads 0 comments

  19. CWS 2013: Scouting Top Prospects for 2014 MLB Draft

    North Carolina State is off to an impressive 1-0 start in the College World Series, and it is no surprise. The Wolfpack are loaded with talent. They could very well field two of the top-five selections in next year's Major League Baseball draft...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 1 hour ago 9 reads 0 comments

  20. Celtics Trade Rumors: Clippers Negotiations Will Lead to End of 'Big 3' Era

    The Boston Celtics ' "Big Three" era is dead. No matter how the team's oft-discussed trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers turn out, the 2013 offseason will be forever known ...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 1 hour ago 197 reads 0 comments

  21. Scouting Rumoured Chelsea Transfer Target Nemanja Matic of Benfica

    Nearly four years ago, Chelsea paid £1.5 million for midfield prospect Nemanja Matic , who had helped MFK Kosice win the Slovakian Cup that spring...

    Jerrad Peters Written by Jerrad Peters about 2 hours ago 328 reads 0 comments

  22. One Thing to Fear About Every College Football Team

    What to fear: Dyshawn Davis. Many Syracuse fans may have been wondering what they were going to look forward to after the losses to the NFL. Enter Dyshawn Davis, who finished last year as the No...

    Jonathan McDanal Written by Jonathan McDanal about 2 hours ago 7 reads 0 comments

  23. 10 Early Winners and Losers of Minnesota Vikings Offseason

    With the end of the Minnesota Vikings' OTAs , and June's mandatory minicamp coming up, there are still plenty of positional battles to be waged and starters to be named. Yet for some players, their stock is zooming right now, and everything is positive.

    Tim Arcand Written by Tim Arcand about 2 hours ago 304 reads 3 comments

  24. WWE WTF: Eric Young, Tim Tebow and More

    WTF did former WWE champion Steve Austin say about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo? Why the heck is CM Punk feuding with the LA Kings mascot? Is Bray Wyatt’s ...

    BRtv Written by BRtv about 2 hours ago 1,471 reads 4 comments

  25. Chicago Blackhawks: Tony Amonte Should Get Facts Straight Before Ripping Hossa

    Former Chicago Blackhawks right winger Tony Amonte is entitled to his opinion. He just may want to check his facts before he opens his mouth. Amonte , who played for the 'Hawks for part of nine seasons, took Marian Hossa to task on Tuesday...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 2 hours ago 124 reads 2 comments