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Remember These Titans: Tennessee Wins Fourth Straight

Remember this—the Tennessee Titans have now won four games in a row. The winning streak was extended Monday night with an impressive victory in the Titans’ original hometown of Houston...

Written by David Burnett about 7 days ago 5 reads 0 comments
Another Steroid Leak: Its Time for Baseball to Move On

Here we go again. The drip, drip, drip of unsavory leaks in Major League Baseball’s steroid scandal continues...

Written by David Burnett about 4 months ago 14 reads 0 comments
The Los Angeles Lakers: Whose Team Are They?

The Los Angeles Lakers have just won their 15th NBA title. And because of his obvious importance, a lot of people believe the Lakers are Kobe Bryant’s team...

Written by David Burnett about 5 months ago 24 reads 3 comments
Rafer Alston Skips to Relevance

I had just about written him off as another playground punk, but I’m glad that at least for one game, the man known on asphalt courts as "Skip to My Lou," was the main catalyst for his team...

Written by David Burnett about 5 months ago 70 reads 1 comments
Michael Vick's Release: What Will It Say About Us?

Ponder these words for a minute: rehabilitate, redeem, remorse, incarceration, guilty, exile, forgiveness. They are a jumble of powerful words that are not always properly understood and are sometimes used incorrectly...

Written by David Burnett about 6 months ago 33 reads 1 comments
An Open Letter to Jason Campbell

Dear Mr. Campbell, You have taken the high road for weeks, while your boss, Washington Redskins owner, Dan Snyder, has now twice tried to publicly fire and embarrass you. I commend you for your decency during what must be an uncomfortable and trying time

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 682 reads 1 comments
2009 NFL Draft: Why Mark Sanchez Has League Personnel Swooning

I’m not at all surprised that NFL scouts and executives are swooning over USC’s Mark Sanchez, and his stock continues to rise as draft day approaches...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 766 reads 13 comments
Surprise, Surprise: Mike Wilbon Upsets Wes Malott

Jim Nabor’s famous TV character Gomer Pyle often proclaimed: “Surprise, Surprise”. And surprise is the best word for what happened when I finally got a chance to watch the Mike Wilbon-Wes Malott bowling challenge the other day...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 819 reads 2 comments
John Madden Calls It Quits: The Audience Loses Its Voice

John Madden transcended football—the sport he coached and later covered. There has never been a sports announcer quite like him. He was an American sports original. Madden never talked over our heads...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 92 reads 8 comments
Crowning the King: LeBron James Leads Cleveland to its Best Record

Last night, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Indiana Pacers to clinch the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 137 reads 1 comments
Tiger Falls Short at Masters: Do We Care Who Won?

Tiger Woods was making another one of his legendary charges on Sunday at the Masters. He was 10 under, two-shots back of the lead, and six under par for the day...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 69 reads 1 comments
How Should We Judge Tyler Hansbrough?

He just helped lead his team to a national championship. He is a four-time All-American. He was once the national college player of the year...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 401 reads 2 comments
Michigan State Spartans: Destiny's Choice

// --> // --> // --> If a Michigan State national championship helps to uplift the hopes of a troubled state and inspire its people then I’m all for it...

Written by David Burnett about 7 months ago 747 reads 4 comments
Jay Cutler Becomes A Bear: Maybe Everyone Wins

The travel weary Jay Cutler caravan has finally stopped in Chicago. Sports outlets are reporting that the Denver Broncos traded Cutler late this afternoon to the Chicago Bears...

Written by David Burnett about 8 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
Wooing Jay Cutler: Will The Washington Redskins Get It Right This Time?

The rumors are rampant. The Broncos' soon-to-be ex-quarterback, Jay Cutler, just might be the next quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Jason Campbell, the current Redskins QB, is saying all the right things...

Written by David Burnett about 8 months ago 441 reads 2 comments
A Tale of Two Cities and One Team

I was reminded this morning that this is the 25th anniversary of me becoming a Colt's fan. On this day two and a half decades ago the Colts left Baltimore under the cover of darkness and moved to my hometown, Indianapolis...

Written by David Burnett about 8 months ago 204 reads 4 comments
Gillispie's Fall Guarantees Nothing at Kentucky

Fired after only two seasons, Billy Gillispie never had a chance at Kentucky. The UK faithful are rarely satisfied. Anything less than multiple Final Four appearances and an occasional championship ...

Written by David Burnett about 8 months ago 60 reads 0 comments
A Closing Argument: Wade for MVP

We have entered the home stretch of another long NBA season. Actually it has been one of the league’s best seasons. With the season winding down, it is now time to start casting votes...

Written by David Burnett about 8 months ago 94 reads 3 comments

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David Burnett Article Archive

Remember These Titans: Tennessee Wins Fourth Straight

Another Steroid Leak: Its Time for Baseball to Move On

The Los Angeles Lakers: Whose Team Are They?

Rafer Alston Skips to Relevance

Michael Vick's Release: What Will It Say About Us?

An Open Letter to Jason Campbell

2009 NFL Draft: Why Mark Sanchez Has League Personnel Swooning

Surprise, Surprise: Mike Wilbon Upsets Wes Malott

John Madden Calls It Quits: The Audience Loses Its Voice

Crowning the King: LeBron James Leads Cleveland to its Best Record

Tiger Falls Short at Masters: Do We Care Who Won?

How Should We Judge Tyler Hansbrough?

Michigan State Spartans: Destiny's Choice

Jay Cutler Becomes A Bear: Maybe Everyone Wins

Wooing Jay Cutler: Will The Washington Redskins Get It Right This Time?

A Tale of Two Cities and One Team

Gillispie's Fall Guarantees Nothing at Kentucky

A Closing Argument: Wade for MVP

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