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Rangers Lineup Grades: First Month

About one month is in the books for the 2009 Texas Rangers season. Before jumping into grading each hitter for their first month performance, lets look at the team's overall rank for key stats ...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about 7 months ago 133 reads 0 comments
What Is the Greatest Sports Trophy?

Recently, I've been having a debate with my friends about what is the best sports trophy of all time. Instead of deciding this, I want to leave this up to the readers in deciding this one. There are several criteria that have to be examined here...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about 8 months ago 281 reads 4 comments
Memorable Sports Game Shows

Some of TV's most memorable game shows have asked everyday people to tap into their inner athletes. So what exactly would happen if professional athletes were invited to play on these game shows? ...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about 8 months ago 222 reads 0 comments
Comparing and Contrasting Dallas Mavericks-Phoenix Suns

These are two teams that were part of the “Big Three” in the West slightly more than a year ago. Both teams were extremely exciting and featured old buddies.It's not a secret the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns aren't what they used to be...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about 8 months ago 294 reads 6 comments
The 2008-09 Dallas Mavericks: What Should Fans Expect?

It's less than two months until the start of the NBA season. One of the most boring offseasons in recent Mavericks history leaves many fans with a sense of doubt for the future of this franchise...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 595 reads 2 comments
Dirk Nowitzki Has Critics, But Where Are Steve Nash's?

As a Mavericks fan, I am used to seeing people criticize Dirk Nowitzki whenever he has a poor game.Never mind the fact that he puts up performances like he did in Game Three of the Mavs-Hornets series on Friday (32 points, 19 rebounds, six assists)...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 1,786 reads 6 comments
NBA Playoffs: First Round, Break It Down

I plan on allowing the world to know my own projections for the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Conference Quarterfinals...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 493 reads 1 comments
NBA Western Conference Seeding: More Ridiculous Than It Seems

With two calendar days left in the regular season, most teams only have one game remaining on the schedule. Nevertheless, there are a countless number of scenarios that emerge in the Western ...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 1,072 reads 5 comments
Mavericks-Suns: A Dallas Victory and Waterless Cries from the Big Cactus

Those were the two main events on display at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday afternoon. The Dallas Mavericks appeared to be headed to another loss to a West playoff team. Then, the seemingly impossible happened...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 596 reads 1 comments
Daniels, Ryan Have Rangers Headed in Right Direction

Every year before the MLB season begins, there is undeniable hope for all 30 teams in the league. Everyone from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to the Boston Red Sox starts out on a clean slate...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 344 reads 1 comments
The Dallas Mavericks: A Mediocre under-Manned Messy Meltdown?

After losses to the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors, the Mavericks have completed what people thought was very possible...

Written by John Flinchbaugh about about 1 year ago 767 reads 3 comments

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John Flinchbaugh Article Archive

Rangers Lineup Grades: First Month

What Is the Greatest Sports Trophy?

Memorable Sports Game Shows

Comparing and Contrasting Dallas Mavericks-Phoenix Suns

The 2008-09 Dallas Mavericks: What Should Fans Expect?

Dirk Nowitzki Has Critics, But Where Are Steve Nash's?

NBA Playoffs: First Round, Break It Down

NBA Western Conference Seeding: More Ridiculous Than It Seems

Mavericks-Suns: A Dallas Victory and Waterless Cries from the Big Cactus

Daniels, Ryan Have Rangers Headed in Right Direction

The Dallas Mavericks: A Mediocre under-Manned Messy Meltdown?

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