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On Your Mark: A Conversation With Olympic Sprinter Jayson Jones
Alex McVeigh got the rare opportunity to meet with an Olympic athletes upon his return from Beijing, and the result is a portrait of an athlete who knows his place in the sporting world, and tries his best to be the best.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 8 days ago 0 comments -
Ginobili, Varejao....Pierzynski? Flopping Enters Baseball
Alex McVeigh witnessed a horrible thing Sunday afternoon. The plague known as flopping made its first appearance in baseball, and he feels it might not be the last.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 12 days ago 7 comments -
NFL Season Preview Part I: Ten Predictions
Alex McVeigh lays out ten bold predictions in Part I of his NFL season preview.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 18 days ago 0 comments -
NBC: Taking Sport Out of the Olympics
As the Olympics continue, Alex McVeigh is getting more and more frustrated with the overemphasis on the same storylines and controversies highlighted by NBC. He has some advice for the TV directors...
Written by Alex McVeigh about 23 days ago 1 comments -
The Olympics: The Best Time to Be Racist
As the Olympics begin, Alex McVeigh finds himself watching, and what's more, finding the games to be an acceptable outlet for racial intolerance.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 26 days ago 0 comments -
New York Yankees: Christmas In July Brings Free Players
As teams line up to give talented players to the Yankees, Alex McVeigh expresses frustration and disbelief at these generous acts of charity.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 12 comments -
Truly A Texas Triangle: Artest Heads To Houston
Alex McVeigh offers some instant reaction to the Ron Artest trade to Houston.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
Contractually Speaking: Renegotiation and Rookie Contracts
As contract disputes generate offseason headlines, Alex McVeigh examines what this says about the players and the state of sports as a business.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
Dallas Mavericks: Talkin' Trades
As more names fall off the board and new ones are added, Alex McVeigh examines which pieces could help the Dallas Mavericks solve the championship puzzle.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 5 comments -
Why Brett Favre Is Wrong
As the Favre drama grows, Alex McVeigh explains why the Packers have had little choice in the matter since day one, and why Brett Favre is in the wrong.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 7 comments -
How The Mavs Can Win A Title in 2009
As the NBA free agency period marches on, Alex McVeigh looks at a fool-proof way that the Dallas Mavericks can win the 2009 NBA Championship.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
Storylines: The Best and Worst Thing About Sports
After a Home Run Derby in which the actual winner took a backseat to a storyline, Alex McVeigh examines what this means to the sports fan, both hardcore and casual.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 11 comments -
Michael Jordan: What If He Played Today?
As the tenth anniversary of Jordan's sixth and final championship passes, Alex McVeigh examines what Jordan would have been like, on and off the field, if he had played today, and what MJ still means to the present and future of basketball.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
A-Rod Says 'Screw You' to History, Fans
A-Rod has really done it this time, not only spurning history, but baseball fans everywhere. Alex McVeigh gives his thoughts.
Written by Alex McVeigh about about 1 month ago 15 comments -
Alex Rodriguez and Kobe Bryant: So Alike, So Unlikeable
As Kobe fades from the spotlight and A-Rod takes his place, Alex McVeigh examines the two athletes to find out what they really want, who they really are, and what they (and we) can do about it.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 115 comments -
Dallas Mavericks Draft: The Skinny on Shan Foster
With the 51st pick, the Dallas Mavericks select...Shan Foster from Vandy. Alex McVeigh takes a look at the pick, and why he is excited for the Sugar Shan era in Dallas.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 2 comments -
Open Mic: What Exactly Is a Sport?
With so many fringe sports and other activities getting coverage, Alex McVeigh takes a look at what exactly a sport is, and what is and isn't a sport.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 18 comments -
Hype: Good, Bad Or Ugly?
With hype being the sports language du jour, Alex McVeigh examines what exactly over-hyping and under-hyping athletes means in the grand scheme of things.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 0 comments -
ESPN: An Example of How Not to Cover News
As news of Shaq's Kobe rap and Don Imus' remarks take control of the airwaves, Alex McVeigh has questions about the journalistic principles that ESPN uses while covering those events.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 10 comments -
Celtics-Lakers: NBA Finals Aftermath
As the 2008 NBA Finals enter our rear-view mirror, Alex McVeigh has some thoughts about Game Six and the Finals, and effect it has on the legacies of the parties involved.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Lakers vs. Celtics: Who Should Be Worried Going into Game Six?
As the Finals head to Boston, Alex McVeigh examines the hurdles the title contenders have to overcome in order to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 2 comments -
Making the Cut: Choosing the U.S. Men's Basketball Team
As the U.S. Men's Basketball team gears up for another foray onto the world stage, Alex McVeigh examines how they should trim their current 33-man roster.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 16 comments -
A Tricky Triangle: Dynasties, The Media, and The Sports Fan
The sports dynasty is something that every fan dreams of seeing his team achieve. While it's nice to win as much as possible, Alex McVeigh examines the ramifications of dynasties in our modern sports world, as well as what a dynasty really means for fans.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 9 comments -
Lakers-Spurs: Five to Seven Games of Disinterest
As someone who hates both the Spurs and Lakers, what is Alex McVeigh to do as the Western Conference Finals march on toward an uncertain future?
Written by Alex McVeigh about 3 months ago 6 comments -
LeBron James: Is Winning Everything?
LeBron's post-Game seven comments about the history behind his duel with Pierce's are interesting. Perhaps LBJ is the first in a line of young basketball players that care more about becoming a global icon than winning. Where can this path lead us?
Written by Alex McVeigh about 3 months ago 6 comments
