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Picking an Upset in March Madness

What an amazing week it has been for College Basketball. Has it really been just four short days since March Madness began? Over the course of these last four days, unforgettable moments and ...

Written by Micah Secor about 8 months ago 107 reads 0 comments
The Madness That Was March: Kansas Sinks Memphis

The stage was set for April 7th. It had been a wild month of March as College Basketball was rounding up another fantastic season full of thrilling finishes and electrifying players...

Written by Micah Secor about 11 months ago 76 reads 1 comments
It Doesn't Get Any Better Than College Football Saturdays

The long-awaited college football season has finally come this way. This Saturday, teams across America will begin their long and hopeful trip to the BCS. There's nothing better than the start of football...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 233 reads 1 comments
Team USA Staves off Pesky Spain for Gold

It was a showcase of offensive firepower for both sides. It was truly an epic gold medal showdown. Team USA came out running, but Spain hung tough and kept the pace...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 370 reads 0 comments
Inconsistency Continues to Plague Dodgers As The Season Winds Down

It was the second go-around for Greg Maddux last night and something all Dodger fans were looking forward to. Derek Lowe had already raved about the advice Maddux had given him the day before as he tossed a gem in a 3-1 Dodgers win over Colorado...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 136 reads 1 comments
Lolo Jones Suffers The Agony Of Defeat But Serves As an Example to All

She was the woman to beat in the 100 meter high hurdles and had long established herself as the worlds top hurdler. It was a gimme, Lolo Jones had breezed to the final round as all eyes turned ...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 313 reads 7 comments
What Do Sports Mean To The United States?

With the Summer Games fast approaching in Beijing, athletes from hundreds of countries will compete in various competitions for gold medals and national pride...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 379 reads 1 comments
NBA Trade Rumors: Why Do They Grab Our Attention?

Each year in the NBA, trade rumors spark questions and possibilities in the minds of the fans. NBA Trade Rumors have become an American pastime, eventually expanding its grasp to worldwide audiences around the globe...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 3,074 reads 1 comments
Edinson Volquez/Josh Hamilton Deal: Who Got The Better End?

On December 21, 2007, the Texas Rangers shipped top pitching prospect Edinson Volquez and pitcher Danny Herrera to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Josh Hamilton...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 416 reads 18 comments
Shawn Marion the Odd Man Out in Miami?

With the NBA Draft coming upon us, significant trade rumors have been swirling about the league regarding all-star players. One of them is Shawn Marion. His agent, Dan Fegan, has indicated that Marion will not opt out of his $17...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 960 reads 3 comments
NBA Trade Rumor: Raptors and Pacers Discuss TJ Ford/Jermaine O'Neal Trade

Trade talks between the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers have surfaced pertaining a deal that involves much-maligned Raptor point guard TJ Ford for injury-riddled Jermaine O'Neal...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 2,561 reads 5 comments
Dodgers Slam The Door in 4-3 Win Over Indians

On a blistering Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers (35-40) picked up a 4-3 win against a resilient Indians team (35-41) in the series finale, thanks in part to a four-run outburst in the first inning led by James Loney and Russell Martin...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 252 reads 1 comments
Dodgers Bullpen Keeps L.A. Afloat in Division

Sitting at four games under .500, the Dodgers have been subpar this year, to say the least. But in the weak NL West, they still hold second place behind a struggling Diamondbacks team that started ...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 262 reads 1 comments
Celtics Humiliate Lakers To Notch 17th Championship-The Turnaround Is Complete

Last night in Boston, the Celtics silenced the Lakers for good, demolishing them by a score of 131-92. Yes, you read that correctly. The 39 point deficit was the largest in NBA Finals history, as the Celtics out-rebounded the Lakers 48-29...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 682 reads 6 comments
Babe Ruth Leads List of Worst Trades in MLB History

Lousy trades in baseball will often cripple franchises and frustrate loyal fans for years. Some trades I've seen have absolutely amazed me at how plain stupid they were. And while that sounds like a simple observation, it's the cold, hard truth...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 1,044 reads 6 comments
Lakers Suffer Crushing Game 4 Loss At The Hands of The Celtics

The Lakers were cruising along in Game Four, leading by 24 points and giving Lakers fans hope that this team had the talent to win the Finals. But never say die for the Celtics...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 240 reads 0 comments
Josh Hamilton: Making The Best of A Second Chance

To say that Josh Hamilton has had a tumultuous career is a supreme understatement. He has experienced the highest of highs and the absolute lowest of lows...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 326 reads 2 comments
Los Angeles Lakers: Do-Or-Die Time Against Boston in NBA Finals Game Four

Tonight at 6:00 pm Pacific Time in the friendly confines of the Staples Center, the Lakers will try to tie the NBA Finals at two and shift the momentum back in their favor. Ultimately, tonight's game will decide the series for the Lakers...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 244 reads 0 comments
Los Angeles Clippers: a Series of Articles Written in the Past Three Years

Note to reader: I wrote the first portion of this at the end of the 06 season. I will inform you when the time period changes. Thank you...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 325 reads 1 comments
Kobe Bryant, Lakers Earn Hard Fought Victory in Game Three

The Lakers refuse to die. Game Two saw the Lakers down by 24 points only for them to lead a roaring comeback in which they scored 41 points in the fourth quarter...

Written by Micah Secor about about 1 year ago 295 reads 4 comments

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Micah Secor Article Archive

Picking an Upset in March Madness

The Madness That Was March: Kansas Sinks Memphis

It Doesn't Get Any Better Than College Football Saturdays

Team USA Staves off Pesky Spain for Gold

Inconsistency Continues to Plague Dodgers As The Season Winds Down

Lolo Jones Suffers The Agony Of Defeat But Serves As an Example to All

What Do Sports Mean To The United States?

NBA Trade Rumors: Why Do They Grab Our Attention?

Edinson Volquez/Josh Hamilton Deal: Who Got The Better End?

Shawn Marion the Odd Man Out in Miami?

NBA Trade Rumor: Raptors and Pacers Discuss TJ Ford/Jermaine O'Neal Trade

Dodgers Slam The Door in 4-3 Win Over Indians

Dodgers Bullpen Keeps L.A. Afloat in Division

Celtics Humiliate Lakers To Notch 17th Championship-The Turnaround Is Complete

Babe Ruth Leads List of Worst Trades in MLB History

Lakers Suffer Crushing Game 4 Loss At The Hands of The Celtics

Josh Hamilton: Making The Best of A Second Chance

Los Angeles Lakers: Do-Or-Die Time Against Boston in NBA Finals Game Four

Los Angeles Clippers: a Series of Articles Written in the Past Three Years

Kobe Bryant, Lakers Earn Hard Fought Victory in Game Three

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