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Yankees-Orioles: Veterans Shine, New Superstars Dim in Yankees Loss

Baltimore, MD—With the exception of a major injury, there aren't many worse ways that the New York Yankees could have started the season! With some questions about CC Sabathia's ribcage, the possibility of that injury is not out of the question...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 7 months ago 63 reads 1 comments
USA-Puerto Rico: Wright on Time to Send U.S. to Semis

It didn't look good. Team USA was down by two going into the bottom of the ninth inning. History, however, would not repeat itself for Team USA. With the bases loaded and the U.S...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 8 months ago 76 reads 3 comments
Basketball In New York City: What happened to it?

New York, New York—Director and Producer Spike Lee is the most devoted basketball fan the New York Knicks have ever had. Even though the Knickerbockers are 28-38 and 25...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 8 months ago 283 reads 2 comments
A Fan's Perspective: What The New York Yankees Mean to Me

Most Americans view sports as a distraction from reality. They follow their favorite teams like an addicting soap opera, trying to see what new storyline will play out today. For me, however, the New York Yankees are more than just my favorite sports team

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 9 months ago 89 reads 11 comments
Why Does Everyone Hate on Derek Jeter?

Over the last few weeks, baseball headlines have continued to be highlighted by stories about Alex Rodriguez and his steroid debacle...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 9 months ago 438 reads 13 comments
And Then There Was One: Only Griffey Jr. Remains from Pre-Steroid Era!

Over the last decade, it has been very easy to get caught up in the steroid scandals of professional baseball. With daily reports about new allegations, baseball fans around the United States have begun to suspect everyone of being on "the juice...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 9 months ago 344 reads 2 comments
Every A-Rod Mistake Increases Jeter's Golden Boy Status!

Alex Rodriguez has been considered by many as possibly the greatest baseball player of all-time. However, A-Rod continues to shoot himself in the foot by appearing in a variety of stories that portray him in a very negative light...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 9 months ago 279 reads 1 comments
Storrs, Connecticut: The College Basketball Capital of the United States

In case you haven't noticed, Connecticut is back on the map. With the men's teams' victory over Louisville on Monday night, and the women continuing to dominate their competition, the University ...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 10 months ago 229 reads 0 comments
Guilty As Charged: Derek Jeter Admits To Stealing Piece of "Old Yankee Stadium"

New York, NY~ If anyone could get away with stealing something from "The House that Ruth Built", it would be Derek Jeter...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 10 months ago 374 reads 1 comments
Report: St. Louis Rams Hire Steve Spagnuolo As Head Coach

The St. Louis Rams are going to move in a new defensive-oriented direction with the hiring of New York Giants Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, as their Head Coach. The Rams have reportedly signed him to a contract for four years worth 11...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 10 months ago 309 reads 4 comments
Memo To The WWE: Please Bring Back The Rock!

The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is a soap opera consisting of athletes. There is no question about whether "pro wrestling" is a scripted business that many people consider to be stupid and fake...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 10 months ago 446 reads 6 comments
Memo to NBA Players: Don't Drink and Drive...You Will Get Caught!

Anyone who watches television can see the commercials about police officers cracking down on people drinking and driving...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 11 months ago 122 reads 0 comments
Breaking News: Detroit Lions to Face Michigan Wolverines in GM/Ford Bowl Game!

Detroit, Michigan—The NFL and NCAA have agreed to join forces for the first ever General Motors/Ford Auto Bowl game that will put the Michigan Wolverines up against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 11 months ago 1,212 reads 1 comments
The Top 10 Celebrity Sports Fans!

Superstars like Adam Sandler have been spotted all around the world of sports in the United States. Let's look at some of the most biggest sports fanatics, that just also happen to be celebrities ...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 11 months ago 631 reads 0 comments
NFL Pro Bowl: Does Anyone Really Care?

The National Football League announced the rosters for the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference teams in the 2008 Pro Bowl...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 11 months ago 106 reads 0 comments
Top Five Ways to Improve the MLB Summer Classic!

Even the middle of December, MLB continues to make headlines. As the December meetings, free agent signings, and contract negotiations are all taking place, there is still plenty of baseball-related news to be made this offseason...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 11 months ago 59 reads 0 comments
Benedict A-Rod: Alex Rodriguez Joins Dominican Republic in WBC

Even in the middle of December, there is always plenty of news involving Alex Rodriguez. The Yankees' Third baseman has been in Mexico over the last few weeks running a baseball camp for youngsters...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 12 months ago 294 reads 9 comments
Even Professional Atheletes Have To "Protect Their Reps"!

The NBA and NFL are home to some of the best athletes in the entire world. There is no question that some of these basketball and football players have had hard lives and rough childhoods...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about 12 months ago 166 reads 0 comments
The True Reflections As a Fan... and a Friend!

Hundreds of thousands of high school students play football for their respective schools. Out of this group of young men, a few thousand will be recruited and accept a scholarship at a top-tier 1A college program...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 135 reads 0 comments
The Top 5 Reasons Americans Don't Follow Cricket!

Millions of people around the world follow a sport that is basically played with a guy throwing a ball, another guy hitting the ball then running, and yet a third guy catching the ball...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 586 reads 3 comments
New Yorkers Breathe Sigh of Relief as Rays Clinch ALCS on Sunday

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dick Vitale looked on as the Tampa Bay Rays finished off the Boston Red Sox in game seven of the 2008 ALCS. Around 11:30 p.m...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 304 reads 1 comments
From Coast to Coast: What are the Top Five Cities in Professional Sports?

From the Atlantic Seaboard to the Pacific Ocean, Americans live and breathe sports. Since there have been professional sports in America, there has always been a debate as to which city has it best...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 941 reads 1 comments
MLB Playoffs: Los Angeles and Chicago Are In and New York Is Out!!

For the first time in 14 years, there will be no October baseball played in New York City. It has been a foregone conclusion for some time now that the Yankees were going to be eliminated from contention...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 719 reads 0 comments
10 Things Derek Jeter Could Do with His Free Time in October!

The New York Yankees will not be making the playoffs for the first time in Derek Jeter's career. The captain, along with closer Mariano Rivera and catcher Jorge Posada, have never had to experience what it was like for the offseason to begin in October...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 1,124 reads 7 comments
Sunday Number 2 in the NFL: What was the Top Story!?

The National Football League did not disappoint their fans last week as they provided plenty of drama to go along with their games...

Written by Shashwat Baxi about about 1 year ago 91 reads 0 comments

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Shashwat Baxi Article Archive

Yankees-Orioles: Veterans Shine, New Superstars Dim in Yankees Loss

USA-Puerto Rico: Wright on Time to Send U.S. to Semis

Basketball In New York City: What happened to it?

A Fan's Perspective: What The New York Yankees Mean to Me

Why Does Everyone Hate on Derek Jeter?

And Then There Was One: Only Griffey Jr. Remains from Pre-Steroid Era!

Every A-Rod Mistake Increases Jeter's Golden Boy Status!

Storrs, Connecticut: The College Basketball Capital of the United States

Guilty As Charged: Derek Jeter Admits To Stealing Piece of "Old Yankee Stadium"

Report: St. Louis Rams Hire Steve Spagnuolo As Head Coach

Memo To The WWE: Please Bring Back The Rock!

Memo to NBA Players: Don't Drink and Drive...You Will Get Caught!

Breaking News: Detroit Lions to Face Michigan Wolverines in GM/Ford Bowl Game!

The Top 10 Celebrity Sports Fans!

NFL Pro Bowl: Does Anyone Really Care?

Top Five Ways to Improve the MLB Summer Classic!

Benedict A-Rod: Alex Rodriguez Joins Dominican Republic in WBC

Even Professional Atheletes Have To "Protect Their Reps"!

The True Reflections As a Fan... and a Friend!

The Top 5 Reasons Americans Don't Follow Cricket!

New Yorkers Breathe Sigh of Relief as Rays Clinch ALCS on Sunday

From Coast to Coast: What are the Top Five Cities in Professional Sports?

MLB Playoffs: Los Angeles and Chicago Are In and New York Is Out!!

10 Things Derek Jeter Could Do with His Free Time in October!

Sunday Number 2 in the NFL: What was the Top Story!?

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