1. Carolina Panthers: What Cam Newton Must Work on in Training Camp

    Cam Newton had a sensational rookie season, and while it might seem like there is little he needs to improve upon, the Carolina Panthers ' 6-10 record last season says otherwise...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 10 months ago 2,123 reads 9 comments

  2. Charlotte Bobcats: Breaking Down the Latest Offseason Buzz

    The Charlotte Bobcats offseason makeover has taken the team out of the NBA dumpster. They are making the right moves at the right time, and for once, Michael Jordan can relax and go play some golf (wait, he was doing that anyway last year)...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 10 months ago 2,431 reads 3 comments

  3. USA vs Brazil: A Test for U.S. Big Men in Preparation for Spain

    Would the 2012 U.S Olympic Team beat the “Dream Team” of ’92? It’s a great debate, but I think Jordan and the “Dream Team” come out on top for one reason—big men...

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  4. Manchester United Transfer Rumors: 3 Players Who Could Replace Dimitar Berbatov

    Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov will join the team for its preseason tour of South Africa this summer, but the Red Devils may not have booked him a round trip ticket...

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  5. 4 Reasons Carolina Panthers Will Be the Talk of the NFL in 2012

    Everyone loved Cam Newton 's performance in 2011, and in 2012, he will once again be the talk of the NFL . Only this time, the conversation might include his entire team...

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  6. 2012 MLB All-Star Game: Tony La Russa Is Changing an All-Star Manager's Role

    An all-star manager’s role can be described in two ways: 1) It is the easiest job in the world. It’s impossible to make a mistake with such a surplus of talent. You can literally throw any player anywhere, and things will work out...

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  7. 4 Biggest First-Half Surprises Keeping St. Louis Cardinals in Contention

    With injuries spreading like chicken pox, the St. Louis Cardinals looked depleted just one month into the 2012 season. But halfway through the year, the Cardinals are 2...

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  8. 2012 Home Run Derby Contestants: Matt Kemp's Participation Will Hurt Dodgers

    Down 2-1 in the top of the seventh, Matt Kemp stepped to the plate with a runner in scoring position during his minor league rehab assignment with the Rancho Cucamongas. The game would inevitably be tied; at least so it seemed...

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  9. NBA Free Agency 2012: 2 Teams Sure to Sign Talent They Don't Need

    NBA free agency is notorious for its poor evaluation of talent, eventually leading to some of the most bizarre contracts in professional sports...

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  10. Chicago Bulls: 4 Ways to Stay in Championship Discussion

    Are the Chicago Bulls still considered contenders with Derrick Rose out for half of the 2012-2013 season? The Bulls went 18-9 in the regular season without Rose last year, but ...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 5,406 reads 12 comments

  11. MLB Trade Deadline 2012: Philadelphia Phillies in Unfamiliar Territory

    The Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL East pennant in each of the last five seasons. Last year, they were the only team to win more than 100 games, but in 2012, it looks as though they won’t even win 80...

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  12. Charlotte Bobcats: Gordon, Kidd-Gilchrist, and Taylor's Impact in 2012

    The Charlotte Bobcats have undergone a major change in philosophy this summer, and Ben Gordon , Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Jeff Taylor all fit that philosophy...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 2,778 reads 3 comments

  13. MLB All-Star Rosters 2012: Cincinnati Reds Shouldn't Question Tony La Russa

    Tony La Russa, the first manager to ever retire immediately after winning the World Series, is coming out of retirement for a one-game stint as the National League manager of the 2012 MLB All-Star Game ...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 2,936 reads 23 comments

  14. Tour De France 2012: Americans Capable of Wearing the Yellow Jersey

    The 99th Tour de France began this past Saturday with eight American riders competing to wear the yellow jersey in 2012...

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  15. St. Louis Baseball's 5 Strangest Players and Events

    The "Rally Squirrel" supposedly was the St. Louis Cardinals ' secret to success in winning the 2011 World Series title...

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  16. St. Louis Cardinals: Top Award Recipients at the All-Star Break

    The St. Louis Cardinals have climbed back into striking distance in the NL Central, now sitting just 1.5 games back of the division-leading Cincinnati Reds ...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 1,240 reads 4 comments

  17. Peyton Manning: 4 Reasons John Fox Is the Wrong Coach for the Denver Broncos

    Peyton Manning and John Fox aren’t exactly the King and Queen of the Prom in Denver. They aren’t a match made in heaven. Fox’s conservative philosophy is miles apart from Manning’s no-huddle offense...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 3,066 reads 52 comments

  18. Carolina Panthers: Mike Tolbert's Impact on the 2012 Season

    When the Carolina Panthers announced the signing of Mike Tolbert this offseason, I’ll admit, I was skeptical. Is something wrong with DeAngelo Williams or Jonathan Stewart? How necessary is it to pay a third-string player $8...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 1,627 reads 11 comments

  19. NBA Draft 2012: Which Teams Are One Piece Away?

    While the lottery teams of the 2012 NBA draft will be looking for guys to build a franchise around, the teams picking later in the first round are simply looking to put the final touches on their organizations...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 1,338 reads 4 comments

  20. NBA Draft: Why Charlotte Bobcats Must Avoid Andre Drummond

    The way in which the Charlotte Bobcats approach this year’s draft has to be reflective of their goals for the 2012 NBA season...

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  21. Euro 2012: Biggest Scapegoats for Quarterfinal Defeats

    Fans always want—scratch that: Fans always need someone to blame. It’s unhealthy to let the anger of a loss build up inside you. But instead of therapy, let’s give scapegoating a try...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 4,065 reads 29 comments

  22. Portugal vs. Spain: Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and More

    The Euro 2012 semifinals will feature one of the most exciting matchups to be played all tournament—Spain vs. Portugal...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 1,726 reads 20 comments

  23. Have the Miami Heat and Kentucky Wildcats Changed Basketball Forever?

    The 2012 championship tales of the Miami Heat and Kentucky Wildcats are eerily similar. Having lost in the final stages of the playoffs last year, both teams were able to ignore ...

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  24. Carolina Panthers and the Most Exciting Young Teams in Sports

    The Carolina Panthers are among one of the most dangerous young teams in all of sports. Cam Newton's record-breaking rookie season has people picking the Panthers to win the NFC South for the first time in a while...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 1,512 reads 8 comments

  25. MLB Trade Deadline 2012: Evaluating What the Worst Teams Have to Offer

    There are quite a few losing records in the MLB this year, and as always, those teams will become the biggest "sellers" at the July 31 trade deadline...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 11 months ago 2,389 reads 8 comments