1. Boston Celtics Should Be Playing the Lakers on Christmas Day, Not the Nets

    The moment I saw this year's Christmas Day NBA schedule I was completely blown away at what an odd choice they made with the Celtics . Don't get me wrong, I'm pumped for Knicks - Lakers and Heat -Thunder, but the Celtics are playing...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 2,227 reads 11 comments

  2. Olympic Basketball 2012: Power Ranking the USA's Toughest Competition

    Other than a dominating victory over France, Team USA has looked completely beatable. Their lack of size is catching up to them, and the rest of the world is simply getting better at basketball...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 2,372 reads 1 comments

  3. Predicting the Boston Celtics' Record at the End of the 2012-13 Season

    Predicting records—especially in July—is usually a recipe for making yourself look stupid. So many variables are at play, so many things can go wrong. But I'm a gambler, and I think I can get this one right...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 5,959 reads 79 comments

  4. USA Basketball 2012: Look Ahead to US's Next Matchup

    Team USA will face off against Team Tunisia in its next matchup of the 2012 Olympic Games, and admittedly there won't be too much to watch for. Tunisia is by far the worst team in the field...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,291 reads 0 comments

  5. Aaron Rodgers vs. Peyton Manning: Who Is the Better TV Personality?

    For years Peyton Manning has dominated every other quarterback in the NFL in terms of marketability. He's cranked out dozens of hilarious commercials year after year after year...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,023 reads 4 comments

  6. Why the New York Jets Need to Sign Braylon Edwards

    It's not exactly a secret that the Jets don't have an elite passing game, but reports out of training camp so far have only exacerbated the problems...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 2,099 reads 18 comments

  7. Assessing Ray Allen's Legacy as a Member of the Boston Celtics

    Boston Celtics fans naturally have mixed feelings about their now-departed shooting guard Ray Allen . Allen was a member of Boston's new Big Three and was a part of their only ...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 6,304 reads 55 comments

  8. USA Basketball 2012: 5 Foreign Players Who Will Give the Americans Trouble

    Team USA opened Olympic play today by stifling Tony Parker and Team France, but that doesn't mean they're going to easily walk over the competition for a gold medal. Plenty of foreign players are going to give them trouble...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,540 reads 1 comments

  9. Dwight Howard Will End Up with the Dallas Mavericks as a Free Agent

    The Lakers , Nets and Rockets have all made their plays. Orlando has begged him to reconsider staying. In the end though, it appears to me that the only logical ending to this "Dwightmare" is Howard signing with Dallas next summer...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 7,097 reads 39 comments

  10. Olympic Basketball Schedule 2012: Essential Guide to Week 1 Team USA Action

    Dream Team 6.0, redeem team 2.0, or simply Team USA is set to defend their gold medal in men's basketball. Now that the Olympic Games have begun and the tune-ups are over, this group of NBA stars is ready to start their true schedule...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 8,948 reads 0 comments

  11. Antonio Cromartie Could Play Some Wide Receiver for New York Jets

    In his Friday post-practice news conference, Rex Ryan let it slip that cornerback Antonio Cromartie might see some reps at wide receiver this year...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 7,705 reads 60 comments

  12. US Olympic Gymnastics Team 2012: Where Team USA Will Get Gold

    Gymnastics isn't a glamour sport like basketball, but it is among the most difficult we will see in London. Team USA will have its work cut out for it if it hopes to bring home any gold medals in the very crowded field...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 1,398 reads 0 comments

  13. Team USA Basketball 2012: Stars Who Will Shine in Opener

    Team USA opens group play at the London Olympics on Sunday against France, and while the Americans are heavily favored, France isn't exactly a pushover...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 735 reads 3 comments

  14. Olympics 2012: USA Basketball Team and the Biggest Gold Medal Locks in London

    Ironically, the closest matchups and best duels rarely catch our attention during the Olympic Games. We spend most of our time talking about dominance. We as fans like to talk about the best teams and athletes...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,800 reads 8 comments

  15. Maurice Jones-Drew Best Represents the Fantasy Football Era

    Earlier today, Grantland's Bill Simmons posted a great column on why LaDainian Tomlinson was the most influential fantasy football player ever. In short, he was right. No player was better for fantasy football for a longer period than Tomlinson...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 969 reads 1 comments

  16. Dwight Howard vs. Shaquille O'Neal: Which Superman Was Better in Orlando?

    Orlando Magic fans currently hate their star center for his desire to ditch them for greener pastures. Sound familiar? Shaquille O'neal's unceremonious exit from Orlando closely mirrors what is going on with Dwight Howard now...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,050 reads 3 comments

  17. Boston Celtics Will Be the Deepest Team in the NBA

    The 2012 Celtics were decimated by injuries. The 2013 Celtics are going to be the league's deepest team. Considering this: Most teams go five or six deep with either solid NBA-caliber players or rookies that they expect to contribute...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 6,987 reads 103 comments

  18. Team USA Men's Basketball: Previewing Tuesday's Exhibition Against Spain

    For the first time since 2004, Team USA looks completely beatable. Brazil kept it close against the Americans, losing by only 11, and Argentina came even closer in a six-point loss...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 2,175 reads 2 comments

  19. Jeremy Lin: Statistical Expectations for Western Conference's Newest PG

    It's over, it's done, Jeremy Lin has officially been introduced as a member of the Houston Rockets . While Linsanity is sure to fill seats in Houston, nobody is really certain what type of player the Rockets are getting...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,024 reads 61 comments

  20. Jeff Otah Will Make a Huge Impact for the New York Jets

    ESPN New York's Rich Cimini has reported that the Jets have acquired Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Jeff Otah for an undisclosed draft pick. As someone who didn't particularly enjoy last year's Hunterocalpyse, I'm thrilled by the news...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 3,810 reads 27 comments

  21. London 2012: Busiest, Must-See Days in Olympic Swimming Schedule

    Swimming may not be the most glamorous sport we'll see over the next few weeks in London, but it will be among the Olympics' most watched events. As such, there are going to be several days of must-see TV...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 6,282 reads 0 comments

  22. Boston Celtics Land the Steal of Free Agency with Courtney Lee

    ESPN is reporting that the Boston Celtics have completed their sign-and-trade deal with the Houston Rockets for guard Courtney Lee . Compared to what other players have gotten so far in this offseason, Lee is a downright steal...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 13,890 reads 62 comments

  23. Kevin Garnett's Legacy Will Be as a Member of the Boston Celtics

    When it's all said and done, Kevin Garnett will probably number among the top 25 players of all time. He's a champion. He's an MVP. He's a Boston Celtic. Don't get me wrong, his time in Minnesota will play a large part in how we remember Garnett...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 4,473 reads 61 comments

  24. MLB: 7 Targets No Longer Available Due to the Second Wild-Card

    The second wild-card spot has completely changed the MLB trading deadline. Now almost every team thinks they can contend. For example, only three teams in the American League are more than three games out of a playoff spot...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 1,250 reads 5 comments

  25. Kentucky Basketball: Comparing Nerlens Noel's Tools to Anthony Davis'

    Kentucky has landed another No. 1 prospect. I know, shocking. Their most recent star, Anthony Davis, won the Naismith College Player of the Year en route to winning a national championship and getting selected No...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 10 months ago 4,829 reads 11 comments