1. NBA Superstars Aren't Super Without Help

    The Memphis Grizzlies sent one of the biggest NBA superstars packing by eliminating Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2013 playoffs...

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  2. Knicks vs. Pacers: Carmelo Anthony Will Choke Again

    New York Knicks fans should be nervous about Carmelo Anthony ’s play in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. It’s been a tale of two Melos so far this series...

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  3. Fantasy Baseball 2013: Kelly Johnson and Other Legitimate Long-Term Pickups

    In the fantasy baseball world, it’s difficult to discern if a player will be scorching hot for a week, a month, or a season. For example, owners who picked up Edwin Encarnacion in 2012 reaped the benefits for the whole season...

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  4. Expectations for Chicago Bears Rookie Marquess Wilson in 2013

    By now, the story on Marquess Wilson, the Chicago Bears ’ seventh-round draft choice, is well-known. The talented college receiver broke team rules, left Washington State, lambasted the coaching staff and hurt his draft stock...

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  5. Early Predictions for Chicago Bears' Key Position Battles

    The Chicago Bears ’ strategy this offseason was to acquire players at positions of need, which has left their depth chart crowded and convoluted in places. Position battles in training camp will definitely be intense...

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  6. 5 Most Overrated Chicago Bears in Franchise History

    In the entire history of the Chicago Bears , a quarterback stands atop the list of most overrated players. Underneath him are a defensive lineman, an offensive lineman, a linebacker, and a wide receiver...

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  7. NBA Playoffs 2013: X-Factors for Each Team in 2nd Round

    With one game finished in each NBA second-round series, there are some emerging X-factors for each matchup. The top seeds are both up in the West, while the lower seeds are ahead in the East...

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  8. Warriors vs. Spurs: Andrew Bogut's Surge Will End Against San Antonio

    Warriors center Andrew Bogut ’s recent strong play has been a feel-good story in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately, a second-round matchup with the San Antonio Spurs will be the end of that story...

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  9. Biggest Needs the Chicago Bears Still Must Address After the 2013 NFL Draft

    The Chicago Bears exited the NFL draft with a bolstered offensive line and linebacker corps, but they still have a few important needs. While those needs are few, it is surprising that Phil Emery left the Bears with any holes...

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  10. NBA Draft 2013: Best Underclassman Centers to Enter the Draft

    All underclassmen who are leaving have now declared for the 2013 NBA draft, so teams that aren ’t in the playoffs can turn their full attention to evaluating talent...

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  11. Warriors vs. Nuggets: Keys for Golden State to Finish Off Denver in Game 5

    The Golden State Warriors are poised to defeat the Denver Nuggets in five games and establish themselves as legitimate contenders for years to come. Nascent superstar Stephen Curry has had just a little bit to do with that...

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  12. John Wetzel: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Boston College OT

    Boston College’s John Wetzel grades out as a 60.0 player (according to NFL.com ), making the offensive lineman a potential late-round selection. Wetzel might turn out to be a steal toward the end of the draft...

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  13. D.C. Jefferson: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Rutgers Tight End

    D.C. Jefferson wants to prove he’s more than a blocking tight end. After the East-West game, Jefferson said he “caught [scouts] off guard” by “making catches they didn’t think I could make” (via www...

    Ben Phillis Written by Ben Phillis about 24 days ago 1,029 reads 0 comments

  14. 2013 NFL Draft Grades: Ranking Best Picks from Round 1

    With the conclusion of the 2013 NFL draft’s first round, there were some clear winners and losers around the league. E.J. Manuel and Travis Frederick were the most obvious reaches, while there were several steals in the first round...

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  15. NFL Draft 2013 Round 1: GMs Who Made All the Right Moves

    The NFL offseason is when many general managers need to prove themselves as competent decision-makers, and the 2013 NFL draft was no exception...

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  16. Power Ranking the Chicago Bears 2013 Schedule from Easiest to Hardest Games

    If head coach Marc Trestman is going to take the Chicago Bears to the playoffs in his first season, he certainly has his work cut out for him. The NFL released team schedules on Thursday night, and the Bears have a tough one...

    Ben Phillis Written by Ben Phillis about 1 month ago 10,249 reads 15 comments

  17. How the Washington Wizards Can Wreck the Chicago Bulls' Playoff Hopes

    The last game of the NBA regular season holds important implications for the Chicago Bulls. With Monday night’s victory over the Orlando Magic, Chicago is only a half game back from Atlanta for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference...

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  18. Why Chicago Cubs Fans Can Trust Tom Ricketts' World Series Vision

    Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts made sports headlines when he claimed the lovable losers would “win the World Series” in a renovated Wrigley Field, according to ESPN ...

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  19. 5 Holes the Chicago Bears Still Need to Fill in the 2013 NFL Draft

    With only five picks in this year’s NFL draft, the Chicago Bears need to be very purposeful with every selection. Although they are a playoff-caliber team, the Bears still have some obvious holes to fill...

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  20. Breaking Down What Marc Trestman's Past History with QBs Suggests for Jay Cutler

    The knock on Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman was never his knowledge of the game. Walter Payton’s son Jarrett—a former Montreal Alouette —told The ...

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  21. Masters Favorites 2013: Tiger Woods and Stars Who Will Be in Contention

    The 77th Masters tournament this year at Augusta National Golf Club has the makings to be one of the most interesting tournaments ever. Tiger Woods has burst back on the golf scene in the past year after several years of irrelevance...

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  22. Michigan vs. Louisville: Bench Players Who Need to Step Up

    The Louisville Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines both have loaded starting lineups. There’s plenty of star power to entertain on college basketball’s biggest stage...

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  23. NFL Draft 2013: Tyler Eifert vs. Zach Ertz Tale of the Tape

    Tyler Eifert and Zach Ertz are the top-two tight ends in the 2013 NFL draft class. Initially, they seem like carbon copies of each other. ESPN lists Eifert as 6’6”, 250 pounds...

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  24. NFL Players' Anti-Gay Comments Show a League in Need of Growth

    Players like Chris Culliver and Chris Clemons are giving the NFL a bad name. Both the San Francisco 49ers cornerback and Seattle Seahawks defensive end made offensive comments when presented with the idea of having a homosexual teammate...

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  25. The 10 Best Draft Picks in Chicago Bears History

    The NFL ’s oldest franchise drafted all-time greats Walter Payton, Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. None of those players are among the best all-time draft picks for the Chicago Bears ...

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