1. Cincinnati Reds: Jay Bruce and Shin-Soo Choo Create Debate for the Future

    The Cincinnati Reds got the leadoff man they've been looking for in Shin-Soo Choo , but Jay Bruce and others could keep the team from re-signing the leadoff man. Choo leads the majors in runs scored, on-base percentage and hit by pitches...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 2 days ago 2,124 reads 5 comments

  2. First Quarter Grades for Cincinnati Reds

    The Cincinnati Reds have been through so much early in the 2013 MLB season, and it's time to see how the team grades out at each unit...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 3 days ago 2,700 reads 15 comments

  3. Re-Ranking the Rotations of the NL Central

    Over one month has gone by in the 2013 Major League Baseball season, and the St. Louis Cardinals have dominated the National League Central with the league's best starting rotation...

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  4. Mat Latos Is a Dark Horse for National League Cy Young

    Coming into the 2013 season, Cincinnati Reds fans expected Johnny Cueto , not Mat Latos , to contend for the National League Cy Young. With an injury to the ace, things have changed in a hurry...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 18 days ago 1,636 reads 13 comments

  5. Cincinnati Reds vs. St Louis Cardinals: Live Score, Analysis of Rivalry Battle

    Baseball's best rivalry will be on display Tuesday night when the Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 19 days ago 1,179 reads 3 comments

  6. NFL Draft 2013 Results: Biggest Surprises of Day 2

    As unpredictable as the 2013 NFL draft has been, some of the surprises were truly shocking. It was shocking to see E.J. Manuel go No. 16 to the Buffalo Bills on Day 1, but that has taken a backseat to some of the storylines of the second day...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 22 days ago 371 reads 0 comments

  7. NFL Draft 2013 Results: Best Value Picks of Round 2

    The first round of the 2013 NFL draft was filled with top prospects, but the second round featured several good value picks. Early on in the second round, the surprises started popping up...

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  8. UFC 159: Money Line and Predictions for Entire Fight Card

    UFC 159 will begin Saturday evening in New Jersey, and here's a preview of things to come. Just at a first glance of the card, it looks like this will be an entertaining night in the Octagon...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 22 days ago 2,666 reads 3 comments

  9. 2013 NFL Draft Picks: Most Intriguing Players for Day 2

    The second day of the NFL draft is about to begin, and Manti Te'o leads the list of the most intriguing players to keep an eye on. Te'o was one of several players to fall down the draft...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 22 days ago 2,654 reads 0 comments

  10. NBA Playoffs 2013: Western Conference Favorites Post-Westbrook Injury

    The Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorites to come out of the Western Conference in the NBA playoffs, but a devastating injury to point guard Russell Westbrook will make things more difficult...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 22 days ago 409 reads 0 comments

  11. NFL Draft Round 2: Best Available Players Heading into Day 2

    The first day of the 2013 NFL draft is finished, and running back Eddie Lacy leads the list of best players still on the board. As Alabama's featured back last season, Lacy was one of the top players in the nation...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 22 days ago 645 reads 0 comments

  12. Marcus Lattimore Will Be Biggest Steal of Day 2

    A gruesome injury won't stop former South Carolina star Marcus Lattimore from being the biggest steal of the 2013 NFL draft's Day 2...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 1,090 reads 3 comments

  13. Landry Jones' NFL Draft Wait Will Continue into Day 3

    With only one quarterback selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft , former Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones will have to wait until Day 3 to hear his name called...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 116 reads 3 comments

  14. 2013 NFL Draft Grades: Full Analysis of First Round

    The first round of the 2013 NFL draft had a few surprises, and the Minnesota Vikings were one of many teams to receive high grades for their picks. Lineman, both offensive and defensive, dominated the early part of the draft, as expected...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 2,277 reads 0 comments

  15. NFL Draft 2013 Results: Full Listings for First-Round Selections

    The first day of the 2013 NFL draft is in the books, and there was intrigue on every pick. It may have been the most unpredictable first round in recent memory. There were a lot of linemen taken, several trades made and a couple of head-scratchers...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 551 reads 0 comments

  16. NFL Draft Grades 2013: Teams That Landed Most Impressive Day 1 Hauls

    The first round of the 2013 NFL draft is in the books, and the Minnesota Vikings led the way with the most impressive haul. For a full first-round recap, check out NFL.com ...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 1,837 reads 0 comments

  17. UEFA Europa League 2013: Players to Watch Entering Second Leg

    The 2013 UEFA Europa League saw a pair of great semifinals on Thursday, but no team managed to create much separation entering next Thursday's second leg. Both games were decided by one goal (recaps via UEFA ...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 784 reads 3 comments

  18. UFC 159 Fight Card: Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo Has the Makings of a Classic

    UFC 159 has several good bouts, but Roy "Big Country" Nelson versus Cheick Kongo could be the best fight of them all on Saturday. Nelson will enter as the favorite, even though his record of 18-7 is slightly better than Kongo's 18-7-2...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 3,318 reads 12 comments

  19. NFL Draft 2013 Live: Streaming Info for Tracking Every Selection

    Get ready for an unpredictable first night of the 2013 NFL draft at the Radio City Music Hall. This year's draft will be one of the most unpredictable drafts in recent memory...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 23 days ago 1,785 reads 1 comments

  20. 5 Reasons Reds Phenom Tony Cingrani Can Already Be MLB Star in 2013

    He's no Johnny Cueto, but Cincinnati Reds starter Tony Cingrani looks like he has the makings of a star after his first two MLB starts. When Cueto went down with an injury , Cingrani was the easy choice to call up...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 24 days ago 1,536 reads 4 comments

  21. Mid-April Grades for Every Cincinnati Reds Position Player

    Almost midway through the first month of the Major League Baseball season, it's time to evaluate how the position players for the Cincinnati Reds have done so far. The Reds started out fast, but they have struggled lately...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 1 month ago 2,727 reads 18 comments

  22. Picking the Early Breakout Stars of the NL Central

    The National League Central is filled with talent, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija leads the list of players who are going to have breakout seasons...

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  23. Cincinnati Reds: 5 Biggest Barriers Standing in the Way of a Division Title

    Fresh off of winning the National League Central crown in 2012, the Cincinnati Reds are the favorites to repeat but could face some roadblocks in their quest to get back to the postseason...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 1 month ago 2,988 reads 9 comments

  24. Pros and Cons of Keeping Aroldis Chapman in the Closer's Role Long Term

    The Cincinnati Reds spent the offseason expecting Aroldis Chapman to join the starting rotation in 2013, but now they will have to face the pros and cons of their decision to keep him as the closer...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 1 month ago 1,883 reads 4 comments

  25. NCAA Tournament 2013: Players Who Must Step Up in Round of 32

    A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line this weekend, and James Michael McAdoo leads the list of players who must step up in order for their teams to advance. Eight spots remain up for grabs heading into Sunday's slate of games...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 1 month ago 166 reads 0 comments