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Agent Zero: Can Gilbert Arenas Finally Play More Than He Talks?

Gilbert Arenas played two games last season. And he's talking as if he was the All-Star Game MVP. "They should have held me back" Arenas said today...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 2 months ago 287 reads 2 comments
USC at Ohio State: Fear the Shoe

If you think USC is walking out of the horseshoe with an easy win you are out of your mind. There is no way. Sure USC rolled Ohio St. 35-3 last year in Southern California. And yes Ohio St...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 2 months ago 133 reads 6 comments
2009: The Games That Make You Say...

The games that make you say... Miami @ Florida St. this decade's best opening week rivalry. A game of two not so great teams that we've seen for the last five seasons. Wow...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 2 months ago 46 reads 0 comments
Tiger WHOods: Season's Shortcomings Turn to Next Year's Motivation

The PGA Tour has recently released a statement regarding the identity theft of its biggest superstar, Tiger Woods. The memo reads "Where is Tiger and who are these no namers winning our tournaments!?" ...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 2 months ago 68 reads 5 comments
Little Men on Campus: John Calipari and Derrick Rose

The Memphis Tiger's are being stripped of their 2007-2008, 38 win, runner-up season. The Tiger's season was full of memorable games, alley-oops, and steamrolling opponents...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 3 months ago 292 reads 0 comments
For Love of the Game

Tiger Woods shot a -9 (63) at the second round of the Buick Open Friday. If not for a bogey on his ninth hole, Woods would have posted 29 on his front nine. Tiger was -6 under through five, thanks to a second hole eagle...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 4 months ago 100 reads 1 comments
Beginning or Cementing a Legacy: Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard

As many good story lines that would have came out of a LeBron vs. Kobe finals, there is still enough star power to carry this series...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 6 months ago 122 reads 4 comments
Cleveland Cavaliers: Your Time Is Now

The Cleveland Cavaliers will win the NBA championship. BAM! It's on the table. Take it or leave it, it's going to happen. As a fanbase, we are witnessing something not just special, not just incredible, but important...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 6 months ago 371 reads 0 comments
Boston Celtics: Concentration, Will, and a Fast Metabolism

Being a mere two quarters away from the NBA Conference Finals, you may have already asked the following question several times this postseason: How the hell are the Celtics still alive? Don't worry, you are not alone...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 6 months ago 188 reads 2 comments
Early NBA Playoff Predictions

The first half of the NBA season has taught us a few important things. First off, we have learned what the Western Conference has learned. And that is it is a marathon not a sprint. They are still loaded despite early season slumps...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 10 months ago 280 reads 1 comments
Donovan McNabb: Finding His Place in History

Being a professional athlete comes with many perks and burdens; perks such as millions of dollars, fame, and celebrity status. And burdens such as over exposure, responsibility, and criticism...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 10 months ago 144 reads 0 comments
College Basketball: Play Hard or Go Home

If you find yourself bored, unimpressed, and or disinterested in the game of basketball today, then you are probably watching the Charlotte Bobcats play a weeknight game against the Oklahoma ...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 11 months ago 127 reads 3 comments
Matt Ryan, Chad Pennington MVP Candidates in NFL's Year of the Underdog

Hope is a very personal word with much meaning involved. Sports is great because it gives hope to everyone—hope for a winning season, a comeback for the ages, and a championship celebration...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about 12 months ago 598 reads 2 comments
College Football Is the Real Fall Classic

After watching nearly the entire World Series, also known as the "Fall Classic," I once again found myself incredibly disappointed. This year's MLB postseason was one of the worst in recent memory...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 77 reads 1 comments
Dwayne Wade: Don't Call It a Comeback

A standard ticket for the Miami Heat's home opener vs. the Sacramento Kings costs $80. Please, residents of Miami, treat yourselves after a hard day’s work to an evening of fun, excitement, and basketball...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 966 reads 7 comments
The West's Best: NBA Conference Preview

The Western Conference is so fast-paced, so crazy, and so unpredictable that the only way to break it down is by taking a look at the facts...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 134 reads 0 comments
Another Boston Three Party? Or The King's Court?

The 2008-2009 NBA season kicks off Tuesday night with an Eastern Conference Semi's rematch between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 164 reads 0 comments
Make Your Case, Tracy McGrady

True or False: Tracy Mcgrady has lived up to his hype?False. This year's MVP race has boiled down to four of the leagues best, i suppose five if you still consider Kevin Garnett a part of the race...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 752 reads 4 comments
Make Your Case: Kobe Bryant

"Kobe Bryant is the best player on the planet"—LeBron JamesIf you don't know how good Kobe Bryant is, let me tell you...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 1,731 reads 9 comments
We're Sorry, Dwyane Wade

We're sorry, Dwyane. We're sorry for your pathetic excuse for a professional basketball team. We're sorry that your Hall of Fame coach would rather scout college basketball games than give you his all...

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 1,170 reads 8 comments
AL Central Preview: Can the Indians Repeat as Division Champs?

Will the Cleveland Indians repeat as AL Central Champions? Benjamin Baroff has the answer.

Written by Benjamin Baroff about about 1 year ago 493 reads 1 comments

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Benjamin Baroff Article Archive

Agent Zero: Can Gilbert Arenas Finally Play More Than He Talks?

USC at Ohio State: Fear the Shoe

2009: The Games That Make You Say...

Tiger WHOods: Season's Shortcomings Turn to Next Year's Motivation

Little Men on Campus: John Calipari and Derrick Rose

For Love of the Game

Beginning or Cementing a Legacy: Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard

Cleveland Cavaliers: Your Time Is Now

Boston Celtics: Concentration, Will, and a Fast Metabolism

Early NBA Playoff Predictions

Donovan McNabb: Finding His Place in History

College Basketball: Play Hard or Go Home

Matt Ryan, Chad Pennington MVP Candidates in NFL's Year of the Underdog

College Football Is the Real Fall Classic

Dwayne Wade: Don't Call It a Comeback

The West's Best: NBA Conference Preview

Another Boston Three Party? Or The King's Court?

Make Your Case, Tracy McGrady

Make Your Case: Kobe Bryant

We're Sorry, Dwyane Wade

AL Central Preview: Can the Indians Repeat as Division Champs?

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