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If you thought that Mike White bet paid out big, conference championship weekend paid out more than quadruple that on a free wager

Remember when Mike White was the darling of the NFL? I know, Halloween feels like it was three years ago instead of three months, but that is when White threw for the most passing yards in the NFL that week in leading the New York Jets to a 34-31 victory against the current AFC Champion […]

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When has it EVER been about education, Dabo?

Dabo Swinney, Champion of All Things Amateur, went on a tirade against the current state of the NCAA transfer portal at Clemson’s signing day event earlier today. Swinney made his stance on paying student athletes clear several years ago, when he publicly declared that he would leave coaching if college athletes ever… Read more…

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Spare thoughts for the former Gil Hodges Lanes

I don’t really know what I was expecting, going to a bowling alley that’s two names removed from what it was called when my grandparents used to take me there, and thinking that maybe there would be something special about the fact that the old namesake, finally, many years late, had been elected to the […]

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MLB lockout: So what?

There are plenty of reasons to ignore Buster Olney , not only for the duration of the lockout, but beyond. ESPN’s baseball version of Adam Schefter is routinely a water carrier for some of the worst the sport has to offer, from caping for Zack Scott , to floating “ ideas ” that he then […]

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Mel Tucker’s potential $95 million deal is redemption for every Black coach who’s ever blown a whistle

Jay-Z once asked, “Would you rather be underpaid or overrated?” For Black coaches, that option has rarely presented itself, as most times they’re both underpaid and underrated. Mel Tucker and Michigan State are about to change that. Read more…

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From Kap and Tiger to Herschel and Evander – Trump’s political career relies on using Black athletes

Donald Trump refuses to go away, which isn’t surprising. But, when an uninvited guest keeps showing up, at some point, discovering how they manage to get there becomes imperative. The former occupant of the White House discovered that using Black athletes for his benefit is the best vehicle. Read more…

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MLB’s salary floor proposal is already DOA

Competitive imbalance based on team spending has long been an interesting topic in MLB circles. How are teams like the Indians, Orioles, and Pirates supposed to compete with teams spending over $150 million when their owners are usually only willing to spend $60 million? Well, during a Monday meeting discussing the new… Read more…