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Baseball players have caught a bad rap over the years for not being, shall we say, the most sculpted of athletes (need we say more?). There are, however, a handful of players who are so physically talented that they could also have been big hits in …
The experts and oddsmakers have weighed in on this year’s Masters, and it appears they believe the winner of a three-way battle between Jason Day, Jordan Speith and Rory McIlroy will take home the Green Jacket. This group is as highly decorated as it …
The Final Four is packed with two Hall of Fame coaches, multiple likely first-round draft picks in the upcoming NBA Draft, and a controversial venue expected to stymie perimeter shooting. The major storylines surrounding college basketball’s biggest …
This year’s Final Four will be played inside NRG Stadium in Houston, which is the home of the Texans. Though it seems odd to shift from the more compact basketball arenas that typically seat fewer than 20,000 fans to a football stadium that has …
This year’s Sweet 16 is jam-packed with fascinating intersectional match-ups. Coaching legends, prestigious programs and elite players litter the landscape. Here are 16 interesting numbers to keep in mind as you watch the eight regional semifinal …
Elite point guard play has come at a premium thus far in the NCAA Tournament. Purdue’s lack of a true point guard left the door open for an epic Arkansas Little Rock comeback. The Trojans stormed back and erased a 13-point deficit in the final 3:33, …
March Madness is a time when memories are made and legends are created. From plays like Christian Laettner’s shot against Kentucky to Ali Farokhmanesh’s 3-pointer against Kansas, the ability to get it done during crunch time can mark the …
March Madness is filled with dynamic playmakers, unstoppable sharp shooters and freak athletes. These are the guys jumping out of the gym to swat shots, throw down alley-oops, or blaze across the court for a fastbreak dunk after swiping a steal. This …
Every March the Big Dance elevates a handful of players from excellent collegiate competitors to household names. Whether it’s the heart-and-soul point guard, the shot-swatting big man, or the clutch three-point marksman, each tournament produces …
Championship week is upon us and teams are running out of time to impress the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. A number of programs find themselves on the proverbial bubble, leaving their postseason hopes in the hands of computer metrics and the …
Without fail, in every NCAA Tournament, a team comes from out of nowhere to capture the attention of the nation. The colossal upsets, the buzzer-beaters and the players that become household names overnight are what make March Madness a truly unique …
Poring over match-ups in the first round of the NCAA Tournament can be a painstaking chore, particularly when faced with a deluge of facts, stats and figures that fail to paint a complete picture. Roster turnover alone makes it incredibly difficult …
