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Why You Don't Want Another Erling Haaland

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

My latest column for ESPN is up. Inspired by a recent conversation, I tried to identify European soccer's “triple threats”: The other day, I spoke to someone who helped build a team that won the

Why Every Team Would Be Better With Harry Kane

Friday, November 3, 2023

Ahead of Saturday's Der Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, I wrote about Harry Kane, who might be better than ever before: Tottenham are not better because they're without

The Premier League, Ranked, Vol. 3

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The third edition of the Premier League power rankings I do with my buddy Bill Connelly just went up on ol' ESPN dot com. Here's a tidbit, of me on Spurs: That said, Spurs are not this good. No

Who Ya' Got: Barcelona or Real Madrid?

Friday, October 27, 2023

I just feel like you don't hear the phrase “aloha means goodbye” anymore, right? Seemed like I was hearing that once a week back when I was in elementary school. Anyway: aloha! I wrote about

What Happens When Moneyball Works Too Well?

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

My latest ESPN piece went up earlier today. I wrote about how the Billy Beane-led ownership group at Toulouse, who play Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday, had to relinquish control of the club

America 🤝 Tyrese Haliburton

Friday, December 8, 2023

Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 The Opening Tip LeBron is timeless Two current losing streaks are flirting with history Chuck spent last night's TV coverage roasting everyone 1. He's Here, He's Perfect

Holiday Hardware 🏆

Friday, December 8, 2023

Lakers, Pacers in IST Final. Rahm Goes Rogue. Patriots Upset. MLS Cup, Heisman & The Weekend... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The NBA Point Party 🎉

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Luka, Embiid, Bane & Banchero Go Off on Big Night. Yankees Add Soto. Heisman Finalists & More... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The 4 teams you meet in Vegas

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Tyrese Haliburton at The Singularity, a Zion Williamson interregnum, another Giannis triump and LeBron's war on time itself. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Vegas Bound 🏀

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NBA In-Season Tournament Final 4. NFL Power Rankings Week 14. MLB Winter Meetings & More... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The 20 Most Valuable Player in the Premier League

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

I have access to a new stat: expected possession value. I would call it “xPV” but then I remembered how my buddy Donnie made fun of me because every stat I cited sounded like an STD. Anyway, I wrote

2 L's in 'Jacksonville'

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Jags Lose MNF & QB Trevor Lawrence. Pacers & Pels Advance in NBA IST. Polls, Heisman & More... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Chicken soup for the sports lover’s soul

Monday, December 4, 2023

Cozy winter vibes ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Chaos Comes! 🏈

Monday, December 4, 2023

CFB Playoff After Wild Champ Weekend. NFL Week 13, MLS Semis, Purdue Falls & More... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sunday Scroll: Breaking the rules never looked so good

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Getting into good trouble ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌