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Augusta’s Back Nine Remains The Greatest Theater In Sports

Jordan Spieth was on the verge of a repeat. Then hole No. 12 happened, and The Masters lived up to its billing once again.
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A Turning Point For Digital Sports Rights

A Turning Point For Digital Sports Rights

Together, the NFL and Twitter have made a brilliant strategic move — and the media industry will never be the same.
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Steven Bichimer2 days ago
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Let’s (Not) Talk About Bomani Jones’ Shirt

Let’s (Not) Talk About Bomani Jones’ Shirt

Guess what: We still don’t know how to talk about race — even when it’s right there in front of us.
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Kris Jenkins’ National Championship-Winning Shot Was Not The Greatest Ever

Kris Jenkins’ National Championship-Winning Shot Was Not The Greatest Ever

A Kentucky fan’s unlikely defense of “The Shot” by Duke’s Christian Laettner in the 1992 East Regional Final.
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How To Become A “Casual” eSports Fan

How To Become A “Casual” eSports Fan

Picking up the world’s fastest growing (and somewhat inaccessible) pasttime becomes easier when you drop your preconieved notions.
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Living In Toronto And Believing In The Maple Leafs

Living In Toronto And Believing In The Maple Leafs

With a centennial celebration looming, will cap space and a chance at a high draft pick return the once-mighty NHL franchise to relevancy?
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Mike Miccoli4 days ago
A Tradition Unlike Any Other

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

The 2016 Masters will be my 19th time in attendance. For me and my family, our Augusta memories remain timeless.
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Nikki Hope™Apr 5
An Open Letter To My Freshman Basketball Player Self

An Open Letter To My Freshman Basketball Player Self

From Germany to the University of Maine, from four wins to the Conference Championship Game, if I only knew then what I know now.
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Anna Heise5 days ago
The Pages Of Sam Hinkie’s Letter Of Resignation That You Didn’t Get To See

The Pages Of Sam Hinkie’s Letter Of Resignation That You Didn’t Get To See

ESPN has published a leaked (partial?) copy of the ex-Philadephia 76ers GM’s farewell to the organization.
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Jesse Farrar5 days ago
Race, Reporting And Equal Treatment

Race, Reporting And Equal Treatment

We are all to blame for the undeniable disparity in “coverage” of white players accused of domestic violence.
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Caitlyn Jarvis5 days ago
¡VIVA TIJUANA!

¡VIVA TIJUANA!

Chris Cashman’s new documentary ‘Club Frontera’ chronicles how the Xolos soccer club is revitalizing war-torn Tijuana.
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Justin RobertsonApr 5
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How Do I Write For The Cauldron?

How Do I Write For The Cauldron?

In light of the overwhelming response to The Cauldron, here is a guide to ensure that your work is seen by our editors.
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The Sixers’ former GM made some mistakes in executing #TheProcess, but his 2014 pick is very defendable.
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The Greatest Moot Points In Sports History

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March Madness: What Basketball Is Still Teaching Me About Myself

March Madness: What Basketball Is Still Teaching Me About Myself

Believe it or not, sports have a lot more value and power than we give them credit for.
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RIP Crying Jordan Meme: 9/12/09–4/4/16

Undeniably transcendent hilarity aside, we need to say goodbye before it’s too late.
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NCAA Championship Preview & Prediction — North Carolina (1) vs. Villanova (1)

NCAA Championship Preview & Prediction — North Carolina (1) vs. Villanova (1)

The Tarheels are deeper and more talented than the Wildcats, but coach Jay Wright’s first national title is within reach.
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For Opening Day

For Opening Day

My father taught me to play baseball. My grandfather taught me to love it — its cadence and choreography, its geometry and grace.
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Trapper HaskinsApr 1
Final Four Previews & Predictions: Villanova (2) vs. Oklahoma (10)

Final Four Previews & Predictions: Villanova (2) vs. Oklahoma (10)

The Wildcats and Sooners are evenly matched, but only one team is going to shoot well enough to make the title game.
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Syracuse Men And Women Can Redefine March Madness

Syracuse Men And Women Can Redefine March Madness

Can the Orange somehow defy the odds and take home both NCAA National Championships in the same year?
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Don’t Pay USWNT Players JUST Because They’re Great

Don’t Pay USWNT Players JUST Because They’re Great

By becoming a model for fairness and equality, the U.S. Soccer Federation can help right a fundamental wrong.
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