Video Games

The Power of Sports Video Games

The most effective way of transforming a new generation of people into sports fans might not have anything to do with live sporting events.  Five years ago, I knew next to nothing about the world of international soccer.  However, in just weeks I knew all the players on dozens of teams around the world….

Football

2016 NFL Predictions: Week 1

It’s that time of year, again: football season!  Here are my predictions for the first week of games.  The plan this year will be to release a weekly NFL recap with power rankings on Tuesdays (beginning next week) and to give out my game picks on Wednesdays. Post your picks…

Sports Issues

The Fan’s Double Standard

Over the last few days, two starting quarterbacks in the NFL suffered serious injuries, leaving one out for the season and the other inactive for at least the first half of the year.  While most people have been expressing sympathy for Teddy Bridgewater and wishing him a speedy recovery from his…

MLS

Treat the MLS Like a Top League

Can Major League Soccer ever become one of the best soccer leagues in the world?  It’s a question that year after year is constantly repeated to seemingly no end.  Most players and analysts seem to think (and are likely correct) that the MLS has taken huge strides in its first…

Olympics

5 Olympic Sport Oddities

Every Olympic sport is unique, with its own rules, divisions, and skills required to be successful.  However, as I watched the competitions taking place over the past two weeks and change, I couldn’t help but realize some interesting aspects of a few sports that I can’t really understand.  I’ve picked out…