Jim SmerbeckinTop Level Sports2020 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot: The TenIs this finally the year for Larry Walker?Dec 28, 2019Dec 28, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level Sports2020 Baseball Hall of Fame : Ground Rules and GlossaryThe reasoning and terminology beyond my hypothetical ballot.Dec 23, 2019Dec 23, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level Sports2019–20 NBA PredictionsThe wait has felt interminable, but it’s finally over. Tuesday night is the start of the new-look NBA. Let’s dive in.Oct 22, 2019Oct 22, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level Sports2019 NBA Offseason Review: Northwest DivisionOnly once since 1999 has the Western Conference champion emerged from this group. But with the West in flux and Denver and Utah…Oct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level SportsNBA Offseason Review: Southwest DivisionAn Oklahoma City reunion in Houston, new days in Memphis and New Orleans, and staying the course in Dallas and San AntonioOct 7, 2019Oct 7, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level Sports2019 NBA Offseason Review: Southeast DivisionThe NBA’s worst division began to show signs of life and promise for the future. But any real excitement is at least a year away.Oct 3, 2019Oct 3, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level SportsNBA Offseason Review: Midwest DivisionPart two of the series moves to the Midwest, where the more things changed, the more they stayed the same.Aug 12, 2019Aug 12, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinTop Level Sports2019 NBA Offseason Review: Atlantic DivisionThe busiest offseason ever has changed forever the NBA landscape, especially for the defending champion Toronto Raptors and their four…Jul 24, 2019Jul 24, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinThe Sports NicheWimbledon Men’s Draw PreviewThe return of Andy Murray (in doubles, at least). Chances for all of the Big Three to augment their GOAT arguments. And finally, a…Jun 29, 2019Jun 29, 2019
Jim SmerbeckinThe Sports NicheWimbledon Women’s Draw PreviewKerber-Serena III. A four-way battle for #1. A roof over Court № 1. The fortnite begins anew.Jun 29, 2019Jun 29, 2019
