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    In Search of Our Next Sports Underdog

    The lowly have risen. Who among the mocked will be next?
    DJ Gallo4 min read

      We Were Stupider: Foreman Fights Five

      There is a common misconception that humankind is rapidly becoming stupider. A look back easily confirms that we were, in fact, stupider.
      William K. Wolfrum5 min read

        (Im)Perfect Fit For A King

        The Royals might make for one of the worst World Series champs ever, but they just just happen to be tailor-made for modern postseason play.
        Joe Lemire7 min read

          [AUDIO] The Week In Spawts According To @MikeFrancesaNY

          Nobody does #HotSportsTakes quite like New Yawk’s Numbah 1.
          Mike Franceser2 min read

            It’s A Make Or Break Season For Chris Paul

            How much longer can CP3 maintain his stellar reputation without a trip to the conference finals? (Spoiler alert! Not very.)
            Kamenetzky Brothers7 min read

              Let The Kansas City Royals Hating Begin!

              Sure, the Royals went and made the World Series for the first time in — what, 29 years? — but that doesn’t mean we can’t tear them down.
              DJ Gallo5 min read

                Steve Nash Can No Longer Carry His Luggage

                Let the good times roll.
                Tim Ryan2 min read

                  The NBA’s Comeback Kids

                  Kevin Durant may be out for a while, but Kobe, Rose, Gallo and more are making their returns. Just how effective off injuries will they be?
                  Jared Dubin8 min read

                    Ebola, Sports And Unsurprising Unwareness

                    The virus is big news and misinformation is running rampant, but professional sports aren’t doing anything to stem that tide.
                    Josh Planos7 min read

                      So, What Happens During An NFL Game, Anyway?

                      Another study came out this week highlighting the fact that the majority of an NFL game is not an NFL game at all: it’s just ads and people…
                      DJ Gallo6 min read

                        Dying By The Two

                        Byron Scott’s strategy to limit the Lakers’ three-point attempts isn’t smart like a fox; it’s staggering(ly stupid).
                        Jim Cavan7 min read

                          Now What For Oklahoma City?

                          The numbers — albeit in smallish samples — may surprise you.
                          Kevin McElroy9 min read

                            There’s Still Something Left In The Arsenal

                            A lengthy injury to Mesut Özil has set the stage for Santi Cazorla to move back centrally — and set the Emirates alight once again.
                            Blake Thomsen6 min read

                              QB Postgame Fashion: The Good, The Bad, And The Bolo Tie

                              Jay Cutler wins this round.
                              Tim Ryan5 min read

                                Fallen Football Heroes, ISIS, And A Young Woman in the Park

                                When our sporting passion hits far too close to the worst of reality.
                                Fred Waitzkin5 min read

                                  #BestFans: Disease Without A Cure

                                  A horrible plague has infected sports fans in America — and no one will be spared.
                                  DJ Gallo6 min read

                                    The Laughably Terrible Scheduling Of The MLB Playoffs

                                    Oh, Baseball, you slay me — but in the end, you’re only hurting yourself.
                                    Jason O. Gilbert4 min read

                                      The 2014–’15 Anti-League Pass Rankings

                                      This year’s NBA is rife with exciting, intriguing teams sure to set your screen ablaze. These are not those teams.
                                      Jim Cavan7 min read

                                        To Succeed in Cleveland, Kyrie Irving Must Approach Dwyane Wade

                                        Good luck, Kid. You’re gonna need it.
                                        Kevin McElroy7 min read

                                          Zen And The Art of Triangle Maintenance

                                          Here’s a sneak peak at Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks’ first day with the triangle offense.
                                          Jim Cavan8 min read

                                            I Love That Jay Cutler Doesn’t Care That I Love Him

                                            In salute of the Chicago Bears’ antihero quarterback — for all of his talent, and all of his delicious flaws.
                                            Tim Baffoe8 min read

                                              Can Superman Still Fly?

                                              Despite current “conventional wisdom,” Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard remains a supernatural force in today’s NBA.
                                              Jonathan Tjarks8 min read

                                                Why Athletes Thank God

                                                Dismiss their heavenly gratitude if you must, but their motives may be less transparent and more purposeful than you realize.
                                                Jonathan Tjarks5 min read

                                                  Losing Fort Neverlose

                                                  It didn’t have to be like this, but Nassau Coliseum has one season left, and Islanders fans need to give it its proper goodbye.
                                                  Michael Leboff8 min read

                                                    Optimists’ Prime

                                                    Here’s hoping that coaches like Pete Carroll are the future of the NFL.
                                                    Miles Wray7 min read
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                                                      A Day In The Life Of Josh Gordon

                                                      When a star NFL wide receiver gets suspended for the season, he does the only thing he can do: He sells cars.
                                                      Jim Cavan6 min read

                                                        The Cauldron Is Expanding

                                                        Fans of great sports storytelling can expect even more compelling and original content from Medium’s sports publication.
                                                        Jamie O'Grady2 min read

                                                          How Do I Write For The Cauldron?

                                                          Good question. You’ve come to the “write” place.
                                                          Jamie O'Grady3 min read
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