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The fate of journalism and reporting as sports return amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The fate of journalism and reporting as sports return amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The fate of journalism and reporting as sports return amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Pat Ralph
Jul 31, 2020
The implementation of the universal DH in MLB shouldn’t be surprising to anyone following baseball
The implementation of the universal DH in MLB shouldn’t be surprising to anyone following baseball
The designated hitter will make its debut in the National League during the shortened 2020 MLB season. But this move was a long time…
Pat Ralph
Jul 18, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak among MLS clubs foreshadows risk of team sports returning
COVID-19 outbreak among MLS clubs foreshadows risk of team sports returning
The COVID-19 outbreak that has occurred among two MLS clubs should be a warning sign to other professional and college sports teams.
Pat Ralph
Jul 10, 2020
The long-lasting legacy of “The Decision”
The long-lasting legacy of “The Decision”
LeBron James changed the NBA free agency landscape forever with “The Decision” in 2010. The legacy of the event can still be felt today.
Pat Ralph
Jul 2, 2020
A dose of reality over the return of sports
A dose of reality over the return of sports
The return of sports could be good for the nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But we can’t act like the threat of the virus no longer…
Pat Ralph
Jun 26, 2020
MLB’s infighting is only doing more damage to baseball’s popularity
MLB’s infighting is only doing more damage to baseball’s popularity
MLB is struggling to resume the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the constant infighting is only doing more damage to the sport.
Pat Ralph
Jun 12, 2020
Drew Brees, Vic Fangio, and the power of being white in the NFL
Drew Brees, Vic Fangio, and the power of being white in the NFL
Drew Brees and Vic Fangio had an opportunity to speak truth to power. Instead, they punted—showing the luxuries of being white in the NFL.
Pat Ralph
Jun 6, 2020
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Understanding the legacy of Kobe Bryant
Understanding the legacy of Kobe Bryant
The date was March 17, 2006, or St. Patrick’s Day if you look closely enough at the calendar. The location was the now-defunct Continental…
Pat Ralph
Jan 28, 2020
Introducing The Sports Zone podcast
Introducing The Sports Zone podcast
Readers: There are some major developments with this website. We’ve officially launched The Sports Zone Podcast!
Pat Ralph
Sep 30, 2019
Mystics Must Shoot Better To Force A Game 4
Mystics Must Shoot Better To Force A Game 4
When facing the Seattle Storm this year, opponents have had almost no margin of error when trying to beat the team with the best record in…
Pat Ralph
Sep 12, 2018
For Phoenix, Game 5 Is All About Taurasi
For Phoenix, Game 5 Is All About Taurasi
Trailing the Seattle Storm in the WNBA semifinals 2–0 and facing elimination from the playoffs, the Phoenix Mercury had their backs against…
Pat Ralph
Sep 7, 2018
A Fourth Quarter “Storm” Sends Phoenix Home
A Fourth Quarter “Storm” Sends Phoenix Home
Through the first three quarters of Game 5 on Tuesday night, the Phoenix Mercury were in control. The top-seeded Seattle Storm had yet to…
Pat Ralph
Sep 7, 2018
Three Keys To Phoenix Getting Back In The Series
Three Keys To Phoenix Getting Back In The Series
After two games in their semifinal series against the Seattle Storm, the Phoenix Mercury could be up 2–0. Both teams could also be tied up…
Pat Ralph
Aug 31, 2018
Three Keys For The Mercury In The WNBA Semifinals
Three Keys For The Mercury In The WNBA Semifinals
The two best teams in the Western Conference this year, the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury, will square off in a best-of-five series in…
Pat Ralph
Aug 31, 2018
Big 3 Help Mercury Surge Past Sun Into Semifinals
Big 3 Help Mercury Surge Past Sun Into Semifinals
The Phoenix Mercury were down four to the Connecticut Sun at the half of their second round playoff matchup on Thursday night at the…
Pat Ralph
Aug 24, 2018
Defense Key For Mercury Against Sun
Defense Key For Mercury Against Sun
Thursday night’s WNBA action will feature a rematch from last year’s playoffs when the fifth-seeded Phoenix Mercury and fourth-seeded…
Pat Ralph
Aug 24, 2018
Mercury Use Offensive Explosion To Power Past Wings
Mercury Use Offensive Explosion To Power Past Wings
For the Phoenix Mercury, their offense and play of their All-Star trio have been integral to their success this season. On Tuesday night in…
Pat Ralph
Aug 24, 2018
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