From Winfield to Ainge, Ex-MLBers Know All About March Madness

Author: Tim Hager

From Winfield to Ainge, Ex-MLBers Know All About March Madness

When you hear the phrase March Madness, it usually has nothing to do with what is happening down in the Cactus or Grapefruit League—unless one’s definition of “madness” is a series of games that do not count against players who will not make it to the majors. That’s not to say the pros in Florida and… Continue reading From Winfield to Ainge, Ex-MLBers Know All About March Madness

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Perfect season? History tells Kentucky fans it’s not that easy.

Kentucky is just six wins away from being the first NCAA men’s basketball team to complete an undefeated season since Indiana in 1976. And while Wildcats fans might want to reserve an engraver for the trophy, there’s a reason why no team has completed the task in 39 years: It’s really, really hard. Since Bob… Continue reading Perfect season? History tells Kentucky fans it’s not that easy.

Don’t Call it a Comeback: Four MLBers Looking to Bounce Back in 2015

Spring training in Florida and Arizona is in full swing and all of baseball is abuzz about a veteran player making an improbable comeback. That man is, of course, Will Ferrell. Maybe Ferrell’s recent “10 teams/10 positions” thing was a charity stunt and TV special, but there are other players looking to bounce back from rough… Continue reading Don’t Call it a Comeback: Four MLBers Looking to Bounce Back in 2015

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How Does Syracuse Stack up Against Other Scandals?

The recent sanctions handed down by the NCAA on Syracuse were far-reaching and extensive, but how do they compare to other recent, high-profile cases? Embed from Getty Images Citing violations dating back to 2001 (violations, it should be noted, that the sports department self-reported), Syracuse men’s basketball lost 12 scholarships over the next four years,… Continue reading How Does Syracuse Stack up Against Other Scandals?