Sports Blogs

February 9, 2014

World Cup Weekly: The Sure Shots

By Michael Jorgenson

There are two things we can be sure of looking ahead at this year’s World Cup. One, it’s going to be in Brazil, and two, all of the world’s eyes will be on Brazil’s best player: Neymar. Group A can be characteriz...

February 5, 2014

On the Move Sports: Update

By Josh Fiacco

Freddie Freeman gets paid, big time. The contract is for eight years and $125 million at least. This is a good investment for the Atlanta Braves. They’re showing they’re committed to rebuilding what worked fo...

February 3, 2014

Fantasy Sports Island: All Star Weekend

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

It’s just about that time of year when the league begins to halt as All-Star Weekend approaches. Although it may seem almost boring, I assure you that there are good things to come following the weekend’s festivities...

February 2, 2014

Saying Goodbye to David Stern

By Kristen Henneman

Sports Editor Kristen Henneman takes an in-depth look at some of the top stories in professional basketball in the Nexus’ around the NBA blog.

February 2, 2014

World Cup Weekly: Initial Predictions

By Michael Jorgenson

In just over five months, 32 teams will compete for the world’s most valuable trophy for the 20th time. Has it really been four years? Four years since Landon Donovan’s miraculous goal against Algeria sent the US int...

February 2, 2014

Should I stay or Should I Go, Part 2

By Josh Fiacco

On the Move Sports covers professional and college athletes making moves, whether from college to the pros, moving from one league or team to another or free agency and trade buzz.

February 2, 2014

Fantasy Sports Island: Clean Up Time

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

If you have been watching the NBA since the ball dropped in Times Square, you probably know the pain of losing a key player to your favorite team or your fantasy team.

January 29, 2014

Things to Look Out for on Super Bowl Sunday

By Mark Salay

Staff Writer Mark Salay answers the top 10 questions surrounding Super Bowl Sunday

January 27, 2014

Hockey in Chaves Ravine

By Sarah Stigers

Apparently they play hockey in Chaves Ravine now? Insane or ingenious? It’s up to personal interpretation. For years the Los Angeles Kings have played second hand to the large market sports organizations like the Dodge...

January 27, 2014

Fantasy Sports Island: “Put the Team on Yo Back Week”

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

I hope you all have had a chance to get away from your computers this week and instead sit in front of your TV’s for some incredible NBA action. It must have been “Put The Team On Yo Back” week because six differen...

January 26, 2014

Gossip Girl Sports: NBA All-Star Game Starters Announced

By Sarah Stigers

Kobe was surprisingly humble in saying he didn't deserve a spot in the All-Star game and instead wanted to see a younger player participate.

January 26, 2014

On the Move Sports: Who’s On the Go at the NBA Trading Deadline?

By Mark Salay

The NBA trade deadline is just over three weeks away, so teams have until February 20th to complete any last moves in an attempt to load up for the playoffs. Unfortunately for fans, the NBA this year is even more ...

January 26, 2014

The All-Star Starters

By Kristen Henneman

Sports Editor Kristen Henneman takes an in-depth look at some of the top stories in professional basketball in the Nexus’ around the NBA blog.

January 22, 2014

Fantasy Sports Island: Half Way Done, Don’t Turn Back Now

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

We have arrived at the mid-way point in this season and I hope that all of you are staying on the podium for your leagues; don’t forget how much of a difference one week can make. If you have fallen down the ladder the...

January 21, 2014