NFL – 2017 WEEK 3 – STATS THAT STICK OUT

Tom Brady, Kareem Hunt, Stefon Diggs, Terrence Brooks, Melvin Ingram and Jake Elliott were on the list this week. | Oct 11, 2017, 1:05pm ET

NFL – 2017 WEEK 2 – STATS THAT STICK OUT

This week, top honors go to Tom Brady, Carlos Hyde, J.J. Nelson, Ezekiel Ansah and Desmond Trufant. Dubious distinction: the Pittsburgh Steelers for their penalty epidemic. | Sept 21, 2017, 5:21pm ET

NFL – 2017 WEEK 1 – STATS THAT STICK OUT

Welcome to this 2nd annual series where I showcase 5 top performances of each week of the season, plus award 1 dubious distinction. This week includes: Alex Smith, Kareem Hunt, Antonio Brown, Calais Campbell, B.J. Goodson and Andy Dalton. | Sept 14, 2017, 2:52pm ET

NFL – 2017 PREDICTIONS

I see the Steelers vs Falcons in Super Bowl 52. An easy division & impending retirement for Big Ben should push PIT forward. Redemption could bring ATL back to the big show. | Sept 9, 2017, 11:23am ET

WHAT’S WRONG WITH ARROGATE? AND, ARE SUCCESSFUL HORSE TRAINERS THE BEST KIND OF COACH IN ALL OF SPORTS?

Questions swirl about why the World's Best Racehorse has lost 2 in a row. Will Baffert be able to figure out the mystery before the Breeder's Cup Classic in Nov? | Aug 21, 2017, 2:31pm ET

MLB – THE DAVID PRICE/DENNIS ECKERSLEY DUST-UP REVEALS LACK OF LEADERSHIP IN BOSTON

The recent incident that transpired on an airplane between a Red Sox pitcher and commentator signals to me that trouble is brewing in Boston and they may be losing fans because of it. | July 28, 2017, 2:59pm ET

I’M BACK FROM A SHORT 2017 SUMMER HIATUS

It's time for me to get back to work and talk about sports again. After a short summer break, I'll be rolling out the articles again just in time for the new College Football and NFL seasons. | July 25, 2017, 1:48pm ET

MLB – IS RETALIATION A PROBLEM?

There’s been so many incidents of player retaliation so far this 2017 season, that a debate has been sparked about whether or not baseball should get involved and do something about it. | June 7, 2017, 2:36pm ET

SPORTS FILM REVIEW – “Fastball (2016)”

If you're a hardcore baseball fan like me, you'll enjoy this fascinating documentary that poses the ultimate question: "Who really threw the fastest, ever?" (Hint: It's not Aroldis Chapman.) | May 30, 2017, 4:06pm ET

NFL – UH-OH, MORE TIE GAMES EXPECTED WITH NEW RULE TO SHORTEN OVERTIME

There are so many other ways the NFL could make OT more safe for players rather than shortening the actual time that could determine a victorious team. | May 22, 2016, 11:31am ET

PREAKNESS STAKES 2017 PICKS

I liked Always Dreaming to win this one over Classic Empire down the stretch. I definitely didn't see Cloud Computing snatch away the win at the wire. | May 18, 2017, 1:41pm ET

MLB – MATT HARVEY’S LATEST NO-SHOW IS THE ULTIMATE ACT OF PLAYER DISRESPECT

The Mets starting pitcher should not be forgiven easily for his latest immature stunt. Maybe it's time for him to move on to a less distracting baseball town for the sake of the team, and his own good. | May 9, 2017, 4:31pm ET

KENTUCKY DERBY 2017 PICKS

I couldn't commit to picking Always Dreaming to win the 143rd version of the Run for the Roses. But, my gut told me he would succeed, especially with the pace setter (State of Honor) right next to him out of the gate. | May 6, 2017, 12:06pm ET

TENNIS – FORMERLY SUSPENDED PLAYERS WHO DOPED SHOULD NOT RECEIVE WILD CARDS UPON THEIR RETURN

After her 15-month suspension for doping ended, Maria Sharapova returned to tennis via a wild card. It's lawful for a player to come back this way, but it doesn't make it right. | May 1, 2017, 12:08pm ET

MLS – TIM HOWARD HAS A POINT ABOUT WANTING A REVIEW OF FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTIONS

Should MLS bear some responsibility for the Colorado Rapids goalkeeper's recent suspension after 2 separate altercations with fans? He feels they should and I agree with him. | April 24, 2017, 10:50pm ET

MLB – WHICH WILL COME FIRST: A FEMALE UMPIRE, MANAGER OR PLAYER?

I hypothesize if a female umpire, manager or player will break through first into MLB. But I have a feeling its going to be a woman as a player making the initial milestone in baseball. | April 19, 2017, 4:34pm ET

PGA – ALLOWING VIEWERS TO ACT AS REFEREES HAS GOT TO STOP

Here we go again. Another Tour event is marred by a weird penalty debacle caused by a viewer email. This time it involves America's best women's player. | April 14, 2017, 1:35pm ET

PGA – SERGIO GARCIA’S NEWFOUND CALMNESS & HIS FIRST MAJOR VICTORY

After going 0-73 in career starts, Spaniard Sergio Garcia finally got his first major win at the 2017 Masters. So what was the difference? An inner peace that never seemed to be there before. | April 10, 2017, 5:44pm ET

APRIL 8 IS A HUGE DAY FOR 2017 KENTUCKY DERBY PREP RACES

The Kentucky Derby prep season is winding down and 3 of the biggest races of the year are slated to run April 8. I'll break down each race and handicap the favorites as well as my picks. | April 7, 2017, 1:41pm ET

TENNIS – FROM ONE BAD BOY TO ANOTHER: JIMMY CONNORS SHOULD BE NICK KYRGIOS’ COACH

Jimmy Connors may be the one person in the world who can understand what budding Aussie superstar Nick Kyrgios is going through and help him get to the top of the rankings like he did. | April 4, 2017, 4:29pm ET

RANKING THE TOP 20 ACTIVE PRO SPORTS LEGENDS (AS OF MARCH 2017)

This is the greatest time in history for a sports fan to be alive. Beyond unprecedented access to athletes around the world, some of the greatest legends in sports are in action as we speak. | March 29, 2017, 4:30pm ET

WILL ARROGATE BECOME THE WORLD’S RICHEST RACEHORSE?

Arrogate has the chance to win the international Triple Crown of the world's richest races at the Dubai World Cup and surpass Cali Chrome in earnings. Will anyone stop him? | March 24, 2017, 12:11pm ET

NFL – I HOPE MARSHAWN LYNCH COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT, FOR REAL THIS TIME

Beastmode is rumored to be mulling a comeback (again). He'd be a perfect fit for his hometown Raiders, and his addition would make them a legit Super Bowl team. | March 22, 2017, 5:17pm ET

MLB – HEY AMERICA, THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC IS ACTUALLY FUN TO WATCH

The WBC has not turned heads in this country like it has around the world. I have some suggestions as to how MLB could improve ratings here, or is that not the point? | March 18, 2017, 1:46pm ET

GOLF – FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Fay Crocker

Only one female Uruguayan golfer has ever found success on the world stage and made a major contribution to the LPGA. I wonder why has she been forgotten by the Association and golf historians? | March 16, 2017, 4:45pm ET

HORSE RACING – MARCH 2017: QUESTION MARKS SURROUND THE TOP KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDERS

There's been a black cloud of injuries following the best candidates on the road to the 2017 Kentucky Derby. I review which horses are left at the top and have a chance to win the first leg of the Triple Crown. | March 14, 2017, 8:50pm ET

TENNIS – WHY INDIAN WELLS IS HIGH ON MY SPORTS BUCKET LIST

Southern Cali, palm trees, mountain views, the best tennis talent in the world... What more can an avid tennis fan ask for? | March 8, 2017, 4:58pm ET

PGA – A PREVIEW OF THE 2017 MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

There seems to be an endless stream of talent emerging on the PGA Tour. With so many first-time winners in our midst, what will happen at the majors this season? | March 2, 2017, 1:32pm ET

MLB – MORE DIVERSITY IS NEEDED IN THE BROADCAST BOOTH

Baseball has been on a mission to find a more diverse and younger fanbase. So why doesn't management look towards diversifying the nearly 90% of all broadcasters who are middle-aged white men? | Feb 27, 2017, 5:03pm ET

MLB – IS THE PLAYERS UNION BEING SHORT-SIGHTED BY PUSHING BACK FROM PROPOSED PACE-OF-PLAY CHANGES?

By not accepting new pace of play changes as proposed by the Commissioner, the baseball players union may be hurting the long-term future of the sport. | Feb 22, 2017, 7:25pm ET