Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson become Hall of Fame eligible… but why now?

I’m not sure I understand.  Why now? Pete Rose passed away in September 2024, his lifelong effort to become if not the greatest baseball player ever, at least its hardest working, was a feat he accomplished in the eyes of Continue reading Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson become Hall of Fame eligible… but why now?

Rebirth of the cool: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Only seven teams in the history of the NBA have won 68 or more games in a regular season. In 2015-16, the Golden State Warriors, with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the shocking addition of Kevin Durant, made Continue reading Rebirth of the cool: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Twitter celebrates new Pope the only way Twitter knows how

We have a new Pope. For the casual Jew, that doesn’t mean much.  For the proud Chicagoan, it means everything. That’s because Cardinal Robert Prevost, aka Pope Leo XIV, who on Thursday became the first ever American pope, hails from Continue reading Twitter celebrates new Pope the only way Twitter knows how

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs: A Clash of Titans in the 2025 Playoffs

Picture Credit The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have unfolded spectacularly, and no matchup epitomizes intensity like the Florida Panthers versus Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto secured Game 1 in a nail-biting 5-4 finish, but the Panthers are poised to strike back. Continue reading Panthers vs. Maple Leafs: A Clash of Titans in the 2025 Playoffs

The Transition: Out with the old, in with the new

“Of course there is always resistance, always a drag on movement toward better things. The dead hand of the past clutches us by way of living people who are too frightened to accept change.” ― Kim Stanley Robinson, The Ministry Continue reading The Transition: Out with the old, in with the new

Two young men remind us that college football is doing just fine

With all this talk about how transfer portals have ruined the purity of the game, with all this mumbo jumbo about how player empowerment has changed college football for the worse and how the sport is no longer what it Continue reading Two young men remind us that college football is doing just fine

Contributing Writer Suggests Separation of University and Sports

Remember all that nonsense I wrote recently about SportsChump being a website by the people and for the people? Well, it’s true! Who amongst you currently reading hasn’t commented, contributed, subscribed (hit that floating little button), brainstormed, texted, laughed, cried, Continue reading Contributing Writer Suggests Separation of University and Sports