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So the Kansas City Royals have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 1985. That’s quite the post-season drought. Heck, even the Cubs, Mets and Indians have experienced October since then. This might be news to those of Continue reading Delving into the hypothetical: George Brett, pine tar and a road trip to the 21st century
(Deep exhale) Okay, after last week’s picks, I’m starting to feel a little better about myself. I’m not quite ready to move out of my cardboard box but at least my bags are packed. My picks the first two weeks Continue reading NFL Week Four Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. Darrell Harden
If you haven’t heard the names Ray Rice or Adrian Peterson lately, you haven’t been paying much attention to your surroundings. The NFL in all its facets, from commissioner to owners to coaching staff to players, has come under tremendous Continue reading What to do, what to do: Roger Goodell contemplates changes in NFL conduct policy
I’ve never personally compiled a top ten list of things to never do in my lifetime but if I were to do so, calling Mike Tyson a convicted rapist to his face would probably rank near the top. Amazingly Canadian Continue reading They Said What? Volume 8: Nathan Downer
One year, not long ago, I actually picked the entire season’s slate of NFL games at around a 60% clip. This, my friends, is not that year. Let’s just say that if I were living in Las Vegas, I’d be Continue reading NFL Week Three Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. BleedLakersPnG
In the wake of the Donald Sterling scandal, comedian Chris Rock gave a hysterical yet true depiction of wealthy white America in his opening monologue of the 2014 BET Awards. “Now let me get this straight. An 83-year old white Continue reading Another one bites the dust: Atlanta Hawks owner to sell share of team after racist remarks
In one of the more poignant sports commercials of all time, Charles Barkley told America that he was not a role model. Of course, Chuck was just trying to sell some shoes in the process but his point resonates to Continue reading Rethinking the modern athlete’s place in society
Well, Week One turned out to be a total bloodbath and not just for Roger Goodell’s reputation. Not only did my Buccaneers prove they’re in for another long season but I came in last place in the season long Pick Continue reading NFL Week Two Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. Dubsism
“Life is just a fantasy. Can you live this fantasy life?” -Aldo Nova I’m about to write a very unpopular post. It wouldn’t be the first time. It was 7:30 last Thursday night. Only an hour remained before kick-off of Continue reading Will the last person not playing fantasy football please turn out the lights?
From time to time, SportsChump will invite guest authors to contribute their opinions on this website. The purpose of this is two-fold. One is that so others can use the site as a portal to express their views and generate Continue reading Guest author ponders the eventual comeback of Ray Rice
