An interactive, analytical and hopefully entertaining look at the world of sports and all things otherwise
With the exception of the phenomenon that is Tony McCoy, no other jockey in history has ridden more winners than Richard Johnson, who has spent the best part of the last two decades chasing the shadow of ‘The Champ’ but Continue reading Could 2015 finally be Richard Johnson’s Grand National year?
I’m going to keep this introduction short and sweet since most of you have better things to do this holiday than read about football picks. I would, however, like to take a brief moment to wish all those who have Continue reading Week Thirteen Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. Thanksgiving Dinner Specialist Mister Lancaster
I woke up from a blissful slumber the other afternoon to find an online headline that read… “Tim Tebow Caught In Controversial Photo.” My imagination raced. Could the saintly Tim Tebow have posed nude for someone back in his Gainesville Continue reading Chumpservations, Vol. 33: Timothy, Marshawn, Jameis, Giancarlo, William and the cure to end attendance woes
I have a friend who’s a hockey fan. Actually, I have a few friends who are hockey fans but this one’s more ornery than most. He and I sometimes debate about sports and stuff. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. His Continue reading J-Dub and SportsChump debate hockey’s place in Florida
My car’s thermostat read 40 degrees Fahrenheit as I drove home from work the other night. Can I get a Brrrrr!!!! from the congregation… or just raise your hand, assuming it’s not frozen stuck to your keyboard. I live in Continue reading Week Twelve Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. Ken Fang
SportsChump.net has been around for quite some time, long enough at least for the site to generate a (bad) reputation. Because of the site’s longevity (five years and counting) and my occasionally, eye-catching spikes in traffic, I receive the strangest Continue reading Did someone say wings? Sonic goes boneless; SportsChump reviews
Horse racing is one of the trickiest sports in the world to predict, because in any given race there are about a million factors at play. It’s not just about which horse or jockey is most capable. It’s about the Continue reading Kentucky Derby 2015: Early Indications
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. I think that’s French for “I suck at picking football games.” With only seven weeks left, not including playoffs, my opponents, every single one of them, have taken a commanding lead. And Continue reading Week Eleven Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. Scott Gabree
What do you get when you mix football, rock and roll and reality television? 4th and Loud is your answer. I’ll admit to being slightly intrigued about the possibilities for this show when I first saw the previews and I’m Continue reading 4th and Loud: A season in review
There’s an expression I’ve learned over my many years of living in the South. It goes a little something like this. When referring to someone’s usefulness, or lack thereof, it’s not uncommon to hear a true Southerner say “That boy Continue reading Week Ten Against the Spread Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs. KP vs. Doctor Milhouse
