The NFL’s Week 8: Melvin Gordon and the Information Society

“Knowledge is power” -Sir Francis Bacon Picking five football games that are to be played on Sunday as early as Wednesday can be a tricky endeavor.  A full five days prior to kick off, you have too much incomplete information Continue reading The NFL’s Week 8: Melvin Gordon and the Information Society

Book Review: Baseball Cop by Eddie Dominguez

Have you ever signed a confidentiality agreement? I haven’t… but when my book supplier mentioned a new book was coming out and that I needed to sign over a confidentiality agreement for before agreeing to review it, I suddenly felt Continue reading Book Review: Baseball Cop by Eddie Dominguez

SportsChump’s Week Seven NFL Picks: Get Your Fire Extinguishers Ready!

“I’m your Venus.  I’m your fire.  At your desire.” Bananarama, 1986 Ladies and gentlemen, sports fans of all ages, shapes and sizes, this is the website where the good advice keeps on giving… so enjoy it while it lasts. When Continue reading SportsChump’s Week Seven NFL Picks: Get Your Fire Extinguishers Ready!

SportsChump’s Strong Words of Discouragement can only mean Week Six is near

Remember that old adage if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.  I’m about to throw that nonsense right out of my three-story window. After reviewing everyone’s picks for last weekend’s games, I vow never, Continue reading SportsChump’s Strong Words of Discouragement can only mean Week Six is near

Golden State Warriors welcome Marvin Bagley into NBA the hard way

I looked up to the television for a split second to see him calling for the ball.  This was to be Marvin Bagley’s first post-up move against future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant.  You could tell the Duke product was Continue reading Golden State Warriors welcome Marvin Bagley into NBA the hard way

Thursday’s triple-feature: The Predator, The Meg and Venom

What better way to spend a depressed afternoon than with a triple feature starring zygotes, dread-locked aliens and a giant, prehistoric shark? I’m not a huge action movie buff.  Don’t get me wrong.  I’ve seen plenty of ‘em.  I just Continue reading Thursday’s triple-feature: The Predator, The Meg and Venom

Pushes, ties and other NFL anomalies: Your NFL Pick ‘Em Contest moves on to Week Five

Last Sunday, in overtime, entrenched in his own territory, Frank Reich decided his Colts should go for it on fourth down.  They did… and lost as a result.  For a brief moment, it looked like we were going to end Continue reading Pushes, ties and other NFL anomalies: Your NFL Pick ‘Em Contest moves on to Week Five