For those of you who grew up on classic rock, you’ll know this to be true. Any time Van Halen’s discography enters the conversation, one question is inevitably asked. In one of the greatest ever rock-and-roll rivalries, you must choose Continue reading
I don’t like Mina Kimes. That doesn’t mean I don’t watch her. She’s on basically every one of ESPN’s numerous information outlets so she’s hard to avoid. I listen to her. I’m just not particularly a fan of her work. Continue reading
We are proud to introduce a new series here at SportsChump called Shut the Funk Up. As we see fit, we will find someone prevalent in the world of sports who we would like to tell to “shut the funk Continue reading
On May 21, 2021, in the heart of COVID, the New Yorker Magazine released an issue with a caricature of the Brooklyn Nets on its cover. Mark Ulriksen’s artwork depicted Brooklyn’s big three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Continue reading
The Rolling Stones are in the midst of another world tour. As hard as it is to believe, the Stones are still bringing their hits to sold out stadiums across the globe. Iconic front man Mick Jagger just turned 78 Continue reading
Jackie Robinson was one of the most influential baseball players of all time. This is Chadwick Boseman playing Jackie Robinson in the 2013 film “42.” James Brown was one of the most influential musicians of all time. Only one man Continue reading
I was working behind a hypothetical bar the other night, changing the hypothetical station on a hypothetical flat screen TV. A hypothetical couple sat directly under the TV, occasionally glancing up at it while eating their hypothetical dinners. As a Continue reading
I drove home from work late Saturday night wondering how long it would take for me to see the flashing lights. You see, there had been rioting in my neighborhood, or looting, or call it what you will. The term Continue reading
Two very dear, very close and very intelligent friends of mine have apparently started internet warfare with celebrities of the 1980s… and it’s getting ugly. I’m talking big hair, mullet-sporting, parachute pants kind of ugly. In our current state of Continue reading
I miss hearing about the drama between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid and seeing how the Philadelphia 76ers would have either overachieved or underachieved in this year’s NBA Playoffs. I miss seeing what could have been between LeBron James and Continue reading