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Book Review: Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency by Chris Cillizza

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Chris Humpherys — No Comments ↓

When you think of the times and places throughout history where sports and politics have intertwined, the first images that come to mind are probably presidents throwing out ceremonial first pitches at baseball season openers, or commanders-in-chiefs quipping one-liners while Continue reading Book Review: Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency by Chris Cillizza→

Zion’s blowout; Zion’s decision: How one night in Durham could change everything

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Chris Humpherys — 12 Comments ↓

Thirty seconds into the biggest game of his season, Zion Williamson sprained his knee. Williamson, in case you haven’t heard, is the most-hyped college basketball player in decades, for good reason. He has, in many cases, accurately drawn comparisons to Continue reading Zion’s blowout; Zion’s decision: How one night in Durham could change everything→

The Ditka Debate: A Dubsism-SportsChump production

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Chris Humpherys — 11 Comments ↓

I had a conversation with one of my more conservative readers the other day. It involved ESPN and the “repositioning” of Mike Ditka. We’ve engaged in such conservations before but considering this person sits firmly on the opposite end of Continue reading The Ditka Debate: A Dubsism-SportsChump production→

Twitter and the Republican Presidential debate

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Chris Humpherys — 13 Comments ↓

Next year, we here in the United States will be voting in a new President. Whether you like him or not, President Barack Obama’s two terms as Commander-in-Chief will be over. The Democratic Party likely has their next candidate in Continue reading Twitter and the Republican Presidential debate→

Super Bowl Tweets better than the game itself

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Chris Humpherys — 13 Comments ↓

Well, that was a riveting Super Bowl. Not! If you feel bad about not being entertained, consider the fact that the most watched program in US television history was even more of a downer for Colorado residents and those bearing Continue reading Super Bowl Tweets better than the game itself→

SportsChump Motion Pictures presents The Rodman Supremacy

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Chris Humpherys — 21 Comments ↓

The pierced, black giant strutted into the Oval Office as if he felt perfectly at home there. He and the president had been friends dating back to their Chicago days although few knew the extent of their relationship. Even then, Continue reading SportsChump Motion Pictures presents The Rodman Supremacy→

Biker dude cowers to pit bull puppy and what that has to do with sports

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Chris Humpherys — 36 Comments ↓

I was scrolling through my television channels on another insomnia-ridden night and stumbled upon something intriguing.

Hail or Rail Five: Indians, Mavericks, Lakers, Spurs, Magic, Rondo and the Prez

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Chris Humpherys — 17 Comments ↓

Welcome to Edition Five of Hail or Rail. With the NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing and Major League Baseball well underway, it’s been a wild few weeks in sports. This time around, we feature a few repeat offenders Continue reading Hail or Rail Five: Indians, Mavericks, Lakers, Spurs, Magic, Rondo and the Prez→

Your weekly Chumpdate for July 16 feat. Carl Crawford, Willie Mays, Richard Jefferson, Antoine Walker, Pedro Martinez, Matt Cassell and Barack Obama

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Chris Humpherys — 27 Comments ↓

St Louis hosted this year’s All-Star Game, a contest which the American League won 4-3. This marks the twelfth straight time the AL has won the Midsummer Classic. Can you say domination? I knew that you could.