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Posted on March 20th, 2018 in Weekly Roundup by Jonathan Sauber

Kevin Armstrong (@KevinGArmstrong) of the New York Daily News explains why scandal is nothing new to New York City hoops. Mike DeCourcy (@tsnmike) of Sporting News details Steph Curry’s breakout performance in the 2008 NCAA Tournament. Barry Svrluga (@BarrySvrluga) of The Washington Post looks at how Dan Hurley and Bobby Hurley reaching the tournament is …

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Posted on March 7th, 2018 in Weekly Roundup by Jonathan Sauber

Tim Rohan (@TimRohan) of Sports Illustrated describes what has happened to Jonathan Martin since he was bullied when he played for the Miami Dolphins. Mirin Fader (@MirinFader) of Bleacher Report takes an in-depth look at LaMelo Ball and how he’s been affected by Lavar Ball and his antics. Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) of The Athletic describes …

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Posted on March 1st, 2018 in From The Director by Jonathan Sauber

Full Court Press “Full Court Press,” the annual United States Basketball Writers Association sports writing seminar and scholarship competition, will take place on Friday, March 30 in the Family Hospitality Room on the event level of the Alamodome in San Antonio. The session will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., following the presentation …

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Posted on February 27th, 2018 in Weekly Roundup by Jonathan Sauber

Pat Forde and Pete Thamel (@YahooForde, @PeteThamel) of Yahoo Sports expose several potential NCAA violations that include several big name college basketball players. Mark Kiszla (@MarkKiszla) of The Denver Post writes about Tim Fletcher and how he’s enjoying the Olympics with his sons as he battles ALS. Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) of ESPN details how an …

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Posted on February 16th, 2018 by Jonathan Sauber

Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) of ESPN explains why the Cavaliers turning their roster over was their best option at the trade deadline. Bob Klapisch (@BobKlap) of the New York Post profiles New York Mets legend Buddy Harrelson as he battles Alzheimer’s. Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) of Yahoo Sports explains how Victor Oladipo became an NBA All-Star. Dan …

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Posted on February 6th, 2018 in Weekly Roundup by Jonathan Sauber

Ted Jackson (@TedJacksonPhoto) of the Times-Picayune profiles the turbulent life of former NFL player Jackie Wallace. Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) of Sports Illustrated explains why the city of Fargo experienced a bittersweet Super Bowl. Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) of The Athletic explains how John Carroll University has impacted the New England Patriots. Barry Bloom (@Boomskie) of Boomskie …

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Posted on January 23rd, 2018 in Weekly Roundup by Jonathan Sauber

Bill Plaschke (@BillPlaschke) of the Los Angeles Times examines how increasing ticket prices are making life difficult for Los Angeles Dodgers fans. Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) of Sports Illustrated chronicles the relationship between Bill Belichick and Nick Saban and how their mutual respect for each other has benefitted them. Brendan Savage (@BrendanSavage) of MLive.com eulogizes Phil …

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Posted on December 25th, 2017 in Weekly Roundup by Jonathan Sauber

Mark Bechtel (@SI_MarkBechtel) of Sports Illustrated details the path Doris Burke is leading for female sports journalists. Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) of USA Today Sports describes the path Michael Beasley took to get back to the NBA after playing overseas. Mike Jensen (@jensenoffcampus) of the Philadelphia Inquirer explains how Mel Greenberg is still the guru of …

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Posted on November 27th, 2017 in Weekly Roundup by Mark Alewine

Brian Burnsed (@brianburnsed) of NCAA Champion Magazine and Sports Capital Journalism alum profiles cross country runner Sierra Hargrave of Lyndon State College. Andrew Carter (@_andrewcarter) of the Raleigh News and Observer writes on the how the University of North Carolina’s relationship with Nike grew into a global brand. Ari Wasserman (@ariwasserman) of The Athletic details the strange injury …

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Posted on October 17th, 2017 in Weekly Roundup by Mark Alewine

Peter Gammons of The Athletic chronicles the incredible game three between the Astros and Red Sox in the American League Division Series. Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated detailed Justin Verlander’s embrace of the Astros analytical approach and his dominant play since joining the club this season. Baxter Holmes of ESPN the Magazine tells the story …

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