October 30, 2015
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We Went There: Clippers-Mavs and DeAndre Jordan Night in Los Angeles
Fire up your emoji, everyone!
Read moreNo Messi, No Problem: Neymar Becomes a Superstar
As Barcelona ponder their long-term future, the past month has provided an exciting glimpse of what might happen if Neymar takes a bigger share of the load.
Read moreWorld Series Weekend: Five Questions for Three (or Two) Royals-Mets Games
The Royals have a chance to close out the season at Citi Field, while the Mets will try to become just the 14th team to come back after losing the first two games of a postseason best-of-seven.
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NBA Overnight: Where Was the Spark?
OK, so last night didn’t provide the most inspiring slate of games, but the our NBA addicts were still happy to get their daily fix. Here’s a quick and uncomprehensive hop around the odds and ends of Thursday night.
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NHL Grab Bag: Let’s Get Spooky
Welcome to a weekly grab bag of thoughts and observations from the past few days and/or decades of NHL hockey.
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An Ode to the Marathoner
From the fields of ancient Greece to the streets of the five boroughs, the agony and thrill of those 26.2 miles is eternal.
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NFL Week 8 Picks: The Weight of the Interim Label
Can you ever really get a proper read on a coach who takes over a team in crisis? Also, your comprehensive picks for this weekend’s slate.
Read more‘Jalen and Jacoby’: Discussing DeMarcus Cousins, the Thunder, and More
Jalen and Jacoby break down Boogie’s dominance, Westbrook’s excitement about Durant’s return, the rookies making strides in the NBA, and Jalen’s plan to court Halle Berry.
Read moreOctober 29, 2015
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‘The Lowe Post’ Podcast: Howard Beck on Pursuing Kevin Durant
Zach talks to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report about traveling to Oklahoma City in pursuit of Kevin Durant.
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Spirit of St. Louis: Todd Gurley Is Giving the Rams a Chance to Take Flight
The first-round running back is lifting a young offensive line and opening up St. Louis’s passing game.
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Five Minutes With Bulls Coach Fred Hoiberg
Chicago’s head coach talks about bringing Joakim Noah off the bench, team chemistry, fashion choices, and more.
Read moreCiti Field Psyops: How the Mets Can Beat Yordano Ventura
Kobe Bryant, FC Barcelona, ‘Mean Girls,’ and Reggie Miller should all inform New York’s strategy come Game 3 of the World Series.
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Your NHL Stock Report
After almost one month of hockey, here are some of the league’s more interesting stories and the direction they’re headed.
Read moreWe Went There: Towns and Russell Debut, But Kobe Takes the Spotlight
Somewhere within last night’s sloppy, maniacal game, which included 22 turnovers and only two lead changes, we were supposed to find glimpses of the future.
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The Tao of Dabo: How to Appreciate Clemson’s Coach
Bring Your Own Guts isn’t just Dabo Swinney’s motivational tagline; it’s his way of life.
Read moreNBA Shootaround: And So It Begins
The Magic and Wizards make a case for their young talent, the Knicks find an unexpected gem, and the Thunder and Spurs kick off the season with a bang.
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World Series Wrap: Cueto’s Game 2 Gem
Fresh off a terrible performance in the ALCS, Royals ace Johnny Cueto shut down the Mets and neutralized New York’s Jacob deGrom.
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