Selected Article Archive (97 Articles)
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97. 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Smith Jr., Banchero Jostle for the No. 1 Spot - June 23, 2022
The 2022 NBA Draft has a clear top three—Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero—but it has nonetheless been an eventful week leading up to Thursday. Smith has long been the betting favorite...
96. 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Forecasting an Unpredictable Draft - April 26, 2022
The 2022 NFL Draft may be the most unpredictable in years. With no clear franchise quarterback, the top pick remains unclear. It appears that it will likely come down to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ preference of...
95. 2021 NBA Mock Draft: A Clear Top Trio Followed by Uncertainty - July 28, 2021
The 2021 NBA Draft is one day away and there are some safe assumptions on how tomorrow evening will unfold. Cade Cunningham is the heavy favorite to be headed to Detroit at No. 1. Some combination of...
94. 2021 NFL Mock Draft: A Quarterback-Heavy First Round - April 27, 2021
The 2021 NFL Draft is just a few days away. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the country, this year will represent a return to a semblance of normalcy with an in-person draft...
93. 2020 NBA Mock Draft: Uncertainty in an Uncertain Year - November 20, 2020
The first-ever NBA Draft in November is rapidly approaching. Just as 2020 as been filled with uncertainty, there remains marked uncertainty regarding the order of player selections. In addition, many players are difficult to evaluate...
92. 2020 NFL Mock Draft: The Virtual, Fantasy Football-Like Draft - April 15, 2020
The 2020 NFL Draft will be like none other due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the proceedings expected to take place entirely in a virtual format. As such, all general managers will be tasked with not only focusing on selecting...
91. 2019 NBA Mock Draft: The Arrival of Zion - June 14, 2019
The Anthony Davis trade set the stage for what could be a wild, unpredictable NBA draft. The New Orleans Pelicans’ first overall pick is as good as made, with Zion Williamson serving as the perfect piece to replace Davis...
90. 2019 NFL Mock Draft: A Historically Great Day 1 for Defensive Linemen - April 23, 2019
Whereas the 2018 draft class was ballyhooed for its elite quarterback prospects, the 2019 draft class is loaded with defensive linemen along the interior and on the edge who could all potentially become impact players for their new teams...
89. 2018 NBA Mock Draft: The Beginning of the Luka Dončić Era? - June 20, 2018
The 2018 NBA draft is loaded with potential generational superstar talents in DeAndre Ayton and Luka Dončić. Ayton appears poised to emerge as the league's newest young All-Star center along the lines of Karl-Anthony Towns...
88. 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Trades Galore at the Top for Signal Callers - April 25, 2018
The 2018 NFL Draft remains a true wildcard. No two mock drafts this year are going to be the same. With Cleveland Browns GM John Dorsey remaining mum on his preferred player for the first overall pick, the top of the draft...
87. March Madness Man: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Lunardi, NCAA Bracketology Master for ESPN - January 14, 2018 🎤
In a one-on-one interview with Dr. Joseph Lunardi, Resident Bracketologist for ESPN and color commentator for the St. Joseph University's Hawks, sports journalist Daniel Lewis listens to Lunardi as he reflects on his journey as a bracketologist.
86. Terry Bradshaw Talks Herpes Zoster: An Interview with Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. - December 30, 2017 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., Medical Director of the Center for Clinical Studies and Clinical Professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics...
85. Mr. T's Experience with Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma: An Interview with Ellen J. Kim, M.D. - September 25, 2017 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Ellen J. Kim, M.D., Sandra J. Lazarus Professor of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kim and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss Mr. T’s longtime...
84. USA Swimmer Dara Torres' Battle with Psoriasis: An Interview with Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D. - July 26, 2017🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, and Public Health Sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. Feldman and sports journalist Daniel Lewis recount...
83. 2017 NBA Mock Draft: The End of "The Process" in Philadelphia? - June 22, 2017
The NBA has experienced a dizzying amount of news during the past week. Paul George and Jimmy Butler are on the trade block, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost their general manager during a pivotal offseason...
82. J.J. Watt Healthy for Season after Bout of MRSA Cellulitis: An Interview with Harry Dao, Jr., M.D. - April 18, 2017 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Harry Dao, Jr MD, FAAD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Dao and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss J.J. Watt’s dangerous episode...
81. 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Sixers, Lakers Get Their Franchise Cornerstones - June 22, 2016
LSU's Ben Simmons’ decision to finally meet with and work out for the Philadelphia 76ers within the last week should seal his name as the first to be called during the 2016 NBA draft. Then, the Los Angeles Lakers will gladly select...
80. 2015 Fantasy Football Primer: A Position-by-Position Guide to Help You Win Your League - August 29, 2015
The NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers facing off against the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. We’ve been waiting for this day since February 7; finally, football is near!
79. 2015 NBA Mock Draft: Pick-by-Pick Predictions for the 14 Lottery Teams - June 24, 2015
On Thursday, June 25, Brooklyn will be the become the center of the NBA universe as it hosts the 2015 NBA draft. What this year’s draft lacks in depth it makes up in top-shelf talent, featuring a duo of standout big men...
78. Inside the Numbers: Eagles, Not Cowboys, Own League's Best Offensive Line - June 20, 2015
Ever since reigning NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray left the Dallas Cowboys to sign a 5-year, $42 million contract and join the division rival Philadelphia Eagles, many analysts and even players in Dallas have chalked up...
77. 2015 NFL Mock Draft: Full Predictions for Round One in Chicago - April 29, 2015
The 2015 NFL Draft is only a day away yet questions abound as the first round approaches. Will the Philadelphia Eagles be able to pull off a trade with the Tennessee Titans to reunite QB Marcus Mariota with his former coach...
76. Philadelphia Eagles Sign CB Byron Maxwell, Perfect Fit for Defense - March 8, 2015
One-quarter of the “Legion of Boom” is headed to Philadelphia. Byron Maxwell has agreed to a five-year, $53 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Jayson Braddock...
75. Kobe Bryant: Orthopaedic Surgeon Discusses Star's Achilles Tendon, Knee Injuries - October 7, 2014 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with David Geier, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Geier and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss Kobe Bryant’s Achilles tendon and knee injuries, and his attempt to recover...
74. Philadelphia Eagles: What to Expect from LeSean McCoy in the 2014 NFL Season - August 2, 2014
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is entering the 2014 season with high expectations. In fact, he even got into a public dispute with Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson after touting himself as...
73. Minnesota Vikings: Five Players with Something to Prove During Training Camp - August 1, 2014
With training camp for the 2014 season underway, the Minnesota Vikings front office and coaching staff are focused on the growth and performance of several young players, such as defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd...
72. Philadelphia Eagles 2014 Season Preview: An Interview with a Writer from PhiladelphiaEagles.com - July 28, 2014 🎤
In a one-on-one interview with Tommy Lawlor, Columnist for PhiladelphiaEagles.com and Founder of ScoutsNotebook.com and IgglesBlitz.com, Lawlor and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss the state of the team...
71. L.A. Lakers Missed Out on a Potential Star by Not Signing Lance Stephenson - July 16, 2014
After making a convincing yet failed push for Carmelo Anthony, it appears the Los Angeles Lakers’ premier free-agent pickups will be Nick Young, Carlos Boozer and Jordan Hill after offering them a combined $42.75 million...
70. 2014 NFL Mock Draft: "Guessing" the Names to Be Called on Day One in New York - April 29, 2014
The 2014 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the most unpredictable draft in recent history. QB Johnny Manziel is arguably the most polarizing prospect in the history of the NFL draft process. Questions abound whether...
69. Studying Dante Exum: Why the Aussie Star Will Be Next Year's Michael Carter-Williams - February 1, 2014
NBA scouts and executives alike have grown increasingly intrigued by the potential of Australian basketball phenom Dante Exum. In fact, his name has been grouped with those of other highly touted prospects such as...
68. The Most Dangerous Game: Former Pro-Bowl Quarterback Mike Boryla Talks NFL Concussions - January 5, 2014 🎤☤
As I walk into Philadelphia’s Plays & Players Theatre on a snowy January afternoon, I watch Mike Boryla as he portrays his experience of a concussion on-stage during a rehearsal for his one-man play, The Disappearing Quarterback...
67. Remove or Repair? Derrick Rose Must Take Cautious Approach After Meniscus Tear - November 24, 2013 ☤
After sitting out the entire 2012-2013 NBA season to recover from a tear to his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has suffered another knee injury...
66. The Story of Darrelle Revis' Year-Long Recovery: An Interview with Andrea Kremer - October 25, 2013 🎤☤
It has been over a year since Tampa Bay Buccaneers star cornerback Darrelle Revis, then with the New York Jets, crumpled to the ground in a game against the Miami Dolphins. “The play that injured Revis,” Kremer reflected...
65. L.A. Lakers: Was Steve Nash the Biggest Failure of the Team's Failed Season? - May 20, 2013
Often dubbed “the season from hell” or “the cursed year,” the 2012-2013 season for the Los Angeles Lakers was mercifully put to rest in late-April. Finally. From the fans to players, and from the coach to the owner, the collective basketball world...
64. Is Brittney Griner Worthy of a Shot in the NBA? A Brief Look at the History of Women in Sports - April 27, 2013
Baylor women’s basketball player Brittney Griner was recently selected number one overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA draft. She finished her collegiate career as the only player...
63. 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting the First 32 Names That Will Be Announced - April 25, 2013
With the 2013 NFL Draft set to begin later today, all 32 teams are sifting through results from the Combine, college pro days, private workouts, and interviews as they finalize their judgments on...
62. NBA Roundtable: Have We Reached the End of the Kobe Bryant Era? - April 18, 2013 🎤
With the NBA set on fire by younger superstars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant, many fans feel that Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are done winning rings. Four of our PSR writers debate whether the Kobe Bryant era is over...
61. The Small-Market Disadvantage: Reflecting on a Speech by Avery Johnson - March 31, 2013 🎤
Avery Johnson, a former NBA player and head coach as well as a former ESPN analyst, visited the University of Pennsylvania on March 11. Once the starting point guard for the San Antonio Spurs and the head coach for the...
60. A Quick Take: Will Chelsea Witness the Return of "The Special One?" - March 28, 2013
Reports have emerged in England that José Mourinho, currently in charge of Real Madrid, is set to return to his former club Chelsea at the end of the season. His former colleague at Porto Rui Sa Lemos recently claimed...
59. Super Mario Balotelli: Milan's Signing of the Season - March 27, 2013
Adriano Galliani, CEO of AC Milan, was clearly taking a huge risk by signing Mario Balotelli from Manchester City a few months ago. Despite the striker’s immense talent and potential, he is mostly known...
58. Hope for the Future: An Interview with Hope Akpan, a Rising Star in the English Premier League - March 24, 2013 🎤
Hope Akpan is a 21 year old, British Nigerian, playing midfield for Reading F.C. in the Premier League. Hope started his career in Everton’s Youth Academy before being loaned away to Hull City, and eventually signing...
57. Does College Football Deserve to Be Banned? Breaking Down a Speech by Malcolm Gladwell - March 10, 2013 🎤☤
British-Canadian journalist Malcolm Gladwell, author of four The New York Times bestsellers including The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, raised a storm of controversy during a guest lecture he delivered at the University of Pennsylvania...
56. 2013 NBA MVP Race: Is the Award LeBron James' to Lose? - March 8, 2013
Coming into this NBA season, there were already favorites for the Most Valuable Player award on the minds of most people. Among those favorites were LeBron James of the Miami Heat, Kevin Durant of the...
55. No Trade, No Gain: Tyreke Evans Left Languishing with Sacramento Kings - February 22, 2013
The NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday without the Sacramento Kings trading Tyreke Evans, who will now remain with the team until at least the end of the season before becoming a restricted free agent on July 1...
54. NFL's Progress on Concussions Blurred By Poor Sideline Testing - February 7, 2013 ☤
It was November 11 at Candlestick Park. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith scrambled to his left, trying to revive a busted play as St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar closed in on him. Smith saw the tackle coming...
53. Mike D'Antoni and the Lakers Are a Victim of Coach's Own Stubbornness - January 25, 2013
The Los Angeles Lakers were the easily biggest winners of the offseason, bringing in an impressive coup headlined by Steve Nash and Dwight Howard that many believed would usher in the championship reign of yet another super team...
52. Concussions Pose a Real Threat to the NFL's Future: An Interview with Andrea Kremer - January 12, 2013 🎤☤
Player concussions have been a hot topic in the NFL over the past several years. In fact, the issue was a primary reason for the NFL Network’s pursuit of Andrea Kremer, who joined the network in October 2012...
51. Emmy-Winning Reporter Andrea Kremer Reflects on Her Storied Career - January 5, 2013 🎤
When Andrea Kremer set foot onto Raymond James Field in Tampa ready to begin her pre-game broadcast for Super Bowl XLIII in 2009, the veteran sideline reporter felt a stomach full of butterflies...
50. Route Running an Underrated Reason for Calvin Johnson's Unprecedented Success - December 27, 2012
On December 22, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson dominated the Atlanta Falcons secondary by racking up 225 yards on 11 receptions. In doing so, he broke Jerry Rice’s single-season record 1848 yards...
49. Lionel Messi for the 2012 Ballon d'Or Award - December 5, 2012
The soccer world has run out of superlatives to describe the diminutive Argentinean genius known as Lionel Messi. He has never failed to dazzle millions of fans around the world with his weekly magical performances...
48. 2008: The Year The Phillies Were Going to Win the World Series—An Oral History - December 1, 2012 🎤
Collective memory is a notoriously hazy entity, deeply subject to the events that follow. Nixon won 49 of 50 states in the 1972 election. But go out and ask people how their community felt...
47. Philadelphia Eagles: A Defense of the Much-Maligned Michael Vick - November 29, 2012
Michael Vick. The name itself easily elicits a strong response from football fans, animal rights proponents, and the general population alike. There are a host of polarizing professional athletes—Kobe Bryant, LeBron James....
46. Fantasy Football is Changing the Way Fans See the Game - November 28, 2012
The brainchild of Wilfred Winkenbach in the early 1960s, fantasy football was a game conceived for the hardcore football fanatic. Today, it has become a game that draws the most casual...
45. The Fighting Irish: Notre Dame's Gold Still Shines - November 27, 2012
“Cheer, Cheer for Old Notre Dame.” These words, taken from the fight song of the University of Notre Dame, never seemed as appropriate as they did over the past two decades. Since 1988, fans of the Fighting Irish...
44. Can Anyone Stop LeBron James and the Miami Heat? More Championships Await the King - November 26, 2012
After watching the opening month of the NBA season, I have come to a few realizations: the New York Knicks should force Amar’e Stoudemire to come off the bench, the Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA...
43. NFL Comeback Player of the Year: Two Players Who Weren't Supposed to Be So Good This Year - November 24, 2012
The two candidates for the 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award both had major surgeries in the offseason, leaving their fans and fantasy owners doubtful how well they would perform this year...
42. The Fraud of Jeffrey Loria: How One Man Ruined Two Franchises - November 22, 2012
A few short weeks after the 2012 World Series ended, the Miami Marlins rocked the baseball world when they traded away Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, John Buck, and Emilio Bonifacio to the Toronto Blue Jays...
41. Who Will Be the MVP of the 2012 NFL Season? Here's the Top Four Candidates - November 19, 2012
The NFL MVP race is always an exciting one to follow, but usually there is a clear-cut favorite by midseason. Although there some favorites for the title of “Most Valuable Player” this season, it is possible that one of several players...
40. The Changing Financial Landscape of MLB: Analyzing Trades by the Red Sox and Marlins - November 18, 2012
On August 25, 2012, Major League Baseball changed forever. The only problem is that hardly anyone realized it. At the time, the Boston Red Sox were in the midst of a horrible stretch of baseball. They had lost 87...
39. End the Comparisons. There Will Never Be Another Michael Jordan - November 17, 2012
Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen set off a firestorm last May when he compared LeBron James to Pippen’s own teammate with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan. Pippen anointed King James as “the greatest player” ever...
38. Pay for Play: College Athletes Deserve to Be Paid - November 16, 2012
One of the oldest debates surrounding college sports is whether or not the athletes should be paid. Those in favor of payment cite the sums of money brought in by star players...
37. Why Are the Philadelphia Eagles Struggling? Blame Rests on the Offensive Line - October 26, 2012
The Philadelphia Eagles will come out of the bye at 3-3, but it almost feels as though the team is 0-6 based on the loud grumblings coming out of Philadelphia. The Eagles front office raised the noise level of the chatter surrounding the team...
36. No-Huddle Offenses Are Taking Over the NFL — And They Are Here to Stay - September 23, 2012
The offensive huddle is quickly becoming an archaism in the NFL. Though the huddle is far from endangered, the first three weeks of the 2012 NFL season have shown that the league is inching toward a future in which teams...
35. How Dwight Howard Makes the L.A. Lakers the Perfect Threat to the Miami Heat - September 7, 2012
Nine months away, it is easily the sexiest of the potential 2013 NBA Finals matchups—the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Miami Heat. While some NBA pundits rightfully refuse to cross off the Oklahoma City Thunder from their list of contenders...
34. Forget the Statistics. Kobe Bryant is the King of Clutch - July 3, 2012
Unfazed after his first fifteen shots clanked off the rim, Kobe Bryant kept firing and nailed a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left against the New Orleans Hornets yesterday...
33. NBA Trade Rumors: L.A. Lakers Should Trade Andrew Bynum, Not Pau Gasol - June 27, 2012
Trade scenarios for L.A. centered around Pau Gasol are in vogue right now. The consensus in Lakerland is that the much-maligned Spaniard must be shipped out this offseason after the L.A. Lakers fell...
32. 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Day No. 1 at Radio City Music Hall - April 25, 2012
The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is just a day away, and speculation continues to run rampant regarding which players each team is targeting. The only picks that are virtually certain right now are...
31. Sports Science: The Biomechanics of a Tennis Forehand - April 5, 2012
The primary objective of this research investigation was to analyze the translational kinematics of a tennis forehand. For one, it sought to demonstrate the temporal points of the forehand motion at which the wrist speed...
30. Philadelphia Eagles: Why Donovan McNabb Is the Most Under-Appreciated Player in NFL History - March 1, 2012
It’s been a very quick fall from stardom for Donovan McNabb. After consecutive unsuccessful stints as the starter for the Washington Redskins and a mentor for Christian Ponder...
29. Peyton Manning: An Explanation for Indianapolis Colts QB's Playoff Problems - February 9, 2012
Eli Manning just hoisted the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in his career after grinding out a win in Super Bowl XLVI. It is clear that he has what it takes to win in the playoffs...
28. L.A. Lakers Must Replace Derek Fisher to Contend for a Championship - January 4, 2012
When David Stern nixed the blockbuster trade in December that would have brought Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher regained his longtime role as the team’s starting point guard...
27. LA Lakers: Does Pau Gasol Deserve the 'Soft' Label, and Does It Even Matter? - December 30, 2011
Ever since he stepped on the court in 2001, questions about Pau Gasol’s toughness have followed him. The Lakers’ starting power forward is a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion...
26. Rajon Rondo Trade Rumors: Is the Boston Celtics' Point Guard Best in the NBA? - December 1, 2011
Just days after a handshake agreement to end the NBA lockout, the exciting trade rumors have already begun. Reports have said that the Boston Celtics have offered Rajon Rondo and former Thunder swingman Jeff Green...
25. Andrew Bynum vs. Dwight Howard: Is Bynum a Better Big Man Than Howard? - November 10, 2011
At first glance, there is no legitimate comparison between big men Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum. Considered the best center in the NBA, Orlando 's Dwight Howard is a ...
24. L.A. Lakers: 2009 Draft-Day Trade of Toney Douglas to the Knicks a Huge Mistake? - October 6, 2011
The 2009 NBA Draft was an uneventful one for the Los Angeles Lakers, who traded away No. 29 pick Toney Douglas to the New York Knicks for $3 million and a second-round pick in 2011...
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Is CB Asante Samuel Overrated? The Statistics Disagree - September 9, 2011
When football fans evaluate the best cornerbacks in the NFL, the names that come up almost always include Darrelle Revis and Nnamdi Asomugha as 1A and 1B, in whatever order...
22. Minnesota Vikings Can Count on These Six Promising Young Players for the Future - August 15, 2011
The 2010-2011 NFL season was a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings. Fresh off a division title and a trip to the NFC Championship Game, they were deemed legitimate Super Bowl contenders and picked as the likely NFC champs...
21. NFL Free Agency: Philadelphia Eagles Add Vince Young as Michael Vick's Backup - July 28, 2011
The latest news in free agency continues to surround former players of the Tennessee Titans joining together in Philadelphia. First, the Eagles brought in ex-Titans DE Jason Babin early morning Thursday for his second stint in Philly...
20. NFL Trade Rumors: Kevin Kolb for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a Done Deal? - July 20, 2011
At this point, do not expect to see Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb suiting up in a midnight-green uniform this upcoming season...
19. Wimbledon 2011: How Novak Djokovic Has Taken over the Tennis World - July 3, 2011
Novak Djokovic started out the 2011 season on an unstoppable run, winning 41 straight games and 43 extending back to 2010, a feat unmatched since 1984...
18. MLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt's Career in Jeopardy with Latest Back Injury? - June 24, 2011
The Cardinals added injury to insult on Thursday night after St. Louis whipped the Philadelphia Phillies en route to 12-2 win. Starting pitcher Roy Oswalt was pulled from last night’s game when...
17. NBA Trade Rumors: L.A. Lakers Want Monta Ellis as Kobe Bryant's Backcourt Mate? - June 10, 2011
Ken Berger of CBS Sports reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the five teams who have shown the “most sincere” interest in trading for shooting guard Monta Ellis of the Golden State Warriors...
16. L.A. Lakers: LeBron James Supports Mike Brown Hiring; Kobe Remains Silent - May 25, 2011
Over the past few years, it has been clear that Kobe Bryant has been angling for assistant Brian Shaw to replace Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson. “I feel all of the players believe in coach B-Shaw,” Bryant said...
15. NFL Free Agency: Has Ray Edwards Played His Last Down as a Viking? - May 21, 2011
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards officially became a boxer when he made his pro debut on Friday night. As he takes up a new sport, Edwards maintains he will not return to the Vikings, even if NFL rules prevent him...
14. NFL Trade Rumors: Eagles QB Kevin Kolb Likely Headed to NFC West - May 13, 2011
With QB Michael Vick coming off a stellar season that culminated in a Pro Bowl berth, the Philadelphia Eagles are again faced with a depth dilemma at the quarterback position...
13. Minnesota Vikings: New Stadium Bill Proposal Creatively Ties Team to Minnesota - April 13, 2011
The Minnesota Vikings’ lease on the Metrodome expires after the coming season, and team officials have maintained they have no plans to renew it without a plan to build them a new home...
12. 2011 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Newton, Jake Locker Now Top 10 Locks? - April 11, 2011
Although the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner is the true wild card of the 2011 NFL Draft, there is little doubt that Auburn star QB Cam Newton will be selected among the top 10 picks...
11. 2011 NFL Mock Draft: How Will the First 32 Picks Shake Out? - April 10, 2011
With the weekend of April 28 approaching quickly, the pecking order for first round of the 2011 NFL Draft finally appears to be rounding into shape...
10. 2011 NFL Draft Minnesota Vikings Pick, No. 12: 12 Players To Target - March 30, 2011
It is amazing how fast the Minnesota Vikings have fallen over the course of a single year. Last year, the Vikings were one Brett Favre interception away from a Super Bowl berth, yet now...
09. Kobe Vs. LeBron: A 10-Page Guide for Selecting the Best Player on the Planet - March 24, 2011
Who’s better, Kobe or LeBron? The Black Mamba or King James? “Are you serious?“ Kobe Bryant sniped back when fronted with this question, sounding offended...
08. L.A. Lakers: How the Team's Three-Peat Chances Depend on Andrew Bynum - March 10, 2011
Since he entered the league, Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been discussed in deals for big-name players, such as Carmelo Anthony or Chris Bosh, at the trade deadline...
07. Andre Agassi Speaks at Penn: Chronicling the Career of the Tennis Champion - February 25, 2011 🎤
In a Wharton Leadership Lecture hosted by the Lauren and Bobby Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series, Wharton alumnus Bobby Turner sat down with American tennis champion Andre Agassi...
06. Mapping out the First 32 Picks of the 2010 NFL Draft - April 21, 2010
The 2010 NFL Draft is less than a week away, a time during which mock drafts become especially relevant. Team trades and signings as well as prospect injuries and pro days have shuffled the draft board...
05. More Than a Basketball Legend: Breaking Down Magic Johnson's Speech at Penn - March 20, 2010 🎤
In the inaugural Wharton Leadership Lecture hosted by the Lauren and Bobby Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series, Earvin "Magic" Johnson discussed the strategy behind building his business empire...
04. Forecasting the Names To Be Announced on Day One of the 2009 NFL Draft - April 23, 2009
Another year, another mock draft. With just two days until the start of the 2009 NFL Draft, the illusion of movement of player movement is unfolding as expected, even though no team has actually...
03. 2008 NFL Mock Draft: Two Longs at the Top and the Rest of the First-Round Selections - April 21, 2008
This NFL draft season, some interesting trends stand out, particularly the fact that many teams equipped with relatively high draft picks are in need of upgrades along the offensive line...
02. 2007 NFL Mock Draft: Best Team-By-Team Guesses for the First Round - April 27, 2007
It's the question of the month in the NFL: Whose name will be announced as the first overall selection in the 2007 NFL Draft? LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell fulfills a glaring need at quarterback...
01. Holy Ghost Prep: JVA Hockey Firebirds Heating Up, Soaring Toward Potential Championship - January 16, 2007 🎤
The JVA Ice Hockey team has demonstrated its superiority throughout this season, especially in the past few weeks. It currently stands in second place in the league, with Neshaminy sitting on top...
The 2022 NBA Draft has a clear top three—Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, and Paolo Banchero—but it has nonetheless been an eventful week leading up to Thursday. Smith has long been the betting favorite...
96. 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Forecasting an Unpredictable Draft - April 26, 2022
The 2022 NFL Draft may be the most unpredictable in years. With no clear franchise quarterback, the top pick remains unclear. It appears that it will likely come down to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ preference of...
95. 2021 NBA Mock Draft: A Clear Top Trio Followed by Uncertainty - July 28, 2021
The 2021 NBA Draft is one day away and there are some safe assumptions on how tomorrow evening will unfold. Cade Cunningham is the heavy favorite to be headed to Detroit at No. 1. Some combination of...
94. 2021 NFL Mock Draft: A Quarterback-Heavy First Round - April 27, 2021
The 2021 NFL Draft is just a few days away. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the country, this year will represent a return to a semblance of normalcy with an in-person draft...
93. 2020 NBA Mock Draft: Uncertainty in an Uncertain Year - November 20, 2020
The first-ever NBA Draft in November is rapidly approaching. Just as 2020 as been filled with uncertainty, there remains marked uncertainty regarding the order of player selections. In addition, many players are difficult to evaluate...
92. 2020 NFL Mock Draft: The Virtual, Fantasy Football-Like Draft - April 15, 2020
The 2020 NFL Draft will be like none other due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the proceedings expected to take place entirely in a virtual format. As such, all general managers will be tasked with not only focusing on selecting...
91. 2019 NBA Mock Draft: The Arrival of Zion - June 14, 2019
The Anthony Davis trade set the stage for what could be a wild, unpredictable NBA draft. The New Orleans Pelicans’ first overall pick is as good as made, with Zion Williamson serving as the perfect piece to replace Davis...
90. 2019 NFL Mock Draft: A Historically Great Day 1 for Defensive Linemen - April 23, 2019
Whereas the 2018 draft class was ballyhooed for its elite quarterback prospects, the 2019 draft class is loaded with defensive linemen along the interior and on the edge who could all potentially become impact players for their new teams...
89. 2018 NBA Mock Draft: The Beginning of the Luka Dončić Era? - June 20, 2018
The 2018 NBA draft is loaded with potential generational superstar talents in DeAndre Ayton and Luka Dončić. Ayton appears poised to emerge as the league's newest young All-Star center along the lines of Karl-Anthony Towns...
88. 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Trades Galore at the Top for Signal Callers - April 25, 2018
The 2018 NFL Draft remains a true wildcard. No two mock drafts this year are going to be the same. With Cleveland Browns GM John Dorsey remaining mum on his preferred player for the first overall pick, the top of the draft...
87. March Madness Man: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Lunardi, NCAA Bracketology Master for ESPN - January 14, 2018 🎤
In a one-on-one interview with Dr. Joseph Lunardi, Resident Bracketologist for ESPN and color commentator for the St. Joseph University's Hawks, sports journalist Daniel Lewis listens to Lunardi as he reflects on his journey as a bracketologist.
86. Terry Bradshaw Talks Herpes Zoster: An Interview with Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. - December 30, 2017 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., Medical Director of the Center for Clinical Studies and Clinical Professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics...
85. Mr. T's Experience with Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma: An Interview with Ellen J. Kim, M.D. - September 25, 2017 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Ellen J. Kim, M.D., Sandra J. Lazarus Professor of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kim and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss Mr. T’s longtime...
84. USA Swimmer Dara Torres' Battle with Psoriasis: An Interview with Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D. - July 26, 2017🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, and Public Health Sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. Feldman and sports journalist Daniel Lewis recount...
83. 2017 NBA Mock Draft: The End of "The Process" in Philadelphia? - June 22, 2017
The NBA has experienced a dizzying amount of news during the past week. Paul George and Jimmy Butler are on the trade block, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost their general manager during a pivotal offseason...
82. J.J. Watt Healthy for Season after Bout of MRSA Cellulitis: An Interview with Harry Dao, Jr., M.D. - April 18, 2017 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with Harry Dao, Jr MD, FAAD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Dao and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss J.J. Watt’s dangerous episode...
81. 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Sixers, Lakers Get Their Franchise Cornerstones - June 22, 2016
LSU's Ben Simmons’ decision to finally meet with and work out for the Philadelphia 76ers within the last week should seal his name as the first to be called during the 2016 NBA draft. Then, the Los Angeles Lakers will gladly select...
80. 2015 Fantasy Football Primer: A Position-by-Position Guide to Help You Win Your League - August 29, 2015
The NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers facing off against the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. We’ve been waiting for this day since February 7; finally, football is near!
79. 2015 NBA Mock Draft: Pick-by-Pick Predictions for the 14 Lottery Teams - June 24, 2015
On Thursday, June 25, Brooklyn will be the become the center of the NBA universe as it hosts the 2015 NBA draft. What this year’s draft lacks in depth it makes up in top-shelf talent, featuring a duo of standout big men...
78. Inside the Numbers: Eagles, Not Cowboys, Own League's Best Offensive Line - June 20, 2015
Ever since reigning NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray left the Dallas Cowboys to sign a 5-year, $42 million contract and join the division rival Philadelphia Eagles, many analysts and even players in Dallas have chalked up...
77. 2015 NFL Mock Draft: Full Predictions for Round One in Chicago - April 29, 2015
The 2015 NFL Draft is only a day away yet questions abound as the first round approaches. Will the Philadelphia Eagles be able to pull off a trade with the Tennessee Titans to reunite QB Marcus Mariota with his former coach...
76. Philadelphia Eagles Sign CB Byron Maxwell, Perfect Fit for Defense - March 8, 2015
One-quarter of the “Legion of Boom” is headed to Philadelphia. Byron Maxwell has agreed to a five-year, $53 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Jayson Braddock...
75. Kobe Bryant: Orthopaedic Surgeon Discusses Star's Achilles Tendon, Knee Injuries - October 7, 2014 🎤☤
In a one-on-one interview with David Geier, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Geier and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss Kobe Bryant’s Achilles tendon and knee injuries, and his attempt to recover...
74. Philadelphia Eagles: What to Expect from LeSean McCoy in the 2014 NFL Season - August 2, 2014
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is entering the 2014 season with high expectations. In fact, he even got into a public dispute with Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson after touting himself as...
73. Minnesota Vikings: Five Players with Something to Prove During Training Camp - August 1, 2014
With training camp for the 2014 season underway, the Minnesota Vikings front office and coaching staff are focused on the growth and performance of several young players, such as defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd...
72. Philadelphia Eagles 2014 Season Preview: An Interview with a Writer from PhiladelphiaEagles.com - July 28, 2014 🎤
In a one-on-one interview with Tommy Lawlor, Columnist for PhiladelphiaEagles.com and Founder of ScoutsNotebook.com and IgglesBlitz.com, Lawlor and sports journalist Daniel Lewis discuss the state of the team...
71. L.A. Lakers Missed Out on a Potential Star by Not Signing Lance Stephenson - July 16, 2014
After making a convincing yet failed push for Carmelo Anthony, it appears the Los Angeles Lakers’ premier free-agent pickups will be Nick Young, Carlos Boozer and Jordan Hill after offering them a combined $42.75 million...
70. 2014 NFL Mock Draft: "Guessing" the Names to Be Called on Day One in New York - April 29, 2014
The 2014 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the most unpredictable draft in recent history. QB Johnny Manziel is arguably the most polarizing prospect in the history of the NFL draft process. Questions abound whether...
69. Studying Dante Exum: Why the Aussie Star Will Be Next Year's Michael Carter-Williams - February 1, 2014
NBA scouts and executives alike have grown increasingly intrigued by the potential of Australian basketball phenom Dante Exum. In fact, his name has been grouped with those of other highly touted prospects such as...
68. The Most Dangerous Game: Former Pro-Bowl Quarterback Mike Boryla Talks NFL Concussions - January 5, 2014 🎤☤
As I walk into Philadelphia’s Plays & Players Theatre on a snowy January afternoon, I watch Mike Boryla as he portrays his experience of a concussion on-stage during a rehearsal for his one-man play, The Disappearing Quarterback...
67. Remove or Repair? Derrick Rose Must Take Cautious Approach After Meniscus Tear - November 24, 2013 ☤
After sitting out the entire 2012-2013 NBA season to recover from a tear to his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has suffered another knee injury...
66. The Story of Darrelle Revis' Year-Long Recovery: An Interview with Andrea Kremer - October 25, 2013 🎤☤
It has been over a year since Tampa Bay Buccaneers star cornerback Darrelle Revis, then with the New York Jets, crumpled to the ground in a game against the Miami Dolphins. “The play that injured Revis,” Kremer reflected...
65. L.A. Lakers: Was Steve Nash the Biggest Failure of the Team's Failed Season? - May 20, 2013
Often dubbed “the season from hell” or “the cursed year,” the 2012-2013 season for the Los Angeles Lakers was mercifully put to rest in late-April. Finally. From the fans to players, and from the coach to the owner, the collective basketball world...
64. Is Brittney Griner Worthy of a Shot in the NBA? A Brief Look at the History of Women in Sports - April 27, 2013
Baylor women’s basketball player Brittney Griner was recently selected number one overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA draft. She finished her collegiate career as the only player...
63. 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting the First 32 Names That Will Be Announced - April 25, 2013
With the 2013 NFL Draft set to begin later today, all 32 teams are sifting through results from the Combine, college pro days, private workouts, and interviews as they finalize their judgments on...
62. NBA Roundtable: Have We Reached the End of the Kobe Bryant Era? - April 18, 2013 🎤
With the NBA set on fire by younger superstars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant, many fans feel that Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are done winning rings. Four of our PSR writers debate whether the Kobe Bryant era is over...
61. The Small-Market Disadvantage: Reflecting on a Speech by Avery Johnson - March 31, 2013 🎤
Avery Johnson, a former NBA player and head coach as well as a former ESPN analyst, visited the University of Pennsylvania on March 11. Once the starting point guard for the San Antonio Spurs and the head coach for the...
60. A Quick Take: Will Chelsea Witness the Return of "The Special One?" - March 28, 2013
Reports have emerged in England that José Mourinho, currently in charge of Real Madrid, is set to return to his former club Chelsea at the end of the season. His former colleague at Porto Rui Sa Lemos recently claimed...
59. Super Mario Balotelli: Milan's Signing of the Season - March 27, 2013
Adriano Galliani, CEO of AC Milan, was clearly taking a huge risk by signing Mario Balotelli from Manchester City a few months ago. Despite the striker’s immense talent and potential, he is mostly known...
58. Hope for the Future: An Interview with Hope Akpan, a Rising Star in the English Premier League - March 24, 2013 🎤
Hope Akpan is a 21 year old, British Nigerian, playing midfield for Reading F.C. in the Premier League. Hope started his career in Everton’s Youth Academy before being loaned away to Hull City, and eventually signing...
57. Does College Football Deserve to Be Banned? Breaking Down a Speech by Malcolm Gladwell - March 10, 2013 🎤☤
British-Canadian journalist Malcolm Gladwell, author of four The New York Times bestsellers including The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, raised a storm of controversy during a guest lecture he delivered at the University of Pennsylvania...
56. 2013 NBA MVP Race: Is the Award LeBron James' to Lose? - March 8, 2013
Coming into this NBA season, there were already favorites for the Most Valuable Player award on the minds of most people. Among those favorites were LeBron James of the Miami Heat, Kevin Durant of the...
55. No Trade, No Gain: Tyreke Evans Left Languishing with Sacramento Kings - February 22, 2013
The NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday without the Sacramento Kings trading Tyreke Evans, who will now remain with the team until at least the end of the season before becoming a restricted free agent on July 1...
54. NFL's Progress on Concussions Blurred By Poor Sideline Testing - February 7, 2013 ☤
It was November 11 at Candlestick Park. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith scrambled to his left, trying to revive a busted play as St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar closed in on him. Smith saw the tackle coming...
53. Mike D'Antoni and the Lakers Are a Victim of Coach's Own Stubbornness - January 25, 2013
The Los Angeles Lakers were the easily biggest winners of the offseason, bringing in an impressive coup headlined by Steve Nash and Dwight Howard that many believed would usher in the championship reign of yet another super team...
52. Concussions Pose a Real Threat to the NFL's Future: An Interview with Andrea Kremer - January 12, 2013 🎤☤
Player concussions have been a hot topic in the NFL over the past several years. In fact, the issue was a primary reason for the NFL Network’s pursuit of Andrea Kremer, who joined the network in October 2012...
51. Emmy-Winning Reporter Andrea Kremer Reflects on Her Storied Career - January 5, 2013 🎤
When Andrea Kremer set foot onto Raymond James Field in Tampa ready to begin her pre-game broadcast for Super Bowl XLIII in 2009, the veteran sideline reporter felt a stomach full of butterflies...
50. Route Running an Underrated Reason for Calvin Johnson's Unprecedented Success - December 27, 2012
On December 22, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson dominated the Atlanta Falcons secondary by racking up 225 yards on 11 receptions. In doing so, he broke Jerry Rice’s single-season record 1848 yards...
49. Lionel Messi for the 2012 Ballon d'Or Award - December 5, 2012
The soccer world has run out of superlatives to describe the diminutive Argentinean genius known as Lionel Messi. He has never failed to dazzle millions of fans around the world with his weekly magical performances...
48. 2008: The Year The Phillies Were Going to Win the World Series—An Oral History - December 1, 2012 🎤
Collective memory is a notoriously hazy entity, deeply subject to the events that follow. Nixon won 49 of 50 states in the 1972 election. But go out and ask people how their community felt...
47. Philadelphia Eagles: A Defense of the Much-Maligned Michael Vick - November 29, 2012
Michael Vick. The name itself easily elicits a strong response from football fans, animal rights proponents, and the general population alike. There are a host of polarizing professional athletes—Kobe Bryant, LeBron James....
46. Fantasy Football is Changing the Way Fans See the Game - November 28, 2012
The brainchild of Wilfred Winkenbach in the early 1960s, fantasy football was a game conceived for the hardcore football fanatic. Today, it has become a game that draws the most casual...
45. The Fighting Irish: Notre Dame's Gold Still Shines - November 27, 2012
“Cheer, Cheer for Old Notre Dame.” These words, taken from the fight song of the University of Notre Dame, never seemed as appropriate as they did over the past two decades. Since 1988, fans of the Fighting Irish...
44. Can Anyone Stop LeBron James and the Miami Heat? More Championships Await the King - November 26, 2012
After watching the opening month of the NBA season, I have come to a few realizations: the New York Knicks should force Amar’e Stoudemire to come off the bench, the Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA...
43. NFL Comeback Player of the Year: Two Players Who Weren't Supposed to Be So Good This Year - November 24, 2012
The two candidates for the 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award both had major surgeries in the offseason, leaving their fans and fantasy owners doubtful how well they would perform this year...
42. The Fraud of Jeffrey Loria: How One Man Ruined Two Franchises - November 22, 2012
A few short weeks after the 2012 World Series ended, the Miami Marlins rocked the baseball world when they traded away Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, John Buck, and Emilio Bonifacio to the Toronto Blue Jays...
41. Who Will Be the MVP of the 2012 NFL Season? Here's the Top Four Candidates - November 19, 2012
The NFL MVP race is always an exciting one to follow, but usually there is a clear-cut favorite by midseason. Although there some favorites for the title of “Most Valuable Player” this season, it is possible that one of several players...
40. The Changing Financial Landscape of MLB: Analyzing Trades by the Red Sox and Marlins - November 18, 2012
On August 25, 2012, Major League Baseball changed forever. The only problem is that hardly anyone realized it. At the time, the Boston Red Sox were in the midst of a horrible stretch of baseball. They had lost 87...
39. End the Comparisons. There Will Never Be Another Michael Jordan - November 17, 2012
Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen set off a firestorm last May when he compared LeBron James to Pippen’s own teammate with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan. Pippen anointed King James as “the greatest player” ever...
38. Pay for Play: College Athletes Deserve to Be Paid - November 16, 2012
One of the oldest debates surrounding college sports is whether or not the athletes should be paid. Those in favor of payment cite the sums of money brought in by star players...
37. Why Are the Philadelphia Eagles Struggling? Blame Rests on the Offensive Line - October 26, 2012
The Philadelphia Eagles will come out of the bye at 3-3, but it almost feels as though the team is 0-6 based on the loud grumblings coming out of Philadelphia. The Eagles front office raised the noise level of the chatter surrounding the team...
36. No-Huddle Offenses Are Taking Over the NFL — And They Are Here to Stay - September 23, 2012
The offensive huddle is quickly becoming an archaism in the NFL. Though the huddle is far from endangered, the first three weeks of the 2012 NFL season have shown that the league is inching toward a future in which teams...
35. How Dwight Howard Makes the L.A. Lakers the Perfect Threat to the Miami Heat - September 7, 2012
Nine months away, it is easily the sexiest of the potential 2013 NBA Finals matchups—the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Miami Heat. While some NBA pundits rightfully refuse to cross off the Oklahoma City Thunder from their list of contenders...
34. Forget the Statistics. Kobe Bryant is the King of Clutch - July 3, 2012
Unfazed after his first fifteen shots clanked off the rim, Kobe Bryant kept firing and nailed a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left against the New Orleans Hornets yesterday...
33. NBA Trade Rumors: L.A. Lakers Should Trade Andrew Bynum, Not Pau Gasol - June 27, 2012
Trade scenarios for L.A. centered around Pau Gasol are in vogue right now. The consensus in Lakerland is that the much-maligned Spaniard must be shipped out this offseason after the L.A. Lakers fell...
32. 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Day No. 1 at Radio City Music Hall - April 25, 2012
The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is just a day away, and speculation continues to run rampant regarding which players each team is targeting. The only picks that are virtually certain right now are...
31. Sports Science: The Biomechanics of a Tennis Forehand - April 5, 2012
The primary objective of this research investigation was to analyze the translational kinematics of a tennis forehand. For one, it sought to demonstrate the temporal points of the forehand motion at which the wrist speed...
30. Philadelphia Eagles: Why Donovan McNabb Is the Most Under-Appreciated Player in NFL History - March 1, 2012
It’s been a very quick fall from stardom for Donovan McNabb. After consecutive unsuccessful stints as the starter for the Washington Redskins and a mentor for Christian Ponder...
29. Peyton Manning: An Explanation for Indianapolis Colts QB's Playoff Problems - February 9, 2012
Eli Manning just hoisted the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in his career after grinding out a win in Super Bowl XLVI. It is clear that he has what it takes to win in the playoffs...
28. L.A. Lakers Must Replace Derek Fisher to Contend for a Championship - January 4, 2012
When David Stern nixed the blockbuster trade in December that would have brought Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher regained his longtime role as the team’s starting point guard...
27. LA Lakers: Does Pau Gasol Deserve the 'Soft' Label, and Does It Even Matter? - December 30, 2011
Ever since he stepped on the court in 2001, questions about Pau Gasol’s toughness have followed him. The Lakers’ starting power forward is a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion...
26. Rajon Rondo Trade Rumors: Is the Boston Celtics' Point Guard Best in the NBA? - December 1, 2011
Just days after a handshake agreement to end the NBA lockout, the exciting trade rumors have already begun. Reports have said that the Boston Celtics have offered Rajon Rondo and former Thunder swingman Jeff Green...
25. Andrew Bynum vs. Dwight Howard: Is Bynum a Better Big Man Than Howard? - November 10, 2011
At first glance, there is no legitimate comparison between big men Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum. Considered the best center in the NBA, Orlando 's Dwight Howard is a ...
24. L.A. Lakers: 2009 Draft-Day Trade of Toney Douglas to the Knicks a Huge Mistake? - October 6, 2011
The 2009 NBA Draft was an uneventful one for the Los Angeles Lakers, who traded away No. 29 pick Toney Douglas to the New York Knicks for $3 million and a second-round pick in 2011...
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Is CB Asante Samuel Overrated? The Statistics Disagree - September 9, 2011
When football fans evaluate the best cornerbacks in the NFL, the names that come up almost always include Darrelle Revis and Nnamdi Asomugha as 1A and 1B, in whatever order...
22. Minnesota Vikings Can Count on These Six Promising Young Players for the Future - August 15, 2011
The 2010-2011 NFL season was a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings. Fresh off a division title and a trip to the NFC Championship Game, they were deemed legitimate Super Bowl contenders and picked as the likely NFC champs...
21. NFL Free Agency: Philadelphia Eagles Add Vince Young as Michael Vick's Backup - July 28, 2011
The latest news in free agency continues to surround former players of the Tennessee Titans joining together in Philadelphia. First, the Eagles brought in ex-Titans DE Jason Babin early morning Thursday for his second stint in Philly...
20. NFL Trade Rumors: Kevin Kolb for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a Done Deal? - July 20, 2011
At this point, do not expect to see Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb suiting up in a midnight-green uniform this upcoming season...
19. Wimbledon 2011: How Novak Djokovic Has Taken over the Tennis World - July 3, 2011
Novak Djokovic started out the 2011 season on an unstoppable run, winning 41 straight games and 43 extending back to 2010, a feat unmatched since 1984...
18. MLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt's Career in Jeopardy with Latest Back Injury? - June 24, 2011
The Cardinals added injury to insult on Thursday night after St. Louis whipped the Philadelphia Phillies en route to 12-2 win. Starting pitcher Roy Oswalt was pulled from last night’s game when...
17. NBA Trade Rumors: L.A. Lakers Want Monta Ellis as Kobe Bryant's Backcourt Mate? - June 10, 2011
Ken Berger of CBS Sports reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the five teams who have shown the “most sincere” interest in trading for shooting guard Monta Ellis of the Golden State Warriors...
16. L.A. Lakers: LeBron James Supports Mike Brown Hiring; Kobe Remains Silent - May 25, 2011
Over the past few years, it has been clear that Kobe Bryant has been angling for assistant Brian Shaw to replace Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson. “I feel all of the players believe in coach B-Shaw,” Bryant said...
15. NFL Free Agency: Has Ray Edwards Played His Last Down as a Viking? - May 21, 2011
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards officially became a boxer when he made his pro debut on Friday night. As he takes up a new sport, Edwards maintains he will not return to the Vikings, even if NFL rules prevent him...
14. NFL Trade Rumors: Eagles QB Kevin Kolb Likely Headed to NFC West - May 13, 2011
With QB Michael Vick coming off a stellar season that culminated in a Pro Bowl berth, the Philadelphia Eagles are again faced with a depth dilemma at the quarterback position...
13. Minnesota Vikings: New Stadium Bill Proposal Creatively Ties Team to Minnesota - April 13, 2011
The Minnesota Vikings’ lease on the Metrodome expires after the coming season, and team officials have maintained they have no plans to renew it without a plan to build them a new home...
12. 2011 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Newton, Jake Locker Now Top 10 Locks? - April 11, 2011
Although the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner is the true wild card of the 2011 NFL Draft, there is little doubt that Auburn star QB Cam Newton will be selected among the top 10 picks...
11. 2011 NFL Mock Draft: How Will the First 32 Picks Shake Out? - April 10, 2011
With the weekend of April 28 approaching quickly, the pecking order for first round of the 2011 NFL Draft finally appears to be rounding into shape...
10. 2011 NFL Draft Minnesota Vikings Pick, No. 12: 12 Players To Target - March 30, 2011
It is amazing how fast the Minnesota Vikings have fallen over the course of a single year. Last year, the Vikings were one Brett Favre interception away from a Super Bowl berth, yet now...
09. Kobe Vs. LeBron: A 10-Page Guide for Selecting the Best Player on the Planet - March 24, 2011
Who’s better, Kobe or LeBron? The Black Mamba or King James? “Are you serious?“ Kobe Bryant sniped back when fronted with this question, sounding offended...
08. L.A. Lakers: How the Team's Three-Peat Chances Depend on Andrew Bynum - March 10, 2011
Since he entered the league, Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been discussed in deals for big-name players, such as Carmelo Anthony or Chris Bosh, at the trade deadline...
07. Andre Agassi Speaks at Penn: Chronicling the Career of the Tennis Champion - February 25, 2011 🎤
In a Wharton Leadership Lecture hosted by the Lauren and Bobby Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series, Wharton alumnus Bobby Turner sat down with American tennis champion Andre Agassi...
06. Mapping out the First 32 Picks of the 2010 NFL Draft - April 21, 2010
The 2010 NFL Draft is less than a week away, a time during which mock drafts become especially relevant. Team trades and signings as well as prospect injuries and pro days have shuffled the draft board...
05. More Than a Basketball Legend: Breaking Down Magic Johnson's Speech at Penn - March 20, 2010 🎤
In the inaugural Wharton Leadership Lecture hosted by the Lauren and Bobby Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series, Earvin "Magic" Johnson discussed the strategy behind building his business empire...
04. Forecasting the Names To Be Announced on Day One of the 2009 NFL Draft - April 23, 2009
Another year, another mock draft. With just two days until the start of the 2009 NFL Draft, the illusion of movement of player movement is unfolding as expected, even though no team has actually...
03. 2008 NFL Mock Draft: Two Longs at the Top and the Rest of the First-Round Selections - April 21, 2008
This NFL draft season, some interesting trends stand out, particularly the fact that many teams equipped with relatively high draft picks are in need of upgrades along the offensive line...
02. 2007 NFL Mock Draft: Best Team-By-Team Guesses for the First Round - April 27, 2007
It's the question of the month in the NFL: Whose name will be announced as the first overall selection in the 2007 NFL Draft? LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell fulfills a glaring need at quarterback...
01. Holy Ghost Prep: JVA Hockey Firebirds Heating Up, Soaring Toward Potential Championship - January 16, 2007 🎤
The JVA Ice Hockey team has demonstrated its superiority throughout this season, especially in the past few weeks. It currently stands in second place in the league, with Neshaminy sitting on top...