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Between the Lines: 2018 NFL Draft awards and the way, way too early 2019 draft watch list

Between the Lines: 2018 NFL Draft awards and the way, way too early 2019 draft watch list

Michael Alcaraz April 30, 2018
The NFL draft is a long process — 256 draft picks, then before we can even get done evaluating this past draft, we are already thinking about next year’s draft. Today, I’m going to do both.
Between the Lines: The NFL should care about players’ skills over political views

Between the Lines: The NFL should care about players’ skills over political views

Michael Alcaraz April 23, 2018
So when it comes to decisions made by teams about the players they put out on the field, we’re often led to believe it is a business decision. When the Dallas Cowboys released starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, he admitted the move was a business decision. Danny Amendola and the New England Patriots: business decision.
Between the Lines: Baseball's best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

Between the Lines: Baseball’s best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

Michael Alcaraz April 17, 2018
We aren’t even one month into the Major League Baseball season. So while there is plenty of baseball left to be played, the 2018 season is proving that we don’t know as much as we think we do.
Game Time: NBA Playoffs

Game Time: NBA Playoffs

Daily Free Press Admin April 13, 2018
The NBA playoffs are fast approaching. In the latest episode of Game Time, we're talking with BUTV10's Carter Farmsworth to gear up for tipoff on Saturday.
Between the Lines: The first Red Sox-Yankees series could change the narrative in the AL East

Between the Lines: The first Red Sox-Yankees series could change the narrative in the AL East

Michael Alcaraz April 9, 2018
Entering the year, the New York Yankees were heavy favorites to win the division, and many questioned the Boston Red Sox after last season’s quick playoff exit. Even though it seems the narrative is shifting in the Red Sox’s favor early on, we have to remember there are 162 games.
Between the Lines: Football traditionalists don’t understand Josh Rosen

Between the Lines: Football traditionalists don’t understand Josh Rosen

Michael Alcaraz April 5, 2018
As the 2018 NFL Draft nears, there is one storyline that continues to show that the NFL is the stubborn old guy in the room who wants to do everything the “old-school way.” That story’s protagonist is Josh Rosen.
Game Time: March Madness

Game Time: March Madness

Daily Free Press Admin March 30, 2018
What's so mad about March Madness? Find out on this week's episode of Game Time, where we're chatting with Daily Free Press columnist Andrew Mason.
Between the Lines: Major League Baseball 2018 season predictions

Between the Lines: Major League Baseball 2018 season predictions

Michael Alcaraz March 26, 2018
As we inch closer to Opening Day, here are my 2018 MLB season predictions.
Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Michael Alcaraz March 19, 2018
We call it March Madness for a reason. The 64-team tournament that frequently produces upsets, Cinderella stories and teams with an “us against the world” mentality is undoubtedly mad, but that doesn’t mean that it’s good.
Game Time: Spring Training

Game Time: Spring Training

Daily Free Press Admin March 16, 2018
In the first episode of Game Time, host Michael Alcaraz chats with Daily Free Press sports associate Jacob Gurvis about spring training and the Boston Red Sox.
Between the Lines: The Jimmy Garoppolo effect makes the Niners NFC playoff contenders

Between the Lines: The Jimmy Garoppolo effect makes the Niners NFC playoff contenders

Michael Alcaraz March 12, 2018
On Feb. 8, Jimmy Garoppolo signed the largest contract in NFL history — $137.5 million for five years — with the San Francisco 49ers, becoming their quarterback of the future for a franchise with a history of great quarterbacks.
Between the Lines: We need women to make our sports better, but men in power keep ruining that

Between the Lines: We need women to make our sports better, but men in power keep ruining that

Michael Alcaraz February 26, 2018
The NBA should stand firm and show they will have a no-tolerance policy for such environments throughout their league. The NBA is the most progressive of the major sports, and those who work for it should demonstrate that.
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