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King Patrick Mahomes ushers in a new era of quarterbacks with second Super Bowl win | Minority Report

Lincoln Son Currie February 21, 2023
Mahomes is much more than a great quarterback. He’s the death knell for the statuesque white quarterback of Manning or Brady’s ilk. 
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Patrick Marleau proves durability is a skill as new NHL games played leader

Chad Jones April 22, 2021
Chad Jones discusses Patrick Marleau's new record for most NHL games played.
First and Goal: Mid-season awards watch

First and Goal: Mid-season awards watch

Chris Larabee November 12, 2020
As the NFL reaches the mid-point of its season, here is who should be in contention for the league awards.
Instant Replay: Giants have not shown Eli Manning same loyalty

Instant Replay: Giants have not shown Eli Manning same loyalty

Sophia Lipp December 2, 2017

“Breaking: Eli Manning has been benched.” I read this tweet, posted by SportsCenter, over and over again on my phone screen — disbelief (and, oddly enough, defensiveness) finally settling in....

Instant Replay: Super Bowl hangover or is Brady just old?

Instant Replay: Super Bowl hangover or is Brady just old?

Sophia Lipp September 12, 2017

Just like the Titanic, Brady will sink — just, you know, eventually. To be fair, one bad game (albeit the first game of the season) isn’t a predictor of much. In fact, our favorite New England...

Going for Two: Patriots having a championship offseason

Going for Two: Patriots having a championship offseason

David Souza March 16, 2017

The New England Patriots have become notorious in the past decade and a half for not pursuing high-profiled free agents, for letting go former players who are set to earn big contracts and for signing...

Instant Replay: It’s time to give Tom Brady the credit he deserves

Instant Replay: It’s time to give Tom Brady the credit he deserves

Sophia Lipp January 30, 2017

It is, perhaps, the most controversial argument in current NFL history: even with Spygate, Deflategate, a four-game suspension and two Super Bowl losses under his belt, is Tom Brady the greatest of...

2016 was a banner year in sports, capped off by the Cubs' World Series win. PHOTO COURTESY ARTURO PARDAVILA III/ FLICKR

Why We Play: A look back on 2016

Simon Kienitz Kincade December 12, 2016

As 2016 winds to a close, the internet is becoming saturated with content discussing the virtues and shortcomings of the past year. The consensus? 2016 was a rough one. But what about in the sports...

Richard Sherman of the Seahawks has said "the league isn't fun anymore," and the ratings show it. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: Is football losing its place in our hearts?

Simon Kienitz Kincade November 27, 2016

On Thanksgiving Day, after my stomach was packed to my liking with turkey, potatoes and pie, I sat in front of my television to do what millions of other Americans have done for decades — watch football....

The Blue Line: The kids are all right

The Blue Line: The kids are all right

Mike Benedykciuk October 21, 2016

As the NFL enters Week 7, one of the league’s headlines remains stellar rookie play. Many have jump-started their careers in impressive fashion, like Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. He’s...

Stick to Sports: The NFL peaked, and now it’s on the way down

Stick to Sports: The NFL peaked, and now it’s on the way down

Marisa Ingemi September 22, 2016

Which American professional sports league is the most popular in the world? About five years ago, that answer was obvious. The NFL pre-lockout was on the top of the sporting world, and it seemed...

Going for Two: New dogs in the fight

Going for Two: New dogs in the fight

David Souza September 20, 2016

For the past decade, the state of the NFL has roughly remained unchanged. The same teams like the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers...

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