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Sports Comedy Corner: Writing about sports

Sports Comedy Corner: Writing about sports

Zach Halperin April 29, 2016

When I tell someone I want to be a sportswriter, I always feel the need to clarify. There’s a stereotype that comes to mind when you hear “sportswriter.” You attend games, watch and take notes,...

Sports Comedy Corner: How to fix Opening Day

Sports Comedy Corner: How to fix Opening Day

Zach Halperin April 8, 2016

Opening Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year. It’s supposed to mark the start of spring, warm weather, barbecues and a clean slate for your baseball team. But this year’s opening...

Duke lacrosse's scandal had new light shed on it after ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

Sports Comedy Corner: “Fantastic Lies” documentary reveals truth about Duke lacrosse scandal

Zach Halperin April 1, 2016

You remember the Duke University lacrosse scandal, right? In 2006, Duke canceled its lacrosse season after three players were accused of sexually assaulting an African-American stripper at an off-campus...

Sports Comedy Corner: March Madness’ first weekend awards 

Sports Comedy Corner: March Madness’ first weekend awards 

Zach Halperin March 23, 2016

What a ride. Every year we say the tournament has never been crazier, but with 10 double-digit seeds winning first-round matchups, this time it may be true. To commemorate an epic first weekend...

Draymond Green is critical piece of the Golden State Warriors puzzle. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

Sports Comedy Corner: Academy Awards for Sports 

Zach Halperin March 4, 2016

The Academy Awards are an entertainment spectacle. With the biggest celebrities in film, a host bashing said celebrities and live tweets from people who have never seen a film, the show’s always...

Sports Comedy Corner: How to ball at FitRec

Sports Comedy Corner: How to ball at FitRec

Zach Halperin February 26, 2016

Pickup basketball is not something you jump right into. You need to have the proper attire, attitude and endurance. You need to feel comfortable calling passive-aggressive fouls. And you need to be...

Sports Comedy Corner: A hardo’s guide to Madden

Sports Comedy Corner: A hardo’s guide to Madden

Zach Halperin February 19, 2016

We’ve reached the dead season of sports, folks. Football is over, spring training has just begun and hockey and basketball are months away from the playoffs. March Madness doesn’t even start till...

Sports Comedy Corner: Give Cam Newton a break

Sports Comedy Corner: Give Cam Newton a break

Zach Halperin February 10, 2016

Cam Newton hung his head and mumbled one-word answers. He exhibited the same negative body language we saw for much of the Super Bowl as he sat in front of the media. The 2015 NFL MVP was dejected,...

Sports Comedy Corner: How Carolina dominated this NFL season

Sports Comedy Corner: How Carolina dominated this NFL season

Zach Halperin February 3, 2016

The Super Bowl seems a bit anticlimactic this year following the epic New England Patriots versus Denver Broncos AFC Championship game. We expected Tom Brady to pursue his fifth ring, but instead...

Sports Comedy Corner: Evolving sports media

Sports Comedy Corner: Evolving sports media

Zach Halperin January 29, 2016

We all know the formula. One guy shouts his opinion from one end of the table while another guy responds with the opposite take. “Tony Romo is not a top-10 quarterback in the league.” “Tony...

Sports Comedy Corner: How To Watch The AFC Championship Game

Sports Comedy Corner: How To Watch The AFC Championship Game

Zach Halperin January 22, 2016

You may not be a die-hard football fan, but you’ll want to sound smart when talking the Pats and Broncos matchup. Here in New England, the AFC Championship game will dominate the weekend conversation....

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