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Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:14 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

The murders of Darrent Williams and Sean Taylor in 2007 still rattle the foundation of the National Football League — constant reminders of the violence that can stem from the riches of professional sports.
Over the weekend, …


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 10:31 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

Not sure about you, but in the midst of the hellish turmoil of the last month of school, the holidays really helped me alleviate some of that stress. I hope you all enjoyed yours as well. …


Sunday, April 17th, 2011, 9:29 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

With the 2011 MLB season still in its infancy, two teams sit atop the American League Central at 10-4, and they aren’t the usual suspects.
Perennial basement tenants Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians are enjoying …


Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 10:01 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

“The Brady 6” aired earlier this week. Absent from his fourth Super Bowl victory, the need to verbally fellate Tom Brady came in the form of an ESPN documentary. I was mad and naturally I took …


Sunday, April 10th, 2011, 9:06 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

I used to be one of many who dreaded the thought of watching golf on TV. No televised sport requires the acquired taste that golf does, a taste I acquired during the 2010 Masters when Tiger …


Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 9:20 pm in Sports
Follow these to survive year’s best time
By Lucas Thomas

A lot of things are happening in the world of sports. The college basketball tourney ended, albeit with a disappointing finale.
At least it was an excuse to drink.
The NBA is about to launch their 2011 playoff …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 9:44 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

Although the 2011 MLB season is already a few games deep, I haven’t speculated enough about the season yet, so I’ll give you the MVP and Cy Young from each league — you as the reader …


Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 10:00 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

If the way Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has recently been balling seems familiar to you, let me help you out. The Bulls point guard and MVP front-runner has rehashed memories of Allen Iverson circa …


Sunday, March 20th, 2011, 8:48 pm in Sports
Posey should stuff stats in 1st full year
By Lucas Thomas

How difficult is it to overlook a player who wins Rookie of the Year while catching and batting cleanup for the World Series champions?
Those accolades warrant status as a household name in pro baseball, so …


Sunday, March 20th, 2011, 8:45 pm in Sports
Junior Gabbert would have benefited from senior year
By Lucas Thomas

How former Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert has emerged as a potential top-five draft pick in 2011 is puzzling.
Gabbert took over as Missouri’s starting quarterback his sophomore year after the school’s all-time leading passer, Chase Daniel, graduated. …