Derek Jeter: Just Did It

It’s not that he doesn’t still love the game, nor that he wants to quit playing it, but more so that he understands what it takes to play it at the highest level, is no longer willing to commit that time, and won’t cheat the game by half-assing a process he built a career perfecting.
Kid Writers’ Stance Another Shot Across the Bow for Baseball

I decided to do a column on young folks’ sports and media interests. What I found out should worry Bud Selig and his 2015 successor.
2014 NFL Free Agents: Maurice Jones-Drew

With few options available among the 2014 NFL Free Agents, Maurice Jones-Drew is one of the better running backs on this year’s market.
Sochi Apocalypse

Horace Smith believes there should be a new test for the Winter Olympics. The locations should be cold enough to spur the desire to consume massive amounts of alcohol.
Timing of Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin Report Perfect for Michael Sam

The timing of the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin report couldn’t be better timed for Michael Sam’s impending arrival in the NFL.
Outwardly Glamorous, Warm Spring Training has Flip Sides

George Castle gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at the less glamorous side of covering spring training.
Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh Has Underrated Importance

It’s easy to view LeBron and Wade as the go-to guys for the Miami Heat but there is no denying that Chris Bosh is equally as important to The Big Three.
Marcus Smart Didn’t Deserve What He Got

Smart alleges Texas Tech “super fan” Jeff Orr blatantly called him the N-word as he fell into the stands