Justin Verlander has now signed the largest contract for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history, and the deal will impact much more than just the richest Tiger in the jungle. The deal is a five-year extension through the 2019… Read More ›
Month: March 2013
Hop on the Florida Gulf Coast bandwagon
March Madness has been a nightmare for the likes of Georgetown and Gonzaga as they were upset by No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast and No. 9 Wichita State respectively. For the fans, though their brackets are certainly busted, the tournament… Read More ›
Calvain Culberson: Once a Pirate, always a Pirate
The maroon and gold colors of the Armstrong Pirates have run through Calvain Culberson’s blood since he stared on the baseball team as a freshman in 1985. Culberson had a record-breaking career at Armstrong and his prestigious play led him… Read More ›
Madness I Say!
After a season where the No. 1 team in the country could have been picked in a game of “Duck, duck, goose” March Madness has fewer favorites than potential upsets this year. The NCAA tournament is one of the most… Read More ›
LeBron James dominates despite distractions
The way social media and the public play such a large role in sports today, athletes can easily find themselves distracted. This is the age of distraction with Facebook, Twitter and sports analysts questioning every move you make. Unlike others,… Read More ›
WBC presents problems, but needs to stay
The World Baseball Classic is a perfect way for Commissioner Bud Selig to spread baseball throughout the world and gain international popularity. America’s pastime is no longer an Olympic sport, and the MLB as a whole is one of the… Read More ›
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