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The Hot Stove: MLB steroid use still unjustified

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • October 5, 2014

Columnist Steve Derderian believes steroid use in baseball should not be used to increase the sports' popularity.

Athlete’s sexual orientation does not affect performance

By Kyle James • September 10, 2014

It hasn’t been the prettiest road to the National Football League for Michael Sam.

The Hot Stove: NCAA settlement is a step in the right direction

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • September 7, 2014

With the NCAAs recent settlement with its student-athletes, it may lead to an increase in fairness for players.

Kristy’s Corner: NBA Playoffs need vintage NBA toughness

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist • April 22, 2014

Columnist Andrew Kristy describes the one key aspect of play missing from the NBA playoffs compared to the past.

Some Much Needed Perspective on Yasiel Puig

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • April 7, 2014

If you weren’t paying attention, baseball season started last week and last season’s biggest breakout story has already seen significant time in the limelight, though not in the most positive context. Los...

A Look Back on the Off Court Impact for Mid-Majors in the NCAA Tournament

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • March 20, 2014

The madness of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship kicks into gear for real starting today (sorry, “First Four” play-in games, I’m not counting you), with the first two hectic rounds...

Schools fumble athletic priorities

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist • March 5, 2014

Athletic programs taking priority in high school funds over other projects.

Kristy’s Corner: These sport films with give you chills

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist • February 11, 2014

Columnist Andrew Kristy examines five sport documentaries to had to your queue.

Excited for Michael Sam

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • February 10, 2014

Upon hearing University of Missouri football player and NFL draft prospect Michael Sam announce publicly that he’s gay Sunday, I had conflicted reactions. The first was celebratory. Sam, an All-American...

Kristy’s Corner: Blue and Gold conquer the cold

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist • February 4, 2014

Andrew Kristy explains how the Bombers survive in the cold weather.

Freshman basketball player salvages his playing career

By Michael Sadwith, Contributing Writer • December 11, 2013

A former Division I prospect has found a new home in Ithaca.

The ‘Stache Line: Hall of fame for sale

By Matt Kelly, Columnist • December 3, 2013

With Deadspin receiving a vote in the Baseball Hall of Fame elections, fans will have more say on the ballot.