Fixing Playoffs in Professional Sports
/The WNBA has made some major changes to its playoff structure for 2016, it got me thinking what the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL could do to make their postseasons better.
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How to Fix the AFC South: Part Four
/The Titans have to find a new coach and solve their quarterback dilemma before they can forge ahead in the AFC South. I offer possible solutions in this final edition of my blog series on the division.
Read MoreHow to Fix the AFC South: Part Three
/The Texans have a lot of talent at many positions. Unfortunately, their quarterback situation is less-than desired. My four-part blog series continues with Houston struggling with the same problem that plagues so many other teams in the NFL.
Read MoreDeath of a Rivalry
/Last week on Thursday Night Football, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers met in Santa Clara. The loser of this game would occupy sole possession of last place in the NFC West. That's right, It's week seven of the 2015 season. And these two are at the bottom of their division.
Read MoreThe Best Football Rivalry is Not Manning vs. Brady
/FIFA announced the shortlist for the 2014-15 Ballon d'Orr over the weekend. It included 23 of the best footballers from around the world, all having accomplished seasons and deserved mention for FIFA's top individual award (for reference, 11 of the 23 nominees play for either Real Madrid or Barcelona). But make no mistake, this is a two horse race between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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