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Why Americans Don’t Play Soccer, and Everyone Else Does: Part I

Why Americans Don’t Play Soccer, and Everyone Else Does: Part I

Richard Hershberger August 25, 2016

American Exceptionalism (sports edition)

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A Game Without Game Theory

A Game Without Game Theory

Kazzy August 12, 2016

Kazzy thinks way too hard about MTV's "The Challenge" finale.

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So Are We Still Doing This?

So Are We Still Doing This?

Burt Likko August 10, 2016

Fantasy football, that is.

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Guys Who Didn’t Invent Baseball Part IV: Since the Mills Commission

Guys Who Didn’t Invent Baseball Part IV: Since the Mills Commission

Richard Hershberger August 4, 2016

To the future and beyond!

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A Legend Retires

A Legend Retires

Kazzy July 26, 2016

Tim Duncan hangs it up after one of the greatest careers in NBA history.

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HIIT It?

HIIT It?

Dave July 8, 2016

Dave, in his inaugural post on fitness and nutrition-related topics, discusses high intensity interval training.

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The Terry Larkin Story

The Terry Larkin Story

Richard Hershberger June 27, 2016

A tale of substance abuse, domestic violence, and baseball, plus a free bonus axe murder if you...

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A Sports Law Hypothetical

A Sports Law Hypothetical

Richard Hershberger June 9, 2016

A question for our legal folk: When is plunking the batter a tort?

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The Oncoming Baseball Financial Apocalypse

The Oncoming Baseball Financial Apocalypse

Richard Hershberger May 28, 2016

Not a history piece. It’s happening right now!

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Impossible Foxes

Impossible Foxes

Chris April 26, 2016

Chances are you're missing one of the most incredible sports stories ever.

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Guys Who Didn’t Invent Baseball Part II: Abner Doubleday

Guys Who Didn’t Invent Baseball Part II: Abner Doubleday

Richard Hershberger April 14, 2016

Why anyone thinks he did: Part II of a four part series

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Guys Who Didn’t Invent Baseball Part I: Ideology

Guys Who Didn’t Invent Baseball Part I: Ideology

Richard Hershberger April 6, 2016

or, Everything You Think You Know About the Origin of Baseball is Wrong

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Spring Training Roster Rules

Spring Training Roster Rules

Richard Hershberger March 23, 2016

Spring Training games have roster rules. Does anyone care?

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Shouting at the Clouds

Shouting at the Clouds

Richard Hershberger March 14, 2016

Goose Gossage continues a hallowed baseball tradition

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How Lincoln Received the Nomination

How Lincoln Received the Nomination

Richard Hershberger March 4, 2016

What was old is new still.

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Pitchers and Catchers

Pitchers and Catchers

Richard Hershberger February 18, 2016

signs of spring

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Right place, wrong time.

Right place, wrong time.

Tod Kelly February 12, 2016

When does winning 70 games in the NBA mean squat?

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Your bowls are numbered… (Open Thread)

Your bowls are numbered… (Open Thread)

CK MacLeod February 7, 2016

...so seize the Super Sunday!

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The Baseball Race Riot of 1869

The Baseball Race Riot of 1869

Richard Hershberger February 4, 2016

...from the ongoing Baseball Riots series

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Bernie Sanders Plays Rabbi in “My X-Girlfriend’s Wedding Reception” – YouTube – h/t @danielsilliman

Bernie Sanders Plays Rabbi in “My X-Girlfriend’s Wedding Reception” – YouTube – h/t @danielsilliman

CK MacLeod February 3, 2016

Bernie Sanders Plays Role of Rabbi in 1999 Low-Budget Comedy "My X-Girlfriend’s Wedding Reception" - YouTube

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