Many people were speculating on whom the Astros were going to take first overall in this year’s MLB draft. After many weeks of debating, many came to a consensus that Stanford pitcher Mark Appel was the best player available. More »
With the baseball season coming up on the All-Star Break, people are asking questions about the All-Star Game. Who should really be in it? Should big names like A-Rod or Albert Pujols be recognized in a year that is not their finest? Should struggling teams have players in the All-Star Game? It is all up to the fans. More »

As I turn on SportsCenter at 7:00 in the morning, highlights from the Lakers-Thunder game flash across the screen. When an interview with Russell Westbrook comes on, I almost laugh out loud at his glassless red plastic glasses and tight-fitting polo shirt covered in tiny fishhooks. What a joke! Athletes make millions every year, but dressing themselves like this definitely doesn’t show it! More »
When Roger Federer decides to retire he will end his career as, possibly, the best player ever to enter a tennis court. Federer holds the men’s record with 16 Grand Slam singles titles; he also won five consecutive Wimbledon titles from 2003-’07. More »
After a disappointing loss to Japan in the 2011 World Cup finals, the U.S. Women’s national soccer team is ready for redemption. The upcoming Olympic games provides them with a great opportunity.
One of my best friends is not a morning person, to say the least. On the bus to school everyday, he responds to everything with grunts and mumbles, if at all (in his defense, it does come at 6:50 AM). More »
Michael Phelps was crowned the king of the swimming world in 2008 after going eight-for-eight at the Beijing Olympics. These victories not only added to his previous gold medals for an unheard of 14, but made him the only athlete to reach the mark. With Phelps entering the London Olympics this summer we can only assume that the king will come forth to preserve his reign. But will he?