2014-15 Big East Champs: The Best Team In Villanova History
by Josh Naso / @silverfox8008 Villanova basketball has a long and storied history. A plethora of talented names have passed through the program, among them Paul Arizin, Ed Pinckney, Kerry..... The...
View ArticleChip Kelly: Mad Scientist Or Just Plain Mad?
By Josh Naso / @silverfox8008 The past week has been a whirlwind for the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans. Things have been stunning (trading the franchise’s all-time leading rusher in..... The post...
View ArticleSixers’ Rebuild Slowly Bears Fruit With Nerlens Noel
It has taken many moves and many losses for the Philadelphia 76ers to see some sort of progress in this rebuild. Enter Nerlens Noel. The post Sixers’ Rebuild Slowly Bears Fruit With Nerlens Noel...
View ArticleDikembe Mutombo In 2001: Who Want To Go To L.A. With Me?
The 2001 NBA playoffs provided Sixers fans with a lifetime of memories. Dikembe Mutombo's joyous interview after game 7 against the Bucks was certainly one. The post Dikembe Mutombo In 2001: Who Want...
View ArticleHow The Philadelphia 76ers Got It Right With Logo Updates
The 76ers did a great job with their logo redesign, now fans just hope they can translate some of that success to the basketball court. The post How The Philadelphia 76ers Got It Right With Logo...
View ArticleIs Warriors-Hawks The Potential Finals Matchup That’s Best For Basketball?
The other day, I was asked who I would pay to watch play on the Atlanta Hawks. The answer was no one. There is not one individual I would pay..... The post Is Warriors-Hawks The Potential Finals...
View ArticleDebate Time: Ranking The 5 Best Uniform Markets In Sports
As we enter the summer months, now is the perfect opportunity to look at some non-game sport topics. I present you with the 5 best uniform cities in sports. The post Debate Time: Ranking The 5 Best...
View ArticleIt’s Progress Time For The Philadelphia 76ers
Despite the work that still needs to be done, it is time for the Philadelphia 76ers to start making some progress on the basketball court. The post It’s Progress Time For The Philadelphia 76ers...
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How Chelsea Vs. Barcelona Altered The Way I Watch Soccer
Tuesday, two friends and I made the trek from Philadelphia down to Washington, D.C., to take in the International Champions Cup match between Chelsea and Barcelona. It was the first soccer match I had...
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The NFL’s Overthinking Epidemic
It started at the end of last season’s Super Bowl. Pete Carroll elected to throw the ball on 2nd-and-goal from the 1-yard line, with arguably the best running back in the league standing in the...
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How The NFL Is Truly Becoming The No Fun League
The behemoth that is the NFL has grown to seemingly unstoppable proportions. A league that has been struck with a bevy of recent scandals, both on and off the field, has yet to see negative effects on...
View ArticleThe NBA’s 30 Men Of Intrigue: Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry (The Little Bulldog) 2014-15 Toronto Raptors: 49-33, lost in first round For Kyle Lowry and the 2015-16 Toronto Raptors, the campaign can be summed up in four words: The time is now. For the...
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For The Temple Owls, Saturday Night Is The Game Of A Lifetime
It’s been a season of firsts for the Temple Owls football program. Philadelphia’s only top-division college football team opened the season with a 27-10 victory over Penn State, its first victory over...
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Your 2015-16 College Basketball Primer
College basketball gets underway this weekend, and The Sports Fan Journal is here to get you ready with everything you need to watch for as we start our journey to March. Let’s jump right in. Best...
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Takeaways From The 2015-16 College Basketball Tip-Off Marathon
Late Tuesday night, ESPN’s annual tip-off marathon ended with Michigan State pulling a mild upset over Kansas. In addition to some thoroughly entertaining basketball and some marquee matchups, the...
View ArticleBen Simmons, Henry Ellenson Excelled In Freshman vs. Freshman Battle
There are a ton of great freshmen in college basketball. Derryck Thornton and Brandon Ingram at Duke, Jamal Murray and Skal Labissiere in Kentucky, Cal’s Ivan Rabb and Jaylen Brown, Diamond Stone at...
View ArticleThanksgiving College Hoops: An Alternative To The NFL
We all know Thanksgiving is about family, friends, food, and football. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that football just hasn’t been very much fun this year. The penalties, the...
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My Complicated Relationship With Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant and I have always had a complicated relationship. Now that he’s officially retiring at the end of the season, bringing his 20-year professional career to a close, it’s time to reflect on...
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The Atlantic 10 Might Be The Most Intriguing Conference In College Basketball
The early part of the college basketball season has not failed to produce drama or storylines. There have been upsets, fantastic individual performances, and teams struggling to stay afloat while...
View ArticleChelsea Sacks Mourinho And The Revolving Door Continues
Chelsea’s defense of the Premier League title has not gone as planned. The Blues have accumulated more losses before Christmas than they had in their entire championship campaign last season. They are...
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