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The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
by Frank Fear August 1, 2026 Brett Dickinson, open access journalism, sports sites, sportswriting, The Sports Column
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 400 authors have published 7500+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 260,000+ total views in 2024 and 2025.

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Origins and Evolution of “The Fastball”
by Matthew Paris August 1, 2026 Baseball, fastball, Jim Creighton, sports history
The fastball is what everyone uses in modern baseball. But what’s the history of the pitch?

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Reliving “The Biggest Loser”
by Jon Hart August 1, 2026 "The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper, David Broome, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, JD Roth, Jillian Michaels, reality TV, TV not worth watching
If you were troubled by the reality show during its run (2004-2020), the word “troubled” will likely turn to “appalled” once you learn what we know today.

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Which College Conference is King?
by Scott Gordon August 1, 2026 BIG, College Football, College sports, conference champions, SEC
I went back to the 1998 to present (BCS & CFP) eras to see which conference should be anointed the best.

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Omar Sharif Loved Playing Bridge More Than Acting
by Christopher Brunozzi August 1, 2026 acting, Omar Sharif, passion in life, poker
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What If Super Conferences Become a Reality in College Football?
by Scott Gordon July 31, 2026 Big Ten, college football reorganization, major college football, SEC, Super Conferences
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Sepp Kuss Showed Us Much More Than Athletic Skills
by Roger Barbee July 30, 2026 2026 Tour de France, courage, grace under fire, Richard Carapaz, Sepp Kuss
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POWER 32 PODCAST: MVP Candidates
by Power 32 Podcast July 29, 2026 David Prime, every Tuesday night at 7 PM, Jason Feirman, NFL, NFL podcast, POWER 32 podcast
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The Many Talents of Frank Gifford
by Christopher Brunozzi July 29, 2026 ABC Sports, CBS Sports, film and TV actor, Frank Gifford, Kathie Lee (Johnson) Gifford, Monday Night Football, NFL, NY Giants, sports broadcasting
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Sir Garfield Sobers: A Tribute
by Archan Mehta July 29, 2026 cricket, Sir Garfield Sobers, tribute
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Why Mainstream Sports Analysis Has Gone Soft
by Darren Hines July 28, 2026 raising the bar of sports analysis, sports analysis, sports media, TV sports analysis
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My Hellish “Billions” Poker Marathon (Part 3, Conclusion)
by Jon Hart July 28, 2026 " Background (extra) actor, " Todd Krakow, "Billions, Damian Lewis, LL Cool J, Phil Hellmuth, poker
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My Hellish “Billions” Poker Marathon (Part 2)
by Jon Hart July 27, 2026 " "Full Metal Jacket, " film extra, "Billions, "Rounders, poker
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The Distance Between Us in Golf
by B.M. Ryan July 27, 2026 amateur golfer, game of golf, how golf has evolved, men golfers, professional golfer, understanding golf, women golfers
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“Caribbean Calypso,” A Poem
by Archan Mehta July 27, 2026 " poem, "Caribbean Calypso, tribute, West Indian cricketers
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Spain and The Cartography of Space
by Ravi Mandapaka July 26, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancements in sports strategy, Alvaro Morata, Argentina, Dani Olmo, football tactics and strategy, Lamine Yamal, Luis de la Fuente, Pedri, Rodri, Spain
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My Hellish “Billions” Poker Marathon (Part 1)
by Jon Hart July 26, 2026 " Background (extra) actor, " Todd Krakow, "Billions, poker, unfortunately I was available
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LeBron Gets It Right
by Leslie Monteiro July 25, 2026 Denver Nuggets, Lebron James, MIami Heat, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
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Trading Complexity for Drama: How Sports Media Overdramatizes the QB Position
by Darren Hines July 25, 2026 issues with the sports media, NFL, quarterback position
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The Many Talents of Muhammad Ali
by Christopher Brunozzi July 25, 2026 Muhammad Ali, multitalented athlete
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Ever Heard of “The Mosquito Bowl”?
by Matthew Paris July 24, 2026 "Mosquito Bowl, Buzz Bissinger, Football, Netflix, Peter Berg, World War II
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Odds Are Liberty Won’t Win Championship with DeMarco
by Leslie Monteiro July 24, 2026 Breanna Stewart, Chris DeMarco, Jonathan Kolb, Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu, WNBA

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