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The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
by Frank Fear July 18, 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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PREVIEW: World Cup Final
by Aguer Doar July 19, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina, Defense, risk-taking, Spain, World Cup Final
Defense wins championships. But is it more advantageous in this Final to win through daring, by taking risks?

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The World Cup Match Nobody Wanted … To End
by Noel S. Williams July 19, 2026 England, FIFA 2026 World Cup, FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Place Game, France
At first, nobody really wanted to play for bronze, but as the action unfolded, nobody wanted it to end.

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Nine Things to Know About Broadcasting Great Vin Scully
by Christopher Brunozzi July 19, 2026 ABC Sports, Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Fordham University, Mel Ott, NBC Sports, Red Barber, sports play-by-play announcers, Vin Scully, Willie Mays
Vin Scully broadcast Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers games for 67 years. He is considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, play-by-play voices of all time.

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Dodgers are What the Yankees Used to Be
by Leslie Monteiro July 18, 2026 Aaron Judge, Garrit Cole, George Steinbrenner, Hal Steinbrenner, Los Angeles Dodgers, Max Muncy, MLB, New York Yankees, Tarik Skubal
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Open Letter to Boys Becoming Men: “Learn When to Leave”
by B.M. Ryan July 18, 2026 advice for young men, knowing when to leave, leave early, maturity, no regrets, staying out of trouble
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SPHL Is Growing, and That’s a Good Thing
by Jacob Pierce July 18, 2026 "Alabama Hate Triangle", Athens Rock Lobsters, Birmingham Bulls. Mobile Mystics, Gary Graham, Huntsville Havoc, Macon Mayhem, Mobile Mysticks, Pee Dee IceCats, Pensacola Ice Flyers, pro hockey, Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)
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“Too Much, Too Far”: Techology to Review Calls in Sporting Events
by Roger Barbee July 17, 2026 fair vs. just, Instant Replay, issues in sports, officiating technology, technology overuse, VAR
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Philadelphia Tennis Club: 100 Years of Championships and Black Tennis Excellence
by Louis Bolling July 17, 2026 African American heritage, First Serve Miami, Pennsylvania Open Championships, Philadelphia Tennis Club, Tauheed “Coach T” Browning, Tennis
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WNBA at Inflection Point with Englebert at the Helm
by Leslie Monteiro July 16, 2026 Adam Silver, Cathy Engelbert, issues in the WNBA, professional sports leadership, WNBA
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Dinah Shore: Champion of Women’s Golf
by Christopher Brunozzi July 16, 2026 Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Tournament, Dinah Shore, First Lady of Golf, LPGA Hall of Fame
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How Mobile Technology Is Enhancing the Game Day Experience
by Brian Henry July 16, 2026 fan enhancement, following sports, game stats and predictions, gaming, mobile sports apps, mobile technology in sports
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Mark St. John: The Man Who Hated Oasis (Part 4, Finale)
by Jon Hart July 16, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, British National Team, Mark St. John, Oasis, poseur, The Pretties, The Pretty Things, working as a roadie
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Off-The-Field, Three Nations Stood Out in World Cup 2026
by Clive Branson July 15, 2026 "Left/Right", 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland, Messi, Norway, Scotland, Sorloth, The Netherlands, The Tartan Army, Vozinha
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FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals 2026: The Best Face the Best
by Ayman Khan July 15, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals, Argentina, England, France, Spain
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Mark St. John, The Man Who Hated Oasis (Part 3)
by Jon Hart July 15, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, British National Team, Mark St. John, Oasis, Pretties, The Magic Bag, The Pretty Things
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Mark St. John, The Man Who Hated Oasis (Part 2)
by Jon Hart July 14, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bimbo’s 365, England's national team, Mark St. John, Oasis, The Pretties, The Pretty Things, Whiskey a Go Go, Wonderwall
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USA Has “Country Roads,” England Has “Wonderwall,” and I Have Mark St. John (Part 1)
by Jon Hart July 13, 2026 FIFA 2026 World Cup, Mark St. John, Oasis, The Pretties, The Pretty Things, Wonderwall
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Handicapping the Vegas NBA Ownership Race
by Leslie Monteiro July 13, 2026 Bill Foley, NBA franchise in Las Vegas, NBA. Jerry Colangelo
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18-year-old Marathon Swimmer Swims the North Channel
by The Sports Column July 13, 2026 cancer fundraising, marathon swimming, Maya Merhige, Swim Across America
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Future of Online Sports Betting: Innovation, Regulation, and Market Growth
by George Buttler July 13, 2026 cybersecurity, Expert Market Research, future of online sports betting, online sports betting, sports betting market, sports betting regulation
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From Me to Oslo: Thank You, Norway!
by Jon Hart July 12, 2026 2026 FIFA World Cup, England, love letter to Norway, Norway, Oslo I'm coming

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