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Silence of the zebras
We all know things get more physical in the playoffs, but one of the more overlooked aspects of postseason play is the way refs swallow their...
Sporting News, The, 04/21/03 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
A step in the right direction: today's players might not shoot as well as they did 20 years ago, but their ever faster first steps make them harder to defend—and more exciting to watch
The attack takes place dozens of times every night in the NBA: Seconds after the ball crosses halfcourt and an offensive possession begins, teams...
Sporting News, The, 01/13/03 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Twice isn't nice
Are the scheduling gods fair? Look past the perfect balance of 41 home games and 41 road games, and you'll find some serious disparities among NBA...
Sporting News, The, 12/16/02 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Open arms
From starter to reliever or vice versa--it's never easy, but some pitchers embrace the change. From starter to reliever or vice versa--it's never...
Sporting News, The, 07/22/02 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Bottom feeding
As the gap between baseball's haves and have-nots continues to grow, statistical leaders in almost every major category are capitalizing on yet...
Sporting News, The, 06/10/02 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Bring the heat
Some players start hot, some players start cold. Does it matter? In the big statistical picture, probably not, as a season is a long haul and...
Sporting News, The, 04/08/02 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Half a chance? The Nets are racking up wins in the regular season, but their playoff success will depend on an untested halfcourt game
Jason Kidd knows the naysayers are out there. He can hear the whispers. After five months of offensive highlights helped propel New Jersey to a...
Sporting News, The, 04/08/02 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Minor league status major league cost: after a change in direction, the Busch series is struggling for drivers, funding and attention
Since the mid-1980s, the Busch Series has functioned as NASCAR's Class AAA circuit, providing a stable, reliable minor league racing series that...
Sporting News, The, 03/04/02 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Off the beaten track: Winston Cup owners often search for the next driving stars long before they reach racing's top feeder series
For Rick Hendrick, it remains a defining moment, a pivotal point in the early '90s that changed his career--and the future of NASCAR. Spotting a...
Sporting News, The, 12/31/01 by Bob McCullough · More from publication -
Frontman
JEFF GORDON, who has become a more prominent spokesman for the sport, leads the pack in his run for a fourth Winston Cup title, but his primary...
Sporting News, The, 09/24/01 by Bob McCullough · More from publication
