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Learn to Pivot When Your College Recruiting Strategy Falters

May 15, 2013 | Tom Kovic

If you're a 5-star prospect whom every college coach has his eye on, your biggest challenge will be which college to choose. But if you're among the majority of prospects who are lumped into the next level of recruits, your...

Rawlings Defenders of the Nine Fantasy Baseball Update: Manny Machado Continues to Mash

May 13, 2013 | Zac Clark

It was a monster weekend in Minnesota for Manny Machado, who recorded nine hits in 16 at-bats to help the Baltimore Orioles take two of three games from the Twins. Machado has been on a tear in the first half of...

Russell Westbrook's Air Jordan XX8 "Why Not?" Sneakers Set to Release in June (PHOTOS)

May 12, 2013 | Zosimo Maximo

One can only imagine how far the Oklahoma City Thunder could go in this year's NBA Playoffs if All-Star guard Russell Westbrook was not injured. Even if the Thunder make it to the championship round, we unfortunately won't get to...

4 New Stylish Summer Looks by Arnette Sunglasses

May 11, 2013 | Zosimo Maximo

Arnette came to life in an Orange County garage in 1992, with designs inspired by the youth counterculture and contemporary fashion. The company's stylish Black Dog and Raven sunglasses quickly became the go-to look for many athletes who ripped it...

The 3 Toughest (and Easiest) Places to Play in the NBA Playoffs

May 10, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

In no other sport does home court advantage matter more than NBA basketball. With the crowd sitting so close to players that they can have a conversation (or give them a not-so-friendly wave, as this woman reminded everyone during Game...

The 10 Dirtiest Hits of the 2013 NHL Season

May 8, 2013 | Zac Clark

Cross checks, flying elbows, knee-on-knee collisions: There's nothing nice about playing the fastest game on ice. Still, despite the lockout-shortened NHL season and league-imposed suspensions and fines, the vicious hits just keep on coming. League disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan handed out 47 games'...

The Coolest Shoes Worn During Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs

May 8, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

The first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs wrapped up last weekend, and the two-week-long series of games was not short on storylines. The Los Angeles Lakers were swept ingloriously from contention, Bulls star Derrick Rose still wasn't on the...

LeBron James Debuts Crazy 'MVP' Edition of Nike LeBron X (IMAGES)

May 7, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

After accepting his fourth MVP trophy, LeBron James stepped onto the court for the Miami Heat's Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in a pair of MVP-themed LeBron X shoes, aptly named "What the MVP." Even for a...

Sneak Preview: Nike Zoom KD VI (PHOTOS)

May 7, 2013 | Zosimo Maximo

With Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook sidelined by a torn meniscus, Kevin Durant has to carry the load for his team through the second round of the NBA playoffs. Like the ever-evolving nature of his on-court game, Durant's Nike...

The 5 Costliest Sports Fights of the Last Decade

May 6, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

When athletes resort to fisticuffs, they usually pay the price with more than just money. A large fine can be annoying, but a suspension or serious injury can decimate a team, whether for a single game or the entire season....