For the fifth time in it’s history Merion Golf Club plays host to the U.S. Open in what is perhaps one of the more ho-hum Opens in recent memory.  The course, though storied because of the likes of Ben Hogan and other greats of the game, lacks the iconic name that resonates with non-diehard or [...]

Tim Solis contributed to this article Super Bowl XLVII marks the end of what has been a relatively quick NFL season as the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers do battle for the Lombardi Trophy. The Ravens will be attempting to send the face of the franchise Ray Lewis into retirement with a second ring, [...]

In-Game Observations Interesting matchups to start the game by both teams.  As expected, Dwayne Wade opened the game covering Russell Westbrook.  However, LeBron James was matched up against Serge Ibaka, not Kevin Durant (Shane Battier opened up on Durant).  Due to the Heat’s smaller lineup, Ibaka was forced to cover Battier on the opposite end.  [...]

1) The Heat will steal Game 1 on Tuesday The winner of Game 1 of the NBA Finals goes onto win the series over 70% of the time.  Unfortunately, the Heat won Game 1 versus the Mavericks last year and entered the wrong side of that equation.  Still, Miami is going to be riding a [...]