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Carlos Boozer Will Be Vital for the Lakers Next Season

 
Boozer looking to have a bounce back season. Photo credit: USA Today
 
With the departure of Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to look to one of their newest acquisitions this offseason—Carlos Boozer.
By: Benjamin Felix Santos

Felix Hernandez: The Case for Winning The AL MVP Award.

King Felix having a season for the ages. Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
For many years, anyone who has followed baseball even remotely close knows just how special of a pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariner’s is. This season he is dominating the league in a way that has not been seen in a very long time, especially in the American League. The numbers he has posted this season warrant him being in the AL MVP award conversation and also winning it. By: Michael Hanley

What is Behind The Braves Dominance of the Nationals?

 
Kimbrel has been a Nats killer. Photo Credit:Charles LeClaire/ USA TODAY
 
 
The Atlanta Braves continued their dominance over their NL East division rival in the Washington Nationals last night with a 3-1 victory that clinched the series win for them. This series between the two teams has gotten so lopsided in recent years it is getting to a scary point for Washington. Why is Atlanta so good when the Nationals are there opponent? Find out below.
 
By: Michael Hanley

Omie D's Top 25 College Football Rankings

Can Winston lead FSU to another National Title? Photo Credit: USA Today

It is becoming that time again, college football is nearly ready to kickoff another season of wild and exciting games leading us to the national championship game in early January. Florida State is coming off a national championship season and are in the hunt again this year but who else will be in the mix? Time to fire up  Omie D's Top 25 NCAA Football Rankings.

By: Omie D

Yankees Shutout By Cleveland

Kluber silenced the NY bats yesterday.Photo Credit: Norm Hall/Getty Images
 
After scoring ten runs and looking like world beaters in a win over Cleveland on Friday, the Yankees crashed back to earth as their bats were silenced in a 3-0 shutout.
By: Sunil Sunderraj

Can The Marlins Sign Stanton To a Long Term Deal?

 
Will Stanton stay with the Marlins for the long term? Photo Credit: AP
 
The Miami Marlins have made it crystal clear this season that they have no intention of trading their budding superstar in Giancarlo Stanton. In fact, Marlins brass have intentions of trying to convince Stanton of staying in Miami for years to come with a new long term deal. For all the good intentions and effort they are putting into this initiative, just how realistic of a chance  do they have of being able to keep Stanton happy enough to wanting to stay with the fish for many years to come?
 
By: Michael Hanley

USA Basketball News: Kevin Durant Pulls Out of International Play, Replaced by Rudy Gay

Durant no longer on Team USA's roster. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Thursday evening news broke that Durant will be pulling from the USA team and will not compete in the FIBA World Cup saying he was mentally and physically exhausted.
 
By: Niqko Marshall

NFL Fantasy Football Preview with Scott King

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