Charles P. Pierce

2:16

NFL

Patriots' Development of a Power Run Game Makes Them Dangerous

Rookie running back Sony Michel earned podium time on Sunday, and his development has the Patriots looking dangerous in the playoffs.

by Charles P. Pierce

1:27

NFL

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Endures the Next Step in His Evolution as an NFL QB: A Playoff Loss

The Chargers defense proved to be too much for Jackson and the Ravens this time around, but the rookie quarterback got his team this far, and he’ll be their leader under center for the foreseeable future.

by Charles P. Pierce

1:02

College Football

Alcorn State, NC A&T Put History and Tradition at the Forefront of the Celebration Bowl

As North Carolina A&T beat Alcorn State to win its third Celebration Bowl, the celebration in Atlanta represents much more than just winning a football game. 

by Charles P. Pierce

1:36

MLB

Boston Looks Unbeatable and It's in Large Part Thanks to Alex Cora

The Red Sox lead the Dodgers 2-0 in the World Series thanks in large part to the perfectly executed gameplan from manager Alex Cora.

by Charles P. Pierce

0:38

NBA

Who Are the Suckers in the NCAA? The 'Professional Path' Program Will Show Them in Plain Sight

The NBA G League offered an alternative to the NCAA's one-and-done rule with its professional path program, which will offer players a $125,000 salary. With the market set, we'll finally get to see the real suckers.

by Charles P. Pierce

2:27

NFL

Patriots’ Win Against the Chiefs Represents the Epitome of Football in 2018

It was a standout Sunday in Boston, with New England besting Kansas City in the best game of the NFL season so far and the Red Sox taking one from the Astros in the ALCS.

by Charles P. Pierce

1:42

MLB

Game 1 of the ALCS was an Ugly Game Between Two Top Teams

There were errors, walks and hit batsmen aplenty. Game 1 of the ALCS between the Astros and Red Sox was simply not good.

by Charles P. Pierce

1:08

MLB

Brewers Emulate Winning Formula of 2015 Royals to Make Postseason Push

This season's Brewers look strikingly familiar to the 2015 championship Royals, from Mike Moustakas and Lorenzo Cain to fielding and relief pitching. Might history repeat itself?

by Charles P. Pierce

2:14

College Football

The Mess at Maryland Is Another Grim Indictment of College Sports's Institutions

The death of Maryland’s Jordan McNair is just the latest college sports story to open up a chamber of horrors beneath for all to see.

by Charles P. Pierce

MLB

Spending a Day With the Nationals, the Perfect Team for the Worried Baseball Fan

Baseball fans should worry less and embrace the game more. That is, of course, unless you're a Nationals fan.

by Charles P. Pierce