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The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
by Frank Fear August 20, 2026 Brett Dickinson, open access journalism, sports sites, sportswriting, The Sports Column
Fans don’t just read about sports at The Sports Column; they write about sports. Since July 2012, 400 authors have published 7500+ articles, with 500,000+ views over the past five years, including 260,000+ total views in 2024 and 2025.

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NETFLIX Scores TD with “Last Chance U”
by Jon Hart August 20, 2026 football documentaries, Last Chance U, Netflix
If you’re up for something grittier than HBO’s Hard Knocks, you should check out the first two seasons of Netflix’s killer doc series Last Chance U, which debuted a decade ago last month. Nothing’s manufactured on LCU, and it still holds up.

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Last Chance U on NETFLIX (photo, Andscape)
Fan Behavior in Sports? It Depends on the Sport
by Arthur Mann Jr August 20, 2026 fan behavior, issues in sports, sport differences
The more physical and violent the sport, the more disrespectful, uncivil, and even savage fans can be.

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My Tribute to Legendary Cricket Player, Viv Richards
by Archan Mehta August 20, 2026 cricket, cricket legend, Viv Richards
I want to thank you, Viv, for promoting cricket as a gentleman’s game.

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Vivian Richards (photo from Officiallyvivian on Instagram)

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POWER 32 PODCAST: AFC & NFC North Division Preview
by Power 32 Podcast August 19, 2026 AFC North, David Prime, every Tuesday night at 7 PM, Jason Feirman, NFC North, NFL, NFL podcast, POWER 32 podcast
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NBA Watch: Beneath the Veneer Big Questions Loom in Philly
by James Charlier August 19, 2026 Joel Embiid, Lebron James, NBA, Philadelphia 76s, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe
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Four College Football Coaches on the 2026 Hot Seat
by Jacob Pierce August 18, 2026 college football 2026, college football coaches on the hot seat, Dave Aranda, Luke Fickell, Mike Norvell, Shane Beamer
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How Millionaire Pergola is Decoding Grassroots Sports in Zimbabwe
by Keith Nereyemhuka August 18, 2026 Millionaire Pergola, sports, youth development, Zimbabwe
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Unrequited Love in Pro Sports
by Arthur Solomon August 17, 2026 issues in sports, pro sports ownership, taking fans for granted
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Despite Loss, Lions Show Grit vs. Bengals
by Christopher Woolen August 17, 2026 Anthony Cook, Cincinnati Bengals, Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions, DJ Ivey, Jackson Meeks, Josh Dobbs, NFL Preseason football, Tarik Black
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Lynx vs. Aces: WNBA Finals Preview?
by Carter Runge August 17, 2026 A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles, WNBA
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Vikings’ Watch: Five Takeaways from Opening Pre-Season Game
by Carter Runge August 16, 2026 Aaron Jones, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, Jacob Roberts, Jordan Mason, Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings, Myles Price, NY Giants
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49ers’ Watch: Depth, Discipline, and Fight Show Against Titans
by Christopher Woolen August 16, 2026 Joey Slye, Kurtis Rourke, Kyle Shanahan, Malik Turner, NFL 2026, Ogbo Okoronkwo, Patrick Taylor Jr., Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers, Trenton Irwin
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Tennis Documentaries to Light Your Fire
by Jon Hart August 16, 2026 Brian Koppelman and David Levien, Eric Drath, ESPN, Jason Kohn, Jimm Conners, Love Means Zero, Nick Bollettieri, pro tennis, Renee, Renee Richards, sport documentaries, This is What They Want
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Raiders’ Watch: Mendoza Offers Glimpse of What’s to Come
by Leslie Monteiro August 15, 2026 2026 NFL season, Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders, NFL
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Don Cherry, The Singing Golfer
by Christopher Brunozzi August 15, 2026 Bobby Jones, Don Cherry, golf and entertainment career, major PGA tournaments, singer, Willie Nelson
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Sexualizing the WNBA
by Noel S. Williams August 15, 2026 politics in sports, WNBA, woke, women's athletics
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Frogs vs. Heels: Big 12-ACC Clash Highlights College Football Week 1
by Laurentz E. Baker August 14, 2026 ACC, Big 12, college football 2026, ESPN, TCU Horned Frogs, UNC Tarheels
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Alloysius Edwards: A Legacy That Outlives Whistles
by Ravi Mandapaka August 14, 2026 1994 World Cup, 1995 Champions Trophy, 1996 Olympics, Alloysius Edwards, field hockey goalkeeper, India field hockey, Sultan Azlan Shah Tournament
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POWER 32 PODCAST: AFC & NFC East Division Preview
by Power 32 Podcast August 13, 2026 David Prime, every Tuesday night at 7 PM, Jason Feirman, NFL, NFL podcast, POWER 32 podcast
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NBA-Decided Flexibility Is Worth More Than Your Favorite Player
by Punch Sports Network August 13, 2026 Jaren Jackson, Jaylen Brown, LeMelo Ball, NBA, NBA trades, Punch Sports Network
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19-Year-Old Maya Merhige Successfully Swims the Strait of Gibraltar From Spain to Morocco
by Jeni Howard August 13, 2026 funding cancer research, Maya Merhige, Oceans Seven swim, Straight of Gibralter, Swim Across America

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