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The Sports Column: Written By Fans, For Fans
by Frank Fear October 6, 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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Saturday’s Big Prime-Time Game in College Football? ‘Bama at Georgia
by Laurentz E. Baker October 6, 2026 Alabama Crimson Tide, College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, Gunner Stockton, Keelon Russell, offensive juggernaults, SEC
It may be one of those games decided late by a long field goal with the clock reading triple zero. Who you got?

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Favorites Going into Breeders’ Cup 2026, One of Horse Racing’s Biggest Events
by Brian Henry October 6, 2026 Breeders Cup 2026, Eunomia, Forever Young, Gimme a Nother, Horseracing, Kalpana, Keenland, Notable Speech, Sovereignty, The Puma
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup is taking shape around established champions, rising three-year-olds, and international stars. Contenders will gather at Keeneland in Lexington, KY, October 30-31 for racing across several divisions.

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Sammy Davis Jr. Was An Avid Sportsman
by Christopher Brunozzi October 6, 2026 Broadway actor, entertainer and sportsman, Golden Boy, Greater Hartford Open, Sammy Davis Jr, singer, TV and film star
The entertainer’s life was so full of starring roles and sporting endeavors that it’s hard to imagine that one person did it all.

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The Always Smiling Sammy Davis Jr. (photo courtesy Vanity Fair)

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On Sunday in Vegas, the NFL’s Old Reliable Met the New Kid on the Block, and the Kid Almost Pulled It Off
by Leslie Monteiro October 5, 2026 AFC West, Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs, Kenneth Walker III, Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders, NFL, Patrick Mahomes
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“In Trouble” Describes the Washington Commanders Quarterback Room
by Elijah Taylor October 5, 2026 Athan Kaliakmanis, Dan Quinn, Marcus Mariota, NFC East, NFL Jayden Daniels, NY Giants, Washington Commanders
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Different Isn’t Always Better, But for the Newcastle Knights It Was “Wow!”
by Adrian Megale October 5, 2026 fan experience, Newcastle Knights, Rugby
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Hollywood Took Over the Astrodome, Not Once, But Multiple Times
by Matthew Paris October 5, 2026 Bad News Bears, Battle of the Sexes, Friday Night Lights, Hollwood films shot at the Astrodome, Houston Astrodome
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How Much “Flight” Does Jalen Hurts Have in Him?
by Chase Purvis October 4, 2026 Howie Roseman, Jalen Hurts, NFL, NFL quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl champion
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Snooker and the Power of Wrath
by Ravi Mandapaka October 4, 2026 Marl Allen, Snooker, The Halo World Snooker Championship, the power of wrath, Wu Yize
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Has Father Time Caught Up with OBJ?
by Elijah Taylor October 3, 2026 All-Pro, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, NFL, NY Giants, prolific wide receiver
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Boxing Helped James Cagney Develop Into a Champion Actor
by Christopher Brunozzi October 3, 2026 Baseball, Boxing, entertainment sports interface, Hollywood legend, James Cagney, Judo
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Aces Advance as Wilson Stars, But Las Vegas Needed Gray to Win
by Leslie Monteiro October 2, 2026 2026 WNBA Playoffs, A'Ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, WNBA
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Five NFL Teams Facing Early-Season Tests in October
by Brian Henry October 1, 2026 Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, NFL, NFL October schedules, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
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Here’s an Interesting “What If” Connection Between College Football and the NFL
by Robert Martin October 1, 2026 Arch Manning, Atlanta Falcons, College Football, Dillon Gabriel, NFL, passer-receiver link, Pittsburgh Steelers, Quinn Evers
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Rita Hayworth Was An Avid Sportswoman, Even During Peak Years of Her Hollywood Career
by Christopher Brunozzi October 1, 2026 badminton, Golf, Hollywood star and sportswomen, horse owner, Horse Racing, Rita Hayworth, sking, table tennis
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With the Season on the Line, Caitlin Clark Delivered … Big Time
by Leslie Monteiro September 30, 2026 2026 WNBA Playoffs, A'Ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever, Kelsey Mitchell, Las Vegas Aces, Stephanie White, WNBA
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Football 2026 So Far? Surprising Starts with Great Games and Plenty of Excitement
by Scott Gordon September 30, 2026 ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, college football 2026, NFL, NFL 2026, SEC
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Ultramarathon “Racecations” Surge as Holidayers Swap Sunbeds for Start Lines
by Harry Manning September 30, 2026 endurance and challenge-based sports, Izzy Weatherall, racecations, SportsCover Direct, travel insurance
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NHL Has a New Fan Problem and It May Be the Best Problem in Hockey
by Debbie Sellnow-Richmond September 29, 2026 Game Changers, Heated Rivalry, Ilya Rozanov, NHL, queer men in sports, Rachel Reid, Shane Hollander
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Guess Who’s Coming to New York? J.J. McCarthy, That’s Who
by Ava Conley September 29, 2026 J.J. McCarthy, Jameis Winston, Jaxson Dart, John Harbaugh, NFL, NFL quarterbacks, NY Giants
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Think You’ve Seen It All When It Comes the Underbelly of Sports? Probably Not Until You View “The Last Shot”
by Matthew Paris September 29, 2026 Basketball, basketball in Mexico, sports on the edge, The Last Shot

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