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Every season we seem to talk about Nick Markakis and his breakout potential—and every season we are sorely disappointed with the results.

While he has always been solid, though unspectacular, the 2010 season was by far his worst:
629 at-bats [...]

9 Innings Blog will be bringing you previews of every Major League Baseball team for the next 30 days. This is in accordance with our 30 teams in 30 days series. Today, we will be bringing you the 2011 preview of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers are looking to catch a wave that will ride them back into the playoffs.

The Brewers had an okay[...]

Ever wished that you were in charge of your favorite NFL team? Ever thought that you could do a better job? Think you have what it takes to build a pretender into a contender or keep your franchise on top?

We’re here to give you that chance.

SJ is announcing a GM Draft Contest, [...]

When the Los Angeles Rams took a flier on wide receiver Drew Hill in the 12th round of the 1979 draft, they knew they were getting a 5′9″ player with excellent speed.

It was also a long shot that he’d make the team, having spent much of his time at Georgia Tech University blocking for running back Eddie Lee Ivory.[...]

After Friday night’s 102-80 victory over the Sacramento Kings, Sixers’ coach Doug Collins gave Elton Brand the option to sit out tonight’s game against the Portland Trailblazers.
Brand’s response? “I’ll be out there. We’re greedy.”
Greedy, because the Sixers are inching ever closer to a coveted playoff berth. Friday’s win, coupled with the New [...]

For the second year in a row, the Purdue Boilermakers played, and defeated a MAAC team. Last year it was the Siena Saints, this college basketball season it was the Peacocks of ULA (sorry, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reference) of St. Peter’s. This now makes it 13 years in a row for the Boilers; they’ve got this opening round thing down pat.

“Obviously, Purdue’s had [...]

Offensive Tackle
Height: 6’5

Weight: 307 lbs
Hands: 11’
Projection: First Round

When it comes to the NFL Draft, USC is better known for its more recent haul of linebackers and quarterbacks. And historically, it is highlighted for big name runners flowing through the pipeline. [..]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ player representative Ryan Clark’s job is to keep everyone informed on the present situation of the negotiating process.
Being the great guy that he is, he not only keeps his teammates informed, but also his fans and fans around the league.
The latest thing to draw the hard hitting free safeties [...]

Recently, St. Louis Cardinal Minor League Outfielder, C.J. Beatty, agreed to an interview with me for Sports Jabber Magazine. C.J. is a prospect who was the Top Athlete at North Carolina A&T College for two years prior to being drafted. I gathered questions from the Sports Jabber community and made my list. I found C.J. to be a down-to-Earth who just loves to play[...]

I wanted to personally thank Chelsea Travers for bringing this back into the forefront a bit. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) are very serious and anyone who has suffered one (including yours truly) knows the effects on a day in and day out basis. First up her bio and then her article.

Author Bio:

Chelsea Travers [...]