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NFL Free Agency: Underrated Additions

7/29/2011 09:15 AM - USA, Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

Look for these under-the-radar players to have big impacts on the teams that sign them.

NBA Mock Draft 2.0 - What I Would Do

6/21/2011 7:13 PM - USA, Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

Here's what I would do with each pick in Thursday's 2011 NBA Draft.

When the King Goes MIA

6/14/2011 1:10 PM - USA, Schenectady, NY - Luke Trouwborst

We saw perhaps the most talented team in American sports collapse over the weekend. What happened?

Taking on the Worldwide Leader

6/7/2011 11:31 AM - USA, Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

By constantly hyping storylines that are inconsequential to these NBA Finals, ESPN is keeping many fans from missing the true nuances and keys to winning the NBA title.

NBA Draft: Playoff Team Needs

6/1/2011 11:40 PM - USQ, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

Part 2 looks at the holes that each playoff team could be looking to fill through the draft.

NBA Mock Draft 1.0 - Picks 15-30

5/24/2011 3:55 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

The second half of the draft features a bevy of players who could contribute right away. There are more than a few sleepers in my opinion, including Marshon Brooks and Jordan Hamilton.

NBA Mock Draft 1.0 - Lottery Teams

5/22/2011 9:23 PM - USA, Columbia City, IN - Jake Sittler

The first half of the draft features few potential superstars, but many guys who could contribute immediately to their respective teams.

The Clock Strikes Midnight

4/7/2011 1:38 PM - United States, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

A look at the improbable run of the Butler Bulldogs

MLB Spring Preview: AL Central

3/25/2011 5:15 PM - Taylor Nye

The White Sox and Tigers hope additions help them catch the Twins, who look to continue their division reign. In Kansas City and Cleveland they're waiting for young to bring improvement from the minors.

Marching to Madness

3/9/2011 10:25 AM - USA, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

A look at what makes the NCAA tournament so special.

MLB Spring Preview: NL East

3/7/2011 11:52 PM - USA, Kansas City, KS - Taylor Nye

The Phillies look like the team to beat, again. The Braves hope to build on their surprise playoff season. The Mets, Nationals and Marlins look to improve in an NL East that's in flux.

MLB Spring Preview: AL East

2/22/2011 1:47 PM - USA, Kansas City, KS - Taylor Nye

The AL East will again be competitive this year. Boston, Tampa Bay and New York will battle it out at the top. Meanwhile Toronto and Baltimore look to improve and crash the big three's party.

6 Degrees of the Carmelo Anthony Trade

2/22/2011 0:28 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

Here's three angles and three questions that have sprung up out of yesterday's trade between the Nuggets, Knicks, and Timberwolves.

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 1

2/7/2011 8:02 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

The four-man top tier has finally arrived.

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 2

2/4/2011 3:39 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

Derrick Rose and Amare Stoudemire are the biggest names in this tier.

Winter X Games Friday Review

2/3/2011 9:39 PM - USA, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

Results and commentary from the second day of Winter X

Winter X Games Thursday Review

2/2/2011 9:16 PM - USA, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

Results and commentary from the opening day of Winter X

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 3

2/2/2011 1:07 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

Blake Griffin leads a group of stellar power forwards in this tier of players who are good enough to be a top-two players on a title contender.

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 4

1/26/2011 4:54 PM - USA, Muncie , IN - Jake Sittler

Some potential superstars make this list, including John Wall and Rudy Gay

The College GameDay Experience

1/23/2011 6:31 PM - USA, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

John Sittler's thoughts on ESPN College GameDay's recent visit to Purdue University

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 5

1/21/2011 8:44 PM - USA, Muncie , IN - Jake Sittler

One of my favorite players in the league, Stephen Curry, highlights this section.

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 6

1/20/2011 9:25 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

Baron Davis, Jason Terry, and Serge Ibaka highlight this group.

Winter X Games 15 Intro and Men's Skiing Preview

1/20/2011 1:31 PM - United States, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

An introduction to Winter X Games 15 and insight and predictions on the men's skiing events

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 7

1/19/2011 9:52 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

The truly elite role players and youngsters with potential shine in this tier.

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Tier 8

1/18/2011 10:09 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

Tier 8 features specialists, average backups, and some youngsters with potential

The Ultimate NBA Player List: Introduction and Tier 9

1/18/2011 9:54 PM - USA, Muncie, IN - Jake Sittler

After several weeks of obsessing, I've managed to rank every player in the NBA.

Big Ten Bowl Bust

1/18/2011 5:33 PM - USA, Franklin, IN - John Sittler

What went wrong with Big Ten football this post-season

21 Years of Sports Moments

1/4/2011 5:51 PM - Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

Based on a topic in Bill Simmons' "The Book of Basketball", these are the top sports moments I've witnessed in my lifetime.

Bowl Breakdown: BCS Games

12/17/2010 10:19 AM - Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

The final installment covers the Rose, Fiesta, Orange, Sugar, and the BCS Championship.

Bowl Breakdown: Part 2

12/13/2010 8:47 PM - Muncie , Indiana - Jake Sittler

Here are the rest of the regular bowls - Alamo through Kraft - and all of the stats you need to know.

Bowl Breakdown: Part 1

12/6/2010 3:22 PM - Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

Everything you need to know to make educated bowl picks (part 2 is coming soon). Just ignore my predictions because they are sure to steer you wrong.

Sittler's Soapbox: Michael Vick

11/27/2010 10:15 PM - Munice, Indiana - Jake Sittler

Why can't we find it in ourselves to forgive and celebrate his personal and professional transformation?

Pulling an All-Nighter: The College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon

11/15/2010 4:30 PM - Muncie, Indiana - Jake Sittler

Here's a reason to watch every game on the schedule for ESPN's 24 hours of college hoops.

Alma Mater

11/11/2010 2:24 PM - Muncie , Indiana - Jake Sittler

Just for fun, let's take a look at which school has produced the best active NBA starting five.

NBA Season Predictions: Western Conference

11/3/2010 3:15 PM - Muncie, Indiana -

The defending champs should hang on to the top spot, but the Mavs, Thunder, and Blazers will provide stiff competition out west.

NBA Season Predictions: Eastern Conference

11/2/2010 1:54 PM - Muncie, Indiana -

The top four seem set in stone in the East, but a scrappy bunch in Milwaukee and a Carmelo trade to New York could change things.

Eagles Run KS 2A X-C Regionals - Part 4

10/27/2010 07:09 AM - USA, Mound City, KS - reNuz.net

With head coach Bianca Williams out of town, assistant coaches Preston Williams and Suze Manning lead the Eagles to qualify for the state meet.

Eagles Run KS 2A X-C Regionals - Part 3

10/26/2010 9:28 PM - USA, Mound City, KS - reNuz.net

With head coach Bianca Williams out of town, assistant coaches Preston Williams and Suze Manning lead the Eagles to qualify for the state meet.

Eagles Run KS 2A X-C Regionals - Part 2

10/26/2010 9:23 PM - USA, Mound City, KS - reNuz.net

With head coach Bianca Williams out of town, assistant coaches Preston Williams and Suze Manning lead the Eagles to qualify for the state meet.

Eagles Run KS 2A X-C Regionals - Part 1

10/26/2010 9:14 PM - USA, Mound City, KS - reNuz.net

With head coach Bianca Williams out of town, assistant coaches Preston Williams and Suze Manning lead the Eagles to qualify for the state meet.

Preston Williams Mic'ed Up at KS 2A Regional X-Country

10/26/2010 08:13 AM - USA, Mound City, KS - reNuz.net

Listen to coach Preston Williams as he encourages his Maranatha boys varsity squad through the Kansas 2A high school regional cross country meet.

NBA Season Preview: Central Division

10/25/2010 1:03 PM - USA, Muncie, Indiana -

The Chicago Bulls will be tested by a scrappy, improving Milwaukee Bucks squad.

College Football Wrap-Up: Part 3

10/5/2010 0:48 PM - Muncie, Indiana -

The top six Heisman contenders in the country make up part 3 of the early-season wrap.

College Football Wrap-Up: Part 2

10/5/2010 0:42 PM - Muncie, Indiana -

Part 2 looks at four dark-horse Heisman candidates.

College Football Wrap-Up: Part 1

10/4/2010 1:24 PM - Munice, Indiana -

Part one of the three part series looks at some players you might not have heard of, yet are putting up huge numbers each week.

Video of Maranatha Invitational Cross Country 2010 - Part 2

10/4/2010 08:35 AM - USA, Lenexa, KS - reNuz.net

Watch video of the boys run and some after-race highlights.

Video of Maranatha Invitational Cross Country 2010 - Part 1

10/3/2010 1:51 PM - USA, Lenexa, KS - reNuz.net

This article is a video clip of the girls race and some pre-race interviews.

Video of Maranatha Invitational Cross Country 2010 - Junior High

10/2/2010 1:58 PM - USA, Lenexa, KS - reNuz.net

Junior High kids from Christ Prep and Maranatha Academy ran at the first Maranatha Cross Country Invitiational. Watch video of the event and see team results.

In the Vick of Time?

9/22/2010 1:19 PM - Muncie, Indiana -

Michael Vick is the starting quarterback in Philadelphia. Should he be?

Maranatha X-Country Off to Good Start At Bonner

9/20/2010 09:36 AM - USA, Shawnee, KS - Maranatha Academy

Eagles cross country team had a great showing at the 2010 Bonner Invitiational. Two-time coach of the year Bianca Williams was mic'ed up for the big event.