Jake Simpson

Jake Simpson is a New York-based writer.

MLB Playoff Preview: 5 Stories to Watch This Postseason

MLB Playoff Preview: 5 Stories to Watch This Postseason

Will the Phillies live up to their promise? Will the Wild Card darlings make it past the opening round? And more questions about the coming month in baseball. More »

From the Red Sox to the Mets, Baseball's Most Dramatic Collapses

From the Red Sox to the Mets, Baseball's Most Dramatic Collapses

Boston and Atlanta are both on the brink of blowing their post-season chances, despite being sure things just a few weeks ago. A look at past examples of MLB collapse. More »

Why It's OK for Tiger Woods to Play in the Frys.com Open

Why It's OK for Tiger Woods to Play in the Frys.com Open

The injured former champion is set to compete an always-ignored tournament. But he shouldn't be ashamed. More »

Philadelphia's Pro Sports Resurrection

Philadelphia's Pro Sports Resurrection

With the Phillies' 2008 World Series championship and the Eagles on a hiring spree, the city's teams are in a renaissance More »

What Plaxico Burress Can Learn From Michael Vick

What Plaxico Burress Can Learn From Michael Vick

The star wide receiver is coming back after nearly two years in prison. A look at scandal-plagued athletes who came before him. More »

How Northern Ireland Became a Golf Powerhouse

How Northern Ireland Became a Golf Powerhouse

The tiny country has produced three major champions in the past 13 months. What's the secret? More »

6 Stories to Watch in the Second Half of Baseball Season

6 Stories to Watch in the Second Half of Baseball Season

With the All-Star game over, it's time to look at what's coming up in the MLB's final months More »

Derek Jeter at 3,000: A Fan Favorite, Even as He Starts to Falter

Derek Jeter at 3,000: A Fan Favorite, Even as He Starts to Falter

The Yankees' shortstop has gained a devoted following in New York, who celebrated his historic milestone this weekend More »

Do the Mavericks Stand a Chance at Defending Their NBA Title?

Do the Mavericks Stand a Chance at Defending Their NBA Title?

With one coach leaving and six players up for free agency, the squad that captured the franchise's first championship could fall apart More »

Win or Die Trying: The Scorching 1964 U.S. Open

Win or Die Trying: The Scorching 1964 U.S. Open

As the annual golf tournament approaches, a look back at Ken Venturi's death-defying victory 47 years ago More »

Isiah Thomas Could Return to the Knicks, Whether You Like It or Not

Isiah Thomas Could Return to the Knicks, Whether You Like It or Not

The unpopular former team president may come back to New York, and there's nothing fans can do about it More »

Shaquille O'Neal, Basketball's 'Very Quotatious' Superstar, Retires

Shaquille O'Neal, Basketball's 'Very Quotatious' Superstar, Retires

Shaq was one of the first athletes to embrace social media to cultivate his image with fans and reporters More »

The Unparalleled Greatness of Mariano Rivera

The Unparalleled Greatness of Mariano Rivera

The Yankees closer just played in his 1,000th game. A look at what has made his career so remarkable. More »

The Heat vs. the Bulls: Who Really Plays a More Team-Oriented Game?

The Heat vs. the Bulls: Who Really Plays a More Team-Oriented Game?

Conventional wisdom says Miami relies on its three big stars while Chicago depends on the entire squad. But is it true? More »

NHL Playoffs 2011: The Year Overtime Took Over

NHL Playoffs 2011: The Year Overtime Took Over

Nearly a third of postseason games thus far have gone to extra time, which has been thrilling for hockey fans and newcomers alike More »

Gary Neal Saves the San Antonio Spurs and 6 More Playoff Buzzer-Beaters

Gary Neal Saves the San Antonio Spurs and 6 More Playoff Buzzer-Beaters

The rookie landed a three-point shot just after the clock hit zero in Game 5 of the first round of the post-season. A look at those who came before him, from Michael Jordan to LeBron James. More »

Madison Square Garden Makes a Comeback

Madison Square Garden Makes a Comeback

With the Knicks and the Rangers both in the playoffs this year, the world's most famous arena is hosting relevant postseason play again More »

UConn Beats Butler: 5 Thoughts on the Ugly 2011 NCAA Title Game

UConn Beats Butler: 5 Thoughts on the Ugly 2011 NCAA Title Game

The Huskies had the greatest post-season run of all time, and other reflections on the cover-your-eyes awful championship More »

Attention, Miami Heat: Crying Is for Winners

Attention, Miami Heat: Crying Is for Winners

The team's coach said players wept after losing to the Chicago Bulls this weekend. Why are fans laughing at them? More »

The Brandon Davies Dilemma: Can Religion and College Sports Co-Exist?

The Brandon Davies Dilemma: Can Religion and College Sports Co-Exist?

The Brigham Young basketball star was suspended from the team for having sex with his girlfriend, diminishing the school's chances at a national title More »

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