Jake Simpson

Jake Simpson is a New York-based writer.

The LeBron James Hour: 11 Final Thoughts

The LeBron James Hour: 11 Final Thoughts

Now that the superstar has made up his mind at last, an assessment of who won, who lost, and why we should never do this again More »

LeBron James and the Rise of Sports Reality TV

LeBron James and the Rise of Sports Reality TV

Tonight's "LeBron Hour" is just the latest in a series of events that take attention away from the field and toward sideline shenanigans More »

NBA Free Agency: A Primer

NBA Free Agency: A Primer

Negotiations begin at midnight, here's our guide to the seven mega-star free agents More »

From Galarraga to Golf, Classiness Returns to Sports

From Galarraga to Golf, Classiness Returns to Sports

After public displays of integrity by several athletes in recent weeks, it looks like sportsmanship is making a comeback More »

NBA Finals: 3 Lessons From the Lakers' Win

NBA Finals: 3 Lessons From the Lakers' Win

Game 7 offered proof of the value of teamwork, the importance of defense, and the beauty of ugliness More »

U.S. Open: 5 Things to Watch For

U.S. Open: 5 Things to Watch For

How will Tiger play? Can Phil Mickelson repeat his Masters victory? Who will be this year's breakout star? Plus more questions about the golf tournament. More »

NCAA Conference Realignment Revisited: New Winners and Losers

NCAA Conference Realignment Revisited: New Winners and Losers

Texas made the surprise decision to stay in the Big 12, changing the effects of the shakeup More »

NCAA Conference Realignment: Winners and Losers

NCAA Conference Realignment: Winners and Losers

Nebraska and Colorado both left their conferences, and Texas and Texas Tech are expected to follow. An assessment of the effects of the big shakeup. More »

Letter to Stephen Strasburg, D.C.'s Baseball Messiah

Letter to Stephen Strasburg, D.C.'s Baseball Messiah

The pitcher makes his Major League debut for the Nationals tonight. Can he bring Washington its first sports championship in two decades? More »

John Wooden's Legacy, on and off the Court

John Wooden's Legacy, on and off the Court

He was the most successful coach in college basketball history, leading UCLA to 10 championships. But his impact on his players went beyond statistics. More »

Why U.S. Tennis Players Do So Badly at the French Open

Why U.S. Tennis Players Do So Badly at the French Open

No American has won the tournament since 2002. The culprit: our country's refusal to train athletes to play on clay courts. More »

NBA Finals: Why You Should Watch

NBA Finals: Why You Should Watch

This year's championship competition brings together two legendary teams with a historic rivalry: The LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics More »

NHL Playoffs: Montreal's Second Stunning Comeback

NHL Playoffs: Montreal's Second Stunning Comeback

The Canadiens surprised the Pittsburgh Penguins—and their own fans—by winning Game Seven of the conference semi-finals More »

6 Ways to Achieve Baseball Immortality

6 Ways to Achieve Baseball Immortality

Dallas Braden's perfect game this weekend put him in the history books. But there are other rare feats in the sport. More »

Police Tasered a Teenage Baseball Fan: Good Move

Police Tasered a Teenage Baseball Fan: Good Move

The officers were just doing their part to keep sporting events safe for athletes, coaches, and officials More »

For D.C. Hockey Fans, History Means Heartbreak

For D.C. Hockey Fans, History Means Heartbreak

This was going to be the Capitals' year to win the Stanley Cup. But they lost in the playoffs' first round to the Canadiens. More »

NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant Plays His Past

NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant Plays His Past

When the Lakers go up against the Thunder, the aging legend faces Kevin Durant, his youthful counterpart More »

Forget October: This Year, April Is Baseball's Big Month

Forget October: This Year, April Is Baseball's Big Month

The first weeks of the season are usually marked by bad weather and worse playing. But 2010 has been different. More »

NFL Draft: Is This the Year of the Defensive Tackle?

NFL Draft: Is This the Year of the Defensive Tackle?

Two of 2010's top football picks play this position, which has fallen out of favor recently. Will there be a revival? More »

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