The Swamp

ESPN is reporting that the Rockets are offering Bosh a max deal. Very interesting, as that's a lot more money than he could get from Miami if both James and Wade return. The Heat signed Danny Grainger and McRoberts, so they're all set. I get why Bosh opted out, and if he rejects a much better contr...

Are there free Keith Law alternatives on other sites that you read? I basically only want to read his stuff about prospects in a trade. I can't stomach the idea of paying for Insider again even if I get another good deal. ESPN jacks our cable rates, bombards us with ads, and then wants us to spend s...

There is no real debate. It's talk show fodder. "I hate soccer" articles are trolling #hotsportstake pieces of nonsense to gather clicks and talk show appearances.

I basically watch just to see stars like Neymar and it suck he's out. However, it's poetic justice to a team who's strategy was to consistently foul Colombia's best player. Also, Neymar should have gotten a yellow for that ridiculous free kick block.

This Brazil game isn't helping.

So he basically said the same thing Grant Wahl did about tactics, right? I don't see it as that bad for a guy who was cut to criticize the coach's tactics.

Mookie Betts in center is painful to watch, especially after seeing how well Bradley Jr. was fielding. Would have made more sense trying him at 3b. It's bad enough seeing the Sox waste a good season of pitching, but now I'm worried they're screwing up the development of Bradley Jr, Betts, and Boegar...

My drip coffee maker is about to die, and I'm thinking about buying a pour-over brewer because I think the guy from Dangerous Grounds said it's the best home method of making coffee. Anyone do this or have recommendations of what to buy?

Why Do So Many Sportswriters Love Bruce Springsteen? When a sportswriter professes his devotion to Bruce Springsteen, he's making a statement about himself (or herself!). He's letting you know that he's a good old-fashioned hard-working American fella with strong values, just like you, Mr. and Mrs....

Did you get the questions I e-mailed you? (study up on Red Sox middle infielders, DMB trivia, Belichick history, & Bensell's character flaws, everybody)

not liking what i'm seeing this past year (2nd going into 3rd). not every math problem needs to be a word problem. the boy gets the right answers very quickly, but falters when asked to write down how he came up with it. Another huge problem. In the past you could struggle in language arts and thri...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZEGijN_8R0 The video above made the rounds last year, and the math problem she cited (about 90 seconds in) is the type of nonsense I try to help students figure out all year. I haven't researched Common Core specifically, but my experience teaching to a test (4th gra...

His death is a nice reminder about how much the 94 strike sucked. Gwynn legitimately going after .400, Matt Williams chasing Maris, the Expos...

At least this season of 24 has amazing facial hair.