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KC Joyner examines the Clemson Tigers' national championship chances. A loaded offense and underrated defense should keep them in the title hunt, but two non-conference games against SEC opponents loom large.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

After another win in the Bronx last night, the Seattle Mariners are just a game below .500 and in second place in the AL West. This club was built on pitching and defense, and it's strong in both areas. However, with an offense that ranks 14th in the...

Blog | May 17, 2013

Paul Goldschmidt's improved plate discipline, line-drive ability and superb defense have him playing at an MVP-like level for the Diamondbacks, writes Scott Spratt.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013

Doug McIntyre examines forward Jozy Altidore's chances of making the USMNT roster ahead of the team's spring matches that begin May 29. Beyond his lack of goal-scoring success for the U.S., Altidore's USMNT inclusion may hinge on his club's release date.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Matt Bowen explains why the New York Jets defense will have success this season, despite missing Darrelle Revis.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2013

The Cleveland Indians are rising thanks to offensive success from unlikely sources, writes Paul Swydan. He focuses specifically on catcher Carlos Santana, who is batting .379 with a .443 BABIP this season.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2013

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

Matt Bowen provides his list of NFL draft picks that are expected to have immediate impacts this season, including Kenny Vaccaro and Jarvis Jones.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

TideNation breaks down where Alabama's defensive depth chart stands following spring practice.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

The Nuggets entered the playoffs as one of the league's hottest teams. What happened?

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2013

A look at commitments and targets for Michigan on the defensive side in 2014.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

The Pirates have been a losing team for two decades, but an improved defense is what will put them over .500 this season, writes Scott Spratt.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2013

Ed Orgeron has spent 27 years coaching football, but until this spring he had never directed a 5-2 defense. Now he's learning on the fly and loving it.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Travis Haney writes that while Georgia's loaded offense is the primary reason the Bulldogs will be a preseason top-10 team, the defense has enough young talent to hold its own after losing several talented players from last year's unit.

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Craig Custance ranks his top 5 candidates to win the Norris Trophy, with Minnesota's Ryan Suter at No. 1.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2013

After abysmal performances in Game 1, Boston's Jason Terry and New York's Tyson Chandler have some major adjustments to make, David Thorpe writes.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013