L.A. Kings win second Stanley Cup title in three seasons
The Los Angeles Kings win the Stanley Cup title after defenseman Alec Martinez scored the game winning-goal with 14:43 remaining in double overtime.
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Teflon culture: NFL QB Contracts
Value in professional sports is relative. Your only as valuable as your ability to play, stay healthy, help your team win, at a compensation rate agreed upon with a specific club. This is most true in the NFL where the average career lasts 2.5 seasons.
Why professional sports leagues should ban 10-year contracts
By Eric Katz Whenever the major sports leagues collective bargaining agreement expires there is one thing they should really look at. The thing they should consider revising is the amount […]
Ball and Chains: Age rule hypocrisy in sports
By Julian Reed Ever use Facebook? How about ride a skateboard or play Tennis? If any of the latter is true, like the rest of society, you are privileged with the […]
Parity vs. Clarity in sports leagues
Julian Reed discusses parity vs. clarity in sports leagues today in his debut article for Sports Minded. Reed also talks about how some leagues are “DYNASTY-FRIENDLY.” THIS IS A MUST READ!
Here come the Hawks
Check out Pierce Roberson’s thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks, after being considered the worst franchise in the early 2000s by ESPN to Stanley Cup champions.
Blackhawks rally back late to claim Stanley Cup
Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Boston Bruins, 3-2, in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup. After a late third period rally.
Tigers’ Max Scherzer leads MLB with 11-0 decisions
James Williams of Sports Minded covers a number of topics including Adrien Broner’s victory over Paulie Malignaggi and Seth Mitchell title win. He also talks about the MLB and NHL Hockey.
Alex Ovechkin named NHL’s 2013 MVP
Washington Capitals captainWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin wins the Hart Trophy. The Trophy is given to the NHL’s MVP for that season.
Penguins and Evgeni Malkin agree to eight-year extension
Penguins and forward Evgeni Malkin agree to a eight-year extension worth $76 million.
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