Ankur Amin
I am a college student who loves to watch, talk and write about sports. My favorite teams are based in Detroit, but I try my best to say unbiased.
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Broncos Already Winners in Cutler TradeA few months ago, none would have believed that the Denver franchise would recover, much less win, from the disastrous Jay Cutler trade. But stellar play from Kyle Orton and future compensation may prove the Broncos big winners after all. -
A Major Gripe with the NFL PlayoffsWith the NFL playoffs just a few weeks away, two teams will unfairly get advantages that they have not earned. Read what the NFL needs to do to make their playoff format correct again.
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Week 17 Results Highlight Flaws in NFL Pro BowlWith the Chargers and Dolphins both winning to earn playoff spots on Sunday, led by terrific efforts by their quarterbacks, one has to wonder why it is the two losing teams that are having their quarterbacks awarded with Pro Bowl nods.
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Five Suggestions to Improve Fantasy SportsWith the 2008 fantasy football season nearly over, here are five fantasy games I would like to see at mainstream fantasy sites next year.
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Scrubs - My PrincessA review of the seventh season finale episode for Scrubs. The episode was reported to be the most expensive of the shows history.
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The Office - Job FairA review of "Job Fair," the penultimate episode of the fourth season of The Office.
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Top Chef Chicago: Wedding Wars ReviewA review of the Top Chef Chicago episode, Wedding Wars. -
Terrific Moves Have the Browns Thinking Playoffs AgainAfter a disappointing finish to the 2007-08 season, the Cleveland Browns made a couple of terrific moves that landed them impact players on both ends of the ball. Is a return to the playoffs near? -
Tips for Better Crosswording!Want to be a better crossword puzzle solver? Here are some easy tips, with real crossword clue examples, to help guide you to better crossword solving today!
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Problems Ahead for the Lakers?A longer look into the future than usual forecasts a potential problem brewing for the Lakers in 2009. Should they choose to pay salaries out of their noses or allow a star to leave L.A. to maintain profits? -
NFL Winners & Losers from Friday's Signings/TradesWho won and lost on Friday in the NFL? -
Top Five MVP Candidates of 2007-08Who will win the NBA's MVP award this season? -
Family Guy Spin-Off in Development?After returning to the air three years ago, Family Guy has been strong in the ratings and has been renewed continuously. Now, it seems as if Seth MacFarlene will get an added boon for the show's success; a spin-off. -
Top Ten Worst NBA Moves of the Last Half-DecadeWho makes the list of the ten worst moves made by NBA teams over the last five years? -
Spoilers for the Office Season 4The Office, one of the better shows on television, is returning to the air on April 10th. Here are some rumors and spoilers for what is to come in the final episodes of the fourth season! -
Indiana Jones 4 Trailer RevealedA bit of old news that I didn't see anywhere on the site. This article contains the trailer for the fourth installment in the Indiana Jones series and a brief analysis of what was shown. Enjoy! -
NBA Summer Outlook; Southeast DivisionAn in-depth look at the situations the five teams in the Southeast division will be in come this summer in the NBA. Includes salary statistics, free agent information, and analysis. -
The Wire; Why Won't Anyone Give it a ChanceFor five seasons now, The Wire has consistently been the best show on television. Yet no one seems to watch it. Why?
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Five Terrific NBA Moves You May Have MissedIn every NBA season, one or two big-impact moves go relatively unnoticed. Most viewers of the league only look for big names and instant results, and thus often fail to notice the moves that count the most. -
Where Sam Cassell Should SignAs the 2007-08 season nears its end, most experts expect Sam Cassell to leave the Clippers and find a contending team to join. Although the popular choice is Boston, Sam should choose his old team. -
Jericho; Cancellation Looming Again?After all the nuts sent to CBS over last summer, is it really possible that Jericho may be in danger of cancellation after just seven new episodes again? A look at the early ratings says yes.
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David Stern; Love Him or Hate Him, You Have to Admit He's RightOver his twenty-three plus years as commissioner in the NBA, David Stern has implemented many changes and is a major factor towards the NBA's current success. But more often then not, he doesn't get his just credit. -
Gilbert Arenas Announces Intention to Opt Out in 2008With an opt-out clause in his contract, Gilbert Arenas has had the option of opting out ever since he first signed his deal in 2003. Now, four years later, Gilbert has made it clear he intends to opt-out next summer. -
The Best #1 NBA Draft Picks of All TimeWith the Portland Trail Blazers now holding the number one overall pick in the 2007 draft, here is a look at the best first overall picks of all time. -
The Roger Clemens Bashing Needs to EndWith so much pointless debating over Clemens' recent new contract, many with an opinion on the matter forget the basics of the signing and are making unreasonable, biased claims. Its time for the garbage to stop. -
New Details Revealed About Touch-screen IPodAfter more than a year of waiting for news about the fabled touch-screen iPod, Apple finally released some juicy details on their next expensive gadget. As always, the new iPod proves that no one does it quite like Apple does. -
Pacman Jones: Worthy of a Year-Long BanAfter appealing his year-long suspension, Jones has set off to prove he has been unfairly targeted by Goodell. But the truth is in the facts. Pacman deserves every minute he has to stay away from the NFL field. -
Warner Brothers to Ban Advance Movie Screenings in CanadaIn a move to end piracy, Warner Brothers Studios is attacking what it calls one of the major sources; Canada. -
First Round of NBA Playoffs Showcase Serious Kinks in the ArmorWith the first-round of the NBA playoffs officially over, there are a few noticeable problems which are hindering the game. After one summer of "fixing" his system, David Stern still has a lot of work to do to make the playoffs fair to all teams. -
How to Choose College Courses to TakeThe task of choosing college classe can prove to be daunting for those new to the experience. After spending seven sessions picking classes in college already, here are some tips I would have found useful when I first entered college. -
The Top Five Most Underrated CartoonsIn recent years, animated cartoons have seen a resurgence within the United States. Once a media regulated for just children, more and more cartoons with adult-directed themes and humor are being created...Thus these gems go largely unnoticed. -
Gilbert Arenas: From Zero to HeroWho is Gilbert Arenas? Is he the fiery point-guard from Arizona who still is trying to claim vengeance on every team that passed him by in the first round? Is he the prankster who used to hide his teammate's jerseys... -
An Overview of the NBA Coach of the Year CandidatesA look at the four men who have the best chance to win the NBA Coach of the Year award for the 2006-07 season. -
How to Wisely Buy a LCD TVAfter my experience buying a new LCD TV, this article will offer my advice on the methods to use to come to the best purchasing decision in regards to LCDs. -
Upcoming Free Agents: Vince CarterPart three of five of a look at the upcoming free agency period. Vinsanity is likely on the move again, but where to? Can this Tar Heels product find himself a big contract again? And if so, where? Read on to find out. -
Upcoming Free Agents: Gerald WallaceThe fourth part of a five part series looking at the best free agents in the 2007 class. Gerald Wallace is an unheralded energy player who should get more money than he will. Read more about him and see if you agree. -
Upcoming Free Agents: Chauncey BillupsThe first part of a five-part series looking at the top free agents of the 2007 class. Read why Billups is valuable, how much (in dollars) he should expect to get and who is likely to land him. -
Upcoming Free Agents: Rashard LewisThe second part of a five part series looking at the free agent class of 2007. Rashard Lewis is the best young talent on the market, so why is his team low-balling him? Find out where he could go and how much he is due to make. -
Kentucky Basketball; Overrated?After hearing countless Kentucky fans profess how excellent their program is, it is time to ask the question Lexington fans are avoiding. Why would Billy Donovan, or any other top coach, leave their successful teams for an inferior program? -
Why Television Shows FailA look into three things new shows, particularly dramas, do wrong from the start. Includes examples of both successful and bad shows that have suffered from these points. -
Rick Carlisle on His Way Out This Summer?After all the misery in Indiana the past few seasons, it may be time for a change at the head coach position. Rick Carlisle has done his best with a bad situation, but it just hasn't been enough. -
Why the Venture Brothers is the Best Cartoon on TelevisionA brief look at what makes the Venture Brothers, a pretty unknown commodity, so much better than Family Guy and the Simpsons. -
Real Invisibility Cloak in Development?Cloaks of invisibility have often been the subject of fantasy novels throughout the history of literature. Working quietly behind the scenes scientists are proving that invisibility is far from a fantasy and could become a reality sooner than most would expect. -
Florida Gators Beat Buckeyes; Repeat as National ChampionsOne year later and the same team is still ripping down the nets. After storming through the 2006 Men's Tournament in 2006, the Gators secured their legacy as one of the best ever by winning a second consecutive championship. -
Upcoming NBA Free Agents: Maurice Williams of the Milwaukee BucksThe final part of a five part series looking at the best free agents of the class of 2007. Maurice Williams has quietly put up some of the best numbers of any player at the one, but he may find himself replaced in Milwaukee soon. Where will he end up? -
Dwayne Wade Practices; Set to Return SoonThe Heat's practice facility featured a familiar face on Monday; Dwayne Wade. After six long weeks, the Heat's young superstar is finally ready to return to the line-up. -
Ten Reasons to Tune into Baseball This SeasonWith the Major Leagues revving up for 2007, most sports fans are simply shrugging off the notion of another season of a "boring" sport. But I'll give ten reasons why the MLB is worth tuning into all season long. -
Steve Nash: Three-time MVP?There is no doubt in my mind that Steve Nash has a bigger impact than most NBA players on his team. But with no hardware from the playoffs and a game that only tailors to one end of the court, he is hardly worth of another MVP award. -
Phil Jackson to Be Inducted into Hall of FameWith a resume like Phil Jackson's, there was no question he would eventually be a Hall of Famer. The only question is, what took so long? -
Apple IPhone Release Date RevealedAfter the stir Apple caused when it first introduced its revolutionary new phone, the iPhone finally has an official release date. -
Why Kevin Durant Should Enter the NBA DraftAfter reading an article stating that Kevin Durant should stay in college, I decided to compile a list of reasons for him not to. -
How to Stop NBA Teams from TankingA surefire way to stop tanking? Stop rewarding it. The NBA should change their Draft Lottery to give all fourteen lottery teams an equal chance to land the number one pick. Read on to find out why. -
Golden State Warriors: Playoff Team?After twelve long years of waiting, the Golden State Warriors are finally playing for something in the late months of the NBA season. Will they find success? -
The Shield Set to Return for Season SixWith the long wait almost finally over, The Shield will debut its first episode of the new season on April 3rd. Read on to find out what to expect from Vic Mackey and the Strike Team. -
Billy Donovan Considering Kentucky Move?Despite having immense success with the Florida Gators, early reports are that Kentucky has interest in Billy Donovan and he is not saying "no." This article sheds light on why Donovan needs to stay put in Gainesville. -
Ron Artest Considering Retirement After 2006-07 SeasonAs the Kings struggle through a mediocre season, Ron Artest has recently quietly admitted he may in fact retire this off-season. Good riddance. -
The "Super"strength of HeroesA look into the factors that make NBC's new hit show Heroes such an enticing television show. -
New York Knicks: Welcome Back IsiahIn just under three full seasons, Isiah Thomas has drove the Knicks into the ground so far it was easy for him to bring them back up just a little. So why resign him? -
NCAA Stars to WatchA look at what players can move up their NBA stock by big performances in March. -
AL Central PreviewA look at the five teams in the AL Central. -
Problems with NBA OfficiatingA look at the problems regarding NBA officiating and how to possibly fix them. -
Flaws with EBayA look at what is wrong with the eBay system and how to fix it.
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NBA Draft: Oden Vs. DurantA look at the best games and assets of both players and what they need to do to be drafted first in the NBA. -
Super Smash Brothers Brawl PreviewA look on what Brawl needs to have to be a good game and also a small look at the early trailers. -
AL East Preview: 2007With baseball season looming, I am going to look at each division and analyze the teams briefly. The first division is the AL East which houses the mighty Yankees and Red Sox. -
May the Month for TrilogiesMovie fans rejoice! In the month of May three trilogies will finally come to an end. This article will document some basics on these three films and give release dates so you can plan your schedule two months in advance.
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Mavericks Bound for Disappointment?After recent disappointments of many teams with high regular season winning marks, are the Dallas Mavericks bound for a similar fate? After watching them play live, I have an insight on the matter.
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Using Simple Statistics to Determine NBA ContendersThis article will look into the five best teams in the West and how they stack up against each other statistically. It will conclude with a prediction of the Western Conference winner.
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Judging General Managers in the NBA: Best 5 and Worst 5This article explains the keys to being a good general manager and also offers insight on the best and worst GMs in the NBA today.
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Potential Summer BlockbusterBecause the trade deadline was so disappointing, this article will discuss the most likely destination for a most-likely moving Big Ticket in Minnesota.
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Five Reasons the Miami Heat Will Not RepeatWith 2006 behind us, we can now look forward to the 2007 playoffs. The Miami Heat, defending champions, have many supporters. But not here. The Heat have ZERO chance of repeating their 2006 feats.
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The Best, Worst and Newest Shows on TelevisionThere are a lot of good shows on television today. This article will cover some of my favorite shows today, new favorites and a couple shows I feel get too much credit.
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Rising Young Stars in the NBAThis article deals with five young stars in the NBA who do not get enough media recognition despite being among the best in the league.
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Preview of the NBA PlayoffsA look at the teams in the East who have the best chance to bring home the Larry O'Brien trophy. These teams include the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls.
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Chris Webbs' Impact on the PistonsEven after just eighteen games, Chris Webber's impact with the Pistons is clear. His unselfish and terrific play has left them championship contenders once again.