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There is no doubt that ESPN is the most powerful network and media outlet in sports, and it is true that it has been this way for quite a long time. Other media companies such as FOX Sports, CNN/SI, and Yahoo! Sports have tried to surpass ESPN but have only succeeded in putting a small dent in the Worldwide Leader in Sports' popularity. What follows is a list of things that I like about ESPN and also things that bother me. While many deride the network beaming from Bristol, Connecticut, there is no doubt that it has a sizable and dedicated following. I have tried to ...

There is no doubt that ESPN is the most powerful network and media outlet in sports, and it is true that it has been this way for quite a long time. Other media companies such as FOX Sports, CNN/SI, and Yahoo! Sports have tried to surpass ESPN but have only succeeded in putting a small dent in the Worldwide Leader in Sports' popularity. What follows is a list of things that I like about ESPN and also things that bother me. While many deride the network beaming from Bristol, Connecticut, there is no doubt that it has a sizable and dedicated following. I have tried to ...

A funny thing occurred to me the other day as I surveyed the sporting landscape and thought about all of the teams my friends and people I knew cheered for. And as I thought about them I took a look at myself and wondered. Does playing a sport make you less likely to have a favorite team in that very sport? Perhaps some insight into my situation will illustrate my point. From the ages of five to 19, I played hockey year-round and at some of the highest levels in North America. If you've ever played hockey from an early age or known someone who ...