Colin McGowan
Goodbye to the Clippers, Who Did What They Could
The Los Angeles Clippers were dominant right up until they weren't, and now they're out of the NBA Playoffs. It's less disappointing than it seems, honestly.
Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Meaning Behind the Grind
The Memphis Grizzlies are almost certainly not going to win the NBA Championship this year. But their defiant way of not-winning is an inspiration to everyone who works.
Juventus, Real Madrid, and What's Really Unbeatable
Juventus upending Real Madrid in the Champions League qualifies as an upset. But even for Juventus, the realities of big-time soccer can't be upended.
Stephen Curry and What the Most Valuable Player Does
The story went that the Warriors would be just fine without Stephen Curry. The playoffs are proving just how valuable Curry really is.
David Blatt, Coach Without a Team
David Blatt arrived in Cleveland with a reputation as a keen basketball mind. When LeBron arrived, he became an afterthought. Now, he's mostly a wince-y joke.
What the Hell are the Washington Wizards?
The Washington Wizards were lousy in the second half and their best player has five broken bones. Naturally, they somehow have a shot at making the NBA Finals.
Let's Not Fix the Not-Broken NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs are not rational, which is why we got the classic Spurs-Clippers series in the first round. If this bothers you, you're worried about the wrong things.
Clippers-Rockets, Corey Brewer, and Hard Work That Doesn't Pay Off
The Clippers-Rockets series is a chance to watch some of the best athletes in the world. If that's not for you, then there's always Corey Brewer.
Pep Guardiola's Two Champions League Teams
Pep Guardiola grew up in FC Barcelona, and made them champions. Now he's returning, as the coach of Bayern Munich, to a place that he never totally left.
Chelsea, Jose Mourinho, and the Triumph of Boredom
Chelsea won an English Premier League title playing a style of soccer that was either controlled or boring. Jose Mourinho doesn't care what you think.
The Clippers, the Spurs, and What the NBA Playoffs Are Worth
All basketball games are pretty good. Some games help us understand why we bother to care about sports. Game 7 between the Clips and Spurs was one of those.
The Chicago Bulls Are Going Down With a Fight
With the Bucks finally out of the way, the Bulls can focus on doing what they do best: throwing themselves at doom with unrestrained gusto.