Posts By Nick Dunkeyson
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526CyclingWhat Next For Thibaut Pinot?
Thibaut Pinot is an easy athlete to root for. The French climber is shy but generous in interviews. He’s good for an attack or two on any given mountain stage. He doesn’t crave the spotlight or ride for a big-money team – he’s a classic underdog. He’s tall, dark and...
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450CyclingYates’ Success has Reinforced Britain’s Powerhouse Status
As I write this, a British rider leads the Giro d’Italia – cycling’s second-most prestigious (though most fun) Grand Tour. Given the success of Team Sky in recent years, you would be forgiven for thinking the rider in question was Chris Froome. Strangely, however, it is neither Froome nor anyone else...
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1.1KNFLRemembering When The Vikings Missed Their First-Round Draft Pick
The first round of the NFL draft is a fantastic opportunity for NFL back offices. It’s often the culmination of months – sometimes even years – of work. It’s the result of leafing through tapes, scouting reports, moving around a bunch of magnets or post-its ad nauseum. And it all...
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853NFLApathy is Fueling the NFL’s Growing PED Problem
Lane Johnson had a fantastic season, and an even better Super Bowl. Manning the right side of the Eagles’ O-Line, he didn’t allow Nick Foles to be pressured once through him, all game. Compare and contrast to Brandon Graham bursting through the right side of New England’s line to strip...