Making the Cut

No one has time to sort through all the crap out there on the Web. Except us of course. Here are some links to articles you gotta read:

3/15: It’s not breaking news, or too eloquently worded, but a good, concise read nonetheless on activism in the NBA.

1/28: Although not quite in the Fynal Cut appetite, it’s not hard to see how this whole Target-blogger fued could/will/has translate(d) into the sports journalism world.

12/24: Aspirations of being a prominent sports journalist? Richard Pérez-Peña of the New York Times says you better hope ESPN snatches you up for baller money.

11/14: The good folks over at Slate tell us what’s wrong with the World Wide Lead…kidding, they tell us what’s wrong with everyone’s favorite publication, Sports Illustrated.

10/27: How about a little fun? Our friends at The Onion are always good for a laugh, especially when it comes to making fun of the Sawx.

9/18: Although the ideas are up for debate, at least Chuck Klosterman is joining the Cut in an attempt to save sports journalism.

8/21: Slate wonders if Ichiro Suzuki is crazy, or just adjusting to the American sports media?

8/20: Esquire’s Chris Jones tells us why Oscar De La Hoya is going to be the last boxer you ever recognize.

7/30: Jason Whitlock breaks down why it is Priest Holmes wants to return to the Kansas City Chiefs.

7/19: Finally, we get to hear a little about Hammerin’ Hank is this well-written Verducci story. It’s a nice break from Bonds news every day of the week.

7/15: Just an interesting story about some young skateboarding prodigies.

6/19: This was written by a friend of mine, but it’s a great, short piece on what the late Terry Hoeppner meant to Indiana University football.