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Just Click It – 8/17/09

Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

We, the editorial staff here at Box Score Beat, have an announcement to make. We were going to post “Just Click It” on Sunday as is normal procedure. But then we decided that perhaps the segment had run its course and it was time to retire it. So we did not post. On Monday, we [...]

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Just Click It — 8/9/09

Posted on 09. Aug, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

Tiger Woods, the weather in NYC and sports journalism are all on a hot streak. Below are three links: two strong pieces and one that goes above and beyond. Enjoy.

As this site has noted before, the New York Times can be spotty in its sports sports coverage now and again. But this video on the [...]

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Just Click It — 8/3/09

Posted on 03. Aug, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

To the links:

This excellent Outside the Lines video story is titled “Carry On.” It’s about two high school friends with an unbelievable story, and that’s all I’ll tell you. Go watch it. Also, be sure to check out the new beta player on the site’s video section — pretty cool.
That last video had me scouring [...]

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Just Click It — 7/26/09

Posted on 26. Jul, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

Long, hot summer days equal less time in front of the computer. Okay, not really for me, but hopefully for you). Since I’m already here at the computer, here’s a present for you: a list of the best articles from the last week–perfect reading for the cool of your home after the sun has gone [...]

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Just Click It — 7/20/09

Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

For slow summer months, there’s a lot going on. Be it Tom Watson’s flirtation with greatness (which will surely find its way into next week’s list) or the end of Michael Vick’s 18-month sentence (ditto), there’s plenty of sports news to go around. Likewise, there’s plenty of quality sports journalism. Here are some articles worthy [...]

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Just Click It — 7/12/09

Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

It was relatively quiet week on the sports front, but here’s some good reading to start your week off right:

At Slate, Charles Pierce took a wrote about the fan reaction to Manny’s return from his 50-game suspension and what it says about baseball in this hyper-sensitive (post?) steroid era.
There’s been a lot of talk about [...]

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Just Click It — 7/6/09

Posted on 06. Jul, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

I know, I know, I’m a day late. Blame it on the holiday weekend. It was a busy one in the world of sports–busy enough that I spent mine covering an event. More on that later, but for now, the clicks.

Jockipedia. Excuse me? Yeah, Jockipedia. This weekend, Richard Sandomir of NY Times‘ introduced us to [...]

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Just Click It — 6/28/09

Posted on 28. Jun, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

Fresh off having my heart broken by Team USA in Brazil’s second half goal deluge (and still unsure what to make of a post Michael Jackson world), I’m in need of cheer, and perhaps you are too. Here’s a quick list of some good sports journalism to help:

To begin, some YouTube fun. These two videos [...]

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Just Click It — 6/21/09

Posted on 21. Jun, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

Only a week in and we’re having identity issues with this “Just Do It” idea. Apparently there is a little company called Nike with a similar slogan. While we’re pretty sure Nike has bigger fish to fry than this website’s best sports stories round-up, the braint rust here at Box Score Beat thought it prudent [...]

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Just Do It — 6/14/09

Posted on 14. Jun, 2009 by Collin Orcutt.

One thing there is no shortage of this time of year is sports reading. The NBA and NHL (congrats Penguins fans) seasons winding down, baseball’s is heating up for its summer run, NFL training camp is a six weeks away and golf and tennis majors will fill any gaps. Sports journalism is everywhere. The problem [...]

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