Tom Semioli

TV news writer, journalist, and bassist

My wife, a career fashionista, has a name for grown men who actually appear attractive when adorned in a sports jersey. She calls them "professional athletes!"

Chad Barr and Ted Curtis

Professor of Sports Management, Lynn University

Is there a more polarizing figure in the National Football League than the once-named "Chad Ochocinco"? And were the Dolphins correct in letting him go? Here's our take, from deep in the heart of Dolphins Country.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky dies at the age of 92. The Yankees show their respect with a moment of silence before last night's game at the stadium.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Do you take pride in America winning the most medals? Or do you just admire incredible performances be they American (Michael Phelps or the lady gymnasts) or not (Usain Bolt)?

Shawn Amos

Freshwire

From #Linsanity to Lance Armstrong to the MLB Fan Cave, we'll look at how sports is winning the social media game in this week's episode of Freshwire's "60 Seconds of Social Media."

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

The Yankees have climbed into a first place tie, and in case you haven't noticed, the Pittsburgh Pirates are also tied for first. It's been two decades since the Pirates have had a winning record, the same year the Yankees last had a losing record.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Colorful Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is looking for a roommate. And not a teammate. He wants to bunk with a regular old fan for a few weeks so he can learn the ropes of his new town.

Danny Groner

Manager, Shutterstock

Not every team is willing to sign formerly great players whose characters and off-the-field antics have posed problems in the past. For some coaches, it's not worth the headache.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

I was a bit puzzled when Derek Jeter agreed to be the focus of an HBO special surrounding his 3,000th hit. It aired last night. But as with everything he does, he pulled it off with ease, humility and class.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Cincinnati's flamboyant wide receiver Chad Ochocinco rode a bull over the weekend in Atlanta. The NFL lockout had better end before he gets stomped to death. By the way, he lasted 1.5 seconds.

Andrew Brandt

President, The National Football Post

There has been quite a bit of acrimony coming the way of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in recent weeks. Players are frustrated with the lockout and it preventing them from going to work and getting paid.

Todd Hartley

Columnist, screenwriter, playwright, lyricist, novelist, blogger and stand-up comedian

I consider myself to be a fairly patriotic guy, as patriotic as the next guy, anyway. And by that I don't mean I'm one of those morons who thinks ever...

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

The Yankees say it's possible Derek Jeter won't remain at shortstop for the duration of his new contract. Next stop, center field.

Andrew Brandt

President, The National Football Post

Through the use of two of his high-profile clients offering another a platform, ubiquitous agent Drew Rosenhaus was behind the scenes working his angles once again.

Khai Gordon

Sports Business Law

There hasn't been a time in professional sports where the roles of many athletes have been so diverse and often confusing regarding the image they ar...

Jill Baughman

Steelers Chick at ChicksintheHuddle.com

Where would the Steelers be without Troy Polamalu? Polamalu and linebacker LaMarr Woodley both returned interceptions for touchdowns, the only TDs th...