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Bi-weekly blog where Sports Editor Sam Stewart, Nick Sentman, Ryan Trexler and Bryan Obarowski fire off about the most controversial and hard-hitting sports topics

Should NASCAR be considered a sport? Nick and Ryan debate  

Sometimes we do not understand what defines us as sports fans, including which sport we choose to love. NASCAR has an enormous following in the United States, and racecar driving in general is widespread. Some of us still wonder if NASCAR should really be considered a sport at all, or just entertainment.

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The best college basketball game in 10 years? We debate  

Nick and Sam debate the best college basketball game within the last 10 years.

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The Super Bowl: Was it worth the hype?  

Super Bowl week is like Christmas season for the sports media.

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Nick and Mike debate whether the U.S. collapsed in the Ryder Cup  

Most people think of golf as a boring sport, a sport that old men and uppity rich kids play, yet golf is more than that.

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Should NFL referees be able to show fandom in their team?  

The NFL replacement referees seemed like trouble from the start. Most football fans knew there would be controversy, but thought it would happen on the field.

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August 28, 2012  

Well another year of The Slate means another edition of the Hot Corner. This year we want to welcome in new Assistant Sports Editor Michael Shipman.

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End of year edition  

The Slate Sports staff debate what sports topics had the biggest impact this year, while sports editor, Sam Stewart picks which writer knows best *Nick Sentman: Asst.

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April 17, 2012  

It is a shame when people make one mistake and it seemingly changes their lives forever. Former Arkansas Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino’s life changed dramatically with just one motorcycle accident.

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April 9, 2012  

The NBA is a league that is drenched in drama. From LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Metta World Peace to Mark Cuban, Blake Griffin and finally Dwight Howard the NBA has its hands full.

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April 2, 2012  

The end of the NHL regular season is fast approaching, and there are teams still vying for that final spot.

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