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Love Me, Love Me Not—Understanding Baseball’s Salary Arbitration

Many fans run into the same problem when dreaming about what the offseason will bring their team—figuring out how much money the team will have after going through arbitration. And just what is arbitration, anyway?

Calm Down, Serena: Challenges and Instant Replay in Tennis

Even if you didn’t hear Serena Williams’ meltdown at this year’s US Open, you probably heard about it. When it comes down to it, the entire game of tennis depends on the lines on the court—and challenging the calls can sway the outcome of a match.

The NBA Salary Cap and You, Part II: The Deep, the Cheap and the Stupid

A look at how some of the NBA’s teams have dealt with the salary cap in recent years.

Fair or Foul? In Baseball, the Call Isn’t Always That Simple

Foul balls seem to be a simple concept in baseball, but their intricacies can confuse even the most seasoned fan. Here’s some common—and less common—hitting situations and whether the resulting ball is ruled fair or foul

The NBA Salary Cap and You: An Overview, Part I

The NBA is somewhere has a soft salary cap, which basically amounts to no cap, since so many exceptions to passing the cap exist. In fact, the NBA cap is so irrelevant that it’s a historical rarity for a team to be under it.

Charging vs. Blocking Fouls

The distinction between a charging and a blocking foul has probably caused more argument than all other forms of fouls, combined. This article tries to clear it up, or at least make it way more complicated.

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