A sampling of my freelance work for other publications, updated regularly. Unless otherwise noted, story appeared in print:

Splashing Cash Rarely Pays Off
Publication: The Wall Street Journal
Description: The Dodgers are the latest example of a baseball team spending big in the offseason and failing on the field.
Date: May 7, 2013

Big East: One More Time, With Feeling
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: Reporting from Madison Square Garden, my feature story on the final Big East Tournament as we know it.
Date: March 18, 2013

Russ Smith Plays Through Grief
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: During the Big East Tournament, Louisville’s Russ Smith found out his high school coach, the legendary Jack Curran, had passed.
Date: March 18, 2013

Poor-shooting Hofstra routed by George Mason
Publication: Newsday
Description: Hofstra’s offensive struggles continued in a CAA game against George Mason.
Date: February 21, 2013

College Basketball Tale of the Tape
Publication: CBSLocal.com (New York)
Description: Every Thursday (starting on Feb. 7), I break down five of the top match-ups for the upcoming Saturday, determining which team has the edge in various categories. The link remains the same each week as the new games are added.
Date: Winter 2013

Five Things: Cats Upset Cuse and Minnesota Loses Fourth Straight
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: January 28, 2013

Five Things: Butler Prevails in Battle of Bulldogs; No. 1 Loses Again
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: January 22, 2013

Five Things: NC State Beats Duke; Calipari Loses First SEC Home Game
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: January 14, 2013

Tulane’s 20-0 run to begin second half too much for Hofstra
Publication: Newsday
Description: In the first game of a triple-header at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the Hofstra men’s basketball team lost to Tulane.
Date: December 23, 2012

In the Title Game, ND Shoots for a BCS Sweep
Publication: The Wall Street Journal
Description: A win over Alabama in the national championship would give Notre Dame a victory against a team from every major conference this season.
Date: December 22, 2012

Five Things: Butler Did It Again and Arizona’s Big Day
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: December 17, 2012

A Sports Journalist with a Fanboy Side
Publication: GelfMagazine.com
Description: I interviewed Grantland.com writer Bryan Curtis in advance of a Varsity Letters event.
Date: December 11, 2012

Five Things: Indiana Dunk Clinic and UNLV Survives
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: December 10, 2012

No. 4 Duke beats St. John’s in Maggie Dixon Classic at MSG
Publication: Newsday
Description: In the second game of a women’s basketball double-header at Madison Square Garden, Duke handled St. John’s.
Date: December 10, 2012

Five Things: Rupp Streak Snapped and Cincy Wins at Buzzer
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: December 3, 2012

Five Things: Charleston Upsets Baylor and BYU’s Full Court Press on Recruit
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: November 26, 2012

D’Angelo Harrison, Sir’Dominic Pointer lead St. John’s
Publication: Newsday
Description: My story from Carnesecca Arena, where the St. John’s men’s basketball team beat Florida Gulf Coast.
Date: November 25, 2012

Five Things: Wake-Up Call for Wolfpack and Big Ten Expansion
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Charlotte)
Description: Every Monday during the college basketball season, I recap the previous weekend’s action, highlighting five amazing plays, upset victories, or other noteworthy events.
Date: November 19, 2012

Closing the Gap
Publication: GelfMagazine.com
Description: I interviewed ESPN the Magazine writer Seth Wickersham in advance of a Varsity Letters event.
Date: October 30, 2012

Brian Leetch, Rod Gilbert Lament NHL Lockout
Publication: Newsday
Description: On the day the 2012-13 season was supposed to start, former New York Rangers greats talk about the possibility of the entire season being cancelled.
Date: October 12, 2012

The Red River Has Run Dry
Publication: The Wall Street Journal
Description: When it comes to major college football rivalries, which stand out as far as the teams’ rankings at the time of the matchup?
Date: October 11, 2012

New York Liberty Eliminated from Playoffs by Connecticut Sun
Publication: Newsday
Description: My story from the Prudential Center, where the Liberty beat the Shock in the final game of the regular season.
Date: September 30, 2012

New York Liberty Heads to Playoffs with Win Over Tulsa Shock
Publication: Newsday
Description: My story from the Prudential Center, where the Liberty beat the Shock in the final game of the regular season.
Date: September 23, 2012

New York Liberty Beats Los Angeles Sparks to Stay in Playoff Hunt
Publication: Newsday
Description: My story from the Prudential Center, where the Liberty beat the Sparks in a key WNBA game.
Date: September 10, 2012

College Football Tale of the Tape
Publication: CBSLocal.com (Los Angeles)
Description: Throughout the week I break down the top 10 match-ups for the weekend, determining which team has the edge in various categories. The link remains the same each week as the new games replace the previous week’s.
Date: Fall 2012

NFL Rule Changes for 2012 Season
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: A look at the rule changes for the upcoming NFL season.
Date: August 29, 2012

NFL’s Top Draft Picks in 2012: What to Expect
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: With quotes from coaches, GMs, and scouts, an analysis of the Top 10 draft picks as they enter their rookie season. (Note: article is two pages; link is below advertisement.)
Date: August 27, 2012

Around the World, Close to Home
Publication: Lake George Mirror
Description: A personal essay on Harry’s miniature golf course in Lake George, N.Y., where I vacation with my family every summer.
Date: August 24, 2012

Fantasy Football: Top 10 NFL Tight Ends
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: Projecting the 10 best fantasy tight ends for the upcoming season.
Date: August 21, 2012

Fantasy Football: Top 10 NFL Wide Receivers
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: Projecting the 10 best fantasy receivers for the upcoming season.
Date: August 16, 2012

NBA Draft Preview
Publication: ESPN Radio
Description: I spoke with ESPN Radio (Springfield, MA) hours before the NBA Draft, discussing, among others, point guard prospect Scott Machado.
Date: June 28, 2012

Paralyzed Eric LeGrand Still Loves Football
Publication: Newsday
Description: I spoke with former Rutgers player Eric LeGrand, who was making an appearance at the opening of a playground, about the New Orleans Saints bounty program.
Date: May 6, 2012

Top 10 NFL Games to Watch in 2012
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: The 10 must-see games for the upcoming NFL season.
Date: April 19, 2012

Five Things: Bow to the Brow and Kentucky’s Win
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: My “5 Things” column following the NCAA Tournament championship game.
Date: April 3, 2012

Five Things: Kentucky’s Balanced Attack and Louisville’s Bluegrass Battle
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: My “5 Things” column following Final Four weekend.
Date: April 2, 2012

Five Things: Rock Chalk Run and Kentucky’s Dominance
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: My “5 Things” column following the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, in preparation of the Final Four.
Date: March 26, 2012

Five Things: Upsets and Double Digit Delight
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: My “5 Things” column following the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
Date: March 19, 2012

Five Things: Bubble, Brackets, and Big Ten
Publication: CBSLocal.com
Description: In the first of a series of NCAA Tournament post-weekend recaps, I deliver “5 Things” from Selection Sunday weekend.
Date: March 12, 2012

NCAA Tournament Preview: Iona and Loyola
Publication: ESPN Radio
Description: I spoke with ESPN Radio (Springfield, MA) about the NCAA Tournament draws for Iona and Loyola.
Date: March 12, 2012

Jermel Jenkins Reflects on Iona Career
Publication: ICGaels.com
Description: I spoke with senior guard Jermel Jenkins in anticipation of Iona’s Senior Day.
Date: February 27, 2012

When I Knew: Scott Machado
Publication: ESPN the Magazine
Description: I help tell the story of when Iona point guard Scott Machado, the nation’s leader in assists, knew he had exceptional passing skills.
Date: February 20, 2012

For Those of You Scoring With Grade Points…
Publication: The Wall Street Journal
Description: Why Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest, and not LSU vs. Alabama, is the real No. 1 vs No. 2 in college football.
Date: November 3, 2011

September: When Baseball’s Interns Arrive
Publication: The Wall Street Journal
Description: Which September call-ups have performed the best for their major league clubs?
Date: September 1, 2011

Mets Fans Shy Away from Citi Field
Publication: amNewYork
Description: Why does attendance at Citi Field continue to decline? (Longer version appeared in print paper)
Date: June 7, 2011

Their Bumpy Roads to the Final Four
Publication: amNewYork
Description: How Kentucky, UConn, Butler, and VCU made their way to Houston.
Date: March 31, 2011

St. John’s Storms Toward NCAA Tournament
Publication: amNewYork
Description: In Steve Lavin has St. John’s on the brink of a Big Dance bid in his first year at the school.
Date: February 17, 2011

Vermont Trio Returns to New Rochelle
Publication: Patch.com
Description: Three local players—two from Iona Prep and another from New Rochelle HS—come home as Vermont plays Iona.
Date: December 27, 2010

Iona-Syracuse Men’s Basketball Preview
Publication: WAER (Syracuse, NY)
Description: To preview the Syracuse-Iona game, I spoke with Syracuse sports radio about Iona’s Mike Glover.
Date: December 18, 2010

Antoine Mason of Niagara Returns to New Rochelle
Publication: Patch.com
Description: New Rochelle basketball star returns to his hometown as Niagara plays Iona.
Date: December 10, 2010

Iona Golfer Dylan Newman Shines in Fall Season
Publication: Patch.com
Description: My profile of New Rochelle native and Iona golfer Dylan Newman.
Date: October 27, 2010

One-on-One with Machado
Publication: ICGaels.com
Description: I covered the Iona College men’s basketball team this season. Here is my profile of point guard Scott Machado.
Date: February 1, 2010

Iona-Marist Men’s Basketball Halftime Show
Publication: ICGaels.com Radio
Description: I appeared with Iona radio announcer Ed Ingles during halftime of the Iona-Marist game to talk about the MAAC.
Date: January 28, 2010

Last Man Standing
Publication: Basketball Times Online
Description: Profile on Ohio State basketball player David Lighty.
Date: November 21, 2009