We're on Break
2 December 09
Illustration by Marshall Hopkins
The Modern Spectator is temporarily on holiday. Please check back on the weekends for the Gambling Gurus’ NFL picks. And soon we’ll return with more fanciful writing on sports and everything else. Thanks, Austin
Famous or Enshrined
6 January 10
by Austin Kelley
If the Hall of Fame were for the most famous players, Mattingly would be a shoo-in.
Howard's Slow Rise
3 October 06
by Austin Kelley
It took Ryan Howard a long time to get to the majors. That’s why we love him. Read more.
We're on Break
2 December 09
Week 12 Picks: Oooh... Miami28 November 09
NFL Week 11 Picks: Bills Fire Themselves21 November 09
NFL Week 9 Picks: Texans Forget, Lose 7 November 09
Pic of the Day: Godzilla Strikes 5 November 09
The Grudge: The Battle for Porkopolis25 October 09
NFL Week 7 Picks: Dr. Who Wins25 October 09
NFL Week 6 Picks: Shockey Effect16 October 09
Pic of the Day: Argentina At Last15 October 09
Pic of the Day: Howard's Big Hit13 October 09
What is the world's worst soccer team?29 September 09
Who was the lowest draft pick to become NBA's Rookie of the Year?22 April 09
Who is the All-Time Home Run Leader in the World Baseball Classic? 9 March 09
Yellow Card Tally
6 January 10
Hall of Fame: No Popularity Contest 6 January 10
FIFA's Flawed Rankings18 November 09
Star Align for Yanks, Won't Stop Phils!28 October 09
“We’re seeing the evolution of an outstanding basketball player who’s not satisfied."24 November 09
"I'm not a racist. I'm not like that. I'm just a happy person."11 November 09
“I hope it rains for 40 days and 40 nights.”28 October 09
"Ridiculous... Can I say it any clearer than that? We should have never had a day off last Wednesday. We should never have three days off after the season. You shouldn’t even have two days off after the season."25 October 09
Books in Bulk19 November 08
Spring Fever19 November 08
The Old-School Collector19 November 08