Colin McGowan

Joined: Sep 11, 2015

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A belly and a bat: The last ride of the slightly unbelievable David Ortiz

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As a season goes awry, the New Orleans Pelicans must show patience

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Dusty Baker is an underwhelming hire, but that's not a disaster in baseball

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Predicting David Blatt's finest media moments in Year 2 in Cleveland

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For the Warriors, only one chip on their shoulder should matter in '15-16

Every champion needs something to fuel their motivation for another run. For the Golden State Warriors, that fuel has come from the doubters and haters who believe the Dubs lucked out in last year's postseason. To which SI.com's Colin McGowan has a simple

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When it comes to Big Ben, seeing is believing both the good and the bad

Those who watch the NFL know about Ben Roethlisberger's unique, idiosyncratic playing style. But Big Ben's talent and legacy—both on and off the field—is much more complicated.

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Colin Kaepernick has been abysmal, but 49ers front office also to blame

Since signing a massive contract a year ago, Colin Kaepernick has been underwhelming as the face of the 49ers franchise. But how much of that is Kap's fault?

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FIFA finally gets one right in upholding Barcelona transfer ban

FIFA made an uncharacteristically wise decision in upholding Barcelona's transfer ban.

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Opportunity Lost: Anthony Bennett's strange career takes another turn

Anthony Bennett has been awful in his two years as a pro. Is there any hope he can find himself before his career is done?

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UEFA Champions League tempts viewers while entrenching status quo

The UEFA Champions League is tempting theater, but in a white-glove, VIP kind of way that's also offputting.