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Michael Burke

Michael is a columnist for FanSided.com. He is a Newspaper and Online Journalism major at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Sep 21, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) rolls out to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Why the Andrew Luck-Russell Wilson debate is laughable

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Sep 4, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Predictions: Picking Week 3 against the spread

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Sep 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Predictions: Picking Week 2 against the spread

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NFL: Predicting the AFC’s division winners

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Aug 28, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Predicting the NFC’s division winners

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Aug 20, 2014; South Williamsport, PA, USA; Mid-Atlantic Region first baseman Mo

Why the Little League World Series should not be televised

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Dec 7, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) looks on in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Love makes Cleveland Cavaliers NBA favorites

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Jun 12, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) during minicamp at Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Manziel: Why he should be Cleveland Browns starter

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Jan 11, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks to pass during the fourth quarter of the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts: Why they should be Super Bowl favorites

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Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses the crowd before the start of the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: 4 changes Adam Silver should make to improve league

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Feb 22, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) celebrates after shooting a three in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Carmelo Anthony: Why return to Knicks is the right decision

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Dec 29, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears need 2014 to be Jay Cutler’s year

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Jun 11, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James speaks to the media prior to practice before game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James: Rewriting his legacy in Cleveland

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Jan 11, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks to pass during the fourth quarter of the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Luck: Colts quarterback has greatest-ever potential

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LeBron James: The most powerful free agent in sports

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Dallas Cowboys among 5 sleeper teams to watch for in 2014

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