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Colin Lynch

Sports Editor

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After four seasons of professional baseball in the San Diego Padres system, Colin was featured as a freelance sports writer in numerous publications. He enjoys handicapping and writing about sports wagering while covering the MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA, and multiple college sports. Colin attended and played baseball at St. John's University in Queens, NY.

Articles by Colin Lynch (202)

Final Four 2025: Duke vs. Houston Will Be Highest Combined KenPom Ranking Ever For A March Madness Game

Duke vs. Houston in the Final Four is shaping up to be one of the most prolific matchups in the history of the NCAA Tournament.  As the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four approaches, the convergence of top-tier teams has analysts and fans alike marveling at the statistical prowess on display. This year’s quartet—Duke, Florida, […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 Apr 2025
A New Era Begins in College Park: Buzz Williams Hired to Lead Maryland Basketball

From Controversy to Clarity: Buzz Williams takes the helm at Maryland, hoping to lead the Terps back to a national championship caliber.  In the wake of one of the most tumultuous coaching exits in recent memory, Maryland has turned the page. Buzz Williams, the veteran head coach known for his passion, preparation, and player development, […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 Apr 2025
Kevin Willard’s Controversial Departure: A Tumultuous Exit from Maryland to Villanova

Kevin Willard has left Maryland to lead the basketball program at Villanova, but many are calling out how he left Maryland behind.  Kevin Willard’s departure from Maryland may have been confirmed in the final days of March, but the signs had been there long before the headlines caught up. After leading the Terrapins to a […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 Apr 2025
The Madness That Works Overtime: How March Madness Costs — and Inspires — the American Workplace

As basketballs bounce and brackets break, the NCAA Tournament isn’t just disrupting defenses — it’s disrupting desks during March Madness.  A Slam Dunk for Fans, a Shot Clock Violation for Productivity Each March, while millions of Americans feverishly refresh their brackets and tune in to the magic of buzzer-beaters, a different kind of madness quietly […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 Apr 2025
A Red Storm Reload: Bryce Hopkins Transfers to St. John’s, Eyes Redemption Under Pitino

After two injury-plagued seasons at Providence, the former All-Big East forward Bryce Hopkins finds a new home in Queens — and a chance to write a different ending.  It’s been more than two years since Bryce Hopkins took the Big East by storm, emerging from Kentucky’s crowded rotation to become a breakout star at Providence. […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 Apr 2025
Elite Eight: Texas Tech vs. Florida Odds, Expert Picks, and Best Bets

Florida’s balanced attack faces Texas Tech’s tough defense in an Elite Eight showdown on Saturday night in the San Francisco Bay.  With just one game separating these teams from a trip to the Final Four, Saturday’s Elite Eight clash between the Florida Gators and the Texas Tech Red Raiders brings with it all the emotion, […]

Colin Lynch  •  29 Mar 2025
Elite Eight: Alabama vs. Duke Odds, Expert Picks, and Best Bets

The Duke Blue Devils meet the Alabama Crimson Tide with a Final Four berth on the line in Newark, NJ on Saturday night.  In a tournament that thrives on drama and delivers the unexpected, Saturday’s Elite Eight matchup in the East Region might be the most anticipated yet. The Duke Blue Devils, riding a 14-game […]

Colin Lynch  •  29 Mar 2025
LeBron Hints NBA Draft Is Rigged In Pat McAfee Interview: ‘Let’s Keep LeBron Home’

In the tapestry of sports history, certain moments stand out not just for their impact but for the intrigue they carry. One such moment is the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery, a pivotal event that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers secure the first overall pick, leading them to select hometown prodigy LeBron James. Recently, James revisited this […]

Colin Lynch  •  26 Mar 2025
Maryland Coach Kevin Willard Claims Players Are Asking For $3 Million In College Basketball Transfer Portal

Maryland’s head coach, Kevin Willard, has voiced concerns over transfer portal timing and escalating NIL demands. As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament progresses into the Sweet 16, teams are not only strategizing for their upcoming games but also contending with the complexities of the transfer portal. The portal opened on Monday, March 24, 2025, initiating […]

Colin Lynch  •  26 Mar 2025
NCAA Investigating UConn Basketball Following Dan Hurley Post-Loss Outburst

In the wake of the UConn Huskies’ narrow 77-75 defeat to the Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32, head coach Dan Hurley’s postgame conduct has ignited controversy, drawing attention to his impassioned demeanor and the subsequent actions of the university’s communications director. Now, there could be an NCAA investigation into the incident’s […]

Colin Lynch  •  26 Mar 2025