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Bears v San Francisco 49ers</image:title><image:caption>SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 14:  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the second quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Santa Clara, California.  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He's an All-Star in 2015, and a First-Half All-Star here as well.(Photo By: Scott Strazzante)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-07-06T21:04:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/06/23/ep-12-mike-yam-pac-12-network-studio-host-give-me-a-sense-podcast/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-23T16:56:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/06/16/ep-11-teri-carson-mlbsan-diego-padres-all-star-game-volunteer-coordinator-law-student/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-16T16:38:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/04/08/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-1-kimberley-nash/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/bos-logo-itunes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BoS-Logo-iTunes</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/bospodcast.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bospodcast</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-12T02:03:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/04/14/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-2-rodney-smith/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T02:03:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/04/21/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-3-jim-trotter/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T02:02:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/04/28/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-4-evan-brennan-nflpa-certified-agent/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T02:02:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/05/05/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-5-ginny-sanderlin-marketing-services-coordinator-pga-tour/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T02:01:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/05/19/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-7-sam-mora-jr-quarterback-developercoach/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T01:59:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/05/26/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-8-schea-cotton-basketball-coach-mentor/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T01:59:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/06/02/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-9-bill-strickland-pioneer-sports-attorneyagent/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T01:58:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/06/09/because-of-sports-podcast-ep-10-olympic-trainer-dr-karen-bloch-dr-carling-mcmichael-john-mann-olympic-mens-water-polo-player/</loc><lastmod>2016-06-12T01:57:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/02/18/nfl-2016-roger-goodell-makes-a-lot-of-money-but-remember-who-he-works-for/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/capture1212.png</image:loc><image:title>Capture1212</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ap_nfl_drug_lawsuit_football_65922638.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AP NFL DRUG LAWSUIT FOOTBALL S FBN USA GA</image:title><image:caption>FILE - In this May 20, 2014, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference at the NFL's spring meeting in Atlanta. Steve Silverman, the lead plaintiffs' attorney, said this week, dozens of former players are joining a lawsuit against the NFL saying teams kept handing out powerful painkillers and other drugs with few, if any, safeguards as recently as 2012 to keep players on the field. That extends by four years the time frame for similar claims made by hundreds of former players in the original complaint and could open the door to a criminal investigation.  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(Photo: The Boston Globe)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/demarcus-ware-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Demarcus-Ware-1</image:title><image:caption>(Photo By: Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-21T22:10:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/01/15/nfl-playoffs-2015/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tombradybuffalobillsvnewenglandpatriotsfxymy8jbdkql.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tom+Brady+Buffalo+Bills+v+New+England+Patriots+fxYMY8jBDKql</image:title><image:caption>Tom Brady possibly gets Julian Edelman back, Saturday. That's good news if you're a Patriots fan. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/usatsi_7686577.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NFL: AFC Championship-New England Patriots at Denver Broncos</image:title><image:caption>Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, no matter how you look at it, will determine the Broncos playoff success. (Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-15T22:03:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/01/14/nfl-playoffs-2015-nfc-divisional-round-a-proving-ground-for-packers-seahawks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ap_22deab6b343f457faab69a8cc6eff5b9-1024x7001.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ap_22deab6b343f457faab69a8cc6eff5b9-1024x7001</image:title><image:caption>David Johnson has taken over the lead running back role in Arizona. He'll have to provide a spark on the ground for Arizona to win on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gettyimages_464389767_o40l4lo7_sne3tyrj.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NFC Championship - San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks</image:title><image:caption>Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson (4,024 yards, 34 TD's, 110.1 Rating) has been nothing short of sensational in 2015. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-15T00:27:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/01/11/wild-card-weekend-thoughts-kirk-cousins-blair-walsh-and-cincinnatis-bungles/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/504230944.jpg</image:loc><image:title>504230944</image:title><image:caption>Adam Jones made one of the many dumb decisions by Bengals players on Saturday. (Photo By: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aaron-rodgers-redskins-packers.png</image:loc><image:title>aaron-rodgers-redskins-packers</image:title><image:caption>(Photo By: Rob Carr/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/504359474-blair-walsh-of-the-minnesota-vikings-misses-a-27-yard-crop-promo-xlarge2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>504359474-blair-walsh-of-the-minnesota-vikings-misses-a-27-yard.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-11T16:23:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/01/10/nfl-playoffs-2015-nfc-wild-card-weekend-primer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jm159961387739952.jpg</image:loc><image:title>_JM159961387739952</image:title><image:caption>Kirk Cousins has been sensational since week 7 (23 TD's, 2 INT's). Green Bay's pass defense (ranked sixth in the NFL) will have its work cut out for them. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ct-teddy-bridgewater-main-bears-spt-1114-20141113.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>NFL: Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings</image:title><image:caption>Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has completed close to 70% of his passes in leading Minnesota to the playoffs. He'll have his work cut out for him against Seattle's defense on Sunday. (Photo Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-10T17:37:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2016/01/07/nfl-playoffs-2015-afc-wild-card-weekend-primer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ben_roethlisberger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ben Roethlisberger</image:title><image:caption>Ben Roethlisberger hasn't won a playoff game in five years. Can he lead the Steelers to an upset in Cincinnati, Saturday?  (AP Photo/Gene J. 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Just in time to carry you into the playoffs and beyond. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-01T22:44:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/24/fantasy-football-2015-players-were-thankful-for-week-12-waiver-targets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image4.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears NFL Football</image:title><image:caption>Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls picks up some yards in the fourth quarter as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Chicago Bears for their home opener at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Sunday September 27, 2015.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-24T22:17:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/19/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-football-audibles-for-titans-vs-jaguars/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image.gif</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>BRUNELL COLLINS</image:title><image:caption>Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell (8) scrambles for extra yards  as Bengals linebacker Andre Collins makes the stop in the fourth quarter Sunday Oct. 5,1997 in Jacksonville, Fla. Brunell rushed for 27-yards on five carries in the game. Jacksonville defeated Cincinnati with a final score of 21-13.   (AP Photo/Steve Simoneau)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title><image:caption>Marcus Mariota has shown flashes of great potential, but should be avoided tonight against Jacksonville. ((Photo: Bleacher Report) </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-19T22:45:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/17/fantasy-football-2015-week-11-waiver-targets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image1.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-17T21:30:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/12/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-football-audibles-for-bills-vs-jets/</loc><lastmod>2015-11-12T22:50:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/10/fantasy-football-2015-week-10-waiver-targets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title><image:caption>The Panthers' Devin Funchess caught three passes for 71 yards and a touchdown Sunday</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-12T00:35:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/05/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-football-audibles-for-browns-vs-bengals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/giovani-bernard2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Giovani-Bernard2</image:title><image:caption>Gio Bernard (439 RuYards, 141 ReYards, 2 touchdowns) looks like a strong play tonight against a Cleveland Browns team that has been generous to the position all season. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-05T22:46:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/11/03/fantasy-football-2015-week-9-waiver-wire-targets-and-my-five-stages-of-grief-for-leveon-bell/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pittsburgh-steelers-leveon-bell-knee-injury-vs-cincinnati-bengals-49a2e775553a87c3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pittsburgh-steelers-leveon-bell-knee-injury-vs-cincinnati-bengals-49a2e775553a87c3</image:title><image:caption>Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is out for the remainder of the 2015 season. I experienced five stages of grief. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-04T01:13:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/29/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-audibles-for-dolphins-vs-patriots/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/images-patriots_brady.jpg</image:loc><image:title>images-patriots_brady</image:title><image:caption>Tom Terrific: Brady has torched opposing teams to the tune of 2,054 yards, 16 touchdowns (one interception) and a 113.2 rating. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-29T21:02:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/27/fantasy-football-2015-week-8-waiver-targets-how-i-survived-week-7-byes-and-other-notes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image2.png</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image1.png</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image.png</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-27T20:38:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/22/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-audibles-for-seahawks-vs-49ers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2022192788.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2022192788</image:title><image:caption>We haven't seen "Beast Mode" yet in 2015, but I have a feeling we're close. (Photo: The Seattle Times)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-22T21:27:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/21/my-fight-against-loserspeak-culture-phobia-and-the-people-that-enable-it-in-sports/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capture4.png</image:loc><image:title>Capture4</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capture2.png</image:loc><image:title>Capture2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capture11.png</image:loc><image:title>Capture1</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/kevindurantoklahomacitythundervnewyork6f5yyfntv6rl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kevin+Durant+Oklahoma+City+Thunder+v+New+York+6f5yyFNTv6Rl</image:title><image:caption>Someone in the media thought Kevin Durant showed a lack of 'class' last night in Salt Lake City. His offense? Trash talking. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capture1.png</image:loc><image:title>Capture</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/la-sp-sn-jose-bautista-bat-flip-20151015.jpg</image:loc><image:title>la-sp-sn-jose-bautista-bat-flip-20151015</image:title><image:caption>When a bat flip turns into an attack on how you play the game there's a problem (Photo via @JoeyBats19 Instagram)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-21T18:56:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/20/fantasy-football-2015-week-7-waiver-wire-targets-bye-week-advice/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/unnamed.png</image:loc><image:title>unnamed</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/usa-today-8750617-0.jpg</image:loc><image:title>usa-today-8750617.0</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-20T21:28:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/15/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-football-audibles-for-falcons-vs-saints/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/new-orleans-saints-quarterback-drew-brees-3eb52920d783a205.jpg</image:loc><image:title>new-orleans-saints-quarterback-drew-brees-3eb52920d783a205</image:title><image:caption>The Falcons seemed to have figured out the Drew Brees factor (0-2, 646 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 INT's in 2014). Can he turn it around for fantasy owners against an improved Falcons defense? (Photo: The Times-Picayune)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-15T22:19:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/13/fantasy-football-2015-week-6-waiver-targets-an-exciting-opportunity-and-what-to-do-about-slumping-stars/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/51x4voxdzl-_sx327_bo1204203200_.jpg</image:loc><image:title>51+x4voXdzL._SX327_BO1,204,203,200_</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-arizona-cardinals-850x560.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-arizona-cardinals-850x560</image:title><image:caption>Jamaal Charles ACL injury opens the door for Charcandrick West to get the first opportunity to start for the Chiefs at running back (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-05-31T22:46:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/08/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-football-audibles-for-colts-vs-texans/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/indianapoliscoltsvjacksonvillejaguarsqe_oc9_qfiil.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Indianapolis+Colts+v+Jacksonville+Jaguars+qe_Oc9_QfIIl</image:title><image:caption>Do not, I repeat, do not be afraid to take a chance on Matt Hasselbeck tonight against the Texans. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America) </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-13T18:37:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/06/fantasy-football-2015-week-5-waiver-wire-targets-notes-on-martavis-bryant-daily-fantasy-leagues-and-todd-gurley/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/capture.png</image:loc><image:title>Capture</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/102314-nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-martavis-bryant-waive-ss-pi-vresize-1200-675-high-80.jpg</image:loc><image:title>102314-NFL-Pittsburgh-Steelers-wide-receiver-Martavis-Bryant-waive-SS-PI.vresize.1200.675.high.80</image:title><image:caption>(Photo: Jason Bridge/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-06T22:03:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/03/fantasy-football-2015-ranking-the-top-6-rookies-to-target-in-fantasy-football/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/052715_fsf_f_jaguars_tj_yeldon-vresize-1200-675-high-1.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>T.J. Yeldon rushed for more than 3,000 yeards and 37 touchdowns during his time at the University of Alabama. The Jaguars are hoping he brings stability to a backfield that needs it. (Photo by John Raoux)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-06T19:51:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/10/01/thursday-night-audibles-for-ravens-vs-steelers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pittsburghsteelersvminnesotavikingsb5-mcpx5jrpl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pittsburgh+Steelers+v+Minnesota+Vikings+b5-mcPx5jrpl</image:title><image:caption>Le'Veon Bell returned in a big way last Sunday. Look for a heavy dose of the run game tonight when they take on the Ravens (Photo: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Europe)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-01T21:16:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/29/fantasy-football-2015-week-4-waiver-wire-targets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fleenercolts_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>FleenerColts_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>I've officially decided Colby Fleener, despite being less talented, is the Tight End to own forever in Indianapolis. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/twit.png</image:loc><image:title>Twit</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-29T20:47:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/24/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-audibles-for-redskins-vs-giants/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/usatsi8152451.jpg</image:loc><image:title>usatsi8152451</image:title><image:caption>(Photo: Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-24T21:58:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/22/fantasy-football-2015-week-3-waiver-targets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/i.jpg</image:loc><image:title>i</image:title><image:caption>David Johnson averaged 8.4 yards per carry on five carries Sunday (42 yards) and scored a touchdown. Even though Arians is cautious with rookie running backs, I would add him this week if available. (Photo By: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-22T21:02:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/22/fantasy-football-2015-thoughts-on-eagles-troubles-odell-beckham-jr-s-breakout-and-more/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hi-res-71f4a6c800c034a56ee2a9342da7afec_crop_north.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-71f4a6c800c034a56ee2a9342da7afec_crop_north</image:title><image:caption>Dion Lewis has 258 total yards (109 rushing, 149 receiving) and a touchdown through two games this season. His versatility and (apparent) heavy usage in the Patriots backfield make him a must own in all formats. (Photo: Bleacher Report)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-22T16:22:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/17/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-audibles-for-broncos-vs-chiefs/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cowboys-chiefs-football-alex-smith_pg_600.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cowboys-chiefs-football-alex-smith_pg_600</image:title><image:caption>I like Alex Smith and the Chiefs to beat the Broncos for the first time since Smith took over as starting quarterback (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-17T20:42:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/15/fantasy-football-2015-week-2-waiver-targets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/asjimpressive-820x546.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ASJimpressive-820x546</image:title><image:caption>Austin Sefarian-Jenkins caught five passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns. He also made his name known to fantasy owners. (Photo By: Cliff Welch/PewterReport)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cd0ymzcznguwzdbhnduynddiytjhm2yyzthlmtjjotqwyyznptqxndlhzwrmmwnlmdy4zjq4zjziotawyjrjytnmztm2-e1414666946964.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>cd0ymzcznguwzdbhnduynddiytjhm2yyzthlmtjjotqwyyznptqxndlhzwrmmwnlmdy4zjq4zjziotawyjrjytnmztm2-e1414666946964</image:title><image:caption>(Photo/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-15T17:39:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/14/2015-nfl-preview-afc-divisional-predictions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/suh_3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>suh_3</image:title><image:caption>Suh took his talents to South Beach, and brought new expectations for 2015 with him. (Photo By/Wilfredo Lee, AP)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/indianapoliscoltsvwashingtonredskinsnge5zzcavael.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Indianapolis+Colts+v+Washington+Redskins+Nge5ZZcavAEl</image:title><image:caption>Andrew Luck has been as advertised since being drafted number one overall in 2012. His teams, however, leave a little to be desired. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/7925562.jpg</image:loc><image:title>7925562</image:title><image:caption>Jamaal Charles is Kansas City's most potent offensive weapon, and if Andy Reid has his way he'll be that way when the games count in January. (Photo By/Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NFL: Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers</image:title><image:caption>There is a lot to like about the Steelers, there are also a lot of questions. (Photo By/Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-14T18:55:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/14/2015-nfl-preview-nfc-division-predictions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/kam-e1391184067151.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kam Chancellor</image:title><image:caption>I like Seattle to win the NFC West again in 2015 despite a holdout from Kam Chancellor. But a division rival might have the last laugh in playoffs. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/detroitlionsvarizonacardinalsr3sra94vbt_l.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Detroit+Lions+v+Arizona+Cardinals+r3SRa94VBt_l</image:title><image:caption>Carson Palmer's health is the key for Arizona to go from playoff afterthought to Super Bowl contender.(Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/gettyimages-459460510.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gettyimages-459460510</image:title><image:caption>Julio Jones posted 1,593 yards and six touchdowns in 2014. Many believe 2015 can be even greater. (Photo/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/usa-today-8585566-01.jpg</image:loc><image:title>usa-today-8585566.0</image:title><image:caption>Julio Jones posted 1,593 yards and six touchdowns in 2014. Many believe 2015 can be even greater. (Photo/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/teddy-brigewater-vikings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teddy-Brigewater-Vikings</image:title><image:caption>Teddy Bridgewater finished 2014 throwing for 1,440 yards, 10 touchdowns, and a rating of 98.1. If he carries that momentum into 2015 the Vikings are a good bet to see postseason football for the first time since 2012.(Photo/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/usa-today-8585566-0.jpg</image:loc><image:title>usa-today-8585566.0</image:title><image:caption>Sam Bradford and the Eagles look ready to make big things happen in 2015 (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-14T17:47:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/24/about-last-year-previewing-the-carolina-panthers-2015-playoff-outlook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/camnewtonwildcardplayoffsarizonacardinalszzh1_loa8whl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cam+Newton+Wild+Card+Playoffs+Arizona+Cardinals+ZZH1_lOa8WHl</image:title><image:caption>(Photo by: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-14T17:42:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/10/fantasy-football-2015-thursday-night-audibles-for-steelers-vs-patriots/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/markuswheatonwildcardplayoffsbaltimoreofsbdvn87tkl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Markus+Wheaton+Wild+Card+Playoffs+Baltimore+ofsBdVN87tKl</image:title><image:caption>Markus Wheaton could play a major role in tonight's game against the Patriots. Is he worth a last-minute roster change? ( Photo By: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-10T21:38:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/08/fantasy-football-2015-nine-bold-fantasy-football-predictions-for-15/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/238434-1024x793.jpg</image:loc><image:title>238434-1024x793</image:title><image:caption>Karlos Williams has climbed to No. 2 on the Bills running back depth chart. I see him climbing further before the year is over. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-09T04:10:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/09/02/about-last-year-previewing-the-denver-broncos-2015-playoff-outlook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20120818__xbroncos_seahawks_ao2557-p1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BRONCOS_SEAHAWKS_AOBRONCOS_SEAHAWKS_AO2557</image:title><image:caption>Even at 39 Denver's 2015 playoff and Super Bowl hopes depend on the arm of Peyton Manning  (Photo: Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-09-02T22:06:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/31/nfl-preseason-2015-the-problem-in-washington-right-now-its-jay-gruden/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jay-gruden-redskins-wins-losses-better-final.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jay-Gruden-Redskins-wins-losses-better.final</image:title><image:caption>(USATIS)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-31T21:57:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/31/fantasy-football-2015-jeff-janis-ty-montgomery-among-fantasy-football-names-to-know-for-injury-suspension-replacements/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ladarius-green.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ladarius-green</image:title><image:caption>With Antonio Gates serving a four-game suspension, Green's talent could propel him to fantasy super stardom. (Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today sports)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jeffjanisjasenvinlove.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jeffjanisjasenvinlove</image:title><image:caption>(Jason Vinlove/USA Today sports)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/images.jpg</image:loc><image:title>images</image:title><image:caption>(Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-31T21:54:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/26/fantasy-football-2015-top-5-breakout-players-in-2015/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/503e931656a3094bc2a6eda55dbb610c.jpg</image:loc><image:title>503e931656a3094bc2a6eda55dbb610c</image:title><image:caption>David Cobb has an opportunity in Tennessee that could turn out to be a boon for fantasy owners in 2015 (Photo: Bleacher Report)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tylereifertcincinnatibengalsvpittsburghkenbanzs6zel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tyler+Eifert+Cincinnati+Bengals+v+Pittsburgh+kENbAnZS6zel</image:title><image:caption> (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/derekcarrseattleseahawksvoaklandraidersj8mcyoicurxl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Derek+Carr+Seattle+Seahawks+v+Oakland+Raiders+J8MCYOICURxl</image:title><image:caption>(Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brandin-cooks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>brandin-cooks</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2023-07-14T02:50:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/21/fantasy-football-2015-breaking-down-fantasy-football-bargain-players-for-2015-a-k-a-the-deep-sleepers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ar-150729107.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Eddie Royal caught 62 passes for 778 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Chargers in 2014. This season he'll play in the slot with the Chicago Bears.  (Associated Press)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-26T20:57:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/19/about-last-year-previewing-the-baltimore-ravens-2015-playoff-outlook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/joeflaccodivisionalplayoffsbaltimoreravensniodx5nd5isl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Joe+Flacco+Divisional+Playoffs+Baltimore+Ravens+nIODX5ND5ISl</image:title><image:caption>Since 2010 Joe Flacco has thrown for 2,563 yards and 24 touchdowns in the postseason. I have a feeling 2015 is gonna be a special one for Baltimore. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-19T20:43:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/18/fantasy-football-2015-five-takeaways-from-week-1-of-the-preseason-some-fantasy-football-musings/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/0ap3000000510265_video_player_cp.jpg</image:loc></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-18T16:30:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/11/nfl-2015-incident-involving-geno-smith-should-be-the-last-straw-for-jets/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/a-geno.jpg</image:loc><image:title>a-geno</image:title><image:caption>It's time for the Jets to consider other long-term options at Quarterback</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-12T03:57:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/08/06/about-last-year-previewing-the-new-england-patriots-2015-playoff-outlook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/robgronkowskinewyorkjetsvnewenglandbix7av8stesl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>"Gronk" will have to be brilliant again in 2015 if the Patriots have any shot of returning to the playoffs and defending their title. (Photo By: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-08-06T22:36:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/07/27/about-last-year-previewing-the-dallas-cowboys-2015-playoff-outlook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ns_31cowboys1_26392705-776x1024.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Dez Bryant (L) and Tony Romo are two reasons I really like Dallas in 2015. It's the other reasons I picked them to fall just short of the playoffs. (Michael Ainsworth/ The Dallas Morning News)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-27T21:46:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/07/16/college-football-2015-nick-saban-has-a-point-with-nfl-draft-argument-unfortunately-the-wrong-person-made-it/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/nick-saban-secmd15.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nick-saban-secmd15</image:title><image:caption>When Nick Saban speaks, it's usually wise to listen.  </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-17T00:04:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/07/09/fantasy-football-2015-i-dont-play-fantasy-football-for-money-but-here-are-my-5-tips-if-i-did/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/110714-fso-nfl-isaiah-crowell-vadapt-620-high-0.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Crowell</image:title><image:caption>Isaiah Crowell had an even more effective 2014 than his numbers (607 yards, 8 TD, 4.1 YPC) indicated and he's in line to be the feature back in Cleveland. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-09T18:44:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/07/01/nfl-2015-is-russell-wilson-worth-25-million-a-season-if-youre-the-seattle-seahawks-the-answer-is-yes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2013-qbs-0121.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Russell Wilson, 26, is set to make $1.5 million dollars in 2015. That's 5% of Cam Newton's $30 million dollar compensation this season(Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/images.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wilson</image:title><image:caption>Russell Wilson, 26, is set to make $1.5 million dollars in 2015. That's 5% of Cam Newton's $30 million dollar compensation this season(Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-07-01T22:16:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/06/25/mlb-2015-theo-epstein-jed-hoyer-have-restored-chicago-cubs-baseball/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/470489524-594x356.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Kris Bryant, 23, has an On-Base Percentage of .384 to go with his 10 home runs, 42 RBI, and .860 OPS</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-25T18:28:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/06/16/mlb-2015-want-to-understand-the-cardinals-espionage-accusations-start-with-jeff-luhnow-and-his-threat-to-the-cardinal-way/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jeff-luhnow.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jeff Luhnow, now General Manager of the Houston Astros, worked with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2003-2011</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-16T23:06:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/06/11/nfl-2015-90-days-from-kickoff-here-are-7-storylines-to-keep-an-eye-on-heading-into-minicamp/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20130929_jla_ac4_930_33471821.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Peyton Manning has averaged 613 pass attempts per season since he signed with the Broncos after the 2011 season. Will a dramatic offensive philosophy shift under new head coach Gary Kubiak cause a conflict?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-11T21:32:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/05/05/2015-nfl-draft-the-picks-and-classes-i-didnt-like/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/usa-today-8197640-0.jpg</image:loc><image:title>usa-today-8197640.0</image:title><image:caption>Arik Armstead was chosen 17th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 NFL Draft</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-11T17:20:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/06/01/mlb-2015-5-observations-on-the-2015-major-league-baseball-season-as-summer-approaches/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kemppadres.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Matt Kemp (.249 BA/.284 OBP/.332 Slugging) not performing is just one of the many issues surrounding the 2015 San Diego Padres, thus far</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-01T22:09:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/03/mlb-preview-2015-a-tale-of-two-philosophies-for-marlins-and-padres-in-2015/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/022515-mlb-san-diego-padres-james-shields-newsletter-pi-fk-vresize-1200-675-high-19.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>James Shields has averaged 14 wins, 33 starts, and a 3.72 ERA every season since 2007.
</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/imgres.jpg</image:loc><image:title>imgres</image:title><image:caption>James Shields has averaged 14 wins, 33 starts, and a 3.72 ERA every season since 2007.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-01T21:14:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/05/12/nfl-offseason-2015-tom-brady-patriots-get-deflategate-penalties-now-what/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/0227_oag_tom-brady1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tom Brady</image:title><image:caption>New England Patriots Quarterback, Tom Brady, was suspended four games for his part in #DeflateGate  (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-12T21:27:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/05/05/2015-nfl-draft-picks-and-classes-i-liked/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ar-150439924.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AR-150439924</image:title><image:caption>Vic Beasley was taken with the 8th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-05-05T23:01:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/29/2015-nfl-draft-chip-kelly-others-proving-college-style-system-may-change-nfl-culture/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/o-chip-kelly-facebook.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Chip Kelly is 20-12 with an NFC East title in two seasons as Philadelphia's head coach. It's his off the field moves that have drawn the most criticism. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-29T20:45:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/28/nfl-draft-2015-washington-picks-up-robert-griffin-iiis-option-for-2016-what-needs-to-happen-now/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/robertgriffiniii.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robertgriffiniii</image:title><image:caption>Robert Griffin III had his fifth-year player option picked up this week. Now they're really on the clock. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-28T19:11:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/27/garrett-grayson-breaking-down-the-2015-nfl-drafts-dark-horse-quarterback/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grayson.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grayson</image:title><image:caption>Garrett Grayson was a top-10 Quarterback in passing yards, efficiency, and touchdowns his seniior season at Colorado State. Will that translate to NFL success?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grayson-3rd-shot1.png</image:loc><image:title>Grayson 3rd Shot</image:title><image:caption>via YouTube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grayson-1st-shot1.png</image:loc><image:title>Grayson 1st Shot</image:title><image:caption>via YouTube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grayson-3rd-shot.png</image:loc><image:title>Grayson 3rd Shot</image:title><image:caption>via YouTube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grayson-2nd-shot.png</image:loc><image:title>Grayson 2nd Shot</image:title><image:caption>Via YouTube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/grayson-1st-shot.png</image:loc><image:title>Grayson 1st Shot</image:title><image:caption>via YouTube</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/screen-shot-2015-04-26-at-1-57-45-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2015-04-26 at 1.57.45 PM</image:title><image:caption>via YouTube.com</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/screen-shot-2015-04-26-at-12-52-32-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2015-04-26 at 12.52.32 PM</image:title><image:caption>Considering Grayson's first two seasons as part of his development, a look at the final two show an accurate passer who minimizes mistakes (4:1 Touchdown to Interception ratio in 2014)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-27T18:11:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/20/first-impressions-from-the-2015-mlb-season-and-finally-my-division-and-wild-card-predictions-part-one/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/kris-bryant-111613.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baseball: Arizona Fall League-Fall Stars Game</image:title><image:caption>Kris Bryant, the #1 Prospect in baseball, has arrived in Chicago. They still have more young help on the way. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/screen-shot-2015-04-18-at-5-25-40-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2015-04-18 at 5.25.40 PM</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/screen-shot-2015-04-18-at-5-26-01-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2015-04-18 at 5.26.01 PM</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/screen-shot-2015-04-18-at-5-21-30-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2015-04-18 at 5.21.30 PM</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-20T18:57:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/06/mlb-2015-making-sense-of-craig-kimbrel-trade/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/craigkimbrelphiladelphiaphilliesvatlantasgns4n3ob5il.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Craig Kimbrel, 26, leaves Atlanta as the Braves all-time leader in saves (186)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-06T17:34:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/04/03/mlb-preview-2015-top-5-players-facing-a-make-or-break-season-in-2015/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/elvisandrus_hqholq5a_u7yzfwon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elvisandrus_hqholq5a_u7yzfwon</image:title><image:caption>Elvis Andrus has seen statistical decline in all of the categories that matter for an elite leadoff man and Shortstop. Can he reverse those trends in 2015?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/e8dhyja.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Bryce Harper (55 HR, .272 BA, .816 OPS) has put up solid numbers in his first three seasons. Unfortunately 2015 will need to be even better to buck the "Overrated" label levied by his peers.  </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-04T17:39:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/31/major-league-baseball-2014-preview-national-league-east/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/david-wright2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>David Wright</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/josefernandezmiamimarlinsvphiladelphiak0dxgoalunll.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jose+Fernandez+Miami+Marlins+v+Philadelphia+k0dXgoaLuNll</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/hi-res-173784459-freddie-freeman-of-the-atlanta-braves-against-the_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-173784459-freddie-freeman-of-the-atlanta-braves-against-the_crop_exact</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jasonheywardarizonadiamondbacksvatlanta4ffsfit650nl-1.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jason Heyward seems to have found his comfort zone in the leadoff spot, from which he hit .322 with 6 HR, 16 RBI's and a .403 OBP. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-03T16:28:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/03/25/meet-rob-manfred-major-league-baseballs-new-commissioner-his-top-3-challenges-and-what-could-be-done/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/la-sp-sn-rob-manfred-elected-baseball-commissi-001.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Rob Manfred took over as the 10th commisioner in Major League Baseball history on January 25th, 2015. (Ricardo Arduengo/Associated Press)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/images.jpg</image:loc><image:title>images</image:title><image:caption>Rob Manfred took over as the 10th commisioner in Major League Baseball history on January 25th, 2015. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-25T18:51:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/03/16/the-locker-2015-ncaa-bracket-group/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20131019-100111.jpg</image:loc><image:title>20131019-100111</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-16T14:14:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/03/11/nfl-free-agency-2015-recap-defending-the-eagles-chip-kelly-seahawks-pull-a-coup-and-the-49ers-are-spinning-their-wheels/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/o-chip-kelly-eagles-facebook.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>A closer look at the Eagles moves show Chip Kelly might have a pretty good idea of what he's doing reconstructing the Eagles. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-03-16T18:01:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/02/27/my-real-issues-with-jameis-winston-and-why-he-will-be-drafted-number-one-overall-despite-them/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jameis-winston-heisman_1387115209478_1650779_ver1-0_640_480.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jameis-Winston-Heisman_1387115209478_1650779_ver1.0_640_480</image:title><image:caption>Jameis Winston's talent on the field can't be denied. Off the field is where I struggle to justify my problem with him being taken #1 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-27T23:52:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/02/18/ncaa-conference-commissioners-solution-to-one-and-done-is-a-joke/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/okafor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>okafor</image:title><image:caption>Jahlil Okafor is a standout meeting for Duke University and projected top-5 pick in this Summer's NBA Draft</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-18T21:13:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/02/11/why-roquan-smiths-signing-day-decision-may-change-ncaa-cfb-recruiting-landscape/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/6_1336845.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6_1336845</image:title><image:caption>Roquan Smith, a four-star, high school football recruit from Macon, Georgia, made the right choice by not signing his Letter of Intent with UCLA after Jeff Ulbrich left the university</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-02-11T22:22:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/02/04/super-bowl-thoughts-whats-next-for-seahawks-patriots/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/marshawn-lynch-rb-seattle-seahawks_pg_600.jpg</image:loc><image:title>marshawn-lynch-rb-seattle-seahawks_pg_600</image:title><image:caption>Marshawn Lynch is just one of the many contract issues the Seahawks must juggle this offseason.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2025-07-17T13:54:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2015/01/31/locker-talk-episode-38-super-bowl-preview-podcast/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/earl-thomas-richard-sherman-kam-chancellor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cincinnati Bengals v Seattle Seahawks</image:title><image:caption>(Photo By: Otto Greule/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-07-22T08:14:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/12/04/fantasy-football-2014-five-tips-to-winning-your-fantasy-football-league/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2013-nfl-week-10_5_1.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Kenny Stills has the skills, look, and schedule of a Fantasy Football Playoff MVP. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-14T16:59:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/11/18/atlanta-braves-change-course-now-what/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-17-at-6-26-28-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2014-11-17 at 6.26.28 PM</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/10397216_10152534871127831_290970854333373422_o.jpg</image:loc><image:title>10397216_10152534871127831_290970854333373422_o</image:title><image:caption>Jason Heyward produced a 6.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in 2014 and won his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove in Right Field (Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves Official Facebook Page)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-20T00:53:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/10/03/fantasy-football-2014-whats-real-whats-not-on-the-waiver-wire-after-week-4/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/elimanninggreenbaypackersvnewyorkgiants0atide5uj4pl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eli+Manning+Green+Bay+Packers+v+New+York+Giants+0ATIDE5uj4pl</image:title><image:caption>Ben McAdoo has Eli Manning (974 yards, 9 TD's, 66.9% completion) and Co. playing at an elite level. Should you believe it?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-10-04T00:45:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/25/fantasy-football-2014-whats-real-whats-not-on-the-waivers-after-week-3/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blakebortlesjacksonvillejaguarsvchicagoofghhjw8pl3l.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Blake+Bortles+Jacksonville+Jaguars+v+Chicago+OFGhhjw8PL3l</image:title><image:caption>Blake Bortles has been named the starting quarterback in Jacksonville. Should you look to own him on your fantasy team? (Photo By: John Konstantaras/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-25T18:16:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/23/major-league-baseball-2014-why-november-22nd-2013-was-the-real-beginning-of-the-end-for-frank-wren/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/braveswrenbaseball_0_1411467148546_8327651_ver1-0_640_480.jpg</image:loc><image:title>John Hart, John Schuerholz, Bobby Cox</image:title><image:caption>John Hart, John Schuerholz (middle), and Bobby Cox (left) will look to get the Braves back on the right track after announcing the dismissal of former general manager Frank Wren</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4108.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4108</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4107.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4107</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4106.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4106</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-23T20:39:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/17/fantasy-football-2014-whats-real-whats-not-on-the-waivers-after-week-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/larry-donnell.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>New York Giants Tight End Larry Donnell (12 receptions, 137 yards, TD) has become a key cog in the passing game</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-17T17:16:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/11/fantasy-football-2014-whats-real-whats-not-as-you-hit-the-waiver-wire/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/allenhurnsjacksonvillejaguarsvphiladelphiafj4taj1g9qol.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Allen+Hurns+Jacksonville+Jaguars+v+Philadelphia+fj4TAj1g9Qol</image:title><image:caption>Allen Hurns debut (110 yards, 2 TD's) has created quite the buzz. Should you buy it? (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-11T22:16:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/07/nfl-season-preview-2014-nfc-division-playoff-predictions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nickfolesphiladelphiaeaglesvoaklandraidersrakn0fdvtx0l.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nick+Foles+Philadelphia+Eagles+v+Oakland+Raiders+raKn0FDVtX0l</image:title><image:caption>Nick Foles progress will be key to the Eagles chances of returning to the postseason in 2014 (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-07T16:06:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/07/national-football-league-2014-afc-division-playoff-predictions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/andrewluckoaklandraidersvindianapolistanqeeastbjl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Andrew+Luck+Oakland+Raiders+v+Indianapolis+tAnQEEasTBJl</image:title><image:caption>Andrew Luck and the Colts have won 22 regular season games the last two seasons but are just 1-2 in the postseason.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-07T16:05:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/09/02/fantasy-football-2014-top-10-dst-units-to-target-for-fantasy-football/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aldonsmithsuperbowlxlviipreviewqqeuxmhveg6l.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aldon+Smith+Super+Bowl+XLVII+Preview+qqEuxmHveg6l</image:title><image:caption>It was going to be hard enough for the 49ers D/ST to be a top-5 unit again in 2014 without Navarro Bowman. Now that Aldon Smith has been suspended for nine games they'll be hard-pressed to crack the top-10 (Brian Bahr/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-02T18:14:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/08/26/fantasy-football-2014-fantasy-football-quarterback-tiers-done-my-way/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hi-res-156658847_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-156658847_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>Jekyll and Hyde?: Games 1-8: Stafford's numbers were 2,617 yards, 16 TD's, 6 INT's and a 94.7 rating. Games 9-16: 2,033 yards, 13 TD's, 13 INT's and a 72.1 rating</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-08-01T20:10:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/08/22/fantasy-football-2014-top-10-breakouts-players-in-2014/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jordanmatthewsmississippivvanderbiltgjnkogmyb6ll.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jordan Matthews left Vanderbilt as the All-Time, SEC leader in receptions and receiving yards. He'll be equally as good on Sundays in Philadelphia for the Eagles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/giovanibernardpittsburghsteelersvcincinnatib2-eunzcybvl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>A breakout rookie for me in 2013, he's the man in the backfield for the Bengals and his numbers will reflect it</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/goldentatearizonacardinalsvseattleseahawksaj6axbw83s-l.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Tate will now be catching passes from Matthew Stafford in a Lions offense that is pass first. His numbers could border WR1 levels</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dwayneallenoaklandraidersvindianapolisbuf6itnvfdpl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>An injury derailed what would have been a breakout 2013 for Allen</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jordanmatthewsfranklinamericanmortgageii-haup2mjkl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jordan Matthews is the most gifted wide receiver on this Eagles team and is on the cusp of picking up where Desean Jackson left off </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rogergoodellbrandincooks2014nfldraft6-ehbmlcujgl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Darren Sproles and Lance Moore (combined 1,061 yards and 4 touchdowns) have new homes in 2014. Cooks is in line to get about 85% of that production</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rudolph.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>The Norv Turner Effect?: Since 2007 tight ends in Turner's offense have averaged 65 catches, 837 yards, and 8 touchdowns</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/joiquebelldetroitlionsvjacksonvillejaguarsubxdymhhlhml.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>DYK?: Joique Bell's 1,197 total yards and 8 rushing touchdowns put him comfortably in the top-20 fantasy running backs and his workload is expected to increase? </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/7915326.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Hunter will look to put himself into the conversation as a top-20 receiver in fantasy circles</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hi-res-180795593-running-back-andre-ellington-of-the-arizona-cardinals_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Andre Ellington is the "bell cow" in Arizona and should be drafted as such for your fantasy team</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-08-22T18:42:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/08/08/major-league-baseball-2014-the-atlanta-braves-playoff-hopes-hinge-on-this-weekends-series-against-the-washington-nationals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jasonheyward.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jasonheyward</image:title><image:caption>Jason Heyward (.271 BA, .357 OBP) has been hot of late but the Braves will need more all around</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-08-08T20:49:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/07/31/major-league-baseball-trade-deadline-2014-david-price-jon-lester-and-other-thoughts-on-deadline-deals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/david-price-mlb-tampa-bay-rays-detroit-tigers-850x560.jpg</image:loc><image:title>david-price-mlb-tampa-bay-rays-detroit-tigers-850x560</image:title><image:caption>David Price (11-8, 3.11 ERA, 189 K's) joins Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer in a loaded Detroit Tigers rotation</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-31T23:17:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/07/30/fantasy-football-2014-depth-at-running-back-is-better-than-advertised/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dannywoodheadsandiegochargersvkansasi4yywmknmral.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Danny+Woodhead+San+Diego+Chargers+v+Kansas+I4YYwmKNMral</image:title><image:caption>Chargers running back Danny Woodhead has averaged 335 yards and two touchdowns receiving a year since 2009. Combined with his rushing statistics that makes him a a top-20 running back annually no matter the format</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-30T20:24:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/07/25/nfl-preview-2014-first-things-first-lets-talk-top-5-training-camp-questions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/usatsi_7404772_160074578_lowres.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jay Cutler and the Bears have all the makings of a title contender. Can they put it all together in 2014?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-25T22:33:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/07/21/major-league-baseball-2014-the-division-races-and-other-second-half-predictions-pt-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/seattlemarinersvlosangelesangelsanaheimqmygtd9m91kl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Mike Trout of the Angels and Robinson Cano of the Mariners make the AL West as exciting a race as ever (Harry How/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-21T21:55:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/07/21/major-league-baseball-2014-clayton-kershaw-is-your-2014-national-league-mvp-and-other-second-half-predictions-pt-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/claytonkershawlosangelesdodgersvcoloradovovn_iym6gxl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>(Doug Pensinger/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-21T19:46:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/07/14/major-league-baseball-2014-no-bigger-all-star-snub-than-sonny-gray-in-2014/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sonnygrayhoustonastrosvoaklandathleticsljx-1f-bj7ql.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sonny Gray</image:title><image:caption>Sonny Gray (9-3, 2.97 ERA, 103 K's) is the best pitcher on the best team in baseball (Jason O. Watson/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-14T22:34:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/06/19/major-league-baseball-2014-five-contenders-and-what-they-need-to-fix/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/72b875c684c63217570f6a7067003f3b.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>The Braves Tommy La Stella (.343 BA, .410 OBP in 19 games) has warranted a spot in the top third of Atlanta's lineup) </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-19T22:32:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/06/17/mr-padre-tony-gwynns-incredible-career-and-legacy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tony-gwynn-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tony-gwynn-1</image:title><image:caption>Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn batted .300 or better for 19 consecutive years and won eight National League Batting Titles </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-17T23:11:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/06/10/national-football-league-2014-some-friends-and-i-ranked-all-32-nfl-quarterbacks-the-results-were-interesting/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/joeflaccopittsburghsteelersvbaltimoreirxri6pmiuel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Joe+Flacco+Pittsburgh+Steelers+v+Baltimore+iRxri6PMIUel</image:title><image:caption>Joe Flacco and Ben Roesthlisberger both own Super Bowl rings, but didn't get much top-10 love in the rankings</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/screen-shot-2014-06-09-at-4-48-13-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2014-06-09 at 4.48.13 PM</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/screen-shot-2014-06-09-at-4-05-56-pm.png</image:loc><image:title>Screen Shot 2014-06-09 at 4.05.56 PM</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-03T17:08:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/05/28/major-league-baseball-2014-my-beef-with-the-boston-red-sox-and-baseballs-unwritten-rules/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jonny-gomes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jonny-gomes</image:title><image:caption>I've got an issue with Gomes and the Red Sox behavior from this past weekend</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-28T20:46:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/04/09/major-league-baseball-preview-2014-national-league-west/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/carlosgonzalezcoloradorockiesvarizona5lpglf7yqlol.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Carlos Gonzalez (26 HR, 70 RBI, 21 SB, .302 BA, .367 OBP) leads a potent Colorado offense. That offense will try to offset the pitching deficiencies in 2014</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/paulgoldschmidtarizonadiamondbacksvsan442b8oxor2fl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Paul Goldschmidt (36 HR, 125 RBI, .302 BA, .401 OBP, 160 OPS+) had his breakout party in 2013. He'll need to do just as much to help the Diamondbacks keep pace out West</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/andrewcashnerlosangelesdodgersvsandiegontzzyumyqxul.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Andrew Cashner (3.09 ERA, 1.131 WHIP, 128 K's) has a John Smoltz-like ability, he'll look to continue his ascent in 2014</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/arizonadiamondbacksvlosangelesdodgersa7yawu15j7cl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Clayton Kershaw (1.83 ERA, 0.915 WHIP) was ridiculous in 2013. An injury in 2014 will determine how far he can carry the Dodgers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/busterposeysanfranciscogiantsvarizonakoendl0semsl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Buster Posey (15 HR, 72 RBI, .371 OBP) will look to win his third World Series since 2010</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/madisonbumgarnernlcsstlouiscardinalsoobvqgs1ucml.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Madison Bumgarner (13-9, 2.77 ERA, 199 K's, 1.033 WHIP) has next level ability and will flourish in 2014</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-04-09T22:28:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/04/02/major-league-baseball-preview-2014-national-league-central/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rizzo-web.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rizzo web</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/braunr12rs189.jpg</image:loc><image:title>braunr12rs189</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/reds-pirates-baseball.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Joey Votto</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dhp_1922.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DHP_1922</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/960x540.jpg</image:loc><image:title>960x540</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/michael-wacha.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Michael-Wacha</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-04-02T21:57:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/28/major-league-baseball-2014-preview-american-league-east/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/screenshot2013-06-26at9-40-52am_crop_north-jpg.png</image:loc><image:caption>The key to a successful season in Toronto? A healthy Jose Reyes (among other things) </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mattwietersbaltimoreoriolesvtampabayj-e0moosxydl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Matt Wieters and the Orioles have a tough hill to climb to topple the three-headed monster that is the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/brianmccannphiladelphiaphilliesvnewyorkxkcy0ejurstl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Brian McCann (five-years, $85 million dollars) will take his sweet swing from Atlanta to the Bronx</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dustin-pedroia-red-sox.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>The Red Sox lost some firepower on offense this offseason, Pedroia and co. will try to keep it going. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mlb-watch-evan-longoria-2.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Evan Longoria and the Rays will try to unseat the Red Sox as AL East champs in 2014</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/manny-machado-glove-shot.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Manny Machado's 2013 was cut short by injury (14 HR, 71 RBI, 51 2B, .283 BA) but at age 21 he's and the Orioles are contenders in 2014</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-28T21:23:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/27/national-football-league-draft-2014-so-the-rams-browns-texans-jaguars-and-raiders-need-a-quarterback-ive-got-a-suggestion/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20121124-wyomingbrettsmith02-ms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Brett Smith of Wyoming might be this year's draft steal at Quarterback</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-27T17:53:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/25/major-league-baseball-preview-american-league-central/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/6a00d834515b9a69e2017ee9d6f8a8970d.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Justin Verlander's 2013 was marked by up and down months, yet he still remains  the man on the hill in Detroit in 2014</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/050513-action-10.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Gordon Beckham (5 HR, 24 RBI, .267 BA in 2013) hasn't lived up to expectations since being drafted 8th overall out of the University of Georgia in 2008</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/joe-mauer.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Joe Mauer will move to first base full time in 2014 and take his career 91 HR and .328 BA as a catcher with him</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cleveland-indians-jason-kipnis-swings-for-a-two-run-triple.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jason Kipnis was an All-Star in 2013 (17 HR, .284 BA, .366 OBP, 30 SB) and the best second basemen in baseball not named Robinson Cano </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/eric-hosmer_1st-hit_6229-2.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Eric Hosmer (17 HR, 79 RBI, .302 BA, .353 OBP in 2013) looks primed to lead the Royals to the postseason in 2014</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chris-sale.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chris Sale</image:title><image:caption>Chris Sale (11-14, 3.07 ERA, 226 K's, 1.073 WHIP) is leading the youth movement on the Southside of Chicago</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-25T20:22:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/24/major-league-baseball-2014-american-league-west-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7773674.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Brandon Moss (30/87/.256) has produced big since 2012. The Athletics will need him to do so again in '14</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bilde.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption>2013 was a down year across the board for Fielder (27/106/.279) but he should bounce back in the friendly confines of Arlington</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/aps_w_130706_1559.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2013 Season, Game 87: Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox</image:title><image:caption>Trout led the league in runs (109) and walks (110) while putting up another monster season all around (.323/.432/.557)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/12-13-cano.jpg</image:loc><image:title>12-13-Cano</image:title><image:caption>Robinson Cano (27 HR, 107 RBI, .314 BA, .383 OBP) looks to change the Mariners fortunes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/hi-res-182257658-jose-altuve-of-the-houston-astros-runs-to-the-dugout-in_crop_north.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Jose Altuve was an All-Star in 2012 and has averaged 34 SB and a .286 average the last two seasons</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sonnygrayhoustonastrosvoaklandathletics0dd_wsq3rgfl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sonny+Gray+Houston+Astros+v+Oakland+Athletics+0Dd_WSQ3RgFl</image:title><image:caption>Sonny Gray will look to lead the A's to a third consecutive AL West Crown (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-24T22:29:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/17/major-league-baseball-2014-new-york-mets-in-the-midst-of-an-impressive-rebuild/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/davidwrightwashingtonnationalsvnewyorkd1rhzitxd_gx.jpg</image:loc><image:title>David+Wright+Washington+Nationals+v+New+York+D1RHZiTXd_gx</image:title><image:caption>David Wright thinks the Mets can win 90 games in 2014</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-17T20:54:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/11/major-league-baseball-2014-medlen-beachy-injuries-not-enough-to-write-off-atlanta-braves/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130314172444-kris-medlen-1-single-image-cut.jpg</image:loc><image:title>130314172444-kris-medlen-1-single-image-cut</image:title><image:caption>Kris Medlen (15-12, 3.11 ERA in 2013) could be facing his second Tommy John Surgery in four years</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-11T17:45:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/10/major-league-baseball-2014-these-pitchers-are-poised-for-a-breakout-in-2014/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michaelwachastlouiscardinalsvnewyorkci8gqz7ukefl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Michael+Wacha+St+Louis+Cardinals+v+New+York+CI8Gqz7ukefl</image:title><image:caption>Excitement is high in St. Louis with NLCS MVP Michael Wacha primed for a huge year. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sonnygrayseattlemarinersvoaklandathleticslf7-vgoxzihl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sonny+Gray+Seattle+Mariners+v+Oakland+Athletics+Lf7-VgoxzIHl</image:title><image:caption>Sonny Gray, who started game 5 of the ALCS in 2013, is ready for the 2014 spotlight</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/0702s7_zack_60p.jpg</image:loc><image:title>0702S7_ZACK_60p</image:title><image:caption>Wheeler will look to duplicate Matt Harvey's 2013 breakout performance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/andrewcashnersandiegopadresvcoloradohquft05ubc1l.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Andrew+Cashner+San+Diego+Padres+v+Colorado+hQuFt05UBC1l</image:title><image:caption>Andrew Cashner (1.131 WHIP, 3.09 ERA) is an Ace in every sense of the word</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T21:10:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/07/major-league-baseball-preview-2014-washington-nationals-bryce-harper-key-to-2014-resurgence/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bryceharpercoloradorockiesvwashingtoncirqdbphhxpl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bryce+Harper+Colorado+Rockies+v+Washington+cIrQDBPhhXPl</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-07T22:37:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/03/07/major-league-baseball-2014-preview-five-players-poised-to-bounce-back/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/11319561-large.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Matt Kemp (knee, shoulder) looks ready to get back into the MVP conversation</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/coreyhartseattlemarinersphotodaybykwo7e1kgsl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Corey Hart (microfracture surgery in '13) attempts a bounce back with the Mariners</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-07T19:33:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/02/19/major-league-baseball-2014-5-early-spring-training-storylines-to-keep-an-eye-on/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nickswisheroaklandathleticsvclevelande9vzb30rtzjl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nick+Swisher+Oakland+Athletics+v+Cleveland+E9VZb30RTZjl</image:title><image:caption>Is Nick Swisher ready to lead the Indians to a Playoff encore in 2014?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-19T19:52:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2014/01/21/richard-sherman-isnt-a-bad-person-nor-did-he-say-a-bad-thing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/richard-sherman-michael-crabtree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>richard-sherman-michael-crabtree</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-21T20:42:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/12/30/sibling-rivalry-first-annual-bowl-pickem-challenge-among-siblings/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-jameis-winston-the-florida-state-phenom-who-had-a-perfect-game-last-night.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Brother and sister disagree on the winner between FSU and Auburn  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-12-31T02:09:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/11/26/mlb-offseason-2013-how-the-st-louis-cardinals-lost-their-way-with-peralta-signing/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/john-mozeliak-112513.jpg</image:loc></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-27T00:27:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/11/11/atlanta-braves-new-stadium-announcement-says-more-about-fulton-county-than-braves/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turnerfieldsunset.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>The Atlanta Braves announced new stadium plans for 2017. An area mourns, Cobb County rejoices. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-11-11T23:37:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/10/23/locker-talk-episode-28-the-lady-sportswriter/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jameis-winston-florida-state.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jameis Winston has helped elevate Florida State and the ACC</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-23T23:51:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/10/10/fantasy-football-2013-calvin-johnson-julio-jones-replacement-options/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/calvinjohnsondetroitlionsvoaklandraidersdblpqydjntrx.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Calvin+Johnson+Detroit+Lions+v+Oakland+Raiders+dblpqYdJntRx</image:title><image:caption>Replace the irreplaceable? Calvin Johnson can't be replaced, but try we shall. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-10T22:25:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/10/10/fantasy-football-2013-quarterback-report-which-backups-to-rely-on/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/blog-ryan-ne.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Matt Ryan has lost a lot of offense through injury, how does that affect his status in fantasy?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-10T17:21:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/10/07/whistling-dixie-one-year-after-nightmare-down-south-bulldogs-braves-gain-redemption/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/images.jpg</image:loc><image:title>images</image:title><image:caption>What do you say, J-Hey! Led by his two run single, the Braves made sure it wasn't a sweep for LA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/295-16llt-aust-55.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>295-16LLT.AuSt.55</image:title><image:caption>Redemption is the word of the year in Georgia. Aaron Murray is making sure of it. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-07T23:57:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/09/26/fantasy-football-2013-week-3-recap-week-4-advice-and-the-mike-glennon-project/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/terrelle-pryor-flynn-allen-starter1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NFL: Preseason-Chicago Bears at Oakland Raiders</image:title><image:caption>Terrell Pryor has played his way into QB1 conversation, but steer clear of Matt Flynn if Pryor is out week 4</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-26T23:19:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/09/19/fantasy-football-2013-week-3-running-backs-report/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/talkin-richardsonjpg-6dfffe7c01f26592.jpg</image:loc><image:title>talkin-richardsonjpg-6dfffe7c01f26592</image:title><image:caption>Trent Richardson should thrive in Indianapolis' offense</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-19T16:23:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/09/18/fantasy-football-2013-losing-to-a-hall-of-famer-unleashing-deandre-hopkins-buying-the-kansas-city-chiefs-defense-fantasy-tips-for-week-3/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rayricejacksonvillejaguarsvbaltimorebvqhpgtotfpl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ray+Rice+Jacksonville+Jaguars+v+Baltimore+bvqHPGtOtfPl</image:title><image:caption>Ray Rice's injury could mean opportunity for Bernard Pierce </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-18T22:34:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/09/10/fantasy-football-2013-week-2-tips-options-for-the-injured/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/vereen.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>vereen</image:title><image:caption>Shane Vereen's injury (wrist, out up to four weeks) put a damper on my dynasty league chances</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-10T19:45:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/30/fantasy-football-2013-quarterback-position-is-deep-but-not-as-deep-as-advertised/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-qb-against-new-orleans-saints-2012.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-qb-against-new-orleans-saints-2012</image:title><image:caption>Robert Griffin III was sensational year one, which is why it pains me to take a pass on him year two</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-03T05:44:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/29/2013-fantasy-football-defensesspecial-teams-to-target-and-be-wary-of-in-2013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ari-mathieu-peterson-061213.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ARI-mathieu-peterson-061213</image:title><image:caption>Tyrann Mathieu and Patrick Peterson have made me a believer in the 2013 Arizona Cardinals defense</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-29T23:01:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/28/2013-fantasy-football-rookies-i-would-plug-in-day-one-pt-3-tight-ends/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eifert.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eifert</image:title><image:caption>Tyler Eifert is my top rookie target at the TE position for 2013</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-28T17:28:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/26/2013-fantasy-football-rookies-i-would-plug-in-day-one-pt-2-running-backs/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bernard-jersey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bernard-jersey</image:title><image:caption>I'm high on this guy in 2013. Just have to get the incumbent out of the way. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-26T17:46:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/23/2013-fantasy-football-rookies-i-would-plug-in-day-one/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cordarrellepattersonminnesotavikingsrookiems-bd644wzll.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cordarrelle+Patterson+Minnesota+Vikings+Rookie+Ms-bD644wzLl</image:title><image:caption>Cordarrelle Patterson looks to produce right away for the Vikings</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-23T22:13:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/19/ryan-dempster-more-goat-than-hero/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/usatsi_7362008_149008644_lowres.jpg</image:loc><image:title>USATSI_7362008_149008644_lowres</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dempster-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dempster (2)</image:title><image:caption>Dempster's lack of good judgement hopefully doesn't cost the Sox down the stretch</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dempster.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dempster</image:title><image:caption>Dempster better hope his judgement doesn't cost the Sox their place in the standings</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-19T23:25:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/02/28/washington-redskins-should-take-a-long-look-at-russell/</loc><lastmod>2013-08-08T22:37:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/08/01/pittsburgh-pirates-are-surging-others-withering-in-the-heat-of-summer-races/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/slp20120512041.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>The heat has been turned up on Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-01T23:48:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/07/29/mlb-continues-to-get-marketing-of-the-sport-wrong-show-hypocrisy-in-hof-voting/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/selig.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Bud Selig's legacy rests on how he handles the growing PED scandal</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-29T18:21:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/07/23/major-league-baseball-2013-trade-targets-for-contenders-as-deadline-approaches/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lee.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lee</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-23T19:16:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/07/16/fantasy-baseball-2013-five-second-half-tips-to-get-you-over-the-hump-or-back-in-the-race/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/derekjeterbostonredsoxvnewyorkyankeesq-n7upvo_qyl.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Derek Jeter could provide a boost to someones fantasy roster down the stretch</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-16T22:08:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/07/09/2013-major-league-baseball-all-star-game-selection-snubs-oddities-and-thoughts/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/evan-longoria-third.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays</image:title><image:caption>17 home runs, 50 RBI's, .288 BA, and a .365 OBP in the first-half does not an All-Star make in 2013</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-09T18:15:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/07/01/nba-draft-2013-hangover-my-ridiculously-early-who-hit-and-missed-opinion/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/usa-nba-draft.jpg</image:loc><image:title>usa-nba-draft</image:title><image:caption>The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they took UNLV forward Anthony Bennett number one overall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nerlens1-0_standard_709-0.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nerlens1.0_standard_709.0</image:title><image:caption>Noel's struggle lasted a few picks longer than he would have liked</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-02T03:34:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/07/01/dear-pittsburgh-pt-2-i-think-youre-on-to-something/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1005042_10151692281272931_796252814_n.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cole</image:title><image:caption>Top prospect Gerrit Cole is 4-0 with a 3.70 ERA in his first four career starts</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-01T23:13:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/06/25/major-league-baseball-all-star-game-2013-15-plus-one-budding-stars-that-should-make-all-star-rosters-but-might-not/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mannymachadobostonredsoxvbaltimoreoriolesikrebdprm9ax.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Spectacular defensively and producing offensively, the Orioles have a superstar in Manny Machado </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-25T23:50:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/06/24/new-england-patriots-aaron-hernandez-saga-another-sad-case/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/aaron-hernandez.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aaron-hernandez</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-25T01:29:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/29/locker-talk-episode-27-nba-playoffs-and-baseball-chatter/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/metsharvey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MetsHarvey</image:title><image:caption>The New York Mets Matt Harvey is "must see television" in 2013. Is he a franchise cornerstone?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-30T02:55:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/29/locker-talk-episode-26-david-burke-pt-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/startrek.jpg</image:loc><image:title>StarTrek</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-30T02:48:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/29/locker-talk-episode-25-david-burke-pt-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tannehill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tannehill</image:title><image:caption>Tannehill got a new weapon this offseason in Mike Wallace. Was it enough?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-30T02:44:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/29/major-league-baseball-2013-brian-mccann-evan-gattis-decision-a-tricky-one-for-bullpen-thin-braves/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/evangattisphiladelphiaphilliesvatlantay2ak4aio-d7x.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Evan Gattis</image:title><image:caption>Evan Gattis has been key to the Braves early success this season (Daniel Shirey/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-29T18:27:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/24/the-week-er-weeks-that-were-in-major-league-baseball-5242013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ns_15fraleycol15gm_25611633.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sports Day</image:title><image:caption>Yu Darvish and the Rangers are rolling early in 2013, but Oakland still looms</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-24T22:43:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/23/locker-talk-episode-24-nba-chat/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/62659481-590x409.jpg</image:loc><image:title>62659481-590x409</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-24T02:53:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/23/locker-talk-episode-23-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2013-05-24T02:46:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/22/major-league-baseball-2013-time-to-believe-in-arizona-diamondbacks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/paulgoldschmidtphiladelphiaphilliesvarizonaiaavoytnszxx.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Paul+Goldschmidt+Philadelphia+Phillies+v+Arizona+iAAVoytnSzXx</image:title><image:caption>Paul Goldschmidt a budding star in Arizona? Try all of baseball (Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-22T20:58:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/15/nba-playoffs-2013-the-magnificent-stephen-curry-feat-music-from-the-magnificent-dj-jazzy-jeff/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/stephen-curry-madison-square-garden.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stephen-curry-madison-square-garden</image:title><image:caption>Stephen and the Warriors face elimination against the Spurs (Photo Credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/ NBAE via Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-15T20:55:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/05/01/the-week-that-was-in-major-league-baseball-512013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/indians_royals_baseball__ctnewschroniclet-com_6-m.jpg</image:loc><image:title>@chroniclet.com_6-M</image:title><image:caption>We recognize everything Mark Reynolds has done in 2013 here at The Locker</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-01T22:00:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/29/nfl-draft-2013-my-opinion-whether-you-want-it-or-not-on-who-hit-and-who-missed/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/manuel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Manuel</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-29T22:42:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/25/fantasy-baseball-2013-trade-giancarlo-stanton-pick-up-brandon-beachy-and-other-moves-to-make-before-may/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6577058.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6577058</image:title><image:caption>Without support in Miami, this guys talents are wasted in South Beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-25T22:33:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/24/major-league-baseball-week-that-was-4242013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/david-ortiz-g-620x362.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>David-Ortiz-G-620x362</image:title><image:caption>David Ortiz was beloved before, but his speech post-marathon attacks made it that much greater</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-24T22:42:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/22/new-york-jets-have-a-chance-to-make-things-right-revis-will-get-his-chance-in-nfc-south/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/130121381_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Revis</image:title><image:caption>Revis stated in his press conference that the NFC South (with Matt Ryan, Drew Brees, and Cam Newton) was a "good fit" for him. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-23T00:55:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/18/why-scrubs-is-one-of-the-greatest-sitcoms-ever/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sarah-chalke-zach-braff-donald-faison-scrubs-tv-my-finale-season-finale-2009-photo-gc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sarah-chalke-zach-braff-donald-faison-scrubs-tv-my-finale-season-finale-2009-photo-GC</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-13T00:20:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/17/major-league-baseball-2013-the-week-that-was-4172013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greinke-41213.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-17T21:57:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/15/my-first-visit-to-the-masters-a-lesson-in-culture-race-and-why-its-better-than-anything-you-will-ever-attend/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/augusta.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Augusta National</image:title><image:caption>Behind these gates is a lesson that is hard to put into words. I'll sure try. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-01T16:59:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/09/major-league-baseball-2013-happenings-from-opening-week-in-the-bigs/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/130407192037-justinuptonfantasystory-single-image-cut.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Justin Upton is batting .423, with six home runs and an OPS of 1.641 for the Braves</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-09T22:40:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/04/major-league-baseball-2013-phillies-roy-halladay-giants-tim-lincecum-show-different-signs-in13-debuts/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6412c17c4fef46ef8226f906711076eb-315ecada79fd48c995b1906c94bb7960-0_t607.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Lincecum walked 7 (in five innings), but still got the win against the Dodgers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04-03-2013-roy-halladay-x-large.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Despite 9 K's (of the 10 recorded outs), Halladay lasted only 3.1, giving up 5 earned</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-04T22:34:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/03/major-league-baseball-preview-2013-national-league-west/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/troy-tulowitzki-gray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Troy Tulowitzki gray</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sandiegopadresvlosangelesdodgersv_ykp348ps2l.jpg</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/119287380_crop_650x440.jpg</image:loc><image:title>119287380_crop_650x440</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/032913_posey_600.jpg</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mattkemplosangelesdodgersvarizonadiamondbacks5swzfq60iuzx.jpg</image:loc></image:image><lastmod>2013-04-04T00:03:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/04/02/major-league-baseball-preview-2013-2013-national-league-central/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/adam-wainwright-cardinals.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Adam Wainwright, who signed a 5-year, $97.5 million contract extension, will look to put the Cardinals back atop the division in 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Harper looks to take huge strides his second season in 2013. 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Trout, spectacular in 2012, is looked to for an equally as good 2013 for the Angels</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-29T21:35:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/28/the-locker-major-league-baseball-preview-2013-american-league-central/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/francona-antonetti-2012-mfjpg-4d065fbef262bdae.jpg</image:loc><image:title>francona-antonetti-2012-mfjpg-4d065fbef262bdae</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mlb_g_mauer5_sw_576.jpg</image:loc><image:title>mlb_g_mauer5_sw_576</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/miguelcabreradivisionseriesdetroittigerszzi3vdqediql.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Prince Fielder is one of the reasons the Tigers could repeat in the American League Central</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/konerko.jpg</image:loc><image:title>konerko</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/eric-hosmer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>eric hosmer</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/10-24-12-justin-verlander_full_600.jpg</image:loc><image:title>10-24-12-Justin-Verlander_full_600</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-28T22:54:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/28/locker-talk-episode-22-josh-mcdonald/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hi-res-164252937_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-164252937_crop_exact</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-28T19:55:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/27/the-locker-major-league-baseball-preview-2013-american-league-east/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pittsburghpiratesvbostonredsox53qcefj6mzhl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pittsburgh+Pirates+v+Boston+Red+Sox+53qceFj6MZhl</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bostonredsoxvnewyorkyankeesawb4e_li5vzl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Boston+Red+Sox+v+New+York+Yankees+awB4E_li5Vzl</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/adamjonesseattlemarinersvbaltimoreorioleszwu3ioayeqjl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Adam+Jones+Seattle+Mariners+v+Baltimore+Orioles+ZWu3iOayEQJl</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image.jpg</image:loc><image:title>image</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/evanlongoriatexasrangersvtampabayraysfah8ouxe91ol.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Evan+Longoria+Texas+Rangers+v+Tampa+Bay+Rays+fAH8OUXE91Ol</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/davidpricetampabayraysvtexasrangerss8xhvbcopa_l.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays are my favorites to win the AL East</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-28T01:42:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/26/major-league-baseball-2013-bobby-bonilla-logic-and-how-it-encompasses-a-decade-and-more-of-new-york-mets-misery/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bobby-bonilla.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Bobby Bonilla is the second highest paid Mets Outfielder</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-27T00:31:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/19/mlb-preview-2013-mccutchenb4trout-should-be-the-trend-for-fantasy-baseball-owners/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/andrew.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Andrew</image:title><image:caption>McCutchen hit .446 in July and had an OPS of .861 in September/October</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-21T01:03:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/14/bill-belichick-new-england-patriots-benefit-from-geography-not-moves-like-this/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bos_g_belichick-welker_mb_576.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bos_g_belichick-welker_mb_576</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-14T21:34:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/13/major-league-baseball-2013-preview-top-5-rookies-in-baseball/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cole.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cole</image:title><image:caption>Cole was selected number one in 2011</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/darnaud.jpg</image:loc><image:title>d'Arnaud</image:title><image:caption>d'Arnaud was Considered the key piece in the deal that sent R.A. Dickey to Toronto </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bauer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bauer</image:title><image:caption>Trevor Bauer was the 3rd overall pick in the 2011 MLB amateur draft</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/teheran.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Teheran</image:title><image:caption>Julio Teheran is the number one prospect in the Braves system. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/meyers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meyers</image:title><image:caption>Wil Meyers was traded to Tampa Bay for James Shields and others in the offseason</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-13T16:02:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/12/thoughts-on-seahawks-trade-why-mike-wallace-signing-is-a-bad-move-for-miami/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/uspw_6722798-594x395.jpg</image:loc><image:title>uspw_6722798-594x395</image:title><image:caption>Seattle Seahawks new number one threat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hi-res-hi-res-136236180_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-hi-res-136236180_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>Mike Wallace appears headed to South Beach</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-13T00:42:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/03/05/major-league-baseball-2013-why-the-los-angeles-angels-were-right-with-mike-trout-salary-decision/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/la_u_trout01jr_576.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MLB: Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels</image:title><image:caption>Photo Credit: ESPN</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-05T23:56:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/22/locker-talk-episode-22-michael-air-jordan-at-50-with-highlight-video/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/6-michaeljordan.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>6.-MichaelJordan</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-22T18:08:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/14/locker-talk-episode-21-college-basketball/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/trey-burke-michigan-hoops.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Trey-Burke-Michigan-Hoops</image:title><image:caption>Trey Burke of Michigan</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-03-07T19:34:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/14/locker-talk-episode-20-college-football-national-signing-day-redux/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/meyer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Meyer</image:title><image:caption>Urban Meyer brought a top-5 recruiting class to Ohio State</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-14T23:52:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/14/locker-talk-episode-19-the-lady-sportswriter/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nsd.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NSD</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-14T23:44:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/13/ranking-major-league-baseballs-offseason-part-2-the-winners/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bauer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bauer</image:title><image:caption>Newly acquired Trevor Bauer and the Cleveland Indians look to make strides in 2013</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-14T02:51:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/12/ranking-major-league-baseballs-offseason-part-1-who-lost/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hi-res-143311874_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dayton Moore</image:title><image:caption>Three-years, $25 million for Jeremy Guthrie is just one of Dayton Moore's missteps </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-13T01:35:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/11/time-for-dwight-howard-to-grow-up/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwight-howard-lakers-what.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dwight-howard-lakers-what</image:title><image:caption>Our thoughts exactly, Dwight</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-12T01:27:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/07/seattle-mariners-deal-with-felix-hernandez-will-set-off-major-free-agent-movement-for-young-pitchers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/felixhernandezkansascityroyalsvseattleekzapw8umj9l.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Felix Hernandez will, presumably, be a Seattle Mariner until 2021</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-08T02:37:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/02/04/baltimore-ravens-final-stand-a-fitting-end-to-super-bowl/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/harbaugh-brothers-4_3_r536_c534.jpg</image:loc><image:title>harbaugh-brothers-4_3_r536_c534</image:title><image:caption>"Good game, Jim. Same time next year?"</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-02-05T00:23:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/01/28/1296/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-10-31-lakers-4_3_rx812_c1080x810.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2012-10-31-lakers-4_3_rx812_c1080x810</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-29T00:38:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/01/14/flawed-but-tested-atlanta-falcons-show-what-matters-in-playoff-win-over-seattle-seahawks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dt-common-streams-streamserver.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dt.common.streams.StreamServer</image:title><image:caption>Matt Ryan and Russell Wilson meet after the Falcons 30-28 victory over Seattle</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-14T18:06:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/01/08/alabama-crimson-tide-again-show-college-football-who-reigns-supreme/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bcs_159097753_620x350.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bcs_159097753_620x350</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-08T21:43:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2013/01/08/locker-talk-episode-17/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bcsmain7s-1-web.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bcsmain7s-1-web</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-01-08T15:30:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/12/14/heisman-voters-picked-the-wrong-guy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/elite-daily-manti-teo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>elite-daily-manti-teo</image:title><image:caption>This man is the most outstanding in college football</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-12-14T15:12:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/12/13/locker-talk-episode-15-five-figures-five-questions/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-13T18:49:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/12/13/locker-talk-episode-16-college-football-thursday/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-13T18:49:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/12/13/locker-talk-episode-14-college-football-thursday-11292012/</loc><lastmod>2012-12-13T18:41:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/28/major-league-baseball-offseason-2012-next-weeks-winter-meetings-should-lay-groundwork-for-free-agent-market-produce-trades/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/arizonadiamondbacksvtampabayrayspf-7pxyaquhl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>arizonadiamondbacksvtampabayrayspf-7pxyaquhl</image:title><image:caption>B.J. Upton and Justin Upton are two marquee names available this offseason (J. Meric/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-28T22:46:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/28/locker-talk-episode-13/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/xct9i-aust-71.jpg</image:loc><image:title>xct9i-aust-71</image:title><image:caption>Mark Richt is hoping for an SEC championship this Saturday against Alabama</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-28T16:34:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/19/major-league-baseball-offseason-2012-allow-me-to-be-that-cold-shower-to-the-toronto-blue-jays-plans/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/uspw_6645170_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>uspw_6645170_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>This guy and his buddies won't be enough. Sorry, Toronto </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-19T17:50:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/17/words-of-muhammad-ali-presented-by-louis-vuitton-directed-by-stuart-mcintyre-with-ogilvy-paris-spoken-word-by-mos-def/</loc><lastmod>2012-11-17T05:00:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/16/locker-talk-episode-12-getting-political/</loc><lastmod>2012-11-16T23:46:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/14/locker-talk-episode-eleven/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hi-res-155038516_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-155038516_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>Former Lakers head coach Mike Brown and center Dwight Howard (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-02-02T17:55:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/14/locker-talk-episode-ten-college-football-thursday/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hi-res-151200573_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-151200573_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>Florida Gators Jeff Driskel (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-14T22:39:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/14/national-football-league-2012-the-dallas-cowboys-problem-isnt-jerry-jones-its-their-past/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/article-1324203-0bf96782000005dc-54_468x377.jpg</image:loc><image:title>article-1324203-0bf96782000005dc-54_468x377</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-14T17:08:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/12/major-league-baseball-off-season-2012-arizona-diamondbacks-wade-miley-should-win-the-rookie-of-the-year-award-not-nationals-bryce-harper/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wademileyseattlemarinersvarizonadiamondbacksv7frbeatp2dl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wademileyseattlemarinersvarizonadiamondbacksv7frbeatp2dl</image:title><image:caption>Recognize this guy? Wade Miley? 2012 Rookie of the Year? You will soon </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-13T16:05:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/09/national-football-league-2012-new-york-giants-antrel-rolles-words-for-bengals-star-aj-green-could-come-back-to-haunt-him/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/aj-green-bengals.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aj-green-bengals</image:title><image:caption>I expect to see this more than once on Sunday from A.J. Green</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-10T00:12:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/08/national-football-league-2012-doug-martin-or-andrew-luck-for-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-lets-talk-about-it/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hi-res-150738904_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-150738904_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>Andrew Luck has passed for 2,404 yards and 10 touchdowns </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-08T17:01:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/06/nfl-fantasy-football-2012-how-doug-martin-of-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-became-that-guy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/picture4_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Doug Martin</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-12T14:53:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/05/alabama-crimson-tide-prove-theyre-number-one-oregon-ducks-lack-defense/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/d1dc9_11-01-12-nick-saban-les-miles-4_3_r560.jpg</image:loc><image:title>d1dc9_11-01-12-nick-saban-les-miles-4_3_r560</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-05T17:07:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/02/locker-talk-episode-nine-the-nba-is-back-and-we-are-all-in-1122012/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/rajon-rondo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rajon-rondo</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-02T23:12:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/11/02/locker-talk-episode-nine-college-football-thursday-1112012/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/manti-teo-heisman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>manti-teo</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-11-02T23:03:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/30/locker-talk-episode-seven-10262012/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hi-res-148159316_crop_exact.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hi-res-148159316_crop_exact</image:title><image:caption>Ray Allen in South Beach (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-30T22:13:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/30/locker-talk-episode-six-10252012/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ugajones_t618.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ugajones_t618</image:title><image:caption>Jarvis Jones (Contributed Photo /Chattanooga Times Free Press)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/111203_jdw_secchampionship_04761.jpg</image:loc><image:title>111203_jdw_secchampionship_04761</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/111203_jdw_secchampionship_0476.jpg</image:loc><image:title>111203_JDW_SECChampionship_0476</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-30T22:05:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/18/locker-talk-episode-five/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-18T20:29:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/17/locker-talk-episode-four-10172012/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-17T20:58:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/16/this-isnt-horseshoes-nfl-contenders-proving-difference-between-almost-and-getting-it-done/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Baltimore Ravens v Atlanta Falcons</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-16T22:18:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/16/major-league-postseason-2012-forget-a-rod-robinson-cano-has-more-on-the-line/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/robinson_cano-688.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robinson_cano-688</image:title><image:caption>We are as confused as you are, Robbie</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-16T21:33:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/12/mlb-postseason-2012-a-tale-of-two-predictions-showcases-the-beauty-of-baseball/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oaklandathletics-bradmangin-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OaklandAthletics-BradMangin-1</image:title><image:caption>Who else had the Athletics? C'mon guys!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/628x471.jpg</image:loc><image:title>628x471</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-12T22:30:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/11/locker-talk-podcast-episode-3/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-11T22:09:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/10/nfl-regular-season-2012-rex-ryan-not-mark-sanchez-is-the-real-issue-behind-jets-woes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0124-jets-football-rex-ryan-full_full_6002.jpg</image:loc><image:title>0124-Jets-Football-Rex-Ryan-full_full_600</image:title><image:caption>(Alex Gallardo/Reuters)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0124-jets-football-rex-ryan-full_full_6001.jpg</image:loc><image:title>0124-Jets-Football-Rex-Ryan-full_full_600</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0124-jets-football-rex-ryan-full_full_600.jpg</image:loc><image:title>0124-Jets-Football-Rex-Ryan-full_full_600</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-11T14:01:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/10/locker-talk-podcast-episode-two/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-10T20:42:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/09/1099/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-09T05:07:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/08/nightmare-in-dixie-atlanta-braves-georgia-bulldogs-give-state-of-georgia-their-worst-48-hours-in-sports-history-part-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/georgiavsouthcarolinaign0q_tmdgnl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Georgia+v+South+Carolina+igN0q_TMDgNl</image:title><image:caption>You think you're sad, talk to some of those faithful on Sunday (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-26T15:51:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/08/nightmare-in-dixie-atlanta-braves-georgia-bulldogs-give-state-of-georgia-their-worst-48-hours-in-sports-history-part-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bravesgonzo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BravesGonzo</image:title><image:caption>This was about as much fight as the Braves could muster as the innings went on (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-08T22:52:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/04/locker-talk-podcast-debut/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-04T21:30:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/03/1073/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-03T21:13:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/03/major-league-baseball-2012-stop-discrediting-miguel-cabreras-triple-crown-greatness-and-recognize-he-is-the-al-mvp/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cabrera-miguel-triple_940-6col.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cabrera-miguel-triple_940-6col</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-03T14:57:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/02/1065/</loc><lastmod>2012-10-03T01:20:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/10/01/ncaa-football-2012-university-of-georgia-needs-to-make-a-statement-with-win-over-spurrier-south-carolina/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/richt-practice-sanderlin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>080312 uga football</image:title><image:caption>Photo Credit: Brant Sanderlin/AJC</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-01T21:52:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/09/27/1056/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-27T23:44:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/09/25/nfl-2012-referee-saga-continues-into-week-3/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/touchception.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Touchception</image:title><image:caption>Touchception!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-25T21:42:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/09/11/1047/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-11T17:31:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/09/07/ncaa-football-2012-2013-savannah-state-florida-state-type-match-ups-arent-a-new-concept-but-is-it-wrong/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/big-college-football-underdogs-hit-big-money-7p27sf7e-x-large.jpg</image:loc><image:title>big-college-football-underdogs-hit-big-money-7p27sf7e-x-large</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-07T22:49:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/09/06/where-have-you-gone-american-tennis-andy-roddick-retirement-sends-american-prospects-into-crisis-level/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/andy-roddick-retire-us-open.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2012 US Open - Day 10</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-01-17T21:57:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/09/06/tony-romo-shows-poise-precision-in-cowboys-opening-night-win-over-new-york-giants/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tonyromodallascowboysvnewyorkgiants3xl_6gk9vcrl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tonyromodallascowboysvnewyorkgiants3xl_6gk9vcrl</image:title><image:caption>Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images North America</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-06T17:58:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/08/29/five-fantasy-football-drafts-in-three-days-my-week-long-process-to-nfl-fantasy-football-championship-glory-in-2012-2013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/atlantafalconsvphiladelphiaeaglesg4hfrs2cpncl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Atlanta+Falcons+v+Philadelphia+Eagles+G4HfrS2CPnCl</image:title><image:caption>Michael Turner is still very much a major piece to my fantasy championship puzzle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/officedraft-e1346281494391.jpg</image:loc><image:title>OfficeDraft</image:title><image:caption>I'm technically connected with Team Zach (fourth above). While there are highs, there are potentially damaging lows. Office Draft may be considered a mulligan.  </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/terrellsuggsantoniobrownbaltimoreravensqcekcuubc8cl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Terrell+Suggs+Antonio+Brown+Baltimore+Ravens+QcekcUUbC8Cl</image:title><image:caption>But this guy will bring it home for you</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arian-foster01-crop1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>arian-foster01-crop</image:title><image:caption>This guy is great for sure....</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arian-foster01-crop.jpg</image:loc><image:title>arian-foster01-crop</image:title><image:caption>This guy has amazing talent.....</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/7_stafford_at_the_line_blackout1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>7_Stafford_at_the_line_blackout</image:title><image:caption>This guy went to my favorite college football program the sixth ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs. He will not be throwing on A-Daddy's Squad this Fall. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/7_stafford_at_the_line_blackout.jpg</image:loc><image:title>7_Stafford_at_the_line_blackout</image:title><image:caption>Did I mention this guy went to my favorite college football program the sixth ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs? </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-08-30T23:48:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/07/14/nba-offseason-2012-kyrie-irving-challenges-kobe-bryant-and-team-usa-looks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/irving.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Irving</image:title><image:caption>Photo Credit: Spruce Derden/US Presswire</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-14T18:44:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/07/10/nfl-offseason-2012-philip-rivers-is-at-a-career-crossroads/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nfll_a_rivers_b3_576.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nfll_a_rivers_b3_576</image:title><image:caption>AP Photo/Stephan Savoia</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-10T23:02:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/06/29/ncaa-football-why-am-i-anti-playoff-in-college-football-dont-get-me-started/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/aj-mccarron.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AJ McCarron</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-02T01:13:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/06/27/nfl-offseason-2012-chicago-bears-matt-forte-contract-negotiations-an-interesting-study-of-true-value/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/forte.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Forte</image:title><image:caption>(Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-27T22:26:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/06/27/los-angeles-dodgers-clayton-kershaw-buckles-knees-egos/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-27T12:38:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/06/26/mark-cuban-takes-skip-bayless-to-task-on-espn-first-take/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-26T14:46:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/06/25/nfl-offseason-2012-dallas-cowboys-tony-romo-deserves-more-credit-than-hes-given/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/romo2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tony 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Gordon</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-27T01:57:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/22/major-league-baseball-2012-chipper-jones-as-always-makes-the-right-call-at-the-right-time/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mlb_a_cjones_sy3_5761.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chipper Jones</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mlb_a_cjones_sy3_576.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Chipper Jones</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-23T01:15:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/21/2012-mlb-fantasy-baseball-dustin-pedroia-or-ian-kinsler-a-case-for-both-but-who-should-get-your-pick/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/kinsler001.png</image:loc><image:title>kinsler001</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ept_sports_fantasy_experts-872582769-1297870715.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pedroia</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/106403168_crop_650x440.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kinsler</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-22T00:32:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/21/mlb-2012-season-preview-national-league-east-division-race-a-test-of-endurance-player-development/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0859.jpg</image:loc><image:title>VictorinoHowardRollins</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-21T22:51:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/20/mlb-2012-season-preview-top-5-salaries-to-regret-in-2012/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/oaklandvsanfranciscogiantszbt_ejrn2fml.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Zito</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blog-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carlos Lee</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gyi0064434857_extra_large_extra_large.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wells</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ap080601032461.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Johan Santana</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/chaseutleyhip.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chaseutley</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/newyorkyankeesvbostonredsoxlolt0p-hmddl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tex,Arod,Jeter</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-21T00:14:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/19/mlb-spring-training-2012-new-york-yankees-welcome-back-andy-pettitte/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pettitte.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pettitte</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-20T04:49:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/19/mlb-fantasy-baseball-2012-top-five-outfielders-in-fantasy-baseball/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/josebautista0712_jpg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jose Bautista</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/carlos-gonzalez-white-classic.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carlos Gonzalez </image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jacoby-ellsbury1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jacoby-Ellsbury</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ryan-braun-steroids-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ryan Braun</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/matt-kemp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Matt-Kemp</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/kemp1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kemp</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-20T00:12:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://becauseofsports.com/2012/03/15/mlb-spring-training-2012-after-dismal-sopho-is-jason-heyward-or-buster-posey-primed-for-the-bigger-comeback/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/posey.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Posey</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/slideshow_1002322441_022512braves25.jpg</image:loc><image:title>022512Braves</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://becauseofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/buster-posey-injury.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Posey</image:title><image:caption>This was the last time we saw Posey on a baseball diamond in 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