Barclay’s Premier League Ultimate 6er

August 21, 2013 | Jason Behler

As a longtime Liverpool supporter (circa 2000 when European soccer began getting some airplay on American sports television), mid-August marks the beginning of the grueling10-month endeavor known as the Barclay’s Premier League (BPL, formerly the English Premier League, EPL) season. Now much has been made of this upcoming season as NBC Sports has obtained rights to show all BPL games this season, and with that new contract NBC has ramped up their marketing.

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What American Sports Can Learn from English Football

August 19, 2013 | Jason Behler 3

The start of the American football season almost coincides with the start of the English football season, and with it optimism, high expectations, and hope that this will be … Read More