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    Brian Burden

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    Brian Burden is a writer at College Sports Network, focusing on college baseball, basketball, and football. He has covered sports at all levels for more than 25 years. This includes two decades working the beat in Maryland reporting on high school athletics, the United States Naval Academy, the University of Maryland, and various professional sports teams and leagues for publications like the Annapolis Capital and Baltimore Sun. A former collegiate baseball player and lifelong soccer player and fanatic, Brian has written two books on the English Premier League and one on Major League Baseball stadiums, while also producing articles for Howler Magazine, Protagonist Soccer, and Prep Baseball Report.

    2-Round 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Projecting All 59 Picks After Draft Lottery Shakes Up Selection Event

    Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks seems a foregone conclusion, but our 2025 NBA Mock Draft projects all 59 picks of the selection event.

    Full 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Several Risers and Fallers Abound

    With the first round of the NBA Playoffs in full swing, our latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft shows several risers and fallers ahead of the Draft Lottery.

    3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Saints Shock With 64-TD QB, Shedeur Sanders As Steelers Swing For Ole Miss Sensation Jaxson Dart

    The Saints and Steelers swing for Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart, but what other surprises await in our 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft?

    NCAA Final Four Draws Huge Crowd: Fans Pack Stadium for a Historic Night in College Hoops

    This was the fifth time San Antonio has hosted the Final Four since 1998. And each time, the Alamodome gets bigger and bigger.

    Tahaad Pettiford Gets Emotional After Auburn’s Final Four Exit: ‘Wouldn’t Trade This for Nothing’

    Freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford expresses his thanks following the Tigers' loss to Florida in the Final Four Saturday night, ending his first campaign a game early.

    Todd Golden Praises Gators’ Grit After Advancing to National Championship: ‘Best College Basketball Teams in the Past Couple Decades’

    Following Florida's 79-73 Final Four win, coach Todd Golden praised Auburn and coach Bruce Pearl, as well as his own team's heart and toughness. What did he say?

    Who Are Jim Nantz’s Children? Exploring the Family Life of the Iconic Sportscaster

    Jim Nantz, a staple at March Madness for more decades, will be cheering on his beloved alma mater, Houston, this weekend. Who are his three children?

    ‘That Was for My Island, Man’ – Chad Baker-Mazara Breaks Down After Auburn’s Final Four Loss

    Following his last game at Auburn, senior Chad Baker-Mazara sent love to the Dominican Republic, his home, as he seemingly said goodbye to college basketball.