Brian Burden

46 articles

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

May 14, 2025 | 6:35 PM EDT

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

College Baseball Tournament Predictions: Who’s Peaking at the Right Time for Omaha?

May 6, 2025 | 12:38 PM EDT

Teams from the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten made big strides this past weekend and are gaining momentum heading into the postseason.

Tennessee’s Tony Vitello Called ‘Most Classless Guy in Baseball’ — Fans Erupt in Heated Defense

May 6, 2025 | 12:15 PM EDT

Vols fans use social media to sarcastically decry Tony Vitello's infamous anointment.

LSU vs Texas A&M: Why Jay Johnson is Hedging His Bets on Another Jared Jones Special

May 4, 2025 | 11:35 AM EDT

LSU's Jared Jones eyes another big moment after walk-off HR vs. Tennessee as the Tigers head to Texas A\&M looking to climb the SEC standings.

What Could Donald Trump’s New NIL Ruling Mean for College Baseball Athletes?

May 2, 2025 | 6:20 PM EDT

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban met with President Trump regarding the state of NIL and collegiate athletics Thursday in Tuscaloosa.

Full 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Several Risers and Fallers Abound

April 24, 2025 | 3:30 PM EDT

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

April 24, 2025 | 6:25 AM EDT

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

College Baseball Rankings: Texas Climbs to No. 1 Ahead of Arkansas, Clemson Enters Top 3

April 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM EDT

The Texas Longhorns became the fourth SEC school to be ranked No. 1 this season. But how long can they stay at the top?