Jordan Willis, Sportsideo Correspondent India is a nation defined by its potential. It’s the most populous democracy on the planet, with a still-growing population that already exceeds 1.2 billion and a GDP that is more than nations such as Russia. It’s primed to become a global superpower in the near future. Thus, at first glance it seems strange that India hasn’t been able t...

N. Cash Scott, Sportsideo Correspondent I've watched just about every live sport that New York City has to offer, both college and pro, except for two – professional soccer and lacrosse. In my defense, the New York Red Bulls actually play in New Jersey and it's really far away. But I had no valid defense for not paying a visit to the New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse. As a sports ...

Argun Ulgen, Sportsideo Correspondent Quick – what are the first few things that come to your mind when you hear the word "concussion." Here is my list: NFL, NHL, litigation, horror stories, mental debilitation, accountability, deplorable loose phraseology ("mild head injury"), not enough care. Dr. Jacob Resch of the University of Texas-Arlington wants to move this fast-paced battlefield ...

Bob Birge, Sportsideo Correspondent The story of Moonlight Graham, an outfielder who appeared in only one game for the New York Giants, was romanticized in the movie “Field of Dreams.” On June 29, 1905, Graham entered the Giants' game against the Brooklyn Superbas in the bottom of the eighth inning as a defensive replacement. In the top of the ninth, Graham was on deck when Claude Elli...

Argun Ulgen, Sportsideo Correspondent What if you were medically advised that there was a very low yet persistent risk that by using the athletic gifts bestowed upon you on the basketball court, that you could suffer terminal heart failure? Would you conclude that what you thought was your purpose in life -- to be an athlete -- had changed? Would you seek out another purpose, or let another pu...