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Jeff Mezydlo

A Chicago native, Jeff Mezydlo has professionally written about sports, entertainment and pop culture for parts of four decades. He was an integral member of award-winning sports sections at The Times of Northwest Indiana (Munster, Ind.) and Champaign (Ill.) News-Gazette, where he covered the NFL, PGA, LPGA, NCAA basketball, football and golf, Olympics and high school athletics. Jeff most recently spent 12 years in the editorial department at STATSPerform, where he also oversaw coverage of the English Premier League. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Jeff's work has also appeared on such sites at Yahoo!, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. However, if Jeff could do it again, he'd attend Degrassi Junior High, Ampipe High School and Grand Lakes University

EXPERTISE:

NCAA football, NCAA basketball, PGA/LPGA, international soccer, sports history, rock music, film history

The best Paul Giamatti roles

Whether the big screen or on television, Giamatti has built himself into one of Hollywood's top actors. Here's our rankings of his best roles.

The definitive Lynyrd Skynyrd playlist

Lynyrd Skynyrd is branded as a great Southern rock band, but it's simply a great rock and roll band. Here's our ranking of the top 20 songs within the Lynyrd Skynyrd catalog.

The most memorable characters from Martin Scorsese movies

Legendary director Martin Scorsese is responsible for some the most popular and beloved classic films of all time. Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, just to name a few. Here's our rankings of his 25 best.

The all-time most mysterious and intriguing bands

When it comes to music, intrigue and mystery can be just as important as lyrics and notes. Here's our list of 20 bands, past or present, that fit the bill.

The best 'Law & Order' characters of all time

Let's face it: one can flip on basic cable, any time of day, and there's a good chance one version of Law & Order will be on some channel. Picking the 25 best characters in the history of the franchise can be a chore, but we'll give it a shot. 

2022 Open Championship storylines

Here's a look at 18 rather interesting Open Championship pre-match stories to keep in mind.

2022 Open Championship Odds

Here are 20 golfers with the best odds, courtesy of DraftKings, to win the 2022 Open Championship. Odds (in parenthesis) are current at the time of publication and subject to change.

The definitive R.E.M. playlist

The three-time Grammy Award winners were inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 2007. R.E.M.'s legacy lives on strong in the music, which we'll highlight with our 25 best R.E.M. songs of all time.

The most memorable Val Kilmer roles

Kilmer has given us some great performances in film and on television. Here's our list of his top 20 roles.

The most memorable Tim Robbins roles

Tim Robbins has proved himself as one of Hollywood's most versatile entertainers — on screen or behind the camera. Here's our list of his top 20 roles.

The most memorable Susan Sarandon roles

Her versatility has opened the door to some of the most celebrated characters and films in movie history. Here's our ranking of her best film and television characters.

No U2 playlist can be complete without these 25 essential songs

Though U2's musical legacy is still being shaped, what we've already heard has long made them legends. Here's our definitive ranking of U2's best songs over the decades.

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

Here's our list of the 25 best games in Stanley Cup Final history.

The best NBA Finals games of all time

The NBA Finals have given fans many lasting memories over the years. Whether talking about notable team triumphs or stellar individual performances, the NBA Finals continue to deliver.

The best golfers in PGA Championship history

With the 2022 PGA Championship approaching , the world's best golfers will take aim at the game's second major of the season. Then again, the legends of golf -- past and present -- have consistently made time for the event.

The best golfers who never won at the Masters

Here's our ranking of 20 great golfers, some still on that quest, who have not won at the Masters.

2022 Masters storylines to keep an eye on

As we get ready for the first ball to be struck off the tee, here are 18 storylines to follow for this year's Masters.

2022 Masters odds

Here's our look at the best odds for golfers in the 2022 field. Odds courtesy of DraftKings, and are current at the time of publication, but always subject to change.

All-time memorable NCAA national title game individual performances

Memorable individual performances are a part of why college basketball fans love the NCAA Tournament. When that happens in the national championship game, it's even more notable.

The most memorable March Madness gaffes of all time

When the madness of March begins, anything is possible. Great plays, games, and individual performances. There are also those forgettable, sometimes cringe-worthy, moments where the mind of a player or an official goes blank.

2022 PGA and LPGA Tour storylines to follow

The 2021-22 golf season is a go, and there are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow both on the PGA and LPGA Tours. Here are 18 stories worth keeping an eye on this season.

20 PGA/LPGA golfers to keep an eye on in 2022

There is plenty to be excited about, particularly when it comes to golfers to watch in 2022.

The best players in Georgetown men's basketball history

When it comes to producing some of the best players in college basketball history, Georgetown is rightfully at the heart of the conversation.

The most memorable Bruce Willis roles

Whether on television or in film or in comedy, drama or action. Bruce Willis has done it all during his successful entertainment career.

The best films about the Olympics

Here is our ranking of the best Olympic-related movies, including the Summer and Winter Games.