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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 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.

Storylines to follow entering the 2022 Winter Olympics

There are plenty of storylines to watch as we move closer to the Opening Ceremonies. 

25 athletes to watch during the 2022 Winter Olympics

Here are 25 athletes, expected to be in Beijing, to keep in mind. Listed in alphabetical order.

Year in review: The most memorable late-night TV moments of 2021

Thanks to DVRs and YouTube, we don't have to keep ourselves awake to enjoy the best of late-night TV.

Year in review: The most inspiring sports moments of 2021

There was no shortage of inspirational moments on the 2021 sports scene. Here are those moments we thought were worth highlighting.

Year in review: The top Twitter stars of 2021

Using the top-10 account followers for the year and adding some rising Twitter stars, here's a look at those worth following.

Year in review: The best college football games of 2021

Here's a look at 20 notable games from the 2021 college football season. Listed in chronological order, with rankings from The Associated Press Top 25 at the time.

Year in review: The most notable sports milestones from 2021

There were plenty of notable individual and team milestones -- mostly good -- achieved in 2021. Here's a look.

Picks and preview for the Pre-New Years bowls

The bowl season trudges on, and we move closer to the New Year's Six and College Football Playoff bowls. But first, here are our previews and predictions for those bowl games leading up to the aforementioned big ones.