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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 entertaining buddy cop duos

The "buddy cop" drama has covered plenty of miles, whether on television or film. Comedy or drama, it doesn't really matter. Audiences flock to these projects and the numerous sequels that have followed.

The definitive ranking of every 'Batman' movie

Batman is an iconic superhero and had been portrayed in many versions or several mediums. However, film's take on the "Caped Crusader" has ranged everywhere from campy to dark.

'Saturday Night Live' movies, ranked

Fans of "Saturday Night Live" have a special place in their comedic hearts for some of the show's classic characters — many of whom graduated to starring roles in movies. Some proved to fare well on the big screen, while others not so much.

The best summer movie by year

Here's a look at the top grossing movie (in the United States) from each summer, over the last 30 years.

Phil Mickelson: Career retrospective

His list of accomplishments are long and certainly distinguished, and he's managed to keep humble and focused for the most part. Here's a look at how "Lefty" has built himself into a true golf legend.

Ranking the remaining PGA Tour tournaments on the new schedule

It might a look a little different, but it's better than no golf at all. Here's our rankings of the remaining tournaments on the 2019-20 schedule - in order of least to most prominent. 

The most improved golfers on the PGA Tour when the season was halted

Here's a look at 25 golfers slated to be in this week's field who have stepped up their play of late.

The 25 movies or TV shows you should stream first on HBO Max

From classic television shows to blockbuster films to quality original works to compelling documentaries, HBO Max has something for all ages and tastes. Here's a look at 25 options not to miss.

The 25 highest-grossing summer blockbusters of all time

While it's uncertain what the 2020 summer movie season will look like, it's still a good time to look back at the highest-grossing summer movies ever released.

The 25 best summer comedies

Whether streaming and watching on the old TV, there are plenty of classic summer movie comedies to enjoy.

Political films and TV shows that you can stream right now

Here are some classic — or even underrated — political movies, series or sitcoms that are available via streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime.

The 25 most memorable fictional politicians

For better or worse, politicians are always at the forefront. Some seem made for television, while others are almost like cartoon characters. Here are 25 of the most notable fictional politicians from television and film.

The top 25 NBA duos of all time

The NBA, at least over the last few four of five decades, has been a league of superstars. However, when it comes to team success and winning championships, two are usually better than one.

The most memorable game for every NFL team

Here's our take at one lasting game in the history of each NFL franchise, complete with videos for fans to relive those special moments.

25 TV series we'd like do a virtual episode

Here are some current and past series we'd like to see get together for a little virtual fun. 

One classic game to watch for every MLB team

Here's one memorable game for every major league club that fans can watch — via the Web — right now. 

25 players to watch for 2020 college football season

While we don't really know what the 2020 college football season will look like , at the moment, we have a pretty good idea about who some of the top players in the country will be.

Athletes who came out of retirement

Here's a look at some of the more prominent professional athletes to "unretire" — whether for better or worse.

10 storylines to keep an eye on for golf season

Questions continue to abound regarding when, how and where sports can start up again around the world. One of the first to get the ball rolling again, literally, appears to be golf.

10 updated storylines for the Tokyo Olympics

The coronavirus global pandemic has obviously taken its toll on the sports world, including the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, which were postponed for the first time.

25 classic concerts you can stream right now

Some of the most memorable concerts, spanning various music genres, are available over a number of platforms. And most are free.

25 recent concerts you can stream from artists who would be on tour now

Live streams across all media platforms have been the rage during this time of uncertainty and seem widely popular...

The best game in each MLB team's history

While it's uncertain when the 2020 Major League Baseball season will start, when it does, plenty of memories for fan bases across the game will be made. With that in mind, it might be the appropriate time to look back at some memorable games from the past.

The way-too-early men's college basketball top 25 for 2020-21

While underclassmen are still making their decisions on whether to stay in college or get a head start on their NBA dream, it's never too early to look at what the top 25 for 2020-21 could look like.