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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 25 most memorable fictional TV towns

While watching a favorite television show, we thought about what it would be like to live in the fictional towns in which they were set. Here are some of the most notable fictional communities in TV history.

25 college quarterbacks to watch in 2020

There apparently will be a college football season of some sort - at least for now - in 2020. Thus, plenty of eyes will be on the stars of the game, especially at the quarterback position.

Parental advisory: The 25 most controversial songs of all time

The badder the better. Right? There are plenty of musicians and bands who thrive on pushing the envelope and draw attention themselves for being a little naughty.

The 25 all-time bestest best friends in TV history

A good friendship is vital. On television, friendship also helps make good characters great and helps the show resonate deeper with audiences. Thanks to syndication and streaming services, there are plenty of best friends to quench our viewing thirst. Here's our ranking of the 25 best TV friends of all time.

TV's 25 greatest couples of all time

Whether married, dating, or just hooking up, television has given viewers some memorable couples through the years. Some were complete opposites that worked well, while others were just meant to be together.

25 actors who are also successful musicians

Some of our most beloved entertainers are quite versatile. After all, it always seems actors want to be musicians or vice versa. Some have actually managed to do both - most notable superstars like Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, though they were musicians/singers who became successful actors.

The biggest summer movie busts of all time

Aside from 2020, summer is usually a season for movie blockbusters. However, not all are great — or even good for that matter. Even worse is when said movies fail to make a profit or just break even.

The best beach movies of all time

It's summer. And while going to the beach in this current climate might not be possible, there are plenty of movie options to fill that void. Whether drama, comedy or action, beach/ocean/lake movies are summer staples.

25 popular TV shows that were made into awful feature films

The idea of taking the premise and characters from a popular television show and turning it all into a movie with different actors in familiar roles has been a Hollywood staple. That doesn't mean it's always a good idea. Here are 25 of the worst examples.

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.