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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

College basketball's most underrated stars in 2019-20

By now college basketball fans should have a good idea about who the true superstars are this season. But what about those under-the-radar guys? These are the stars in their own right who might not be receiving the due they deserve.

Albums turning 50 in 2020 that everyone should listen to

Here are 25 albums from 1970 that any music fan must give a listen to as we celebrate one fine year in music...

Golfers poised for a breakout in 2020

As the 2020 golf season hits full swing, it's time to identify some golfers to keep an eye on this season. More specifically, these are the golfers who could be ready to take the next step in their careers or are established names primed to become superstars.

 

The 25 most memorable breakup songs of all time

What better way to heal than to throw on some music? Here are 25 songs for those who just fell out of love.

25 iconic TV characters who are the peak of coolness

We've compiled 25 of the coolest characters ever to grace the TV screen — in alphabetical order and with a coolness level that's off the charts.

10 LPGA golfers to watch in 2020

The 2020 LPGA season has already teed off, and the start has been quite entertaining with three different winners from the first three events. That said, here's a look at 10 golfers on Tour who are worth keeping an eye on this season.

The 25 most influential music videos of all time

Here's a look at 25 influential music videos listed in chronological order.

The 25 best movie and TV lawyers of all time

We take a look at 25 of the best fictional lawyers listed in alphabetical order, from television and the big screen.

The best remaining games on the college hoops schedule

The college basketball regular season is in its final month, and as the games start to mean more the intensity will increase. Whether we're talking rivalry games, conference titles on the line or intriguing rematches, there are plenty of contests to keep an eye on down the stretch.

The best Super Bowl commercials of all time

Over the years, there have been countless memorable ads, for better or worse, and some that we're still talking about.

The worst Super Bowl commercials of all time

Over the years, there have been countless memorable ads, for better or worse, and some that we're still talking about.

The most notable names on XFL rosters

Here's a look at some of the more notable players trying to prolong their pro football careers in the XFL, or at least until the rosters become official on Jan. 27.

One area of improvement for each top 25 golfer

As the 2020 golf season kicks into gear and fans start paying more attention to the sport, it's time to dig a littler deeper into the game's best. Here's a look at one area in which each golfer currently among the top 25 in the World Golf Ranking can use some tweaking.

Which TV shows had the greatest final episodes?

It's never too early to look ahead to the end of a TV show's season— perhaps even the end of a show's run. Today, we look back at some of the best series finales in television history (in chronological order).

Ranking the top 25 Judd Apatow movies

Here's our ranking of the 25 best films Apatow either wrote, produced, directed, or was responsible for, emphasizing those films Apatow directed.

The top storylines heading into 2020 golf season

The 2019-20 golf season is upon us for both the PGA and LPGA Tours. There is plenty to talk about in the new year and much to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

10 most surprising college basketball teams so far

As we dive into the second half of the 2019-20 college basketball season, we don't have a clear-cut national championship contender at the moment. Amid the parity, however, are a number of quality programs.

Catching up on the biggest stories in college basketball so far

We're now in the heart of the college basketball season. Conference play is heating up, and no team has broken away from the pack as a potential midseason front-runner for the national title.  There are several fascinating storylines to follow as we head down the road toward March Madness.

25 villains from iconic '80s movies who you love to hate

Those of a certain age group are still stuck in the 1980s, especially when it comes to movies. More specifically, we still can't get enough of those '80s villains, bad boys and girls. Whether they were in action films, comedies, or teen romantic dramas, here are our favorite '80s villains.

The 25 movies, shows, and music that defined 2019

Whether it was on television or in film or music, 2019 gave us some memorable entertainment moments. Perhaps it wasn't an over-the-top, unforgettable year in entertainment, but there was plenty of work to look back fondly on and that was worthy of acclaim.

The entertainers who blew us away in 2019

Moviegoers, TV watchers and music lovers certainly had a lot to like in 2019. Across the entertainment board, there was talent to keep just about anybody happy and even turn some heads.

Bowl records for each team in every 2019 bowl game

The 2019 bowl season is just about to get underway. Here's a look at the bowl records of each team that will be part of the action. Rankings reflect that of The Associated Press Top 25.

The 25 most notable acting family trees

Acting bloodlines run deep through Hollywood. Entertainment is a family business for some of the biggest stars in the industry. Here are 25 acting families worth highlighting.

Ranking the 2019 college football bowl games

We thought we'd help out by ranking which bowls have the most intriguing matchups or are worth spending time to watch. Here's our ranking of those 39 bowl games on tap this season.