Eric Ortiz

Eric Ortiz is the head of content and strategy at Big Edition. Prior to joining Big Edition (formerly Granite Media), he was an editor at ESPN.com, the founding editor of NESN.com (New England Sports Network's website) and a managing editor at Truthdig. He also was a John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University, ran his own tech media startup and wrote a children's book about community building with his 8-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son called "How the Zookalex Saved the Village." When Eric is not working on Big Edition or giving back to his community, he likes to exercise, cook, read, write and have fun with his family.

Is This the Year of the Cowboys in the NFL?

Dallas Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore (21) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

The Dallas Cowboys are focused on winning their first Super Bowl since the 1995 NFL season.

Detroit Lions Are Not NFL Doormats Anymore

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) makes a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

These are not the same old Lions that stunk for years.

Chargers Ready to Unlock Justin Herbert and Their Offense

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Chiefs won 30-27. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

The Los Angeles Chargers have all the pieces to make a deep playoff run this season.

Aaron Rodgers and Jets Preparing to Win Now

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during a joint NFL football practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

It's Super Bowl or bust for the Jets.

Jaguars Ready to Make More Noise in the NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) yells in celebration of a touchdown with 14 seconds left in an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Baltimore Ravens 28-27. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic in Jacksonville.

Cincinnati Reds Are Still Ahead of Schedule

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, right, celebrates with TJ Friedl after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Reds have been a feel-good story this MLB season, and they are not far from being serious contenders.

This Season Could Get Ugly for the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and wide receiver Rondale Moore showcase the NFL football teams' new uniforms for the 2023 season, Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona could have the NFL's worst team.

NFL Needs to Fix Its Running Back Problem

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The NFL doesn't value running backs today. Something's got to give.

How Victor Wembanyama Won Over Everyone

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama drives up the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Forget about Victor Wembanyama being a bust.

Colorado Buffaloes Football Team Is Closer Than You Think

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, left, walks with his father, head coach Deion Sanders, before the team's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado is back on the college football map with Deion Sanders. And it's more than hype in Boulder.

Bengals Have What It Takes to Win Super Bowl

The Bengals and Joe Burrow have all the pieces to be NFL champions.

Golden Gate Open Setting New Standard for Gender Equity in Tennis

Billie Jean King watches her return to Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" match at the Houston Astrodome, Sept. 20, 1973. Billie Jean King accepted the challenge of Bobby Riggs and beat him with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 wipeout that was a bold statement for a whole generation of women. (AP Photo)

A new pro tennis tournament in Northern California will offer equal prize money to men and women competitors.

Angels Have Big Decision to Make With Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The two-way superstar is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2023 MLB season.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets Aren't Satisfied

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center left, celebrates with teammates after the team won the NBA Championship with a victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

That's bad news for the rest of the NBA.

Randall Cunningham Was the 'Ultimate Weapon,' and He's Still Underrated

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randal Cunningham highsteps his way to an eighteen yard gain and a first down at Los Angeles Rams' Fred Strickland tries to tackle him during third quarter NFL action at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 6, 1988. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Randall Cunningham could do it all at quarterback during his NFL career.

High School Football Needs a National Playoff

Putting "Friday Night Lights" on a bigger stage would be good for the game.

High School Football in America Keeps Building Champions

The game is bigger and better, but the formula for winning in high school football hasn't changed.

These Draymond Green Punch Memes Get Funnier With Age

NBA Twitter had a lot of humorous reactions to Draymond Green punching his Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole in the face at practice.

Top 10 Public Golf Courses in the U.S. You Need to Play

Are you ready for some bucket list golf experiences? Check out these beautiful public courses.

We Can Learn a Lot From Youth Sports Coaching

Being a coach is about much more than just teaching kids how to play the games.

Now It's Legal to Pay College Football Players. But Is NIL Good for the Game?

FILE - BYU football players enter the field to warm up for an NCAA college football game against Utah in Provo, Utah, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. NCAA enforcement has inquired about how college athletes are earning money off their names, images and likenesses at multiple schools as it attempts to police activities that are ungoverned by detailed and uniform rules. BYU is the one school that has publicly acknowledged providing the NCAA with information about an NIL deal. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

Name, image and likeness have changed college football. May the richest team win.

Welcome to Heaven, Vin Scully

The voice of Dodger baseball left us with a lifetime of memories, happiness and love.

MLB Needs More Two-Way Players Like Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

There is only one Shohei Ohtani, but MLB should encourage more players to hit and pitch.

Best Running Memes to Provide Some Comic Relief

Some people love to run. Others wonder why.

What's Wrong With Rooting for Jailed Tennis Star Boris Becker?

Boris Becker will always be a champion. Now he has an opportunity to make a new kind of comeback after going to prison for bankruptcy fraud.

Fake Klay Thompson Should Be Celebrated by Warriors, Not Banned for Life

YouTube prankster Dawson Gurley, aka Fake Klay, is one of the good guys on the internet.

Hilarious Baseball Memes That May Shock You

Atlanta Braves' Joc Pederson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

You can't lose with these baseball memes.

51 Awesome Things to Watch in the 2021 MLB Season

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics with teammate Eric Hosmer during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

It's time to play a full season of baseball again.

57 Most Inspiring Kobe Bryant Murals in the World

Street artists created a global movement with more than 400 Kobe murals in over 30 countries.

Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2020

The year put us in a nostalgic mood.

NFL Legend Don Shula Embodied Greatness

Don Shula coached the only perfect season in NFL history with the 1972 Miami Dolphins and is the all-time winningest coach in league history.

Pat Tillman, a True American Hero

The NFL star walked away from millions of dollars to serve his country. He was one of the good guys.

Rob Gronkowski Is Winning Big at Life

The world runs on Gronk.

Little League Legends Who Became Big League Stars

Only 58 Little League World Series participants have made the Show. We rank them all.

Most Controversial Athletes in Sports History

It's time to set the record straight.

Kobe Bryant's Basketball Career in Photos

Kobe Bryant was one of the game's all-time greats, and his legend will live forever.

Funny Sports Memes That Will Keep You Laughing

Need a good laugh? You've come to the right place.

Amazing Soccer Goal Celebrations

Nothing beats scoring a goal on the soccer field. Except celebrating it.

Basketball Shoes NBA Players Are Wearing Today

You can tell a lot about a player by their shoes.

Greatest Plays in NFL History

Where’s John Facenda? The NFL could use the "The Voice of God" right about now.

Most Popular High School Sports in America

Fewer kids are playing, but sports remain a big part of the high school experience.

The Greatest NBA GMs of All Time

The best basketball executives build championship teams. Lots of them.

Best-Dressed NBA Draft Picks

They got game. And style.

Weirdest Baseball Superstitions

From the sublime to the ridiculous, these rituals all are about finding (and keeping) success.

Exercises You Can Do Anywhere in Your Daily Life at Any Age

No gym? No problem. You can maintain your overall health by incorporating simple workouts into your everyday life. All it takes is some creativity.

Strangest Sports in the World

There are some unusual competitions you have to see to believe.

Jim Murray Was the Greatest Sportswriter Who Ever Lived

Jim Murray was a man of his words, and they still hold up.

Championship Lessons From Legendary Stanford Tennis Coach Dick Gould

Dick Gould, who led the Stanford men’s tennis program to 17 national championships, shares his insights on success.

Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2018

The sports industry shows no signs of slowing down. Our most impactful stories covered baseball cards, basketball legends, high school football and more.

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