The Future of Top Level Sports

    Hello, everyone.  It's been a few weeks now since I've lasted posted, and I wanted to give an update on what's been going on.  In case you haven't heard, Top Level Sports is moving.  By no means is this the end of TLS, but simply a new beginning on a new website, toplevelsports.net.
     There are a few main reasons for this.  First, the current URL of toplevelsports.blogspot.com is simply far too long and difficult for people to remember.   The .blogspot segment just makes accessing the blog confusing for many of my readers, and additionally makes it harder for search engines to link to the website.
     Additionally, I wanted to break free from Blogger.  Blogger has been a great platform for Top Level Sports in its beginning stages and one I would recommend.  However, it has limited features that I feel will limit my growth, and I wanted to go for a brand new, more professional look as I aim to expand Top Level Sports in the coming months and years.  The new site will be Wordpress-based, and contain all archived posts from toplevelsports.blogspot.com for easy access to my former works.
     The website itself will be released within the next couple days.  The site is currently functional, however I am currently experimenting with different layouts and themes before I officially publish the website.
     In the meantime, I will created and updated the social media accounts for Top Level Sports.  Here are the links for these pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toplevelsports/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopLevelSports
Google+: https://plus.google.com/100709382562572455331
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYtY8Zi7h2evN1fjgJ7t2Q

     Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ will be automatically updated with each new post to toplevelsports.net, so be sure to like any of these pages to receive notifications when new content is released.
     But what content will be featured on the new website?  Well, here's where things start to get interesting.  The website will still mainly be comprised of the opinion pieces I have been writing on this blog for the last year and a half or so, which include research and analysis on issues I find to be important pertaining to sports.  I plan to publish these twice a week, although that will almost definitely vary, as I tend to write more when I feel impassioned rather than just to meet a deadline.  Additionally, I will be using the Youtube channel for far more than just the Top Level Sports Podcast, which will be continuing.  For smaller sports issues or issues where I feel I can more effectively convey my message through a short video, I will making Youtube videos.  I can't say for certain how frequently these will be made, but I would expect rather frequently considering the fewer time it takes to talk for a few minutes versus typing hundreds of thousands of words.
     I can say that when the new website is officially launched, the first article released will be titled "NBA Disparity and Changing the Playoffs", a piece which is several months into the making, and by far the most comprehensive article I have written to date.  I would not miss it.
     Thank you for taking the time to read this update, and for supporting Top Level Sports.  I feel reinvigorated by this new website, and hope to continue providing sports analysis for the years to come.
     Connor

Introducing: Top Level Madness 2015

     This is a quick update to let everyone know my plans for March Madness this year.  Simply put, it's going to be crazy.  Starting today and going through the day before March Madness starts (Mar. 18), I will be posting something college basketball themed EVERY DAY.  I know this seems crazy, and that I'm setting a really high expectation for myself, but trust me, I already have it all planned.  This might mean bracketology, a podcast, an article, or predictions, so be sure to stay tuned daily to see what I'm throwing out there.  Once the tournament starts, I'll be giving my thoughts after the conclusion of every round, although knowing me I'll probably have a few rants about my bracket and upsets along the way.
     I'm super excited about March Madness this year, as it is always my favorite event of the year and I'm more thrilled than ever to see what madness 2015 has in store.
     Stay tuned,
     Connor

Top Level Sports on Youtube! And Google+!

     Hello, everyone.  This is just a quick update to let everyone know that Top Level Sports now has an official Youtube channel and Google+ page.  The Youtube channel will now be used for the Top Level Podcast and other future videos, and the Google+ page will share every new post on the blog and Youtube channel!

     Here are the links to both:
     Google+: https://plus.google.com/b/100709382562572455331/100709382562572455331/about
     Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYtY8Zi7h2evN1fjgJ7t2Q  (a podcast is coming VERY SOON, if it isn't out already by the time you see this).

     Please like the Google+ page and subscribe to the Youtube channel so you don't miss out on anything I release!
     Additionally, I just created both the page and Youtube channel, so they look a bit rough, but I guarantee I'm working on the creation of a logo right now.

     Thanks,
     Connor

   

Quick Update

     Hey guys.  This is just going to be a quick update with what's going on and future plans for the blog.  Last Monday started school for me, and obviously that's taking up a lot of time.  Between school, homework, learning to drive, and personal time, there isn't much time left over.  So, I probably won't be able to write as much as I have been over the summer.
     However, that doesn't mean this blog is dead.  Far from it.  I still hope to get out around two blogs per week.  In addition, I am excited to announce that starting next week, I will have a weekly NFL podcast that will include my predictions for the upcoming games, along with my thoughts on the biggest news in the NFL for that week.  Some weeks I'll have special guests on the podcast as well to give their opinions.  These should hopefully come out around Friday or Saturday each week.
     Overall, expect the blogs at a less frequent pace, but they'll still come out whenever I have time and something to write about.
     Thanks for reading,
     Connor