Welcome to the Hot Corner!

Welcome to the Hot Corner, an all-inclusive sports blog centered around the idea of analysis, roundtable discussion, and feature pieces about sports.

It is only fitting that the Hot Corner comes to being during one of the best times to be a sports fan. Just look at what's going on around us in the teeming landscape of sports: The Stanley Cup just concluded as the Chicago Blackhawks ended a historic drought. The NBA Finals are tightly contested between two historic teams squaring off for the 12th time (Beantown vs. LA). The World Cup is set to begin tomorrow morning as the keys to the global stage are once again handed over to FIFA and for the first time ever, an African nation will host the World Cup. NASCAR, Major League Baseball, and college baseball are heating up while the PGA Tour readies for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Wimbledon is on the horizon as the struggle over the #1 spot in tennis is waged between Nadal/Federer. And who can ignore the rapidly changing landscape of college sports as conferences rush to realign?

No matter what you follow, it's an amazing time to be a sports fan. Here at the Hot Corner, a tremendous trio of writers looks to serve your sportings interests on a regular basis in all of these sports and more.

The lineup:

Me, myself, and I. Jordan Kuehne: an aspiring journalist and diehard sports fan practically since birth, it has always been a goal of mine to provide commentary and analysis of all sports on a readily-available platform. Consider that goal achieved. I will be attending the University of Illinois in the fall for news-editorial journalism and will be focused on becoming a sports journalist in the immediate future. I currently work at the Rockford Speedway as their writer and media director.

Matt Panure: A hockey wizard that knows the sport from top to bottom, Matt also dabbles in many of the sports above and frequently follows soccer, auto racing, and football. Matt has cut his teeth at several Midwestern racetracks and has experience in journalism, receiving his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The founder of a series of innovative short track racing power rankings, Matt will bring his sense of humor and some significant sporting chops to the table for THC. Matt currently works as the announcer and media director for the Mid-American Stock Car Series, as well as track announcer for Norway Speedway, Wisconsin International Raceway, and Escanaba's new track in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Matt recently made his return to the ASA Midwest Tour as well.

Adam Warner: A self-professed tennis and soccer lover, Adam grew up in Ohio and went to college at a small school there, receiving his degree in broadcast journalism. Adam is the point man at WTVO-17 in Rockford now, sharing the reins with Scott Leber as they help to provide sports news for residents around the stateline area. Full of knowledge in a variety of sports, Adam's professional experience and critical analysis will provide valuable insight for THC.

Between the three of us, and perhaps a guest blogger every once in a while, The Hot Corner promises to be an edgy and exciting sports blog that provides commentary on anything and everything in the sporting world.