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LeBron Nails Buzzer Beater, But Did He Commit Goaltending First?

April 26, 2018 By Nick A.

LeBron Nails Buzzer Beater, But Did He Commit Goaltending First?

LeBron James did it again Wednesday night, hitting a buzzer-beater in the final seconds of Game 5 to give the Cleveland Cavaliers another win. Reminiscent of Michael Jordan’s shot over the Cavs in the 1989 playoffs, James received the inbound pass, drove and drained the three-pointer to give the Cavs a 3-2 series lead over […]

Filed Under: NBA

Westbrook Makes History. Averages Triple Double For 2nd Straight Season

April 12, 2018 By Nick A.

Westbrook Makes History. Averages Triple Double For 2nd Straight Season

Russell Westbrook needed 79 games and 22 minutes to achieve something no one had ever done in the NBA. In the 22nd minute of his season’s final regular season game, Westbrook grabbed his 16th rebound of the night to become the first player in NBA history to average a triple double for the second straight […]

Filed Under: NBA

Despite Being Medically Cleared, Kawhi May Not Play This Season

February 21, 2018 By Nick A.

Despite Being Medically Cleared, Kawhi May Not Play This Season

Things have gotten more interesting in San Antonio. Despite being medically cleared to play, two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kawhi Leonard may not play a single game this season. According to reports, the Spurs star is said to have made the personal decision to not play in any of the remaining 23 games […]

Filed Under: NBA

Lob City Comes To An End. Clippers Trade Blake Griffin To Pistons

January 30, 2018 By Nick A.

Lob City Comes To An End. Clippers Trade Blake Griffin To Pistons

The Blake Griffin era has come to a close in LA. The Los Angeles Clippers traded the former number one overall pick to the Detroit Pistons Monday night, marking the end of the team’s former franchise player. Just last summer, the Clippers made Griffin one of the highest paid players in the NBA when they […]

Filed Under: NBA

5 Quick Bits To Know About Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

January 9, 2018 By Nick A.

5 Quick Bits To Know About Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

Before Monday night, not many people knew who Tua Tagovailoa was. On Tuesday morning, everyone can’t stop talking about him. A day after throwing a 41-yard pass in overtime to win the national championship over Georgia, everyone is trying to figure out who this athletic quarterback is and why did Nick Saban wait so long […]

Filed Under: NCAAF

ESPN Reports Power Struggle & Rift Beginning Within Patriots

January 5, 2018 By Nick A.

ESPN Reports Power Struggle & Rift Beginning Within Patriots

Is there trouble in Foxborough? On Friday, ESPN’s Seth Wickersham published a report that states a power struggle in New England may soon end the dynasty of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. According to the article, the power struggle between Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Belichick and Brady has been brewing for years, with it hitting […]

Filed Under: NFL

Suns Will Now Involve Devin Booker In All Major Team Decisions

December 29, 2017 By Nick A.

Suns Will Now Involve Devin Booker In All Major Team Decisions

The Phoenix Suns want Devin Booker to be involved in their Process. Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough told AZ Central on Thursday that the third year guard will be involved in all major team decisions in some way or another. “With his emergence and importance to not only what we’re doing in the short term […]

Filed Under: NBA

Eagles Lose Star Quarterback Carson Wentz To An ACL Tear

December 11, 2017 By Nick A.

Eagles Lose Star Quarterback Carson Wentz To An ACL Tear

Philadelphia’s worst nightmare has come true. MVP candidate Carson Wentz will be lost for the season after tearing his ACL on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Rams. Doug Pederson: #Eagles QB Carson Wentz has a torn ACL. His season is over. — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 11, 2017 Wentz, who dove into the end zone […]

Filed Under: NFL

Giants Fire Head Coach Ben McAdoo, GM Jerry Reese

December 4, 2017 By Nick A.

Giants Fire Head Coach Ben McAdoo, GM Jerry Reese

The circus in New York looks to be leaving. The 2-10 Giants gave head coach Ben McAdoo and General Manager Jerry Reese the pink slip Monday morning, less than 24 hours after losing to the Oakland Raiders. #Giants have informed coach Ben McAdoo that he’s been relieved of his duties as coach. Less than a […]

Filed Under: NFL

Astros Win, Springer Sets Records On His Way To World Series MVP

November 2, 2017 By Nick A.

Astros Win, Springer Sets Records On His Way To World Series MVP

The Houston Astros are World Champions. For the first time in their 55-year history, the Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in one of the most dramatic World Series in history, going the full seven games to decide the winner. The star of the Series was the Astros’ centerfield, George Springer. The former UConn product […]

Filed Under: MLB

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