In a high-scoring matchup on Sunday, the Phoenix Suns took down the Los Angeles Clippers in a 120-114 victory. Although it was only Game 1 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals, it set the tone for what is sure to be a heated playoff run between the two teams. While the score remained close throughout […]
England Showcases A Fresh Twist On The Set Piece With “Inside” Throw-In
The throw-in is an often-overlooked element of the game of soccer. In most cases, a throw-in isn’t a game changer or even a particularly exciting part of the match. But when it’s used properly—or even unexpectedly—it has the potential to set players up for a great pass or shot on goal. That’s exactly what happened […]
NASCAR Updates Rules After Logano Crash To Slow Cars On Superspeedways
NASCAR driver Joey Logano’s crash at Talladega on April 25 is creating a ripple effect in the motorsport’s rulebook. With high speeds at play in the dangerous crash, officials have decided to revisit the regulations and make a few changes to increase driver safety. While the updates are positive in terms of protecting NASCAR race participants, the […]
Celtics’ Brad Stevens Promoted To President Of Basketball Operations
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while head coach Brad Stevens plans to take over the role. It’s a big change for the front office; Danny Ainge has served as the team’s director since 2003 and formerly played for Boston from 1981-1989, winning two championships as a Celtic. But […]
Simone Biles Makes History With Yurchenko Double Pike As Olympics Approach
Olympics fever is starting to really set in, and we have Simone Biles to thank for it. On Saturday, 24-year-old Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault in competition at the GK U.S. Classic in Indianapolis. THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑 Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time […]
Why Are MLB Batting Averages So Low Right Now?
For decades, one of the most commonly cited statistics in baseball has been the batting average, commonly abbreviated as AVG. Hits offer the biggest moments of excitement in most games, so it’s only natural that the ability to make contact with a pitch has been a big factor in how a player ranks in their […]
5 Proposed College Basketball Rule Changes For 2021-2022 Season
With March Madness in the rearview mirror and months before college basketball is back, the NCAA is considering some significant rule changes for men’s basketball. On Friday, May 7, the NCAA’s rules committee reviewed 13 possible adjustments to the current regulations for the sport. Of those, five rule changes are being recommended. It’s not a done deal […]
What Exactly Is The NBA Play-In Tournament & Why It’s Causing A Stir
The NBA’s new play-in tournament format for playoff qualifying games isn’t sitting right with everyone. LeBron James, recently back in action for the Los Angeles Lakers after a six-week ankle sprain recovery, is particularly upset about the new setup. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" […]
Here’s Why Madison Bumgarner’s No-Hitter Doesn’t Count
Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw Madison Bumgarner made the headlines on Sunday, April 25 with a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves. Seven innings, NO HITS. MadBum tosses the first unofficial 7-inning no-no. pic.twitter.com/GceKxNOVaT — MLB (@MLB) April 25, 2021 Besides being an exciting win for the D-backs, the game represented an important shift for MadBum, who had a bit […]
Hope Trautwein’s Historically Perfect, Perfect Game Explained
On April 11, North Texas senior Hope Trautwein pitched a perfect game so perfect that there’s no word for it. She defeated all 21 batters she faced in the seven-inning game against Arkansas Pine Bluff. But this wasn’t just a shutout or a no-hitter. It even went beyond the traditional definition of a perfect game […]