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Bryant, Duncan, Garnett Among 2020 NBA Hall Of Fame Class

April 4, 2020 By Nick A.

Bryant, Duncan, Garnett Among 2020 NBA Hall Of Fame Class

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett headline the 2020 group of inductees into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The trio is joined by WNBA player Tamika Catchings, FIBA executive Patrick Baumann, along with coaches Rudy Tomjanovich, Eddie Sutton, Barbara Stevens, and Kim Mulkey. Bryant, Duncan, and Garnett were first-time nominees and are the […]

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NBA Suspends Season, NCAA Conference Tournaments Cancelled

March 12, 2020 By Nick A.

NBA Suspends Season, NCAA Conference Tournaments Cancelled

In an effort to help alleviate the spread of the coronavirus, the NBA has suspended its season and major college conference have cancelled their basketball tournaments. On Wednesday, the NBA had announced that Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz had tested positive for coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, and teammate Donovan Mitchell was found to […]

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NFL Postseason Could Expand To 14 Teams Next Season

February 20, 2020 By Nick A.

NFL Postseason Could Expand To 14 Teams Next Season

The NFL postseason could be getting a facelift next season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the NFLPA proposal for a new playoff format would expand the number of teams per conference to make the playoffs from six to seven, with only one team receiving a bye week as opposed to two. In addition, the […]

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PHOTOS: The Kansas City Chiefs Are Super Bowl Champions

February 3, 2020 By Nick A.

PHOTOS: The Kansas City Chiefs Are Super Bowl Champions

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions. Nearly a half-century since their last championship when they were crowned in 1969, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs orchestrated a 4th quarter comeback against the San Francisco 49ers to emerge victorious 31-20. The Chiefs were down 20-10 in the third quarter when the tables began to turn. […]

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Houston Astros Announce Dusty Baker As New Manager

January 30, 2020 By Nick A.

Houston Astros Announce Dusty Baker As New Manager

Dusty Baker was announced as the Houston Astros new manager on Wednesday. Baker, who will replace A.J. Hinch who was fired earlier this month, is signed on for one-season with a club-option and buyout for 2021. This will be the fifth managerial stop for Baker, who at 70 will be the oldest manager in Major […]

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REPORT: Kobe Bryant Killed In California Helicopter Crash

January 26, 2020 By Nick A.

REPORT: Kobe Bryant Killed In California Helicopter Crash

According to multiple reports, Kobe Bryant was killed in a California helicopter crash Sunday morning. The Los Angeles Lakers great was traveling with at least four others from Calabasas, when a fire broke out and the helicopter crashed into the hillside. The crash is under investigation and details are still being finalized. One note was […]

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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Erupts In NBA Debut

January 23, 2020 By Nick A.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson Erupts In NBA Debut

Zion Williamson’s debut couldn’t have gone much better. Except maybe play a few more minutes. The New Orleans Pelicans’ star rookie delivered in nearly every fashion Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The climax of the night occurred when Williamson scored 17 consecutive points over […]

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LSU’s Joe Burrow Caps Season With Championship & Records

January 14, 2020 By Nick A.

LSU's Joe Burrow Caps Season With Championship & Records

For the first time since 2007, the LSU Tigers are national champions. The No. 1 Tigers barreled through a talented No. 3 Clemson Tigers team, 45-25 en route to their fourth national championship and their third title in the last 17 years. The Tigers finished as arguably the best team in college football history, becoming […]

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Astros Dealt Historic Punishment, Fire A.J. Hinch & Jeff Luhnow

January 13, 2020 By Nick A.

Astros Dealt Historic Punishment, Fire A.J. Hinch & Jeff Luhnow

Major League Baseball handed the Houston Astros harsh punishment on Monday for illegally stealing signs during their championship 2017 season. Commissioner Rob Mandred announced that Houston manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow have both been suspended for one year. For the club, they were additionally fined $5 million and have been stripped of […]

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Marshawn Lynch Gives Advice To Young Players At Press Conference

January 13, 2020 By Nick A.

Marshawn Lynch Gives Advice To Young Players At Press Conference

If Beast Mode was done for good on Sunday, Marshawn Lynch parted the NFL with words of wisdom to the next generation. Shortly after the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Round, the usually reserved Lynch took to the podium to answer a few questions from reporters. As expected, […]

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