Adam Sandler plays Howard Ratner, a degenerate gambler from New York City’s Diamond District in “Uncut Gems,” a 2019 film directed by the Safdie Brothers (Benny and Josh). This intense and neurotic gambling movie takes place in 2012 and also stars Kevin Garnett playing himself. The 2012 NBA Eastern Conference […]
Jelle’s Runs: Last Marble Standing, Graze of Glory Leads After 3 Events
We’re in the middle of a special marble racing series by Jelle Marble Runs, with six teams battling in six different events for the Cravendale Cup in the 2020 Last Marble Standing. Graze of Glory took gold twice in two events, including the Funnel Spin and Long Jump, and they […]
‘Be Water,’ ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary on Bruce Lee
ESPN aired “Be Water,” a new 30 for 30 documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen about the life and impact of Bruce Lee. More than 45 years after his death, Lee remains one of the most popular action stars in the world, even though he had a very limited career […]
Hall of Fame Player and Ex-Coach Wes Unseld Dies at 74
Baltimore Bullets All-Star forward and Washington Bullets ex-head coach, Wes Unseld, passed away at 74. Unseld also worked in the front office as general manager of the Washington Wizards. Unseld is known as one of two players in NBA history to win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable […]
Lakers, Bucks, Clippers 2020 Title Favorites in 22-Team NBA Playoff Format
With the NBA resuming with 22 teams playing an eight-game regular season to determine playoff seeding, William Hill released updated odds on who is likely to win the 2020 NBA championships, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and LA Clippers among the favorites at the top of the futures […]
NFL Owners Reject Onside Kick Alternative (4th-and-15 from Own 25)
For the second year in a row, NFL owners rejected an idea to modify the current onside kick rule to incorporate a fourth down and 15 yards on a team’s own 25-yard line. The Philadelphia Eagles initially proposed the alternative for an onside kick to the NFL by using the […]
USC Quarterback JT Daniels Transfers to Georgia
USC quarterback JT Daniels entered the transfer portal and will leave the Pac-12 to compete against fierce SEC defenses as the Georgia Bulldogs’ next QB. Daniels hopes he won’t have to sit out this season at Georgia and applied for an exemption since he missed most of last season with […]
NFL and EA Extended Madden Football Deal Thru 2026
The National Football League and Electronic Arts agreed to extend their exclusive rights deal for the “Madden Football” video game through 2026. Madden is a popular title for both gamers and eSports pros, despite the urban legend that the player on the cover will succumb to the Madden Curse. Madden […]
Golden State or Miami Greek Freak, Can Milwaukee Bucks Retain Giannis Antetokounmpo?
If the Milwaukee Bucks can’t keep Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no shortage of teams that would love to have the Greek Freak play for them, particularly the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo is the best player on the Milwaukee Bucks in the 50 years, since they drafted […]
Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Class Inductions Postponed Until 2021
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, will postpone the class of 2020’s induction until the first quarter of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 class features nine inductees, including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Eddie Sutton, Rudy Tomjanovich, Kim Mulkey, Tamika Catchings, Barbara […]
Updated Stanley Cup Odds After 24-Team Playoff Announcement
The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning are still favorites to win the 2020 Stanley Cup at 6/1 odds each after a recent update by Fan Duel, which reflected the recent announcement that the NHL will resume play with a 24-team playoff format. If and when the NHL finally gives […]
Rent a Minor League Baseball Ballpark on Airbnb for $1,500
Baseball fans or minor league ballpark architecture enthusiasts now have the opportunity to rent their very own stadium on Airbnb. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Florida, is available for $1,500 per night on Airbnb (plus cleaning fees) for you and nine other guests. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium is located […]
Portland’s Damian Lillard: No Playoffs for Rip City, No Dame
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard says he won’t return to action if the Blazers have zero chance at the NBA playoffs because it won’t be worth the risk during the coronavirus pandemic. No real opportunity for playoffs in Rip City? Then no, Dame. When the NBA shut down its […]
NHL Approves 24-Team Playoffs, Play-in Series Playoff Odds
The NHL will opt for an expanded, 24-team playoff to determine the winner of the 2020 Stanley Cup champion, if and when professional hockey resumes. In its Return to Play Plan, NHL officials propose that eight teams in each conference meet in the NHL Play-in Series, which will include the […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Spencer Dinwiddie to Los Angeles Lakers in 3-Team Trade?
The latest chatter on the NBA rumor mill suggests the Los Angeles Lakers would love to acquire Spencer Dinwiddie in the offseason in a potential three-team, blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards that also involves All-Star Bradley Beal. Last week, the NBA rumors focused on a potential […]
Eddie Sutton, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Passes Away at 84
Eddie Sutton, the former college basketball coach at Oklahoma State and Kentucky, passed away at 84. Sutton earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020, and will eventually be posthumously inducted into Springfield alongside Kobe Bryant. Sutton (806-326) won more than […]
Beastie Boys Lyrics: Name-Dropping Knicks like Starks, Clyde, Ewing, and Mason
The Beastie Boys, diehard New York Knicks fans, frequently sat courtside at Madison Square Garden and were never shy about giving their hometown basketball team shoutouts by name-dropping players in hip-hop songs and lyrics. Members of the Knicks – like John Starks, Anthony Mason, Patrick Ewing, Willis Reed, and Walt […]
NY Jets Sign Joey Flacco to 1-Year Deal as Backup QB
Joey Flacco needed a job and the New York Jets offered the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback a one-year deal to play backup behind franchise QB, Sam Darnold. Flacco, 35, will earn $1.5 million as the new backup QB for the Jets. His total contract can be worth up to $3 […]
Slaying the Badger: Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault’s Tour de France Rivalry
Before he could become the first American to win the Tour de France, Greg LeMond had to defeat his mentor and teammate, Bernard Hinault. LeMond and Hinault were best friends who developed an intense and bitter rivalry that inspired the book, “Slaying the Badger” by Richard Moore, which in turn […]
Ex-Knicks Star, Georgetown Coach Patrick Ewing Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Patrick Ewing, current head coach at Georgetown and former 11-time All-Star with the New York Knicks, tested positive for coronavirus. Ewing is in isolation at a local hospital while he recovers from coronavirus. Georgetown confirmed that Ewing is the only member of the Georgetown men’s basketball team (including players, coaches, […]