No one has been able to stop Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White during his sizzling hot streak over the previous three games. White scored 33 points in back-to-back games over the weekend, before he exploded for a career-high 35 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. White, 20, increased his scoring […]
Bronx ER Reprise: Yankees OF Giancarlo Stanton Might Miss Opening Day (Calf)
Another day, another member of the New York Yankees is down. The Yankees got word from their medical staff that outfielder and designated hitter, Giancarlo Stanton, has a Grade 1 calf strain injury. Stanton is expected to miss spring training and, possibly, Opening Day while recovering from the mild calf […]
Bubble Teams: Jarron Cumberland and the Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9)
The American Conference has several bubble teams fighting for an at-large bid to the 2020 March Madness tournament, including Cincinnati, Wichita State, Memphis, Tulsa, and SMU. The Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9), led by senior guard Jarron Cumberland, are currently tied for first place in the American with Houston (21-7) and Tulsa […]
Philly 76ers Lose Ben Simmons for Two Weeks (Lower Back)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss the next two weeks with a lower back injury. Simmons is experiencing numbness due to a nerve impingement, and the Sixers will evaluate his status in two weeks. If Simmons responds to rest and treatment, he’ll suit back up. There’s a loose timetable […]
NY Yankees Lose Pitcher Luis Severino for Season (Tommy John Surgery)
The horror show known as “Bronx ER” continues for another season in Gotham. The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Luis Severino has an elbow injury and will undergo Tommy John surgery. He will miss the entire 2020 season. The Yankees shutdown Severino last week due to discomfort in […]
Bubble Watch: Richmond Spiders Seek First March Madness Bid in 9 Years
The Richmond Spiders (20-7) are currently on the March Madness bubble as they fight with conference foe, Rhode Island, for one of the at-large bids from the Atlantic 10. Richmond hasn’t appeared in March Madness since they went to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The Spiders secured back-to-back trips to […]
Big East Bubble Teams: Pray for the Providence Friars (16-12)
The Providence Friars (16-12), led by senior guard Alpha Diallo, are one of several Big East teams fighting for an at-large bid to March Madness. Projections suggest at least six teams from the Big East will earn invites to March Madness, but Providence and Xavier are currently on the bubble. […]
Bradley Beal Explodes Career-High 55 Points, First Since Kobe to Drop 50+ Back-to-Back
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal set a career-high in scoring on consecutive nights. Beal dropped 53 points against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday and he followed up that stunning performance with 55 points against the first-place Milwaukee Bucks. Beal became the first NBA player to score 50-plus points in back-to-back […]
Atlantic 10 Bubble Teams: Fatts Russell and the Rhode Island Rams (19-7)
The Rhode Island Rams (19-7), led by junior guard Fatts Russell, are one of the many schools on March Madness Bubble Watch. If the Rams don’t win the Atlantic 10 conference tournament, they must rely on the selection committee to determine their fate with an at-large invitation. Rhode Island didn’t […]
2020 Election Odds: Bernie Sanders 2/3 Favorite After Nevada Victory
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders improved to 2/3 odds to secure the Democratic party nomination after he won the Nevada caucus over the weekend. Sanders took one huge step closer to finalizing a run against incumbent Republican President Donald Trump in the 2020 national election. With 98% of precincts reporting, Sanders […]
Alex Ovechkin Second-Youngest to Score 700 Goals, Chasing Gretzky’s 894
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals became the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 goals. Ovechkin, 34, became the second-fastest player in history to achieve the rare feat, trailing only Wayne Gretzky. Now that Ovechkin reached the 700 goal milestone, the next question on everyone’s mind is, “Can […]
Beastmode Westworld: Marshawn Lynch to Appear in New Season of HBO Series
Five-time Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch will appear in the upcoming season of “Westworld”, an HBO futurist, sci-fi series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. With his recurring role on “Westworld,” Beastmode has officially gone Hollywood Lynch retired at the end of the 2018 season after two seasons […]
Three Top 5 Teams Lose: #1 Baylor, #2 Gonzaga, and #4 San Diego
March Madness is starting early this year. Three of the top-5 teams in the country lost and saw their winning streaks snapped. #1 Baylor, #2 Gonzaga, and #4 San Diego State were all knocked off on Saturday. Baylor (24-2) lost the Game of the Year to #3 Kansas and saw […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Karl-Anthony Towns Out (Wrist Fracture)
The Minnesota Timberwolves incurred another bad beat after losing their best player, Karl-Anthony Towns, for two weeks with a wrist fracture injury. It’s been a long year in Minnesota, and their outlook just got grimmer. There’s no specific time on how long Towns will be out, but his left wrist […]
Miracle on Ice: USA Upsets USSR at 1980 Olympics
Forty years ago today, the “Miracle on Ice” occurred when team USA upset the mighty Soviet Union (USSR) 4-3 in the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The Americans rallied from behind to defeat the best hockey team in the world at the time. […]
Game of the Year: No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks at No. 1 Baylor Bears
The #1 Baylor Bears (24-1) have a 23-game winning streak on the line when they host the #3 Kansas Jayhawks (23-3) in Waco, Texas, on Saturday. This showdown between two of the best teams in college basketball also has postseason consequences. The winner of Baylor/Kansas, which has been dubbed the […]
College Hoops Saturday: Gonzaga/BYU, FSU/NC State, Oregon/Arizona
The top two teams in the West Coast Conference will throw down when the #2 Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-1) visit the #23 BYU Cougars (22-7). North Carolina State (17-9) is fresh off a 22-point upset over #6 Duke, and the NC State Wolfpack hope to play the role of disrupter once […]
NBA Weekend: Nuggets/Thunder, Celtics/Lakers, Rockets/Jazz
Two of the best teams in the Western Conference square off when the Denver Nuggets (38-17) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-22) on Friday evening. On Saturday, the Utah Jazz (36-18) and Houston Rockets (35-20) meet in a potential preview of a postseason series between the #4 and #5 seeds. […]
Hotlanta: Trae Young Erupts for Career-High 50 Points (VIDEO)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when he put on an explosive performance in a 129-124 victory over the Miami Heat. The 50 points marks a career high for Young, who is only in his second NBA season. Young […]
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Kyrie Irving Out for Season (Shoulder)
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. Irving, a six-time NBA All-Star, will undergo surgery and get ready for next season with Kevin Durant. Irving, 27, is a former #1 draft pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Irving […]