The next edition of the NBA All-Star Game arrives this Sunday, and one person who almost certainly will not be at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana is Fergie. The singer-rapper-model-actress-businesswoman sung the national anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, staged in her home state of California, and her music/entertainment career never recovered. … [Read more...] about How Fergie Recovered From NBA All-Star Game Anthem Disaster
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Slam Dunk Sensations: Why Dunks in Basketball Ignite the Crowd
In basketball, few moments are as electrifying as a thunderous slam dunk. The arena roars to life, fans leap from their seats, and players bask in the crowd's admiration. But what is it about it that fuels such a passionate response? In this article, we will delve into slam dunks, exploring their historical significance, their physical and emotional impact, and the enduring … [Read more...] about Slam Dunk Sensations: Why Dunks in Basketball Ignite the Crowd
Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Dwyane Wade from MLK weekend 2017 that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade addressed the crowd tonight prior to his team's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. On this Martin Luther King Day weekend, Wade … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition
It's a tradition we've all come to know and love- the NBA on Christmas Day. The NFL has Thanksgiving. College basketball has St. Patrick's Day. College Football has New Year's Day, and they're trying to claim New Year's Eve as their own, but it's going over like a lead balloon thus far. Boxing Day (December 26th) belongs to The English Premier League while Yuletide is one … [Read more...] about NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition
25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies
Editor's Note: this article originally ran in the fall of 2018. The sports calendar is sort of imbalanced, but once it gets moving, it has a lot of velocity. For about four months in the summer you have pretty much nothing but baseball. And that lull is extremely brutal. But once college football starts– boom! The NFL is the very next week. Hockey preseason starts two … [Read more...] about 25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies
Interesting information about those looking to bet on the NBA
Basketball is the biggest sport in some parts of the world, especially in North America. It’s no surprise that the NBA is the world’s premier basketball league and home to the best players in the world, so everything interested in this sport pays close attention to it. … [Read more...] about Interesting information about those looking to bet on the NBA
Has Nuggets Ownership Shifted the NBA Model?
A Patient Owner Goes a Long Way For the first time in 47 years, the dusty old cow town at the foot of the Rockies has an NBA Championship. The Nuggets ownership and front office built a team that rolled through the west for most of the season. They also got an assist by the national media who continued to downplay their relevance. This provided Coach Michael Malone plenty … [Read more...] about Has Nuggets Ownership Shifted the NBA Model?
Chicago Bulls Pledge to Help End the Gun Violence Epidemic
As it's the one year anniversary of the Highland Park, IL Independence Day Parade mass shooting, we now re-publish our stories from one year ago, spotlighting the reactions and commentary from local sports figures. The most important individual in the history of the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan, has a mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, the same town that was struck by … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Pledge to Help End the Gun Violence Epidemic