The Detroit Pistons announced, without naming the specific player that a member of their roster has tested positive for coronavirus. That player has been identified, by multiple outlets, as forward Christian Wood. And it's also been confirmed by his agent, Adam Pensack, who told The Detroit News his client "feels 100-percent fine." The big man was matched up, exactly one … [Read more...] about Pistons Forward Christian Wood Tests Positive for Coronavirus
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The NBA and the big sleep conundrum
The NBA is widely regarded as one of the most gruelling competitions in the world, with huge demands placed on the players. Each team plays 82 fixtures during the regular season, while another 28 are possible if every series in the play-offs went to the seventh game. The travel schedule in the NBA is brutal, with many teams covering more than 40,000 miles during the … [Read more...] about The NBA and the big sleep conundrum
Major Sports Leagues Start Establishing their Online Betting Solutions
In 2018, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was invalidated, opening the floodgates and triggering a gambling gold rush in the richest country in the world. For years, sports betting had been frowned upon and limited to casinos in cities like Las Vegas and Atlantic City. But as soon as this act was abolished, new opportunities and new possibilities … [Read more...] about Major Sports Leagues Start Establishing their Online Betting Solutions
Life on the NBA All-Star Party D List, and Other Silliness (Podcast)
The NBA All-Star Game, for the first time since 1988, roared through the Windy City, my hometown of Chicago, a couple weeks ago. And I was heavily involved...covering some of the periphery events, red carpets and D List celebrity events. It was a whirlwind few days, a crazy weekend of ridiculous over-scheduling. And we chronicled it all for "Let's Get Weird, Sports" #16, which … [Read more...] about Life on the NBA All-Star Party D List, and Other Silliness (Podcast)
Patrick Ewing Theory: How Alumni Icon Can Lead Georgetown to NCAA Tournament
We apologize in advance for having zero Patrick Ewing quotes in this article on Georgetown's NCAA Tournament chances. Ewing, one of the top college basketball picks of all time, appeared, very promptly, after his side lost 74-68 at DePaul Saturday night, and he accidentally knocked the table off the podium in the press conference room. His entire session was only about 1:45 … [Read more...] about Patrick Ewing Theory: How Alumni Icon Can Lead Georgetown to NCAA Tournament
Heat Guard, Former Illini Kendrick Nunn is a Remarkable Comeback Story
During NBA All-Star weekend, NBA TV ran an episode of a program called "Open Court," which consisted of a panel of Chicago basketball legends discussing the greatest individual players to ever come out of the windy city. The panel included Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway, Mark Aguirre, Dwyane Wade and more. When the conversation turned to current Chicagoans who are representing … [Read more...] about Heat Guard, Former Illini Kendrick Nunn is a Remarkable Comeback Story
Vernon Davis (Exclusive), Melo, CP3 on New Venture, Media Landscape
Yesterday marked the announcement of Players TV, Athletes on Demand, the first all athlete owned television network. Set to launch in late March, the aim and niche evokes The Players Tribune. The mission is to tell the athlete stories that don't get told by the mainstream media, who often pigeon hole athletes into certain boxes and stereotypes. Vernon Davis the just retired … [Read more...] about Vernon Davis (Exclusive), Melo, CP3 on New Venture, Media Landscape
Rip Hamilton (Exclusive) on Kobe, Jordan, NBA All-Star Weekend
Detroit Pistons legend and former Chicago Bull Rip Hamilton is back in town for NBA All-Star weekend, and we caught up with him Thursday night at the Rookie USA fashion show. The event benefits the James R. Jordan foundation, managed by Michael Jordan's mother, and named for his late father. Hamilton is close to Jordan and he talks to him all the time, so coming out and … [Read more...] about Rip Hamilton (Exclusive) on Kobe, Jordan, NBA All-Star Weekend
Juwan Howard Has Happy Chicago Homecoming
Chicago native and first year Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard said it was a “great feeling” to see all the maize and blue in Welsh-Ryan Arena last night when his team demolished the Northwestern Wildcats 78-54. The Chicago Vocational School grad flew in, led his team to a very lopsided victory and flew out just as NBA All-Star Game weekend festivities get going. … [Read more...] about Juwan Howard Has Happy Chicago Homecoming
Chicago Icon Isiah Thomas Hosts Huge NBA All-Star Week Event
Chicago will never host a Final Four, as those are only played in domed stadiums these days and we don't have one. A Super Bowl is never coming here either, as those biggest of the big games are reserved for warm weather climates or cold cities that have domes. However, this week will see one of the biggest sporting events that Chicago has seen in a very long time as the NBA … [Read more...] about Chicago Icon Isiah Thomas Hosts Huge NBA All-Star Week Event