It's a long and winding road to the NBA Finals as the NBA playoffs began on April 12th, but the final series doesn't commence until May 30th. Yes, the NBA postseason is indeed a two month marathon, not a sprint and in the end, it's all about answering this question- who will end up facing the Golden State Warriors? And can anyone even provide a challenge to Golden State in … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Challenger to Golden State could be the Milwaukee Bucks
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Help Free the New York Knicks: The Declaration of Knickdependence
By Nick Coker Occasionally turning points occur in human history that will permanently alter the course of the future. Whether these occurrences are improbable weather events, technological advancements, conflict or diseases that incur untold casualties – things that once were considered impossible or non-existent occur or come to life and have such an impact that … [Read more...] about Help Free the New York Knicks: The Declaration of Knickdependence
Comedian Lindsay Glazer on Scottie Pippen’s “Evolving” M.J. vs Lebron Stances
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has been retired for over a decade, but in 2019 he's just as relevant as ever. The new year has seen Pippen consistently in the headlines for a host of different reasons. Last month he gave his take on Duke freshman and NBA super-prospect Zion Williamson, suggesting the blue chip frosh ditch the Blue Devils in midseason to start preparing for … [Read more...] about Comedian Lindsay Glazer on Scottie Pippen’s “Evolving” M.J. vs Lebron Stances
Ayo Dosunmu Has High NBA Draft Stock, but it’s Just Not Reflected in Mock Drafts
Illini basketball in the Brad Underwood era has finally shown signs of a pulse in the past month as the team picked up two very high quality wins over teams ranked in the top 15 at the time. Illinois has now won four of their last five, and played their way above the Wednesday night projection in the Big Ten tournament. If the Illini can close out the season 4-3 or better, … [Read more...] about Ayo Dosunmu Has High NBA Draft Stock, but it’s Just Not Reflected in Mock Drafts
New England Patriots Least Liked Dynasty, Chicago Bulls Most Liked, Poll Says
With four Super Bowl appearances in the last five and 10 of the last 17, it’s understandable if you have New England Patriots fatigue at this point. In fact, you may be so sick of the Patriots right now that it’s turning you off from watching the Super Bowl on Sunday. On the hand, the explosion of legalized sports gambling in the United States and expanded Super Bowl prop … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Least Liked Dynasty, Chicago Bulls Most Liked, Poll Says
Indiana Hoosiers Star Romeo Langford Still Has Lottery Stock Despite Recent Slump
Despite a recent mini-slump, Indiana Hoosiers guard Romeo Langford is measure for measure the Big Ten's best pro prospect, and by a very wide margin. His performances and productivity have slipped a bit lately, but Romeo is probably the least of IU's problems right now. Hoosiers coach Archie Miller believes the criticism surround Romeo is much ado about nothing. "He's got to … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Star Romeo Langford Still Has Lottery Stock Despite Recent Slump
Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Makes Harlem Globetrotters Analogy Again
For the second time in 16 months, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that his team is "not the Harlem Globetrotters." The first time Klopp made this remark, the world famous group of basketball playing entertainers responded by hitting back at Liverpool pretty hard (and humorously) on Twitter. The German used the analogy, both in September of 2017 and again today, as a … [Read more...] about Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Makes Harlem Globetrotters Analogy Again
How is Player Efficiency Rating Calculated
By Patrick Pierce Math is beneficial across many fields. With all of the numbers in sports, stats become a crucial way to determine the effectiveness of any given player on the field or court. To understand how all of these numbers make sense in the realm of sports, Homeworkdoer has assembled information related to sports efficiency ratings below. … [Read more...] about How is Player Efficiency Rating Calculated
NBA Star Lauri Markkanen Understands Climate Crisis Better than POTUS, Media
NBA star Lauri Markkanen gets it when it comes to the climate crisis. He definitely understands the seriousness of this issue much better than both our current President and the mainstream media. Following the release of the International Panel on Climate Change report, and the extremely alarming findings wherein, organizations and individuals have done whatever they can to … [Read more...] about NBA Star Lauri Markkanen Understands Climate Crisis Better than POTUS, Media
New Jersey Sports Betting Grows Nearly 100% in September; More States to Legalize?
Last Friday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released its September sports betting numbers, and the results were astounding. Sports bettors wagered a whopping $184 million, good for a 96 percent increase from August’s total of $95.6 million. Considering that sports gambling has only been legal in the state since June 14th, these numbers beat even the most … [Read more...] about New Jersey Sports Betting Grows Nearly 100% in September; More States to Legalize?