Corey Robinson is one of the many celebrity offspring who have played football for Notre Dame during the Brian Kelly era. The son of "The Admiral" himself, NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson, announced that he has decided to end his career with the Fighting Irish, due to concussions. He will remain with the team as a student assistant coach. … [Read more...] about Corey Robinson, David Robinson’s Son, Retires From Notre Dame
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Suspended Draymond Green the NBA’s New #1 Villain
Usually, in this time and space, we write a Draymond Green puff piece. It's become a rite of passage, as we've published a feature in this vein the past couple years. Perhaps that tradition is ending now though as the media are placing the proverbial black hat on Green. It's deserved now too as he's been suspended for game 5 of the NBA Finals, due to his, uhm, making his … [Read more...] about Suspended Draymond Green the NBA’s New #1 Villain
Draymond Green Can Win Over Even the Golden State Haters
Editor's note: This Draymond Green essay is a guest contribution to The Sports Bank by Memphis Grizzlies fan Mare Keane Let me start this by saying that the Golden State Warriors are not my team. I despised them in 2013. I wrote them off in 2014 as a bunch of big headed guys who thought they were better than they actually were, and dubbed Steph Curry the next injury-laden … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Can Win Over Even the Golden State Haters
The Chicago Bears are Uruguay and 7 more Copa America Analogies
Copa America Centenario kicks off tomorrow and we got on the analogy kick (pun intended) by matching a local Chicago sports franchise with one of the teams in the United States' Group A and Mexico's Group B. The Chicago Bears are Uruguay, the Cubs are the USA, the Blackhawks are Mexico. To read why and how pick up a Chicago Tribune RedEye edition today, or click on this link … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bears are Uruguay and 7 more Copa America Analogies
Believeland: Sweet Masochism for Cavaliers, Browns, Indians Fans
The ESPN Films 30 for 30 series is like eating pizza or having sex- it's very difficult to get it wrong. Most of the time, the experience is very enjoyable. That said "Believeland," the latest 30 for 30 entry, is a very solid entertaining viewing experience, and I'd rather watch Believeland again than just about anything else on television, but..... ...it falls a bit short … [Read more...] about Believeland: Sweet Masochism for Cavaliers, Browns, Indians Fans
Kobe Bryant Makes New Copa America Promo Video
Copa America Centenario begins June 3rd and concludes June 26th. It's the Western Hemisphere championship of soccer and the tournament determining what nations from North and South America will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. NBA legend and soccer enthusiast Kobe Bryant stars in this one-of-a-kind marketing spot developed by the FOX Sports. It will debut this … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant Makes New Copa America Promo Video
A.J. Hammons a Mid-First Rounder Says Fran Frischilla
The much discussed, and very often scrutinized, Purdue Boilermakers Center A.J. Hammons will finally be drafted into the NBA in a little over a month. A four year guy, this seems like it's been a very long time coming as there was chatter the last two seasons about whether or not Hammons would or should make an early entry into the professional ranks. ESPN College Hoops and … [Read more...] about A.J. Hammons a Mid-First Rounder Says Fran Frischilla
Charlotte Hornets Icon Muggsy Bogues in “Shower Thoughts”
Charlotte Hornets icon Muggsy Bogues showing there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to brilliance on the court. In the subsequent videos, actor/musician/YouTube personality Chester See discovers that the tuba is the coolest instrument around, while Pretty Little Liars regular Brendan Robinson shows how standout style can make all the difference. … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets Icon Muggsy Bogues in “Shower Thoughts”
San Antonio Spurs Thrive on Being Unsexy, Under the Radar
The San Antonio Spurs are a franchise with a $1 billion plus valuation and a sterling reputation. For the past couple decades, their winning tradition is almost unmatched as that have accrued five championships, six conference titles and 20 division titles. Yet the national conversation this year doesn't really involve the San Antonio Spurs much at all. The #2 seed in the … [Read more...] about San Antonio Spurs Thrive on Being Unsexy, Under the Radar
Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas Ice Sculpture (PHOTOS)
Being a Generation Xer from Chicago, when I hear the name Isaiah Thomas, I think of Isaiah Thomas, the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Hoosiers, St. Joseph's legend. (Yes, I know he's a terrible flop as a GM, Coach, but hey, we're trying to be Positive Pete here, not a Negative Ned) For today's NBA, and for Millenials in general, Isaiah Thomas is a legend-in-the-making with the … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas Ice Sculpture (PHOTOS)