Combo guard Brandon Wood will join the Michigan State Spartans for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Wood played college basketball for Valparaiso the last two seasons, and will receive his bachelor's degree this month. He'll have one season of collegiate eligibility remaining for the Spartans. NCAA rules allow an institution to apply for a waiver to allow a student-athlete to … [Read more...] about Michigan State adds Valpo’s Brandon Wood to their Backcourt
Sharks vs. Canucks: First NHL Conf Finals Strictly in Pacific Time Zone
We've now arrived to the Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff finals and a battle that pits the no. 1 and 2 playoff seeds, respectively, in the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks. Would we want it any other way? … [Read more...] about Sharks vs. Canucks: First NHL Conf Finals Strictly in Pacific Time Zone
Minnesota Wild Prospect Granlund Scores World’s Greatest Goal (VIDEO)
Minnesota Wild prospect Mikael Granlund scored the game winning goal for Finland today against Russia in a 3-0 victory in the semifinals of the 2011 IIHF World Championships being held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The goal was possibly one of the greatest goals ever scored. See the video after the jump. Bryan Vickroy … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Prospect Granlund Scores World’s Greatest Goal (VIDEO)
Mich St. & North Carolina Playing on Aircraft Carrier that Buried bin Laden?
The famous college basketball game aboard an aircraft carrier, the first ever of its kind, is coming closer to actually happening. The Michigan State Spartans will supposedly play the North Carolina Tar Heels on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego Harbor on Veterans Day, November 11th. Here's the kicker, the USS Carl Vinson is the carrier that Osama Bin Laden’s body … [Read more...] about Mich St. & North Carolina Playing on Aircraft Carrier that Buried bin Laden?
DePaul Annouces Changes in Basketball Staff
DePaul basketball coach Oliver Purnell announced yesetrday that Andy Farrell has been promoted to the director of basketball operations and Matt Fleming will take over as the team’s video coordinator. “Andy has done a great job as our video coordinator and his promotion is a director reflection of his work ethic. I am pleased that Andy will continue to serve on the Blue … [Read more...] about DePaul Annouces Changes in Basketball Staff
U.S. Senator Prioritizes Ownership of Milwaukee Bucks over Seeking Re-Election
Milwaukee Bucks President Herb Kohl, (the man who the Kohl Center, home of the Wisconsin Badgers college basketball and hockey teams, is named after) is entering his 27th season of ownership of the NBA franchise. Today Kohl reaffirmed his commitment to leading the Bucks and keeping the team in Milwaukee. He made his comments at a late morning news conference at his … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Prioritizes Ownership of Milwaukee Bucks over Seeking Re-Election
How Much Impact Will Bills #3 Overall Pick Marcell Dareus Have?
When the Buffalo Bills took 21-year-old defensive tackle Marcell Dareus out of Alabama third overall at the recent NFL draft, a lot of people actually thought they got the best player available. That might be true, considering Dareus should be able to step into the lineup on opening day and have an immediate positive impact on the team. He might not be able to improve on the … [Read more...] about How Much Impact Will Bills #3 Overall Pick Marcell Dareus Have?
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Schedule: Primetime Games Announced
The Big Ten recently completed its primetime college football selection process that decides which of its teams will play on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 in an 8 p.m. slot. Ohio State got the nod to compete under the lights for three games in the upcoming season, according to a press release from the university. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes Football Schedule: Primetime Games Announced
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!
In the NBA Western Conference, we have a "broken bracket." The San Antonio Spurs and L.A. Lakers (thank goodness!) went down. But in the East, we have #1 vs. #2, the match-up everyone in the media and the league wanted. The match-up we all expected, a re-match of the 1997 Conference Finals. A match-up like requires the old NBA on NBC them from the '90s. You know it, it's … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!
New Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank will break down all thirty NBA teams over the next six weeks to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The … [Read more...] about New Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season