With three games remaining, the Hawks barely hang on to 8th in the Western Conference, only two points ahead of 9th place Calgary. Thirty-seven seconds into OT, Hawks’ Captain, Jonathon Toews, gets called for a tripping penalty on rookie defenseman, Subban, and the Canadiens went on a 4-on-3 advantage. Incidentally, 33 seconds later, Subban scores the game winning power play … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Still in Contention After OT Loss
Magic’s Dwight Howard Still in NBA MVP Conversation
Even though most members of the media have chalked the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose up as the MVP of the NBA this season Dwight Howard’s head coach and teammates beg to differ. And, if you’re going to be open to having a discussion on the topic, it’s not hard to see their argument. Howard currently ranks in the top 10 in rebounding, blocked shots and field goal percentage. … [Read more...] about Magic’s Dwight Howard Still in NBA MVP Conversation
Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony
Just in case there were any doubters out there who didn’t think the post-trade Denver Nuggets could make some noise in the playoffs, they should be convinced now. The streaking Nuggets won their sixth consecutive game Sunday afternoon. And it was the most impressive win of the season. Heading into Los Angeles to face a Lakers team that had won nine consecutive games and were … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony
Iowa Hawkeyes Cully Payne to Transfer Out
Under Todd Lickliter, a ton of college basketball players left the University of Iowa program. Unfortunately for fans in Iowa City, that trend has continued in the new regime. Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Fran McCaffery announced today that sophomore point guard Cully Payne has been granted a release from his scholarship. “We appreciate Cully’s hard work and contributions to the … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Cully Payne to Transfer Out
NCAA Revenue Producing Sports Utterly Corrupt; Time for Drastic Change
There couldn't have been a more fitting end to the 2010-11 NCAA revenue producing sport season than what went down in Houston. In a town dominated by Halliburton, graft and corruption was again king as Ohio State Buckeyes Athletic Director Gene Smith, who presides over a suspended college football coach (Jim Tressel), handing the trophy to a soon-to-be suspended college … [Read more...] about NCAA Revenue Producing Sports Utterly Corrupt; Time for Drastic Change
UConn Huskies Beat Butler Bulldogs in UGLIEST NCAA Title Game EVER
In Oliver Stone's classic film Wall Street, the iconic main character Gordon Gekko describes terrible, worthless stocks as "dogs" and "dogs with fleas." In another line of dialogue, he asks his mentee Bud Fox. "I bet you were up all night analyzing that dogshit stock?" I guess Mr. Gekko didn't like canines too much. His metaphors certainly apply to a college basketball … [Read more...] about UConn Huskies Beat Butler Bulldogs in UGLIEST NCAA Title Game EVER
Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves
If I had one wish for the 2011-12 Minnesota Timberwolves it would be to have University of Connecticut’s Kemba Walker wearing the Blue and Black of the Timberwolves. While ESPN’s Chad Ford currently has Walker sitting 10th in his newest top 100 NBA draft prospects, I believe his talent is second to none in this class. While I may be slightly biased as my Kemboner has … [Read more...] about Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves
Butler vs. UConn: National Championship Drinking Game
Welcome to the third annual NCAA Tournament Championship Drinking Game, one of our favorite articles every year here at The Sports Bank. If you missed our first two editions, you can check the 2009 Michigan State vs. North Carolina version and last year's Butler vs. Duke one. Even if you do not have a rooting interest in tonight's game between Butler and UConn, invite some … [Read more...] about Butler vs. UConn: National Championship Drinking Game
Bulls’ Gilmore, Rodman, Winter Headed to Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Chicago Bulls Artis Gilmore, assistant coach Tex Winter and Dennis Rodman are part of the Hall of Fame class of 2011. Rodman did all the dirty work, and was the leading rebounder and defender on of three Bulls NBA championship teams, (96-98). He played in 199 regular season games with the Bulls and averaged 5.2 ppg, a franchise-best 15.3 rpg and 2.8 apg. He led … [Read more...] about Bulls’ Gilmore, Rodman, Winter Headed to Basketball Hall of Fame
Michigan Wolverines Football Prohibits Cell phone, Twitter, Facebook Use at Practice
New regimes in college football bring new policies, especially during practice. But this policy seems pretty original, not just for the Michigan Wolverines, but for college gridiron media in general. Looks like the Brady Hoke era will be much more button-down than the Rich Rodriguez regime. From a University of Michigan media release: Cell Phones/Twitter and Facebook: The … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Football Prohibits Cell phone, Twitter, Facebook Use at Practice