Maybe the baseballs were juiced on Thursday, with 87 runs scored in only six games. It was easy to find hitters; we touted the Rockies (11 runs), Nationals (15) and Royals (15) in yesterday’s Spin. [Read more…]
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” -Pablo Picasso [Read more…]
When the NBA’s incoming rookie class got together last month for rookie orientation, they were polled about a number of things — including which of them would be named the Rookie of the Year. The winner was Stanley Johnson, who went with the No. 8 overall pick to the Detroit Pistons. What are the Pistons getting from the PAC-10 Player of the Year out of Arizona who won four consecutive state titles at Mater Dei H.S. in California before doing his one-and-done?
Sometimes those ultra-expensive aces pay off, as Clayton Kershaw did with a 15-K masterpiece on Wednesday. There isn’t such a player on a slow baseball Thursday. [Read more…]
The Atlanta Hawks had a phenomenal 2014-15 season. The team won 60 games, most in the franchise’s history. That was a 22-win increase from the previous season. Here we take a look at some of the numbers, on offense, defense and rebounding, that helped Atlanta become one of the elite teams in the NBA. [Read more…]
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “When you love people and have the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then you will have accomplished the meaning to live.” -Sasha Azevedo [Read more…]
Gym rats have been waiting for this moment for decades. It’s finally acceptable to wear gym and athletic gear outside and still look fashionable doing it. With that in mind, Adidas’ original sportswear collection is capitalizing on this fashion trend. Pharrell Williams and Kanye West have been seen wearing Adidas Originals out on the street, and they’re two of the foremost fashion trend-setters out there. So pair Adidas’ T-shirts, sweatshirts, sneakers and snapbacks with jeans or heels. Mix and match and make the
On this, the 26th birthday of twins Marcus and Markieff Morris, we take a took at sets of brothers playing in the NBA. In case you missed it, colleague Chris Bernucca had plenty to say about the trade demand of Markieff, who was upset when the Suns traded Marcus to the Pistons in an ill-fated attempt to clear cap room to sign LaMarcus Aldridge. Also, there is scuttlebutt out there on TMZ that Markieff could be headed to the Houston Rockets. Last