There are some in NBA circles who believe you need to have a big team in order to be successful in the playoffs. Charles Barkley was one of the biggest supporters of that particular idea last season and was quick to dismiss the idea of the Golden State Warriors being contenders from the very start to the bitter end. Of course, we all know what happened with that story. [Read more…]
Nerlens Noel missed the 2013-14 season with a torn ACL, so his rookie season was pushed back a year. It did not disappoint. Lost in Philadelphia’s 18-win season was a 6-foot-11, 228 pound defensive wizard who turn 21 years old with a week left in the season. While offensively challenged, Noel turned in the defensive season of a veteran. [Read more…]
There is no such thing as a sure thing. On Monday night, the Cy Young candidacy of Jacob DeGrom took a beating as he gave up three homers and didn’t get out of the third inning. [Read more…]
Once upon a time in the NBA, Gilbert Arenas was one of the most dominant players the league had to offer with plenty of personality to boot. With his explosive athleticism, handles and ability to shoot from just about anywhere, it was almost too easy for Arenas to score. He was also the pioneer of NBA blogging and captured the attention of many fans for sharing a player’s perspective on the game of basketball when things like twitter and instagram had yet to exist. He
Kanye West proved to us all that you don’t need to be a runner— or to even break a sweat— while rocking a great Adidas running shoe. A sleek, sweet silhouette ensures you get the patented comfort of a running shoe in addition to modern, refined style. These shoes are really versatile and go with everything from track suits to business-wear. Find out more information on the Dick’s Sporting Goods blog.
Once upon a time, Jason Kidd’s son, T.J., dressed up as Brian Scalabrine for Halloween. This was back when T.J. was smallish, the Jason-Joumana marriage was rock solid, and the Nets played in the dreary confines of the Meadowlands, where T.J. had his own locker. I only got to make a brief reference to that small piece of Scalabrine history this morning in an interview on Sirius-XM NBA radio, partly because Scalabrine was busy predicting that Kobe Bryant will shoot 37
After sitting out most of last season with a torn ACL, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is back on the field to team up with reigning rookie of the year Odell Beckham Jr. The two receiving stars are back in action for the newest Foot Locker commercial, and we’re privileged enough to hear their “Thoughts.” While the Big Blue duo may seem cordial and complimentary in conversation, the dialogue is going a little differently inside their own heads. Check
On an otherwise routine MLB Monday, there’s another huge event at DraftKings. Somebody’s going to win $100,000 for just three bucks by picking the 10-man fantasy team that scores the most points. [Read more…]