This. This is the exact thing that can fix the NBA. I’m on the record saying that basically, I’m not a fan of the “Buddy-Buddy” NBA. I think it leads to too many fake moments and too many free agent variables. Think back in the day; Jordan and Thomas HATED each other. So much inContinueContinue reading “Giannis Don’t Want No Friends”
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D-Fish, LAdies Man
Beyond the Arc Ben Fiore On Tuesday December 4th, Derek Fisher was signed as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. This is comes as a shock to most people including myself. Though with the low profile of the WNBA, it isn’t too flabbergasting forContinueContinue reading “D-Fish, LAdies Man”
A Fantasy Football Poem
It was the night before playoffs, and all through the league. No owner could sleep, maybe free agent pickup fatigue? You’ve done all the research, you won that one week. You beat your girlfriends Dad, a special thank you to the Chiefs Tyreek. Sitting here now, with the season’s close coming near, lets take aContinueContinue reading “A Fantasy Football Poem”
Beyond the Arc – New Faces, New Places
We are currently only 47 days into this NBA season. Though it is still very early on, there are quite a few marquee names that are both impressing and disappointing for their new found home teams. Obviously all eyes are on LeBron, and they should be. LeBron signing with the Lakers is one of theContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Arc – New Faces, New Places”
Baker’s words on Hue mean one thing…you’re either with the Browns, or you’re against them.
Let’s start this off by saying that for once in my life, I’m siding with a Cleveland Brown. I have been extremely critical of Hue Jackson over the years, as many NFL fans have been. He has been a terrible excuse for an NFL coach, but that looked like it had a lot to doContinueContinue reading “Baker’s words on Hue mean one thing…you’re either with the Browns, or you’re against them.”
The Match – Finally, It’s Here.
In the course of their rivalry, Phil “Lefty” Mickelson and Tiger Woods have never really gotten the show to go head to head. Two of the greatest to ever do it, Tiger and Phil were at the front of the charge to bring golf to the main stream. Tiger Woods is arguably the GOAT, andContinueContinue reading “The Match – Finally, It’s Here.”
International games…do they really need to happen?
We see it in almost every sport in todays age. The “international game” series that traditionally has been used for preseason or youth programs has now become the norm for many major sports. The most obvious of this is the NFL, who has decided to put games in London and Mexico City in recent years.ContinueContinue reading “International games…do they really need to happen?”
If you think the Steelers don’t own the AFC North, you’re wild…but you probably take one thing for granted.
Look….I get it. The Steelers have been so good for so long that we sometimes forget just how truly blessed the people of Pittsburgh are as Sports fans. Sometimes it’s not worth looking down at the division, because the one time they get close to beating us or have a sniff at a playoff run,ContinueContinue reading “If you think the Steelers don’t own the AFC North, you’re wild…but you probably take one thing for granted.”
Breaking News – Lebron James nears a Breaking Point…..13 Games Into the Season
I bet a ton of people text me before they even read the article, but here we go. In case you are unaware, I decided to give LA-Bron a chance. I really did. I changed my hate to a strong dislike, which if you know me is a massive step. Just ask Greg. But guys,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking News – Lebron James nears a Breaking Point…..13 Games Into the Season”
E-Sports Rapid Rise to Stardom
For anyone who commonly refers to themselves as a gamer, the recent rise in video game fandom should come as no surprise. The power backing by platforms like Facebook, Youtube and most importantly Twitch have thruster individual streamers to stardom and fame, the exact place we used to tell our parents we could reach ifContinueContinue reading “E-Sports Rapid Rise to Stardom”
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