Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore Football fields are about 15 yards away from their stands. Soccer stands are approximately the same distance from the pitch. Baseball fans sit at a minimum behind a wall. Hockey seats are behind glass boards. Basketball is the only major sport where fans are allowed to be onContinueContinue reading “Why the NBA Won’t Have Court-side Seats Anymore Within 5 Years”
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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”
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”
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”
The 8 A.M. Lecture – The Business of Sports
Although the various sports that graze our television screens are mainly for our entertainment, you have to keep in mind that the sports world is a business. Time and time again players are cut or forced to retire from the team that they have played with for years. The most recent example that the sportsContinueContinue reading “The 8 A.M. Lecture – The Business of Sports”
The 8 A.M. Lecture – Andre Ingram
Of all the North American sports franchises, a few sit far above the rest due to players, coaches and championships in and out their doors. The Yankees, the Steelers, the Celtics, and many more sports teams are world renowned and appreciated for what they have done. These accomplishments make certain teams a destination point forContinueContinue reading “The 8 A.M. Lecture – Andre Ingram”
Lebron Joins the Golden State Warriors : Is there a team that can beat them?
Now, let’s all be completely honest; If Lebron James left the Cavs this offseason and joined the Golden State Warriors, his run for G.O.A.T. is over. There wouldn’t be a single stat in the history of the NBA that could convince me that Lebron on the Warriors was better than any of the topContinueContinue reading “Lebron Joins the Golden State Warriors : Is there a team that can beat them?”
NBA Top Ten All Time – Retired (Sorry Lebron)
NBA All Time top 10 – Retired Players Only I get it. By making this a list of retired players only, I’m shutting out names like Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant and or course LeBron James. I’m doing this for two reasons. One, a player shouldn’t be in the conversation till his career isContinueContinue reading “NBA Top Ten All Time – Retired (Sorry Lebron)”
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