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The Warriors Come East: NBA Preview for Feb 23-Mar 1
The Warriors, the NBA’s best team, face a tough back-to-back with the Cavs and Raptors. Meanwhile, the Clippers get to stay home and host the Grizzlies before they head to Chicago for a Sunday National TV matchup with the Bulls. It’s a busy week, and with less than 30 games per team left, every day… Continue reading The Warriors Come East: NBA Preview for Feb 23-Mar 1
The Thunder are Coming: NBA Daily Review for Feb 20
After the craziest trade deadline in many many years, we finally get back to basketball with two exciting games. The standout team of the night were the Thunder, who dominated the Mavs while playing with a trade-thinned roster. Elsewhere, the Spurs tried to play “hack-a-DJ”, but were unable to overcome the Clippers in the end.… Continue reading The Thunder are Coming: NBA Daily Review for Feb 20
And We’re Back: NBA Weekly Preview for Feb 19-22
After a fun and exciting all-star weekend in New York City, the NBA takes several days off to rest up, finish any trades, and gather themselves for the final run of 30 or so games. Once we come back, though, it’s a beautiful schedule, with some prime match ups that will start to determine who is… Continue reading And We’re Back: NBA Weekly Preview for Feb 19-22
Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
A repeat of last years matchup at the same stage, Madrid came in and drubbed Schalke 6-1 in the first leg finishing with a 9-2 win on aggregate. Things are a little different this year, though, and while the title-holders are still favorites, their injury woes and Schalke’s turnaround since October make this an interesting… Continue reading Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
Basel vs. Porto: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
After emerging from a group with Liverpool and Real Madrid, you might think Basel feel they have achieved their goals for this years campaign. They now face Porto, who many believe are the dark-horse this year, having completely rebuilt their team since they won the title just 5 years ago. FC Basel Embed from Getty Images… Continue reading Basel vs. Porto: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
Many will look at this match as one of the more one-sided in the round, and it is quite possible that Bayern Munich will simply run wild over the Ukrainians. Consider for a moment, however, that Bayern do have some weakness and this is a Shakhtar team made up of 17 Brazilians who would love… Continue reading Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
PSG vs. Chelsea: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
Perhaps the most anticipated matchup of the round, this star-studded battle promises to eliminate one of the “favorites” at this early stage. Chelsea are currently hands-down the best team in the Premier League, while PSG are two points back in the Ligue 1 and seem to be lying in wait. Paris Saint-Germain http://gty.im/460259620 PSG has… Continue reading PSG vs. Chelsea: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Preview
The Bulls Coast to a Win Before the Break: NBA Daily Review for Feb 13
With only one game on the schedule, all eyes were turned to TNT for a clash of two of the favorites in the East. Unfortunately, only one team showed up. Let’s get to the games: Cleveland Cavaliers 98 (33-22) Chicago Bulls 113 (34-20) Final The Bulls last played on Tuesday, and it was the re-uniting… Continue reading The Bulls Coast to a Win Before the Break: NBA Daily Review for Feb 13
Chelsea Go Up 7 Points With a City Draw: Premier League Review for Feb 7-8
With City drawing after a weak performance, Chelsea move 7 points clear into the lead at the end of the weekend. Elsewhere, Tottenham got the better of Arsenal, and Liverpool and Everton played to a scoreless draw. Let’s get to the games: Tottenham (2) – Arsenal (1) Embed from Getty Images Spurs leapfrog Arsenal in the… Continue reading Chelsea Go Up 7 Points With a City Draw: Premier League Review for Feb 7-8