Sports From the Basement

DeMar DeRozan’s Scoring Run Is Here To Stay

DeMar DeRozan is truly a special player. The Toronto Raptors guard is one of the best scorers in the league. But at the same time he receives a lot of criticism due to his one-dimensional style of play. He can score from many areas on the floor, but his three-point shot is non-existent. He must… Continue reading DeMar DeRozan’s Scoring Run Is Here To Stay

What’s Wrong With The Green Bay Packers’ Offense?

If you have looked at the Green Bay Packers during this season, it’s easy to realize they’ve been pretty bad. They are certainly not the NFC powerhouse they’ve been over the past seasons. Not even a healthy Aaron Rodgers and the return of Jordy Nelson have been enough. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: the… Continue reading What’s Wrong With The Green Bay Packers’ Offense?

How Can New York City FC Replace Frank Lampard?

Things are not calm in Yankee Stadium. New York City FC lost in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, but now they have bigger things to worry about. In a public statement, cultured midfielder and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard announced he’ll leave NYCFC once his contract ends in December this year. The departure… Continue reading How Can New York City FC Replace Frank Lampard?

Zach Britton Deserved Some AL Cy Young Consideration

The three candidates to win the AL Cy Young have been announced, and surprisingly Zach Britton isn’t there. The Baltimore Orioles reliever was left out of the shortlist, so the winner will be either Rick Porcello (Boston Red Sox), Corey Kluber (Cleveland Indians) or Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers). So despite having one of the best… Continue reading Zach Britton Deserved Some AL Cy Young Consideration

James Harden Making A Case To Win The MVP Award

Don’t look now, but James Harden is a real MVP candidate. The Houston Rockets star entered the season as a bonafide candidate, and he’s answering the call early on. The arrival of Mike D’Antoni and his positional change to point guard has done nothing but good things for him. Harden is pacing the league in… Continue reading James Harden Making A Case To Win The MVP Award

A Deeper Look At The Latest USMNT Roster For The Games vs Mexico and Costa Rica

Being the USMNT manager is a pretty hard task. As the overall talent of the team improves on a monthly basis, selecting 23 players is no easy feat. But that’s exactly what Jurgen Klinsmann has done – after all, it’s his jon. This past weekend, the German tactician announced the squad for the start of the 2018… Continue reading A Deeper Look At The Latest USMNT Roster For The Games vs Mexico and Costa Rica

Why The Jaguars Should Stick With Blake Bortles At QB

Let’s face it: the Jacksonville Jaguars are not living up to expectations this season. They spent a lot of money to revamp the defense during the offseason, and there were huge expectations for them. Some experts even considered them as a darkhorse playoff team. But they haven’t performed and they sit at the bottom of… Continue reading Why The Jaguars Should Stick With Blake Bortles At QB

Which MLS Team Can Turn Things Around In The First Playoff Round?

The first round of the MLS playoffs will conclude this weekend. The Seattle Sounders, Los Angeles Galaxy, Toronto FC and the Montreal Impact have the advantage on their respective ties. But that doesn’t mean the series are over. The New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls are talented enough to mount a… Continue reading Which MLS Team Can Turn Things Around In The First Playoff Round?

Derrick Rose, The Man Who Couldn’t Win The Battle Against Himself

There’s no question Derrick Rose is a talented basketball player. But to be honest, everyone who ever makes it to the NBA has talent. But Rose is not an ordinary player. He’s always been special. He’s always been considered an out-of-this-world talent. That’s exactly the reason why it’s so sad to watch him play right… Continue reading Derrick Rose, The Man Who Couldn’t Win The Battle Against Himself

Kyle Schwarber Proving His Worth For The Chicago Cubs In The World Series

Less than a week ago, Kyle Schwarber was flying to Arizona to take some at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. One of baseball’s best young hitters against the league’s top prospects seemed like nothing extraordinary. But no one knew what was in store for him in the next few days. When the Chicago Cubs defeated… Continue reading Kyle Schwarber Proving His Worth For The Chicago Cubs In The World Series

DeMar DeRozan's Scoring Run Is Here To Stay