Last spring, the NASCAR Sprint Cup teams were plagued with left-side tire issues at Auto Club Speedway. Many drivers — including Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon — pointed a finger at tire manufacturer Goodyear. Because each track is unique, NASCAR and Goodyear work together to determine the best tires for each track. Goodyear’s experts must… Continue reading Will New Goodyear Tire Fix Fontana Woes?
What Now For Syracuse Basketball?
When the NCAA dropped the hammer on the Syracuse men’s basketball program earlier this month there was a lot to take in. The headliners are that coach Jim Boeheim will be suspended for the first nine ACC games of the 2015-16 season and that the basketball program will lose 12 scholarships over four years. In… Continue reading What Now For Syracuse Basketball?
Cavs clinch playoff spot: NBA Daily Review for March 21
The Cavaliers punched their ticket to the postseason and the other contenders are fine tuning their way to April. Russell Westbrook was back to his old ways and Steph Curry found a new way to combat his struggles. Let’s get to the games: New York Knicks 81 (14-55) Philadelphia 76ers 97 (17-52) Final Something had… Continue reading Cavs clinch playoff spot: NBA Daily Review for March 21
Kurt Busch, the Antagonizer, is back
For Kurt Busch, the ‘antagonizer’ might be a compliment. For other drivers in NASCAR it might be too soft a description. Upon entering NASCAR’s big show in 2000, and finishing second for Rookie of the Year, Busch has done everything except go silently into the night. Embed from Getty Images Kurt Busch has a history… Continue reading Kurt Busch, the Antagonizer, is back
2015 Washington Nationals Preview
It is safe to say that the Nationals come into 2015 as the most complete team in the division. The Nationals go from strength to strength in the rotation, the bullpen, and their position players. Embed from Getty Images Position Players Anthony Rendon might one of the best players in all of baseball and no… Continue reading 2015 Washington Nationals Preview
Three Reasons For NYCFC’s Strong Start In MLS
New York City FC are off to a strong start in their inaugural season in Major League Soccer, earning four points from their first two matches to find themselves in a tie atop the Eastern Conference standings. But, unlike European soccer, where there is no salary cap so long as you can avoid losing too… Continue reading Three Reasons For NYCFC’s Strong Start In MLS
Time to Panic for English Football?
Heading into the mid-week Champions League matches, Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester City had their work cut out for them. Both teams needed multiple goals away from home just to pull even on aggregate. In what is becoming all too common for English teams in the Champions League, they failed. Embed from Getty Images… Continue reading Time to Panic for English Football?
Three Possible Replacements For Carlo Ancelotti At Real Madrid
After helping Real Madrid win its tenth UEFA Champions League title last season, one would have assumed that manager Carlo Ancelotti’s job would have been safe for a period of time. But given his team’s recent struggles and the impossibly high expectations set for him as the leader of Los Blancos, rumors are swirling that… Continue reading Three Possible Replacements For Carlo Ancelotti At Real Madrid
Harden scores 50: NBA Daily Review for March 19
Outside of James Harde’s 50 points, other teams struggled to score on Thursday night. His performance went down in Rockets’ history, while the Lakers made history in a negative way. Let’s get to the games: Minnesota Timberwolves 95 (15-53) New York Knicks 92 (14-54) Final – OT Zach LaVine made a name for himself by… Continue reading Harden scores 50: NBA Daily Review for March 19
NCAA Tournament Live Blog: Friday Mar 20
SFTB Writers discuss the tournament as it happens. Check back for updates throughout the day. Email ncaa@sportsfromthebasement.com to submit questions and comments.