For most clubs, failing to win in two straight matches isn’t the end of the world. In fact, it’s quite common for most. But most clubs aren’t Real Madrid, whose supporters are panicking with Real having only earned one point in their last two matches, falling behind Barcelona in La Liga title race in the… Continue reading What’s Wrong With Real Madrid?
Meet the NBA’s Forgotten Most Improved Player Candidate: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson are the four names that most heavily dominate the conversation for the NBA’s 2014-2015 Most Improved Player award. With Butler currently out for an estimated three-six weeks, he is anticipated to be back just in time for the first round of the NBA playoffs at the… Continue reading Meet the NBA’s Forgotten Most Improved Player Candidate: Giannis Antetokounmpo
MLS Opening Weekend Doesn’t Disappoint
The opening weekend of the 2015 MLS season can only be described as, well, epic. From the insanely entertaining match-up between debutant clubs Orlando City and New York City FC to Jozy Altidore’s return to the MLS after a seven-year absence, the premiere of the new season did not fall short. Embed from Getty Images… Continue reading MLS Opening Weekend Doesn’t Disappoint
Lakers Officially Eliminated: NBA Daily Review for March 10
Two records were set on Tuesday night. On a positive, personal note, LeBron James recorded the most assists in Cleveland history. On a sour note, the Lakers are officially eliminated from postseason contention. It’s the earliest Los Angeles has been out of contention since the franchise moved from Minnesota to California in 1960. Even though… Continue reading Lakers Officially Eliminated: NBA Daily Review for March 10
Seahawks Steal Jimmy Graham
Free agency hasn’t even officially begun and I had to already turn off the SFTB Free Agent tracker because of this deal. Mere moments ago, the Seattle Seahawks traded their center, Max Unger, and their first round pick to the New Orleans Saints for superstar tight end Jimmy Graham. This is obviously a coup for… Continue reading Seahawks Steal Jimmy Graham
LA, Seattle Look Strong In Opening Weekend: MLS Review for March 6 – 9
With the Collective Bargaining Agreement behind them, the MLS players took the field this weekend, kicking off a season some thought might not even take place. Thankfully, the MLSPU and MLS came to an agreement, and we have nine months of domestic soccer ahead of us. What’s more, the league welcomes two new franchises to its… Continue reading LA, Seattle Look Strong In Opening Weekend: MLS Review for March 6 – 9
Power Shifts Hands in Spain: La Liga Review for Mar 6-9
Barcelona have finally overtaken Real Madrid for the top spot in the table in Spain. What made it even better for Barca supporters is that Lionel Messi also tallied yet another hat trick to his illustrious list of accomplishments. One positive note for Real Madrid is that they can still grab the lead back with… Continue reading Power Shifts Hands in Spain: La Liga Review for Mar 6-9
Consistency Helps Build Kansas Program
There’s death and taxes, and then there’s the Kansas men’s basketball team. All three are consistent constants in life and for the past 11 years, the Jayhawks have been the epitome of legendary on the Big 12 conference stage. Embed from Getty Images By defeating West Virginia in overtime last week, Kansas secured its 11th… Continue reading Consistency Helps Build Kansas Program
Lazio rout Fiorentina to Draw Level on Points with Napoli: Serie A Review for Mar 7-9
Juventus continue their dominance in a tough win vs Sassuolo while Roma seem to have a myriad of problems drawing again against Chievo. Napoli squander an excellent chance to gain ground on guaranteed Champions League football in the form of a second place finish and Lazio demolish Fiorentina at home. Let’s get to the games:… Continue reading Lazio rout Fiorentina to Draw Level on Points with Napoli: Serie A Review for Mar 7-9
Major Conference Tournament Previews
The conference schedule has ended and the conference tournaments are now in full force. There have been some mid-major tournaments that have already sent their representatives to the NCAA tournament- Northern Iowa, Coastal Carolina, and North Florida – but the major tournaments will begin this week. There are eight major conference tournaments that start this week.… Continue reading Major Conference Tournament Previews