The recent sanctions handed down by the NCAA on Syracuse were far-reaching and extensive, but how do they compare to other recent, high-profile cases? Embed from Getty Images Citing violations dating back to 2001 (violations, it should be noted, that the sports department self-reported), Syracuse men’s basketball lost 12 scholarships over the next four years,… Continue reading How Does Syracuse Stack up Against Other Scandals?
The MLS CBA: Baby Steps for a Growing League
The first weekend of MLS is behind us, thanks to the Collective Bargaining Agreement jointly agreed upon by the league and its players’ union, the MLSPU. The negotiations, ongoing since December, had much ground to cover, and appeared at the outset to be doomed. The union demanded the league institute a form of free agency,… Continue reading The MLS CBA: Baby Steps for a Growing League
The West Heats Up: NBA Daily Review for March 11
Western Conference stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden were limited in their respective games on Wednesday and the Thunder and Rockets both fell in important position battles. Wednesday was full of closely contested tilts which made for an exciting slate as the season draws to a close. Let’s get to the games: Chicago Bulls 104… Continue reading The West Heats Up: NBA Daily Review for March 11
2015 Miami Marlins Season Preview
There is an interesting constant to being a serious baseball fan. It’s ultimately about very little more than one short word—hope. During a six month long, 162-game regular season, hope is nothing more than potential energy that will be turned into kinetic energy in the course of about 1500 innings of baseball. The best baseball… Continue reading 2015 Miami Marlins Season Preview
Fans Put Torii Hunter’s Awkward Return Behind Them
Long before the Minnesota Twins decided to prove they could hang onto the big boys with Joe Mauer’s monster contract, they let a lot of good talent go. Two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana got shipped off to the Mets for a package of prospects. At least one of those prospects panned out – unfortunately… Continue reading Fans Put Torii Hunter’s Awkward Return Behind Them
A Spurs vs. Cavs Showdown
With all due respect to the Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Westbrooks game that is on ESPN tonight, the game of the week pits the Spurs vs the Cavs tomorrow at 9:30 ET on TNT. Anytime we get a Kawhi vs LeBron match up it is must see TV but there is so much… Continue reading A Spurs vs. Cavs Showdown
What’s Wrong With Real Madrid?
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