They’re back. And maybe better than ever. Russell Westbrook returned to the Thunder lineup on Wednesday and had one of his best performances of the year en route to his fourth-straight triple-double. Also, Anthony Davis returned to the Pelicans from an injury and had a monster game. In the East, the last postseason spot continues to… Continue reading Star players return: NBA Daily Review for Mar 4
BYU is the dark horse of March Madness
Winners of six-straight, the BYU Cougars are playing the best basketball among contending teams in the country — save for the 30-0 Kentucky Wildcats. By all accounts, BYU may still be a bubble team for the NCAA tournament, but if the recent string of victories carries over into the West Coast Conference tournament, the Cougars… Continue reading BYU is the dark horse of March Madness
Breaking Down La Liga’s Relegation Battle
When you talk about La Liga, chances are that your focus rests on the trio of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. That is understandable, given that La Liga isn’t a very deep league! But on the other side of the table, there are nine teams separated by fewer than ten points who are candidates to… Continue reading Breaking Down La Liga’s Relegation Battle
Juventus seem to have Wrapped up the Scudetto as Roma is Unable to Beat the Defending Champs: Serie A Review for Feb 28 – Mar 2
All eyes were on the Roma-Juventus game this week as it seemed to be Roma’s last chance at contending for the title this year. While all the fans and viewers knew this; it seemed as if the Roma players did not as they began the game without a huge sense of urgency or determination. After… Continue reading Juventus seem to have Wrapped up the Scudetto as Roma is Unable to Beat the Defending Champs: Serie A Review for Feb 28 – Mar 2
It’s a Young Man’s Game
Shockwaves were felt around the NFL last night as news broke that the Philadelphia Eagles had traded 2013 rushing champion LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for Linebacker Kiko Alonso. Alonso, the 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year, missed all of 2014 with a torn ACL. One has to think that the Bills won this… Continue reading It’s a Young Man’s Game
LeBron Moves Up the List: NBA Daily Review for Mar 2
LeBron James asserted himself as one of the game’s greatest players on Tuesday, while the Rockets found out that they miss their potential MVP more than they may have realized. And in Charlotte, chemistry may be brewing as the regular season draws to a close. Let’s get to the games: Boston Celtics 79 (23-35) Cleveland… Continue reading LeBron Moves Up the List: NBA Daily Review for Mar 2
30 and Counting for Kentucky: NCAA Recap for Mar 4
Kentucky is on the verge of a historic start to the season, looking to better Indiana’s 32-0 finish to the 1976 season, giving them the best start for a major conference team in NCAA history. They moved a step closer last night, headlining what otherwise was a slow night in college basketball. Seven Top-25 teams… Continue reading 30 and Counting for Kentucky: NCAA Recap for Mar 4
Mid-Major Conference Tournament Previews
The major conference tournaments will begin next week, but there are compelling stories in some of the mid-major battles that will begin this week. There are three of the top 11 ranked teams in the NCAA participating, some of the highest scoring teams in the nation doing battle, and the roads toward 12 NCAA tournament… Continue reading Mid-Major Conference Tournament Previews
NYCFC: Manchester City B
For soccer fans in the United States, domestic league kick off is nigh (well, barring a potential work stoppage; more on that later this week). The squads have gathered, trained, and with the February friendlies done and dusted, each team’s full complement has had time to gel, the old stalwarts getting to know their clubs’… Continue reading NYCFC: Manchester City B
Two More Conference Champions Crowned: NCAA Review for Mar 3
Two major conference regular season title races ended last night in a small, yet competitive NCAA basketball schedule. There were only three games that involved Top 25 games, but each game was highly competitive and tightly contested. Let’s get to the games: Embed from Getty Images (14) Baylor Bears 59 (22-8) Texas Longhorns 61 (18-12)… Continue reading Two More Conference Champions Crowned: NCAA Review for Mar 3