Barcelona fans got what they hoped for this weekend by gaining two points on league leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona was able to take advantage of their match-up with Granada while Real would only muster up a draw vs Villarreal. Elsewhere, Valencia would also take advantage of Atletico Madrid’s draw to close in to within 1… Continue reading Real Madrid Draw Sets Up an Entertaining Final Stretch in Spain: La Liga Review for Feb 27 – Mar 2
Toronto back on track: NBA Daily Review for March 2
The Raptors took advantage of the 76ers to right their ship, moving 9 1/2 games back of Atlanta in second place. Elsewhere, the Nets upset the Warriors and the Heat got a big win over the Suns. Let’s get to the games: Toronto Raptors 114 (38-22) Philadelphia 76ers 103 (13-47) Final The Raptors looks to… Continue reading Toronto back on track: NBA Daily Review for March 2
Johnson Cruises to Victory Lane in Sad Affair
Kevin Harvick dominated for much of the race, but it was a classic Jimmie Johnson victory yesterday at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in Atlanta. It was a call back to last year for Harvick. Starting from the back, he roared through the pack eventually taking the lead mid-race. Harvick dominated during a long… Continue reading Johnson Cruises to Victory Lane in Sad Affair
The Shockers Repeat as MVC Conference Champions
Saturday afternoon at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, the Wichita State Shockers beat the Northern Iowa Panthers 74-60 in a hard fought game giving the Shockers the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title for the second consecutive year and avenging their only conference defeat of the season. The Shockers were led by their backcourt… Continue reading The Shockers Repeat as MVC Conference Champions
Clippers run it up: NBA Daily Review for March 1
The playoff picture is shaping up in the ever-changing East. Spots are up for grabs — yesterday the Nets were in, today the Pacers were in — they keep fighting for the final spot. Other teams are definitely in but are improving their body of work in the last weeks of the season. Let’s get… Continue reading Clippers run it up: NBA Daily Review for March 1
Liverpool Smash City: BPL Review For 2/28-3/1
With Chelsea forced to postpone their Barclays Premier League match this week to play in the Capital One Cup final, Manchester City had an opportunity to climb to within two points of them in the standings. Were they able to get the job done? Let’s get to the games: Embed from Getty Images West Ham… Continue reading Liverpool Smash City: BPL Review For 2/28-3/1
The Calm Before the Storm: NCAA Review for Mar 2
It was a small schedule of games on Sunday, but two conference races were more closely defined in tense matchups. Let’s get to the games: (21) SMU Mustangs 73 (23-6) Connecticut Huskies 81 (17-11) UConn built on their NCAA resume and created tension on the top of the AAC by beating SMU Sunday afternoon. UConn… Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm: NCAA Review for Mar 2
The Rockets Look to Shoot up the Standings: NBA Weekly Preview for Mar 2-8
After a big overtime win over the red-hot Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon, the Rockets come into the week with high hopes and face a week of huge games including a back-to-back with the Hawks and Grizzlies. Elsewhere the Mavericks, who have been lackluster of late, will be tested by the Pelicans and Blazers. The weekend… Continue reading The Rockets Look to Shoot up the Standings: NBA Weekly Preview for Mar 2-8
A Rough Week for the Bulls: NBA Weekly Podcast for Mar 2
BVA, Pete, and Endo discuss the week in the NBA, including: The Bulls Health and Chances Cavs vs. Warriors and Cavs vs. Houston Dallas Struggles Pretender or Contender “That’s Bunk” Looking Forward Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe in TuneIn
Wiz end streak: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 29
Even a small struggle won’t keep the Washington Wizards out of the playoffs. The same could be said for a lot of teams in the Eastern Conference. But even those cellar dwellers have been on a brief rise. Let’s get to the games: Detroit Pistons 95 (23-36) Washington Wizards 99 (34-26) Final Washington snapped… Continue reading Wiz end streak: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 29