A decade-plus of Eastern Conference mediocrity can’t be easily forgotten
“Kevin Durant should always be taken seriously unless paired with Kyrie Irving.”Image: Getty Images It’s weird how much energy goes into debating which conference is…
Basketball
The NBA’s newest award is a better fit for MLB teams
Image: Getty Images It’s bad enough that there have been 16 NBA playoff spots since 1984. At that time there were only 23 teams in…
The ManningCast sports media revolution should not have been televised
Peyton and Eli ManningPhoto: Getty Images It would be interesting to see how much ESPN was responsible for of the $1.5 billion that Disney lost…
Austin Reaves is young, but his steady presence has been crucial for the Lakers
Austin Reaves is having an impact on this Lakers run.Image: Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers have turned their season around. They have won eight…
Draymond Green eclipsing Michael Jordan illustrates how much offenses have evolved
Draymond GreenPhoto: Getty Images In the opening minute of regulation against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, Jordan Poole picked up his between-the-legs dribble and…
Deion Sanders’ pimping of Jackson State and HBCU culture is finally over
Deion Sanders announced he is leaving Jackson State for Colorado.Image: Getty Images What started with a lavish indoor pep rally during the height of the…
It’s never been easier to rebuild or bottom out in college football
Notre Dame’s Drew Pyne is the latest player to enter the transfer portalImage: Getty Images The transfer window for college football players doesn’t officially open…
Don’t expect this UNC team to make a run to the finals
James Madison’s Xavier Brown forces a turnover as he ties up UNC’s Armando Bacot.Image: Getty Images After losing in the national championship game in April,…
It’s still a terrible idea to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams
Welcome to a 12-team college football playoff.Image: Getty Images With the Rose Bowl officially signing along the dotted line, the expansion to a 12-team College…
Kobe Bryant’s daughter having a stalker should be a bigger story in the NBA
Natalia BryantImage: Getty Images Love and adoration are actions, not just soundbites, and social media posts. It’s showing up for your hero’s family when he…