The Long Two: Zion Williamson’s foot and Michael Porter Jr.’s extension

September 30, 2021 admin 0

Why Zion Williamson’s foot injury could spell trouble for the Pelicans, plus what Michael Porter Jr.’s max extension means for the Nuggets moving forward. Monday’s NBA headlines rightfully centered on a small but vocal group of maddeningly selfish and deeply misguided players using incoherent, bad-faith rhetoric to support grossly irresponsible and scientifically indefensible decisions to […]

What channel are the MLB playoffs on?

September 30, 2021 admin 0

With the MLB playoffs set to begin, here’s what you need to know to be able to tune in live to the action.  The MLB playoffs will start on Oct. 5 with the AL Wild Card game and will go through the end of October, early November with the World Series. Here’s a breakdown of […]

Oleksandr Usyk’s upset over Anthony Joshua kicks off a boxing packed fall

September 30, 2021 admin 0

Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight match was just the beginning of an action-packed fall season for boxing. This past Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk announced himself as a real heavyweight player with an impressive victory over Anthony Joshua. Fortunately for boxing fans, it was just the start to a very exciting, action-packed ending of the year. […]

5 bold predictions for Chiefs against the Eagles

September 30, 2021 admin 0

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off back-to-back losses and looking for a way to rebound. The Philadephia Eagles should be just what the doctor ordered. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has a date with his former team on Sunday as Kansas City heads to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. If Reid and the […]

25-under-25: Bam Adebayo at No. 6

September 30, 2021 admin 0

Bam Adebayo has quickly become one of the most dynamic centers in basketball, and the 24-year-old’s growth will be key to Miami’s pursuit of an NBA title. A full appreciation of Bam Adebayo begins with the understanding that he isn’t a first option. The Heat’s 24-year-old Swiss-Army knife center doesn’t singlehandedly lift his team into […]

25-under-25: Ja Morant at No. 7

September 30, 2021 admin 0

Memphis has always been a city of music. Here are three songs that sum up the city’s newest young star, Ja Morant. Great NBA players have a tell, some signature tic or stylistic element that makes them who they are. Observant viewers could see a silhouette of Kevin Durant’s jumper or of Chris Paul bringing […]

25-under-25: De’Aaron Fox at No. 8

September 30, 2021 admin 0

De’Aaron Fox is fast. But is he fast enough to outrun the chaotic legacy of the Sacramento Kings, and strong enough to carry his team with him? Plastic bullets fill the air. Bone claws slowly protrude from skinned knuckles. Jim Croce’s voice offers sad reservations about time and bottles. And there is De’Aaron Fox, at […]

25-under-25: Deandre Ayton at No. 9

September 30, 2021 admin 0

Will the Phoenix Suns’ run to the 2021 NBA Finals help propel Deandre Ayton into having a career year? Heading into the 2021 NBA playoffs, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was one of the league’s biggest wild cards. Fresh off a run to the NBA Finals, he now appears poised to cement himself as one […]