Olympics of losing: The longest sub-.500 streaks in NBA history (Part 2)
The Over and Back Podcast digs deeper into the longest sub-.500 streaks in NBA history with looks at the Clippers, Warriors & Mavericks historic slides.
Former Giants head coach Jim Fassel dies
Former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel passed away at the age of 71 on Monday night. New York Giants fans are in mourning after the passing of their former head coach Jim Fassel. Fassel was experiencing chest pains in Las Vegas on Monday night. He died from a heart attack while under sedation. He was […]
Euro 2020 preview: Your complete guide to the group stage
Delayed a year by COVID-19, the Euros kick off on Friday with the group stage. Here’s a breakdown of the 24 teams and all six groups. The Euros are finally here! A year after UEFA postponed the tournament because of the pandemic, 24 of the continent’s best national teams square off for a shot at […]
Explaining the silver lining to Aaron Rodgers missing Packers minicamp
Packers fans shouldn’t be too upset about Aaron Rodgers missing minicamp. His absence gives Jordan Love an opportunity to shine with the first team. Aaron Rodgers can’t be the Packers’ starting quarterback forever. At some point, age-related regression or injury will either push him down the depth chart or onto another roster. That’s why his […]
ICC crowned Border-Gavaskar Trophy of 2020-21 as ‘The Ultimate Test Series’
International Cricket Council (ICC) crowned the Border-Gavaskar Trophy of 2020-21 as ‘The Ultimate Test Series’ ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final. The series was crowned after the 15 head-to-head and over seven million votes across all ICC social channels.
College Football Playoff expansion inevitable with 12 teams: Here’s how it would have looked in 2020
The College Football Playoff will inevitably expand, probably to 12 teams by as early as 2023. While we know the College Football Playoff will be in its current four-team format for the next two postseasons, it does feel like expansion is inevitable at this point. According to Yahoo Sports’ Pete Thamel, dozens of stakeholders in the […]
Indian players to get a three-week break after WTC Final ahead of Test series in England: Report
India and New Zealand will be playing the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship. The match will be played at Ageas Bowl Stadium from 18th June. The No. 1 test side will be up against Kane Williamson’s side.
The Whiteboard: Bucks offense fumbling, Nuggets depth and more
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Gerald Bourguet has more on the Suns’ Game 1 victory over the Nuggets from a Phoenix perspective but I think it’s worth highlighting again, just how much Denver is […]
Fans react to government’s decision to not telecast PAKvENG series
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhry announced that Pakistan Television (PTV) Sports will not telecast the upcoming Pakistan tour to England.