[ad_1] The new NBA resting policy is part of the recent efforts to make the regular season more meaningful. In the last few seasons, teams have been opting to have their star players sit out when they are healthy enough to play. Although it makes sense to have your best players rested for the playoffs,…
[ad_1] College basketball always brings us great surprises in the first several weeks of the season as teams void of preseason hype emerge to be serious players on the national scene. Sometimes, they fade and are forgotten about by February. Other times — like FAU last season — they last and turn into real threats…
[ad_1] As the NHL trade landscape unfolds, a spotlight turns to defenseman Sean Walker of the Philadelphia Flyers. Walker, despite not being the most high-profile name on the trade board, carries value. He has found success in a top-four role with the Flyers, showcasing a noteworthy two-way impact and an impressive 58 percent expected goals…
[ad_1] For years, professional sports organizations like the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball prohibited liquor companies from buying advertising in locations in stadiums and arenas that could be seen on television, in deference to efforts to curb drunken driving. But in 2009, during the depths of the worst recession since the Great Depression,…
[ad_1] In a battle between first and third, London Lions and Caledonia Gladiators go into Sunday’s British Basketball League clash at the CopperBox in good form. The Lions recovered from last Monday’s 102-80 loss at home to the Serios Group Newcastle Eagles with an 89-79 win at Leicester Riders on Friday night. However, their loss…
[ad_1] Sheldon Keefe spoke with the media on Thursday, talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs ability to get two points in games that are closer than the team would like. Seemingly unable to find a groove and find a way to win games in a dominant fashion, there are reasons to be concerned about the…
[ad_1] College basketball is fully back. We got upsets to start the month and end the month. We got terrific matchups all over the place and, in a great change of pace, not just in multi-team events. There’s a long way to go, but the first month has provided us with plenty of insight. As…
[ad_1] Photo: Charlotte Hornets Several playoff-caliber NBA teams have expressed interest in a potential trade for Charlotte Hornets’ forward Gordon Hayward, according to insights from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As the trade deadline approaches, teams are reaching out to Charlotte to explore the availability of the seasoned forward, adding an intriguing dynamic to the league’s…
[ad_1] The NFL playoff race is heating up, so it’s the perfect time to use our brand-new NFL Playoff Predictor to play out various weekly scenarios to see how the playoff picture changes with each scenario. Ever since the NFL expanded to a 14-team postseason, the end-of-season playoff race has become even more intriguing. By…
[ad_1] Since its inception, the NFL has had many teams that have cemented their place in history. Each year only one team can hoist the Lombardi trophy in February. Sometimes that team makes an unexpected run come playoff time and other times it’s the team that dominates the entire season. There have been many memorable…
