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NCAA Tournament – All 4 Teams in the Final Four
The Big East can be the proudest conference as we head into the 2013 Final Four, being the only conference to send two teams to national semifinals with Louisville and Syracuse. The other two teams are Michigan, coming from the Big Ten, and Wichita State, representing the Missouri Valley Conference.
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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony & the Three Point Band
It wasn’t the best performance we’ve seen this season from Carmelo Anthony, but it was solid enough to lead the perfect mix of three point shooting and aggressive, drive-to-the-basket style as the New York Knicks hone in on their first division title in nearly 20 years.
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Miami Heat – Chris Bosh Steps Out of the Shadows With Game Winner
Before deciding to take his talents to South Beach and join forced with Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, there were quite a few who called Chris Bosh the best power forward in the NBA. It’s easy to forget just how good he is if given the reins to lead an offense, but without the two bigger stars on the floor, the Miami Heat did just that, and were repaid with a game winning shot that people forgot Bosh can pull off.
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Chicago Bulls – Luol Deng Keep a Rivalry Streak Going
Fighting, defending and hustling to somehow improve and maybe upgrade their NBA playoffs starting spot, the Chicago Bulls are clawing their way towards home advantage in the first series, as Luol Deng becomes more and more offensively dominant and efficient, something that should have happened earlier this season.
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NFL Rumors – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stalling Darrelle Revis Trade
At this point, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem like the only team in the NFL willing to trade with the New York Jets for Darrelle Revis before the season begins, but even the Bucs, anxious to improve their secondary position, are stalling and waiting with their move, possibly waiting for the NFL draft to inch a bit closer in order to get a better read of what they can get with their first round pick.
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NFL Rumors – Kansas City Chiefs Getting Closer to Geno Smith
Despite already making one trade for a potential starting quarterback this off-season, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t done trying to find the right man for the position, considering using their number one draft pick on Geno Smith, who is coming to pay the team a visit and maybe secure his spot in the upcoming NFL draft.
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NCAA Tournament – Louisville & Michigan Complete Final Four Picture
The 2013 Final Four was set up after the second day of the Elite Eight weekend, as the only number one seed left in the tournament, Louisville, used the Kevin Ware injury to push them way too far and high for Duke to catch up, while Michigan showed Florida that not having any sort of offensive initiative isn’t the way to succeed against them, winning by way more than anyone expected.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard & Philippe Coutinho in the Driver’s Seat
If there was any need for Steven Gerrard to show that he’s the living, breathing heartbeat of Liverpool football club, even after all these years, a clutch penalty and goal-line save proved it again. When it comes to flair and brilliance, it’s more up to Luis Suarez in the time he has left with the team, and the still adjusting Philippe Coutinho to bring that aspect into the match.
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Kevin Ware Breaks Leg in the Most Horrible Way Possible
Regardless of what Louisville end up with in the NCAA Tournament, the most memorable moment of their run will be Kevin Ware breaking his leg and being carried off the court while teammates and head coach Rick Pitino can’t hold themselves back from shedding a tear in the face of a gruesome injury.
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Elite Eight – Duke vs Louisville Predictions
A game that could have easily been the NCAA tournament’s final if the seeding was slightly different, Duke and Louisville provide us with the only number one vs number two game in the bracket, with Big East defense and all-around solid basketball stepping up to take down incredible shooting and underrated ACC defense.