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Back to Reality for Bayern Munich & Manchester United
The International break is always a terrific time for struggling clubs to forget about their troubles. But every hiatus has its end, which could provide a painful reminder for Bayern Munich and Manchester United that things remain unresolved for them at this point, not to say on the edge of disastrous.
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Jeremy Lin, the Atlanta Hawks Chronicles – Game 1
So what to make of Jeremy Lin’s debut for the Atlanta Hawks in regular season capacity? Mostly, it made me think of how quickly things can change in the NBA, and where Lin is now in terms of role and perception compared to his arrival in Brooklyn not that long ago.
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10 Oldest NBA Players Heading into the 2018-2019 Season
The “top 10” of the NBA’s oldest players heading into the 2018-2019 season includes plenty of international flair, 5 future hall of famers (probably) and two guys already in their 40’s: Dirk Nowitzki and Vince Carter. Nene Hilario, Born September 13 1982 The big Brazilian is entering his 17th NBA season and 3rd with the […]
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10 Highest Paid NBA Players Heading Into the 2018-2019 Season
For the first time in the league’s history, all the players in the NBA’s top 10 highest paid player list will make $30 million or more in one season. The 2018-2019 list, which includes superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and James Harden alongside less heralded players such as Mike Conley, features two teams with […]
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NBA Preseason Highlights Part 1: Backboards, Chase Down Blocks & Put-Back Dunks
The 2018-2019 NBA preseason began with two games: The Philadelphia 76ers, easily beating the Melbourne Victory; and a Charlotte Hornets win against the high-expectations Boston Celtics. With scores not really making a difference, we’ll mostly remember the dunks of rookie Miles Bridges, the chase down block by the recalibrated Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons being creative as ever.
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Kevin Durant – Arrogant, Delusional, Trolling or Everything Combined?
When Rodney Dangerfield passed away, part of his soul, or at least his on-stage persona, possibly latched on to Kevin Durant, similar to how Voldemort did after trying to blast baby Harry Potter to smithereens and failed. Otherwise, it’s difficult to comprehend the constant “I get no respect” crusade Durant is on ever since joining […]
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Don’t Pawn Your Future for Jimmy Butler. It’s Not Worth It.
The most interesting thing going on in the NBA-verse is Jimmy Butler demanding out of Minnesota, and the Timberwolves, or at least some of the people that run the organization, are keen on granting him his wish.
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Bayern Munich, Juventus, Liverpool & PSG: Still Perfect
As September will soon make its way for October and fall enters the picture, the season hits its second gear around Europe’s top football leagues, with four teams remaining undefeated: Bayern Munich, Juventus, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Which Team is Most Likely to Repeat as Champions – Astros, Eagles or Warriors?
The defending NFL champions, Philadelphia Eagles, started things out the right way. The Golden State Warriors once again look like heavy favorites to repeat in the NBA. In Baseball, the Houston Astros are doing well, with 90 wins as we approach mid September. Will they all defend their titles?
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Premier League – Defending Champion & Main Contender Start Off on the Right Foot
The opening weekend of the Premier League included very little surprises, and the same went for the preseason favorites to battle for the title, Liverpool and defending champions Manchester City, comfortably clinching their first 3 points of the campaign.