Before Sunday, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had won playoff series in five, six, and seven games. Now, he’s won a series in four. The No. 4 seed in the East completed a sweep Sunday of the fifth-seeded Indiana Pacers, taking Game 4 in Indianapolis 110-106. Green Don’t Quit …
Read More »NBA: Western Conference Playoffs off to Intriguing Start
The Western Conference playoffs got off to a wild start this past weekend. The Spurs flipped home court after taking a close Game 1 against the Nuggets in Denver. Portland beat Oklahoma City for the first time all season to take the series. And Golden State and Houston blew out …
Read More »Virginia, Texas Tech Each Look for School’s First Title in National Championship Game
For the first time since the Florida Gators did it in 2006, there will be a first time men’s basketball champion crowned tonight. Virginia and Texas Tech will battle tonight in Minneapolis for all the marbles. It’s unfamiliar territory for both schools, as each team is in the national championship …
Read More »Virginia Reaches First Final Four Since 1984
If before the tournament, people knew there would be only one No. 1 seed in this year’s Final Four, most people’s money would’ve been on Zion Williamson and Duke. Instead, it’s Tony Bennett’s Virginia Cavaliers. Yes, the same Virginia that was knocked out in the first round by (16) UMBC …
Read More »Kentucky Moves On To Sweet Sixteen After Close Win over Wofford
The Kentucky Wildcats are back in familiar territory. For the eighth time in 10 seasons under head coach John Calipari, Kentucky is headed to the Sweet 16. The Wildcats booked their spot following a close win over Wofford, 62-56 in the Round of 32. As the two seed in the …
Read More »SEC Sends Seven Teams to NCAA Tournament
The madness has officially arrived and the SEC has multiple teams in the big dance. The SEC placed seven teams in this year’s NCAA Tournament, the second most out of any conference, tied with the ACC and one team behind the Big Ten, which placed eight. East Region Teams: 3 …
Read More »Heat, Magic Still Battling for Playoff Spot
With only about 15 games remaining in the regular season, the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic are each battling for their playoff lives. As it stands, the Heat are currently holding on to the eight and final spot with a 31-35 record. The Magic are currently just on the outside …
Read More »Preview: Gators Baseball hosts FGCU for Pair of Midweek Games
The No. 6 Gators baseball team (9-4) continues its 14-game homestand when it hosts Florida Gulf Coast (8-5) for a pair of midweek games on Tuesday and Wednesday. On the Mound The only announced starter for either team in either of the two games is Gators red-shirt junior Nick Blasucci. …
Read More »Mel Kiper Jr. Talks Latest NFL Draft Projections, Including SEC Prospects
With the NFL combine taking place this week and the NFL Draft just two weeks away, mock drafts take center stage. Mel Kiper Jr. dished out on several SEC prospects that could hear their name called in Nashville coming up in April. Polite to the Seahawks In his latest mock …
Read More »Anthony Davis Opens Up on Trade Speculation/Free Agency During All-Star Weekend
While this past NBA All-Star weekend revolved around the players on the court in Charlotte, it provided the opportunity to address a lot of the off-the-court rumors surrounding Anthony Davis. It’s no secret that the Pelicans’ forward wants out of New Orleans. That much is known after his trade request became …
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