The Baylor Lady Bears had a 17-point lead that they nearly watch slip away as last year’s Notre Dame hero Arike Ogunbowale headed to the charity stripe with 1.9 seconds left on the clock. Last season in the title game, Ogunbowale hit a tough contested three that won her team …
Read More »Orlando Magic Clinch Playoff Spot, Heat Face Long Odds to Make Playoffs
The Orlando Magic clinched a playoff spot for the first time in seven seasons. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat crumbled in OT in Toronto and their playoff hopes are on thin ice. Magic Are Back To start with, after dealing with four different head coaches, five seasons with 50-plus losses, the …
Read More »Final Four: Michigan State Spartans Versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Then there were four. The NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four, with Michigan State facing Texas Tech and Auburn facing Virginia. Michigan State versus Texas Tech The second semifinal matchup on Saturday features the Michigan State Spartans and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Both teams had to get through …
Read More »Who will win MVP? Top 8 NBA Players in the MVP Conversation
With the NBA Playoffs less than a month away and players seemingly breaking different records every day, basketball and sports fans alike debate the burning question: Who will win the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player Award? This list breaks down which players are most deserving of the highly coveted MVP award …
Read More »NBA Eastern and Western Playoff Races
Two different tales have unfolded in the NBA regular season and we’re just days away from its climax. The sixth, seventh and eighth seeds are still up for grabs in the East, while all 8 playoff spots have been secured in the West. Eastern Conference Teams in the Eastern conference …
Read More »Auburn Ready to Challenge Virginia in Final Four
The No. 5 Auburn Tigers are about to take on the No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers in a battle for a spot in the NCAA National Championship game. Unfinished Business The phrase “unfinished business” has become a motto for Auburn basketball this season. The Tigers have surpassed expectations this season. They …
Read More »Baylor and Oregon fight for a spot in the NCAA Women’s Championship
It is no surprise that these two teams are facing off in the NCAA women’s semifinals. The No. 2 seed Oregon Ducks and the No. 1 seed Baylor Bears will fight for a spot in the championship tonight at 7. Baylor Advances The Big 12 Champions have a record of …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. UConn in the NCAAW Basketball Final Four
The No. 1 Fighting Irish and the No. 2 Huskies once again meet for a Final Four match. The last time these teams met in the NCAA tournament was last year, where Notre Dame won and advanced to the championship in overtime, 91-89. The rivalry was well-established back in 1996, …
Read More »Magic streaking at right time, look to make a splash in playoff hunt
It’s been seven years since the Orlando Magic played basketball in May. Led by Jameer Nelson and Glen Davis, the NBA landscape and the Magic roster was very, very different in 2012. Not one player from that team, which was ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the …
Read More »Golden State picks up big win over Denver
The Golden State Warriors picked up a big win Wednesday night and moved one step closer to clinching the top-seed in the west. The Warriors knocked off the Denver Nuggets 116-102, moving them two games ahead of Denver in the conference standings. Wednesdays night’s result made things a little bit …
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