The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers has a rich tradition dating back to their first meeting in 1948. Despite the history, this matchup proved to be more than a win for two teams looking to hit their peak performance. The Lakers’ 114-112 victory in Sunday’s …
Read More »MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred apologizes amid Astros scandal
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is under fire after an interview with ESPN where he described the World Series trophy as, “a piece of metal.” On Tuesday, Manfred apologized for his comments. These comments come in the wake of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. In the incident, the MLB investigated and …
Read More »NBA All-Star Game Honors Kobe Bryant
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game is normally a time of celebration. However, this year’s game in Chicago had a cloud of somberness hanging over it as the league honored the late Kobe Bryant. It’s been almost three weeks since the Laker legend was tragically killed in a helicopter crash with …
Read More »Midseason Check-In: Reflecting on the NBA at the All-Star Break
The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us. With it comes the pomp and excitement for the game’s best to showcase their talent. But, it also offers a chance to reflect on what’s been another eventful season to this point. Let’s check in on the playoff picture and all of the …
Read More »Lakers looking to end 9-year championship drought
Last year, the Lakers under-performed, something they may not have expected after signing LeBron James. They finished 20 games out of first place in the West at 37-45, and missed the playoffs by a wide margin. That looks like it’s going to change this year if they keep their current …
Read More »NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant, Dies at 41 in Helicopter Crash
The entire world was put on hold after news surfaced yesterday about former NBA star’s death. Former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant was pronounced dead yesterday afternoon after the helicopter he was on crashed in Calabasas, California. Bryant was one of nine people who died in this accident. Later in …
Read More »Lebron James Makes History
The 34-year-old, Lebron James, made history by becoming the first NBA player to record a triple-double against every team in the league. He hit 25 points, with 11 rebounds and 10 assists against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night. The Lakers beat the Thunder 112-107. Career James now has recorded …
Read More »Kawhi’s Clippers best LeBron’s Lakers
The STAPLES Center is home to both, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. And on Tuesday night, the two teams squared off in what felt like a “this town’s not big enough for the two of us” old western shootout. If a high noon showdown was really …
Read More »Frank Vogel Defense Could Be a Factor in Lakers’ Success
The Los Angeles Lakers made major strides this offseason to overhaul not only their roster, but also their coaching staff. The addition of head coach Frank Vogel could be a contributing factor to the success of this new Lakers team. The combination of Anthony Davis and LeBron James the Lakers …
Read More »Kawhi Leonard and Paul George: Double the Trouble
From the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard has made headliners with an offseason sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were ecstatic when Leonard decided to join the Clipper family. The 28-year-old forward has already earned two NBA finals MVP in his career. Kawhi Leonard …
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