The OKC Thunder will face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday at 8 p.m. as both teams open their 2016-2017 NBA seasons. Oklahoma City is coming off of a powerful season behind head coach Billy Donovan. During his first NBA campaign, Donovan led the Thunder to a Northwest Division …
Read More »Indians Take Game 1 of the World Series
Either the Cleveland Indians, or Chicago Cubs, will be crowned the next reigning champion of the baseball world. On Tuesday night, the Indians were the first to put in their bid for the throne with a 6-0 shutout of the Cubs. Tribe Pitching Corey Kluber and Gainesville native, Andrew Miller, were …
Read More »Miami Heat Season Preview
As the Heat get ready to kick off a new season, they will have to do so without the Big 3 that brought the household name to Miami. First Lebron James leaves, and now a questionable Chris Bosh and the end Dwayne Wade Era. A new Heat wave is making …
Read More »World Series Preview: Indians Take on Cubs in Game 1
No matter the outcome of the 2016 World Series, one thing is sure: a generation-long drought will come to an end. The Chicago Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908. The Cleveland Indians have not won the World Series since 1948. That’s a combined title-winning drought of 176 …
Read More »NBA Western Conference Preview
It’s that time of year again, as the NBA superstars lace up their shoes to prove that their team is the best. Arguably, the stars in the Western Conference burn brightest, with names such as Stephon Curry, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. However, only eight teams can make it to the …
Read More »Arian Foster Announces Retirement after Eight Seasons
After eight seasons in the NFL, Dolphins running back Arian Foster is stepping away from the field. Foster announced his retirement on Monday night, effective immediately. The now-former running back sites his worn out body as a reason for his decision. His most recent season-ending injury came in the form of a torn Achilles tendon last …
Read More »Mike White, John Egbunu are Ready for the Season Opener
Head coach Mike White and the Florida Gators men’s basketball team open up their season tomorrow with an exhibition at home (sort of) against the Eckerd College Tritons in Jacksonville at 7 p.m. Mike White and John Egbunu spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon and offered up some thoughts …
Read More »NHL Preview: Lightning On The Road At Toronto
The Tampa Bay Lightning travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs tonight. This game follows Tampa Bay’s 4-1 victory over Ottawa over the weekend, and marks their second game in a six-game, 11-day road trip. Samkos Thriving This year’s game at Toronto is slightly different from last year’s …
Read More »NHL Preview: Panthers Start Road Trip Against Pittsburgh
Both the Panthers and the Penguins enter Tuesday night’s game with seven points, Florida (3-1-1) is coming off a 5-2 win at home against Colorado while Pittsburgh (3-2-1) will be home trying to bounce back from a 5-1 thrashing by Nashville. The game tonight is the beginning of four straight away …
Read More »Golden State Reloads in Offseason, Ready for Title Run
Golden State is looking to bounce back after losing the Finals in spectacular fashion to the Cavaliers last season. Tonight, they face the San Antonio Spurs in their first regular season game. With a revamped roster, many seem to agree anything but a title for the Warriors would be a complete loss. MVPs Klay …
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