Glitz, Glamour, and Royalty are the words to describe a meeting of the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals. It is a matchup of the dynasty of the past and present. It…
Take A Chance on Me. It is the title of the second single from Swedish pop group ABBA's album in 1978. The song is about a woman telling a prospective male partner to take the plunge and get to…
No more drama. It is the title of a 2001 song by the queen of Hip Hop Soul, Ms. Mary J Blige. In the song, the songstress details the struggles, heartbreak, and peace that results from ending a broken…
There is a saying in basketball that the series does not start until the road team wins a game. If the statement was applied to the 2023 playoffs, the series has started for 4 of the 8 or 50%…
In the playoffs, 'it's win or go home.' The mantra is true in a literal or figurative sense because players push themselves to their limits in pursuit of a championship. The 2022-2023 postseason is considered one of the most…
“I love the NBA playoffs. It's just a great mental test for each team. When it's really close, usually one team pulls together, and the other team comes apart.” Those words were once said by former champion Boston Celtics…
The one-and-done elimination style has made the NCAA tournament one of the most-watched sports events in the calendar year. Despite initial apprehension, the play-in tournament has created more intrigue and suspense while reducing the number of teams tanking for…
If you ask anyone outside of California what is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Los Angeles, the immediate answer is Hollywood. Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world and where movies are…
Winter is a trying time for some because it is synonymous with long periods of darkness, snow, and spent indoors isolated from others. However, when the calendar flips to March, spring is an awakening, a time of bloom, and…
The western conference standings are like a gridlocked four-way intersection in a major city in North America. Predicting the outcome is like being the policeman at a busy intersection, directing which car is to move first to avoid an…
Sports is a gift to the world, a way to escape the constant negative news cycle. It unites, breaks down barriers, and rallies people to support their city and franchises. It is one of the few things that makes…
The buzz from free agency is starting to die down, but there is still the potential for a few blockbuster trades. One of the potential players on the trade block is Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Lamar is considered one…
The past 72 hours in the NFL has been wild, intriguing, fascinating, captivating, absorbing, and all the synonyms in the dictionary. Teams have been making bold trades, shocking signings, and there was one important commitment that could change things…
Black Friday is considered the biggest shopping day of the year. Depending on where you are in the country, customers brave outside frigid temperatures to be first through the door and get the best deal. For the 32 NFL…
The quarterback position is the most important in sports. The weight of the franchise and the expectation of its fanbase is placed on the shoulders of the man under center. Having a great quarterback means a better offense which…
The Green Bay Packers are one of the oldest NFL franchises, won 13 championships in its history, and had the best record in the NFC for back-to-back years entering the 2022-23 season. The Packers' season started disastrously with a…
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, while most sports fans were fixated on NFL Conference Championship Weekend, the NBA announced an under-the-radar news that got swept under the carpet. The news report was that the Most Valuable Player Award was…
After an exciting All-Star weekend, the NBA resumed on Thursday Night for the final stretch of the regular season. At this point of the season, teams fall into three categories: 1. The contenders for the title, 2. The pretenders…
The NBA All-Star Weekend was a welcome break for the NBA community because most teams have played at least 57 games, or 70% percent of the schedule. The Celebrity All-Star Game was fun with DK Metcalf showing his athleticism…
For the North American sports fan, mid-February is an awkward time on the sports calendar. We are excited to watch the Superbowl, but after the game, the reality sinks in that we will have to wait nearly six months…