By Lucas Sheiner and Ben Pickman For so many young and talented American basketball players, reaching in the NBA is the ultimate dream, the opportunity of a lifetime. Los Angeles native and former NBA player Jordan Farmar was no different. Farmar, the L.A. native, was named the Los Angeles Times  High...

This draft wasn’t underrated because people were saying negative things about it, Arizona had one of the best drafts in the NFL, yet nobody is really talking about it.  Of every team in the NFL, Arizona probably had the most steals in the 4th round on, yet picked well in the 1st  through 3rd.  Let’s...

Last weekend, we had one of the most exciting and unpredictable NFL Drafts ever.  It was the first year that I can remember where no QBs went in the top 10.  Other than at QB, it was a...

I’m not really sure when it happened, but there’s no question it happened: The NFL Draft turned into a made-for-prime-time event. Photo credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports Given what...

Stephen Curry is the headline story. Andrew Bogut’s presence another. David Lee’s torn hip flexor and the impact it had on Harrison Barnes another key reason. But the least talked about and arguably second most important reason why the Golden State Warriors are still playing basketball in the 2013 campaign...

By Lucas Sheiner and Ben Pickman For so many young and talented American basketball players, reaching in the NBA is the ultimate dream, the opportunity of a lifetime. Los Angeles native...

Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings was extremely confident before his teams’ playoff series began. Jennings was so confident that he predicted his Bucks would defeat the defending champion...

With the 48 game regular season drawing to a close Sunday and the playoffs beginning Tuesday, it’s time for first round playoff predictions.   Eastern Conference: (1)  Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (8) New York Islanders Records: Pens 36-12-0, Islanders 24-17-7 Season Series: 4-1-0 for the Pens The Pittsburgh...

Last night, after a bizarre sequence of events, in which the mass media had reported he was traded to the Boston Bruins, Jerome Iginla was actually traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins.In Pittsburgh,...

Every sport has them. The NFL has punters, the MLB has closers and the NHL has enforcers. Heck, even the NBA has those guys who are really good at shooting three-pointers and nothing else.Today,...

In the first three weeks of the regular season we have witnessed countless pleasant surprises.  For starters, the Colorado Rockies  are 13-4 and are tied with the Braves for best record in baseball. They are leading the league in slugging percentage, on base percentage, and batting average, not to mention...

Could Giancarlo Stanton finally be granted his wish–a trade out of Miami?Well, we’re in the premature stages of the New York Mets potentially forming a package around top pitching...

It’s not uncommon for a batter to decide he needs to send a message to a pitcher who has pitched him inside one too many times. Carlos Quentin of the San Diego Padres decided that time...

A story hit the wires on Monday and was widely talked about on Tuesday which, in the end, was precisely what Alabama football coach Nick Saban was hoping for. Alabama held its annual Junior Day event last weekend and one of the big stories to come out of the event was a scholarship offer the Crimson Tide...

Breaking news: Defensive end Robert Nkemdiche of Grayson, Ga., scratched his nose on Tuesday evening, a sure sign he might commit to Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Georgia, Ferris State or Cal...

The news broke Wednesday afternoon at it was a bombshell: Deadspin.com reported there might be a problem with part of the heart-wrenching tale that had been told by numerous mainstream news...

Basketball is not often a game where a lesser light can steal the spotlight.For every role player who rose to the occasion in big moments, there have been a dozen superstars who have done what was expected of them to lead teams to glory. Scanning the list of players who have been the Most Outstanding Player...

11:48I’m out, thanks to everyone who followed the live blog. It’s been fun. 11:47Louisville has done it. National champions. History for Pitino. Won it for Ware. — Pat Forde...

Louisville Cardinals vs Wichita State ShockersBoth teams come in with a lot of emotional appeal to the media and fans. The Shockers are the ultimate cinderella and made it to the Final four...

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