Posts by CJ Clarkson
March Madness without fans
The NCAA announced Wednesday that March Madness that fans won’t be allowed to attend any games because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Here is the official statement: The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA…
Read More3 Favorites to Win the 2020 NBA MVP Award
The NBA regular season is quickly approaching its climax. Fans are eagerly anticipating who will win the 2020 NBA MVP award. Although some fans are swayed by what they see when watching the talking heads on television or what they hear on sports radio from commentators, you can trust us because we are unbiased. We…
Read MoreWhich teams are in the running to make the NCAA final four?
March madness and the race for the NCAA Final Four is well and truly on and competition is hotting up as teams vie to play a role in the showpiece chapter of the season. Form will certainly be a factor in who makes it, although other teams have shown that finding momentum at the right…
Read MoreWill Oladipo Ignite Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals Hopes?
Victor Oladipo’s season-ending injury all but crushed the Indiana Pacers’ hopes of competing for the NBA Championship in the last campaign. The 27-year-old was the foundation of their impressive term, which had put Nate McMillan’s side in contention for the Eastern Conference crown. Boasting a 31-15 record in January ahead of a clash with the…
Read MoreNBA Championship Odds Update After Trade Deadline
The 2020 NBA Trade Deadline didn’t provide the jaw-dropping deals many fans were hoping for, but it did see a flurry of action that altered the trajectory for a couple of championship contenders, if only slightly. Who went where? The biggest deals, in terms of shifting the balance of power at the top of the…
Read MoreKansas vs Kansas State ends in brawl
Kansas beat Kansas State yesterday by 81-59 but made headline news because it ended in a massive brawl. It’s been a long time ago since we last saw this type of brawl in college basketball. Dozens of players, coaches and support staff were involved.
Read MoreDavid Stern dies at 77
Former NBA commissioner David Stern has died. He was 77. David Stern died as a result of the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago. Current NBA commissioner Adam Silver remembered Stern as a mentor, a dear friend and “one of the most influential business leaders of his generation.” In a statement Silver also…
Read MoreWhen will we see Zion Williamson in action?
NBA Insider Shams Charania reported yesterday that the New Orleans Pelicans and superstar rookie Zion Williamson are “hopeful” he’ll make his NBA debut in January. But haven’s we heard that before? Initially, he was expected to return sometime in December after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right lateral meniscus prior to the season’s start.…
Read MoreABA League: Mega Bemax upsets FMP, Crvena Zvezda a no-show
It was a surprising Monday night in the ABA League with two games supposedly locked and loaded to close out Round 13. Unfortunately, a key clash between Buducnost Voli Podgorica and Crvena Zvezda Beograd was not able to take place. The game, scheduled for 18:00 at Moraca Sports Hall, was not able to be played…
Read MoreMirotic powers Barcelona passed Real Madrid at Liga Endesa
It was an exciting send-off for 2019 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday. Fans were treated to nothing but the best basketball had to offer. On tap was an El Clasico matchup between perennial rivals, FC Barcelona Lassa and Real Madrid. It was, as expected, a packed-stadium affair. Thanks to Real Madrid nursing injured…
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