Note to the NFL: Stop Letting People Get Hit in the Head
Concussion is a dirty word in the National Football League. Player safety is great, concussion protocol is not.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 1
And we’re back with the 2016 NFL season, which begins… exactly how the last one ended. Panthers vs Broncos.
The Wildcard’s 2016 NFL Quarterback Rankings
Some traditions we take for granted, like standing for the national anthem. Others are as eagerly anticipated today as they were the very first time they occurred.
Has Paul Lasike Done Enough to Earn a Chicago Bears Roster Spot?
The Chicago Bears completed their preseason with a 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns on Friday afternoon, NZT. The last game of the preseason and the last chance that many players had to impress the coaching staff.
Paul Lasike is Chasing His Own NFL Dream
The first game of gridiron he ever watched came in helmet and pads for BYU. Now he's on the verge of the NFL.
Colin Kaepernick Sat Down for the Anthem, Good For Him
Americans are a pretty patriotic lot and there’s nothing they love more than symbolic representations of that: their flag, their military, their Olympic team, their greasy fast food and, yes, their national anthem.
Thunderuss: Russell Westbrook is Staying in OKC
Either Russ gave them the indication that he was in it beyond this season or the Thunder would be forced to trade him. Good thing the legend decided to re-sign then, aye?
A Handy Guide to the Men’s Basketball Tournament at Rio 2016
Get to know the teams, the players and the NBA connections for each of the teams competing for basketball gold in Rio.
Who’ll Be The Last Active NBA Player That Was Drafted in the 90s?
For those with a keen eye on the good old days of basketball, it hasn’t been the best of times recently with the retirements of both Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.
Why Are NBA Big Men So Useless At Free Throws?
Ah yes, it’s the prevailing riddle of our times. Professional basketballers who have battled their way to the absolute peak of the sport and yet still cannot seem to perform this simple, routine task.
What’s If Jarryd Hayne Was Gonna Be Cut from the 49ers Anyway?
Jarryd Hayne’s sudden exit from the NFL was almost as incredible as his dramatic entry.
Reflections Upon the Retirement of Tim Duncan
Timmy never spoke too loud / He did his job and disappeared
No Olympics for the Tall Blacks, But Plenty to be Excited About
The Tall Blacks’ Olympic Odyssey ended on the weekend as the kiwi team went down 78-72 to Canada in the semi-finals of their qualifying tournament.
Sean Marks’ Brooklyn Nets Rebuild Has Now Officially Begun
How do you rebuild a fallen empire? One brick at a time.
The Tall Blacks Olympic Qualifiers: So You’re Saying There’s A Chance?
The worst case scenario was that the Tall Blacks’ hopes of making the Olympics would already be over by now.
KD Signs With Golden State: Look What You've Gone and Done Now, Kevin!
Oh dear, Kevin, son. You don’t leave the franchise you helped raise from the ground to sign with the team that just knocked you out of the playoffs, mate. That is bad form.
Looks Like That NZ Breakers Roster Is Shaping Up Nicely
These are exciting times for New Zealand Breakers fans. They shouldn’t be, really, but they are.
A Magic Serge and a New York Rose, It’s Trade Time in the NBA
While LeBron James was finally getting round to working through all those twitter mentions and J.R. Smith was probably still out looking for his shirt, the rest of the league was busy.
The Quotable Steven Adams – 2015/16 Edition
Here are the best Steven Adams quotes of the 2015-16 season, from cornered animals to salutations to sticky free throws and moustahces.
All Hail The King: LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are NBA Champions
You know what they say: If you come at The King, you’d better not miss.