“LeBron James, four-time NBA MVP, three-time NBA finals MVP, fourteen-time NBA All Star, and two time Olympic gold medalist has agreed to a four year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.” Klutch Sports Group, James’ agency, sent out that simple press release via Twitter July 1, and it
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March Madness Wrap Up: Villanova Solidifies Dynasty Status
After almost a solid month of buzzer-beaters, blowouts, memes, and a nun who probably overstayed her welcome in the national spotlight, March Madness is finally over. We can roll out the “One Shining Moment” video and hit all the memorable highlights from the tournament. Remember how those valiant UMBC
Is The ‘Madness’ Of March As Great As It Seems?
Madness and March, you’ve heard it all before. Any cliché to describe the atmosphere of the NCAA tournament annually, and this year specifically, would just feel tired at this point. Sorry to be the downer. Let me backpedal for a second. Last week was insanity. What we saw across
In Their Own Words: Athletes Use Twitter To Control Media Narrative
There is certainly no shortage of places for the sports fan to turn for quality coverage. You may have jumped on The Athletic train, casually scrolled through the all-encompassing Bleacher Report app, or stayed loyal to the original, ESPN. Regardless of where you get your information, you can bet
Three Takeaways From NBA’s All-Star Weekend
It’s no surprise that in Los Angeles, the land of cinema and Hollywood, the NBA’s stars shone bright this weekend. After days of press conferences that players used to speak out on political issues and give hints about the looming free agent class this summer, we finally arrived to
Trade Deadline Moves Signal Return To Norm For Los Angeles’ Basketball Teams
NBA fans in Los Angeles were glued to their phones last Thursday as they tried to keep up with the flurry of moves that were made before the 12 p.m. PST trade deadline. While 22 of the league’s 30 teams made a deal, the two moves with the biggest implications
NBA Breakdown: What Outcomes from the First Three Weeks Tell Us About This Season’s Potential Playoff Contenders
We’re only three weeks into the NBA season, but a number of intriguing surprises have already emerged. With defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland’s abysmal start to the year and the Orlando Magic’s hot start, many are questioning their preseason predictions across the league. But there is no need to worry my 5C basketball fans: I’ve
After Flurry of Off-Season Deals, NBA Finally Tips Off
We’ve passed the midpoint in October, which only means one thing for basketball fans: the start of another NBA season. After a whirlwind offseason where multiple superstars switched teams, the action is finally among us again. In the Eastern Conference, no news was bigger than Kyrie Irving’s demand to be traded
Kendrick’s Korner: “It’s Gotta Be the Shoes”
Corruption in college basketball practically has its own film genre. Movies like “He Got Game” and “Blue Chips” have long captured the essence of the dark side of college athletics. For example, in “He Got Game,” Ray Allen’s notable Jesus Shuttlesworth character is recruited to colleges by boosters, coaches and agents,
Stags Overcome 18-Point Deficit, Secure Spot in SCIAC Championship
Trailing a confident and aggressive Pomona-Pitzer men’s basketball team 26-8 midway through the first half of the SCIAC quarterfinals, No. 1 seed Claremont-Mudd-Scripps looked like it was about to get blown out on its home floor, dashing the team’s conference championship and NCAA tournament hopes. But just like they have