Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while head coach Brad Stevens plans to take over the role. It’s a big change for the front office; Danny Ainge has served as the team’s director since 2003 and formerly played for Boston from 1981-1989, winning two championships as a Celtic. But […]
Simone Biles Makes History With Yurchenko Double Pike As Olympics Approach
Olympics fever is starting to really set in, and we have Simone Biles to thank for it. On Saturday, 24-year-old Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault in competition at the GK U.S. Classic in Indianapolis. THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑 Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time […]
Why Are MLB Batting Averages So Low Right Now?
For decades, one of the most commonly cited statistics in baseball has been the batting average, commonly abbreviated as AVG. Hits offer the biggest moments of excitement in most games, so it’s only natural that the ability to make contact with a pitch has been a big factor in how a player ranks in their […]
5 Proposed College Basketball Rule Changes For 2021-2022 Season
With March Madness in the rearview mirror and months before college basketball is back, the NCAA is considering some significant rule changes for men’s basketball. On Friday, May 7, the NCAA’s rules committee reviewed 13 possible adjustments to the current regulations for the sport. Of those, five rule changes are being recommended. It’s not a done deal […]
What Exactly Is The NBA Play-In Tournament & Why It’s Causing A Stir
The NBA’s new play-in tournament format for playoff qualifying games isn’t sitting right with everyone. LeBron James, recently back in action for the Los Angeles Lakers after a six-week ankle sprain recovery, is particularly upset about the new setup. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" […]
Here’s Why Madison Bumgarner’s No-Hitter Doesn’t Count
Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw Madison Bumgarner made the headlines on Sunday, April 25 with a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves. Seven innings, NO HITS. MadBum tosses the first unofficial 7-inning no-no. pic.twitter.com/GceKxNOVaT — MLB (@MLB) April 25, 2021 Besides being an exciting win for the D-backs, the game represented an important shift for MadBum, who had a bit […]
Hope Trautwein’s Historically Perfect, Perfect Game Explained
On April 11, North Texas senior Hope Trautwein pitched a perfect game so perfect that there’s no word for it. She defeated all 21 batters she faced in the seven-inning game against Arkansas Pine Bluff. But this wasn’t just a shutout or a no-hitter. It even went beyond the traditional definition of a perfect game […]
Should Student Athletes Be Paid? The Supreme Court Is Weighing In
As another exciting March Madness tournament was wrapping up this year, the Supreme Court was just beginning to take a hard look at NCAA rules about student athletes. The case being brought before them focused on how (and how much) these players could be paid by the institutions they play for. The ramifications could have […]
NCAA Basketball & COVID-19’s Toll On The Sport
On November 25, the 2020-21 NCAA Division I men’s college basketball season kicked off. The season was only delayed by a couple of weeks due to the pandemic, but COVID-19 determined a few other changes to the season. For example, exhibitions and scrimmages were cut, and teams could play no more than 27 regular-season games. […]
Year In Review: The 10 Biggest Sports Moments Of 2020
At the beginning of 2020, the sports world was filled with promise. Kicked off by an exciting Super Bowl, there were a number of matchups and tournaments to look forward to, not to mention the highly anticipated 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But then, it all came screeching to a halt—at least for a little […]
