LeBron’s Best Landing Spot
In NBA Basketball | By AverageThomas | On June 22 2017 09:40 AM
The return to Cleveland brought a championship to the Cavs and made LeBron James welcome in his hometown once again. The writing on the wall indicates that when LeBron's contract ends following next season, he's heading west and taking his ...
Warriors take 2 Game Finals Lead on Cleveland
In NBA Basketball | By AverageThomas | On June 4 2017 08:57 PM
With a 132 to 113 win tonight, the Golden State Warriors have taken a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The triple-double from LeBron James (29 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds) wasn't enough to keep the ...
NBA 2015: The 10% Mark
In NBA Basketball | By AverageThomas | On November 11 2015 07:37 PM
We're 10% of the way through the season, and in case you haven't been watching, here are some notes about the young season.
Last year's champions, The Golden State Warriors, are still undefeated. 8-0. The team they beat in The Finals ...
Constructing LeBron’s Nightmare Opponents
In NBA Basketball | By Rob | On June 17 2015 01:18 PM
Having now lost a third time in the NBA Finals, it's a safe bet that LeBron James isn't going to be sleeping well this week... or even the rest of the summer. He maneuvered his way into having a team ...
Did the SI Cover Curse Just Unleash a Playoff-Shaping Stunner?
In NBA Basketball | By Bryan Lienesch | On April 27 2013 12:57 AM
UNLUCKY BREAK: Russell Westbrook is out indefinitely and the offseason may come for the Thunder sooner than they'd like. Photo courtesy Sports Illustrated
It was one of those perfectly-designed covers that makes Sports Illustrated so great. Kevin Durant, front and ...
Olympic Recap – Day 16 (8/12) – FINAL DAY
In Olympics | By Bryan Lienesch | On August 12 2012 09:36 PM
UP IN SMOKE: The Brits proved they actually do know how to throw a decent party as they bid the world farewell from London. Photo courtesy Associated Press
That's it. We're all done. This thirtieth installment of these Olympic games ...
With 3 Games Won, It Might Be LeBron’s Time After All
In NBA Basketball | By Bryan Lienesch | On June 19 2012 09:41 PM
In a lot of ways, we've been waiting for this moment ever since LeBron James was drafted. Because isn't it what we expect with all phenoms? Surely a once-in-a-generation talent has to win at least ONE championship in his career. ...
Weekend Wrap-Up: Dale Jr, LeBron and Webb Simpson
In NASCAR | By Jim Carrier | On June 18 2012 06:17 PM
On this Father's Day, we think about the men who helped raise us, give us the standards by which we live by & develop the passion for the sports & teams we root for today. Thanks Dad...especially for not making me ...
Oklahoma City Thunder Advances to NBA Finals
In NBA Basketball | By Aaron Henderson | On June 7 2012 12:10 PM
Down 2-0 last Tuesday, there were only a few who gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a chance against the San Antonio Spurs. In NBA history, 94% percent of teams to take a 2-0 series lead ended up winning the ...
NBA Playoffs: Western Finals Set
In NBA Basketball | By Rob | On May 21 2012 09:38 PM
Any hopes of seeing Kobe vs LeBron in the NBA Finals were extinguished tonight, but the end result might be better.
The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the LA Lakers from the playoffs tonight after a series in which Los Angeles only ...