Lakers Are Winless In Their Last 8 Matchups With Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night to secure the No. 7 seed in a first-round playoff matchup with the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets. However, the Lakers are 0-4 in their last four regular-season meetings with Denver and 0-8 with playoff games counted. Their most recent […]
The 30 Most Influential NCAA MBB Teams of SLAM’s 30 Years: 2018 Villanova
To celebrate SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re spotlighting the 30 most influential men’s college teams from our past 30 years. Stats, records and chips aren’t the main factor here, it’s all about their contribution to the game’s cultural fabric. For the next 30 days—Monday through Friday— we’ll be unveiling the full list here. We’ve also got an […]
DeMarcus Cousins Rips Rudy Gobert’s Defense Ahead of DPOY Announcement
Rudy Gobert is set to take out his fourth Defensive Player of the Year, but many think he isn’t deserving – including former NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins’ argument is that Gobert doesn’t contribute to closing out games for the Timberwolves. “You can’t have a potential four-time Defensive Player of the Year that doesn’t […]
The Fantasy Baseball Buzz: We knew the Braves would be good — but did you see the Brewers coming?
William Contreras is yet another example of the value in waiting on catcher in fantasy drafts. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) Let’s establish one thing up front. For all the ink spilled on the glittery Dodgers, for as much fun as the defending-champ Rangers are, for all the young talent bouncing around in Baltimore, for […]
Division II Women’s Collegiate Tennis Rankings sponsored by Tennis-Point – April 17th
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) has released today the ITA Division II Women’s National Team, Singles, and Doubles Computerized Rankings sponsored by Tennis-Point for April 17, 2024. For more information on how these computerized rankings are calculated, head over to our ITA Rankings Explained page which provides information on the algorithm and other factors used to determine […]
Princeville Makai starts renovation focused on bunkers, turf health
Princeville Makai Golf Club in Hawaii kicked off a renovation this week that focuses on improving bunker drainage, boosting turf quality and improving playability. The $3-million project will be conducted in two six-week blocks. Nine holes were closed April 15, and in six weeks those holes will reopen and the other nine holes will close […]
Exclusive: Arteta still believes in Arsenal star, change in position could be an option, says expert
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta still believes in struggling left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko and could potentially move him further forward into a new position to get the best out of him, according to Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts stated that Zinchenko is still someone who could have something to […]
Gavin Hodnett — 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile – The Hockey Writers –
Gavin Hodnett 2023-24 Team: Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)Date of Birth: April 9, 2006Place of Birth: Winnipeg, ManitobaHeight: 5-foot-8, Weight: 159 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings As someone who has had the privilege of watching Gavin Hodnett play live with the Edmonton Oil Kings all season, I have to say I am […]
Anthony Volpe ‘excited’ to see ex-teammate Jack Leiter make debut
TORONTO — The Yankees are off on Thursday, which is good news for Anthony Volpe. The shortstop doesn’t need a break from his red-hot start to the season, but he does need a few hours on Thursday afternoon to watch his childhood friend and former teammate, Jack Leiter, make his MLB debut. “We have an […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf) to Miss Start of Bucks-Pacers Series
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) is expected to remain out through the start of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. However, Antetokounmpo could return sometime later in the series. The two-time MVP has been undergoing “around-the-clock treatment on the calf,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to a few […]