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NBA picks, best bets: Expect Celtics to claim control of Eastern finals vs. Heat; take the under in Game 5

Picking Eastern Conference finals games is frustrating because it essentially boils down to trying to evaluate which injuries matter more while knowing that any time, we might found out that a player we'd previously expected to play is actually sitting out

Naismith Memorial Basketball Inductions: Tim Hardaway, Swin Cash, Manu Ginobili Named Hall of Fame Inductees

These inductees all have illustrious careers. On top of being a multi-time champion, Ginobili was a two-time All-Star and a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

NCAA Opinion: Marching into the Madness could be a slow death for College basketball

I grew up in the hey days of Georgetown with the Late Big John Thompson, Jim Boheim at Syracuse, Coach K at Duke, and many other iconic coaches and players that played and coached during that time. Players stayed in school two or three seasons, and some of them even stayed in school to graduate and were four year players.

Swing and a Short One: Major League Baseball has big problems, and the Lockout is not helping

Derek Jeter is giving up his 4% interest in the Miami Marlins because his fellow co-owners were not investing into the team.

NFL MVP Doug Williams puts together the Legacy Bowl with the HBCU football all-stars

This game was put together by Doug Williams an NFL Super Bowl MVP, that works for the Washington Commanders, and he played for Grambling and later returned to coach his alma mater after his playing days in the NFL.

Black History Heroes with a Look at the legendary Curt Flood

Curt Flood is known for one thing, which is challenging baseball’s reserve clause, which eventually lead to free agency. But before he stood up against the institution of baseball he was one of the best players in the league.

NFL Finale: The Super Bowl LVl Recap and Review

After being contained for most of the first half, Aaron Donald showed up in a big way in the second half getting a huge stop on a running play, and getting the game sealing sack. Aaron Donald was being rumored during the game to retire if the Rams won the Super Bowl, in his post-game interview he did not deny those reports, but he said he just wanted to “enjoy the moment”, when he did finally answer.

NFL Minute: 10 African-Americans that have made a major impact at the Super Bowl

Jerry Rice – The best Wide Receiver of all time, won 3 Super Bowls, played in four and won the Super Bowl XXIII MVP logging eleven catches, 215 yards and one touchdown.

The road to the Superbowl comes down to Four Teams in the NFL

It’s been a fun season hopefully you’ve been following our picks and having fun with them all season.

Roll out the MAYHEM for the NFL Divisional Round of Playoff Football

On the other side of the ball Couper Cupp is in the running for the MVP and Odell Beckham Jr appears to be reborn in LA and unstoppable. The over under is 48 I anticipate the teams exceeding that number and I have the Rams pulling the upset outright as the Bucs are favored by 2.5. Taking the Rams and over.

How do you change the College Bowl’s Play-offs System in this modern society of games?

There’s also the issue of the scheduling of the College Football playoff games. Why are two of the most important college football games of the season put on New Year’s Eve?

Five Players that Could Become West All-Star Reserves

Towns is already a two-time All-Star, and after missing the last two All-Star games, this could be the year he makes it. And his chances look pretty good.

NBA Minutes: Five Players that Could Become East All-Star Reserves

LaVine averages 26.3 points and shoots an impressive 50.3 percent from the field. He's also shooting 41.6 percent from 3-point range.

Three Players Making Their NBA Comeback This Season

Thomas became a household name in Boston, and in his first season with the Celtics, he finished second in the Sixth Man of the Year race. Then, Thomas improved, and by his third year with the Celtics, he averaged a career-high 28.9 points.

NBA Update: Five Western Conference Players that Deserve to be All-Star Starters

George is taking on scoring duties as the Los Angeles Clippers are playing without Kawhi Leonard. And, he's stepped up to the plate.

NBA Quick Update: Draymond Green Enters Health and Safety Protocols

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke on Green and his absence from the team.

NBA Wrap up:

Garland has accepted his role of being a facilitator but scoring when it is necessary. And with veteran guard Ricky Rubio as a mentor, he'll only get better.

In the NBA: Nets Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving Enter Health and Safety Protocols

Durant and Irving are the eighth and ninth Nets to enter protocols. Paul Milsap entered the protocols on Monday and was later joined by LaMarcus Aldridge, James Johnson, DeAndre' Bembry, Jevon Carter, James Harden and Bruce Brown.

NBA Update: Top 3 Rookie of the Year Candidates (So Far)

LeBron James won the award, and now, he's one of the greatest players to play the game. Players like Allen Iverson and Tim Duncan won the award, and they went on to become Hall of Famers. The Rookie of the Year is a stepping stone for young players, and with so many talented players in the 2021 class, the R.O.Y race is pretty exciting. But who are the standouts? What players are having solid seasons (so far) and are climbing up the R.O.Y ladder? Well, let's see.

Sport’s Tidbit: A look at Week 10 of the NFL

Falcons vs Cowboys – Cowboys have had some struggles in the last couple of games. They were blown out by Denver. The Cowboys should win this game going away, but I didn’t expect that to happen, Atlanta is 4-4 after a rough start. This game will come down to the wire. But Dallas is too good. Cowboys win.