The NBA offseason is a time of drastic variation in strategies from franchise to franchise. Some teams swing for the fences through free agency and trades. Others stock up on young talent in the draft. Even more make moves and still find themselves stuck in mediocrity. This year has been no different with teams like the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets making ‘win-now’ moves, … [Read more...] about Hawks among teams improving in NBA offseason
Braves Swept by Orioles at Home, Epitomizing Season Thus Far
Despite the patriotic decor packed throughout Truist Park, the mood was all but festive as the Atlanta Braves were swept by the Baltimore Orioles from July 4th to 6th, tumbling to a 2 and 9 record in their last 11 games. The series embodied the Braves’season up to this point — the talented roster somewhat marred by injury, offensive inconsistencies and a subpar bullpen has … [Read more...] about Braves Swept by Orioles at Home, Epitomizing Season Thus Far
NCAA negotiates changes to College Football Playoff format
In June, commissioners of the four largest conferences in NCAA college football met in North Carolina to discuss the annual postseason playoff format. After two days of closed-door negotiations, commissioners left empty-handed. The College Football Playoff is a relatively new concept. From 2014 to 2023, the playoffs operated under a four-team invitational knockout bracket. A … [Read more...] about NCAA negotiates changes to College Football Playoff format
Oklahoma City Thunder win championship in devastating Game 7 for Pacers
There were two important occurrences in the NBA world on Sunday, June 22. First, around midday, 15-time all-star forward Kevin Durant was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets — the reigning No. 2 seed in the West. Then, at around 11 p.m., the reigning No. 1 seed in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder, won the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, taking Game 7 at … [Read more...] about Oklahoma City Thunder win championship in devastating Game 7 for Pacers
Atlanta hosts calendar-cramming Club World Cup
Thousands of fans clad in blue and black flocked through the streets of Atlanta on Monday, June 16, heading towards Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the site of a first-round match in the newly reimagined FIFA Club World Cup. The match, between the English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club and American MLS club Los Angeles FC, was the first of six matches slated to be held in … [Read more...] about Atlanta hosts calendar-cramming Club World Cup