This summer, the NBA is experimenting with giving technical fouls for miscues. The initial one touched down quickly. Jaden Shackelford of the Oklahoma City Thunder earned the distinction of being the first player to receive a technical penalty from an NBA official for fumbling. At least the Summer League was included. Shackelford, a second-year guard… Continue reading Technical Foul for Flopping Explained

In the depths of Barclays Center, the Philadelphia 76ers players took their seats one by one at the table in the visitors’ interview room to discuss completing a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the initial round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Coach Doc Rivers, rookie guard Tyrese Maxey, seasoned forward Tobias Harris, and… Continue reading How Did James Find Himself in a Tumultuous Contract Predicament?

For Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels, it’s awful news. The great outfielder’s left wrist X-rays revealed a broken hamate bone, placing him on the 10-day injured list. On Monday, Trout was hurt while playing against the San Diego Padres. Trout scowled and shook his left wrist after fouling off a 0-1 ball from… Continue reading How Long is Mike Trout Going to be Out?

For a little period, that was strange, but I never for a moment entertained the idea that Lamar Jackson would play quarterback for a team other than the Baltimore Ravens. A leap of faith was required. like when you are patiently waiting for your child to tidy up their room in spite of their objections.… Continue reading Will Lamar Jackson be Able to Get His Team Deep into the Playoffs?

Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers is one of the NBA’s quickest emerging talents. Maxey has developed into a borderline All-Star since Philadelphia took him with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 draft, while primarily playing in the MVP-sized shadows of Joel Embiid and James Harden. Maxey, a 22-year-old guard with a well-regarded work ethic,… Continue reading What are the 76ers Doing with Tyrese Maxey?

For the first time since 2011, the Big 12 will no longer use round-robin scheduling, making the strength of schedule metric more important than ever. The team that advances to the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game may depend on whatever club has a clean route given the diverse schedules in a one-time 14-team layover season.… Continue reading How Big 12 Teams are Stacking Up in Strength of Schedule

The absence of the Cinderella story is one of the criticisms leveled against college football by people who dislike the sport. People who don’t follow college basketball throughout the regular season but fall in love with little colleges in March are the same ones who complain that the College Football Playoff is boring because it… Continue reading NCAAF Teams Poised for a Let Down Season in 2023

For the first time in almost a year, Joey Votto made himself known on Monday night. Votto was back in the starting lineup for the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Colorado Rockies after missing more than 10 months due to several surgeries. And in just his second at-bat at Great American Ball Park, Votto smashed… Continue reading Joey Vatto Hits HR in Return from Injuries

On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants (36-32) will play host to the Los Angeles Dodgers (38-30) at Dodger Stadium. Logan Webb and Bobby Miller are anticipated to make their debuts as starters. San Francisco is hitting .422 and has walked 233 times while striking out 663 times. Over the course of the season, they have… Continue reading Saturday Free Pick – Dodgers vs Giants

At Globe Life Field on Thursday, the Texas Rangers (41-25) will host the Los Angeles Angels (38-31). The Angels are favored by -115 on the moneyline for this game while the Rangers are expected to win by -105. There are 8 total. Shohei Ohtani and Nathan Eovaldi will both start as pitchers. NFL selections Garcia,… Continue reading Rangers vs Angels Thursday Free MLB Pick