By Charles Collier Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” was the most talented player to ever play the game. He died on Tuesday in an assisted living facility in Palo Alto, California. Former President Obama said, “Willie Mays wasn’t just a singular athlete, blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, skill, and power.” He was […]
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Great day for Baseball MLB Integrates Negro Statistics into All-Time Record Books
By Charles Collier Back in December of 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Manfred announced that “MLB is officially elevating the Negro Leagues to MLB status. Culminating the centennial celebration of the founding of the Negro Leagues, MLB is proud to highlight the contributions of the pioneers who played from 1920-1948.” From that point on, […]
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Timberwolves beat Nuggets 115-70 in Embarrassing Loss
By Charles D. Collier On May 16, 2024, the Timberwolves handed the Nuggets one of their worst losses in playoff history. Denver gave up in the second half and stopped playing hard. That is inexcusable in a playoff game. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored a game high 27 points and was […]
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Pacers Defeat Bucks in Game Six and Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers and were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Pacers bench played well. Obi Toppin scored 21, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and dished out nine assists as the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks convincingly 120-98 in game 6 last […]
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NBA Playoffs Begin Today
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the NBA Playoffs begin. The NBA Play-in Tournament is currently underway. On Tuesday April 16, 2024, the Lakers beat the Pelicans 110-106 despite a 40-point performance from Zion Williamson. With the win, the Lakers secured the seventh seed in the western conference. After the game, a jubilant Lebron James was […]
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N.C. State, Alabama, Purdue and UCONN Advance to the Men’s NCAA Final Four
By Charles Collier NC State has been the surprise of the tournament. On March 29, 2024, they knocked out # 2 seed Marquette, beating them 67-58. DJ Horne scored 19 points, leading the Wolfpack to the win. Marquette missed 27 of 31 three-point attempts and they played tight. Marquette hadn’t reached the Sweet Sixteen since […]
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Packers’ Free Agent Signings Improve Team
By Charles Collier On March 11, 2024, the Packers made a splash in the free agency market, signing running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney. The former Raider Jacobs is one of the most dynamic running backs in the NFL and will be an additional weapon for Jordan Love. Jacobs is elusive, fast, and […]
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Curt Flood Had The Courage To Do the Right Thing
By Charles Collier The name Curt Flood probably is not well known among modern professional baseball fans. But it should be. Curt Flood was not only a great Major League Baseball player in the 1960s, he bravely challenged the owner-favored economics of the sport, paving the way for the free agency system that is a […]
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Bucks off to Slow Start Under Doc Rivers
By Charles Collier The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a downward spiral under Doc Rivers, as their recent embarrassing home loss to the Memphis Grizzles adds to the disappointment. The decision to hire Doc and fire Adrian Griffin is being criticized. The Bucks are 3-10 under Doc Rivers and appear to be headed to a another […]
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Bucks Fire Griffin After 43 games
By Charles Collier Most sports experts and Bucks fans were shocked by the firing of Adrian Griffin. Hall of Famer Magic Johnson weighed in after the firing of Adrian Griffin. “I think the Bucks firing former Head Coach Adrian Griffin was a huge mistake. It’s not his fault the Bucks traded their best on-ball defender, […]