Playoffs

After defeating both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets in consecutive nights, the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action on Sunday taking on the Milwaukee Bucks. It was an action-packed game that saw the Sixers get out to a 10-0 lead in the opening frame and ultimately scoring 72 points in the first half. However, the Bucks did not back down, thanks to a tremendous performance from All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 35 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.…

and hardworking basketball player, along with a great teammate. I began to know my teammates better, which then helped us win almost every game of the regular season. At the end of the season, Highland Park Middle School (HPMS) reached the district playoffs. Easily, our team made it through the first few games, and to the championship. In all three championships, HPMS played Cockrill Middle School. By then, I had been moved down to C-team along with some other B-team players, but that didn’t…

Baseball fans in Chicago are enjoying one of the best season starts in a very long time... maybe even the best ever! If you think you know baseball rivalries think again this year these two clubs have the potential to turn baseball up to 11! Now the first rule you have to understand about Cubs fans and Sox fans is that anyone who claims to be a fan of both teams isn't a fan of either team! In Chi-Town you pick sides... and then you bleed with your team! Because both teams have shown up to…

1960 NBA draft, Jerry West was picked #1 overall. He was drafted by the Lakers. He improved the Lakers record big time. He played in the NBA for 14 seasons. Jerry was also in 3 All star games and named mvp in one. West took the Lakers to the playoffs every year except for the 1971 season. Jerry West is the man on the NBA logo. Jerry had some nicknames that were “ Mr. Clutch, and Zeke from Cabin Creek…

three Super Bowls and won two championships. 7.Mike Woicik- Is a strength and conditioning coach who originally found his way in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys in 1990. In his seven season with Dallas, the team had a 89-38 record which included 12 playoff victories and three Super Bowls. He then went on to work for the Patriots for ten years before returning to Dallas in…

In the offseason of 2015 the San Francisco 49ers were coming off another impressive season and another playoff berth. In March of 2015 a promising 24-year-old Chris Borland linebacker Chris Borland retired, saying that he “wanted to take care of his mind and body.” After that, 3 more young players would also retire, this left the 49ers with serious holes in their football team, and even more questions as to why this was happening. It’s no secret that the game of football takes a serious toll on…

competition and room for improvement. Ok, I do everything needed to show that I should get some more playing time. As we get closer to the play-offs, I see that I might not even play a single game during the course of those days after the games before playoffs. I confront him once more, and the end result was different as I did it alone. It was out of my comfort zone, especially since the coach was an intimidating person, but it was worth…

with number 4 on it. His first season wasn’t a good season. The Bruins that year had the worst record in the 6 team league. But he did win the Calder trophy for the best rookie that season. But the Bruin’s improved the following season and made the playoffs but didn't win it all. The next season the Bruins made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. And Then on mother’s day Bobby Orr scored the game winning goal for the whole series. After he scored he was trapped by a Blue’s (The opposing…

Rumors swirled last season after the punching incident and continued into the offseason of Blake Griffin potentially being on the trade block. His character has come into question due to recent event one being a potential assault and the punching of a clippers trainer. We’ve seen it happen throughout the history of the NBA that athleticism does not translate to productivity later on in a player’s career. Whether it be Josh Smith, Baron Davis, Gerald Wallace, Steve Francis, or Amare Stoudemire…

Impressions: Dramatic goals from NHL youngsters, Strome carves up Niagara, SHL goalie 's lighter-side Throughout the NHL, young players are making a major impact for their franchises as teams are relying upon youth to lead their teams into the playoffs. In this week 's Prospect Impressions, Rickard Rakell, Joel Armia, and Robby Fabbri are featured with highlight-reel goals. Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith has his shot blocked and you won 't believe who did it. Plenty more…