Source: Frank Gunn/Canadian Press 42-year-old David Ayres, Zamboni driver for the AHL Toronto Marlies and practice goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs, became the oldest goaltender in NHL history to win in his debut as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday night. Ayres, the emergency goalie on assignment at Scotiabank Arena,... Continue Reading →
Source: AP Photo/Matt Slocum The team hasn’t adequately dealt with its cheating during the 2017 season, when Houston won the World Series, and just announcing that you’re moving forward doesn’t mean you can leave behind the damage you’ve done. - Mike Bolsinger Major League Baseball has thirty teams strategically placed throughout two countries. The locations... Continue Reading →
It is unlikely anyone reading this does not know about Nike: a company that ranks among the top of the list of Fortune 500 companies that are the largest United States corporations by total revenue, Nike permeates every facet of athletics - from sportswear to advertising to equipment. In 2014, Nike was valued at $19... Continue Reading →
Photo Source: AP Photo / David Zalubowski The ramifications of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal have transcended beyond the on-field product, as daily fantasy players have filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Astros, and the Boston Red Sox for their roles in the operation coined Codebreaker. The complaint, Olson v. Major League Baseball, claims... Continue Reading →
The WNBA and the player's union the WNBPA have tentatively agreed to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that provides for major changes. These changes include a significant increase in cash compensation for the players. Top players will now have the opportunity to earn upwards of $500,000 per season. Players will also be afforded improved travel... Continue Reading →
Lost in the midst of a hectic December in the NFL was the federal indictment filed in the Eastern District of Kentucky alleging ten former players engaged in systematic healthcare fraud. According to prosecutors, the players defrauded the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan. The Plan was founded as part of the 2006... Continue Reading →
For many years fans, media members and players have complained about the NBA's regular season. They aren't wrong, there is a laundry list of issues. The most common criticism is aimed at the length of the season, but that only provides a good starting point. A more fundamental change is necessary. Most people agree that... Continue Reading →
Wednesday night saw the first fight of the 2019-20 NBA season. An entertaining scuffle broke out midway through the third quarter of the Timberwolves and 76ers game between Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid. The altercation started after the two got tangled up going for a steal under the basket. Both players are 2x All-Stars and... Continue Reading →
The 74th NBA season tipped off October 22nd, with the defending champion Toronto Raptors beating the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers defeating their roommates, the Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors are coming off of their first NBA Championship, minus Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who left the Raptors for the... Continue Reading →
