The NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, the company behind the popular NBA 2K video game, announced Thursday (Feb. 9) plans for a groundbreaking eSports league. The NBA 2K eLeague is tentatively set to begin...
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Allen Iverson headlines a group of former NBA players to play in three-on-three summer league
The summer has always been considered a down time in the sports calendar due to the lack of noteworthy sporting events outside of baseball. But Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz may have...
Four for the Fourth: Who are the four freshmen in college hoops to keep an eye on during conference play?
In the one-and-done era of college basketball, fans are routinely introduced to a wave of talented freshmen who make an instant impact on their respective teams before turning pro. However, the 2016-17 class is...
Four for the Fourth: What were the four biggest sports storylines of 2016?
Every year in sports is replete with improbable upsets, fantastic finishes and compelling narratives – and 2016 was no different. We witnessed highly competitive winner-take-all games across every major sport, some of which ended...
Return to Form: Why the future of the NBA rests on the shoulders of giants
There was a time when giants ruled the NBA universe. The game was played from the inside out, and the primary goal of every team was to establish dominion over the area closest to...
DraftKings and FanDuel announce ‘Merger of Equals’
DraftKings and FanDuel, the preeminent companies in daily fantasy sports, announced Friday (Nov. 18) they have entered into a merger agreement, confirming weeks of speculation. The former rivals will be joining forces in an...
What were the three biggest takeaways from the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2016?
The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first rankings of 2016 on Tuesday (Nov. 1), sparking debates among analysts and fans across the country. But it is important to remember that this is...
Pat Riley says Chris Bosh’s ‘Heat career is probably over’ after latest health setback
Miami Heat president Pat Riley told reporters Monday (Sept. 26) that Chris Bosh has likely played his final game with the team, providing a definitive statement on the star power forward’s status after months...
Purple People Eaters 2016: Are the Minnesota Vikings really Super Bowl contenders?
Every year, NFL analysts embark on a quest to find the ultimate sleeper team – a squad ascending toward Super Bowl contention while still remaining ever-so-slightly off the radar. The prevailing sentiment this offseason...
Twitter continues to add to its live-streaming portfolio with addition of weekly MLB, NHL games
Twitter has been on the hunt for sports rights to add to its live-streaming portfolio, and the company announced Monday (July 25) that it will now be able to stream weekly out-of-market Major League...