Five things to know before Cavaliers-Warriors Part III

Photo Credit: International Business Times While the official NBA Finals matchup is not yet set in stone, many NBA fans have already drawn the conclusion that the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be battling for the NBA championship for the third consecutive season.  Here are some key things to know well beforehand so that you are prepared when this matchup is, in … Continue reading Five things to know before Cavaliers-Warriors Part III

May 17th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (28-12)  Washington Nationals (25-13)  New York Yankees (23-13)  Colorado Rockies (25-15), +1  Baltimore Orioles (23-14), +1  St. Louis Cardinals (21-16), -2  Boston Red Sox (20-18), +3  Cleveland Indians (20-18), -1  Los Angeles Dodgers (22-18), -1  Arizona Diamondbacks (23-18), +1  Milwaukee Brewers (22-18), +1  Chicago Cubs (19-19), +1  Minnesota Twins (19-16), -4  Texas Rangers (20-20)  Los Angeles Angels … Continue reading May 17th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Updated 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions

Photo Credit: Casino (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS  #1 Boston Celtics vs. #2 Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction:  Cavaliers in 6 games       WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS  #1 Golden State Warriors vs.  #2 San Antonio Spurs Prediction:  Warriors in 6 games       2017 NBA FINALS  #1 Golden State Warriors vs.  #2 Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction:  Warriors in 5 games       2017 NBA CHAMPIONS … Continue reading Updated 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions

2017 NBA Draft Lottery Odds

Photo Credit: Bleacher Report (featured image), ESPN (team logos) With the NBA Draft lottery and NBA draft coming up, here are the odds for each of the 14 lottery teams to land at each position in the top 14. This Year’s Seeding: Note that there are scenarios in which other teams can receive some of these picks depending on where teams land.  Brooklyn Nets (20-62) — pick … Continue reading 2017 NBA Draft Lottery Odds

May 16th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (27-12)  Washington Nationals (24-13)  New York Yankees (22-13)  St. Louis Cardinals (21-15)  Colorado Rockies (24-15)  Baltimore Orioles (22-14)  Cleveland Indians (20-17), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (22-17), -1  Minnesota Twins (19-15)  Boston Red Sox (19-18)  Arizona Diamondbacks (22-18), +2  Milwaukee Brewers (21-18), -1  Chicago Cubs (18-19), -1  Texas Rangers (19-20)  Detroit Tigers (18-18)  Cincinnati Reds (19-18)  Los Angeles … Continue reading May 16th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 15th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (26-12)  Washington Nationals (24-13)  New York Yankees (22-13)  St. Louis Cardinals (21-15), +2  Colorado Rockies (24-15), +2  Baltimore Orioles (22-14), -2  Los Angeles Dodgers (22-16), -2  Cleveland Indians (19-17), +3  Minnesota Twins (19-15), -1  Boston Red Sox (19-18), -1  Milwaukee Brewers (21-17), +2  Chicago Cubs (18-19), -2  Arizona Diamondbacks (21-18), -1  Texas Rangers (19-20), +2  Detroit Tigers … Continue reading May 15th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 14th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (25-11)  Washington Nationals (23-12)  New York Yankees (21-12)  Baltimore Orioles (22-13)  Los Angeles Dodgers (22-15), +1  St. Louis Cardinals (20-15), +1  Colorado Rockies (23-15), -2  Minnesota Twins (19-14), +2  Boston Red Sox (19-17), +3  Chicago Cubs (18-18), -2  Cleveland Indians (18-17), -2  Arizona Diamondbacks (21-17), -1  Milwaukee Brewers (20-17)  Detroit Tigers (18-17), +1  Cincinnati Reds (19-17), -1 … Continue reading May 14th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 13th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (25-11)  Washington Nationals (22-12)  New York Yankees (21-12)  Baltimore Orioles (22-12)  Colorado Rockies (23-14)  Los Angeles Dodgers (21-15), +2  St. Louis Cardinals (19-15), -1  Chicago Cubs (18-17), +1  Cleveland Indians (18-16), -2  Minnesota Twins (18-14), +1  Arizona Diamondbacks (21-16), +1  Boston Red Sox (18-17), -2  Milwaukee Brewers (19-17), +4  Cincinnati Reds (19-16), -1  Detroit Tigers (17-17), -1 … Continue reading May 13th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 12th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (24-11)  Washington Nationals (22-12), +1  New York Yankees (21-11), -1  Baltimore Orioles (22-11)  Colorado Rockies (23-13)  St. Louis Cardinals (19-14), +1  Cleveland Indians (18-15), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (20-15), -2  Chicago Cubs (17-17)  Boston Red Sox (18-16)  Minnesota Twins (17-14), +2  Arizona Diamondbacks (20-16), +2  Cincinnati Reds (19-15), +2  Detroit Tigers (17-16), +2  New York Mets (16-17), … Continue reading May 12th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Updated 2017 NHL Playoff Predictions

Photo Credit: Ottawa Citizen (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs.  (A2) Ottawa Senators Prediction:  Senators in 7 games       WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS  (WC2) Nashville Predators vs.  (P1) Anaheim Ducks Prediction:  Predators in 6 games       2017 STANLEY CUP FINALS (A2) Ottawa Senators vs.  (WC2) Nashville Predators Prediction:  Predators in 6 games     … Continue reading Updated 2017 NHL Playoff Predictions

NHL Conference Final Team Power Rankings

Photo Credit: NHL (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo) NOTE: This list includes each team’s regular season record, regular season points, and postseason record.  Nashville Predators (41-29-12, 94 points, 8-1), +7  Pittsburgh Penguins (50-21-11, 111 points, 8-4)  Anaheim Ducks (46-23-13, 105 points, 8-3)  Ottawa Senators (44-28-10, 98 points, 8-4), +3   Biggest Improver  Nashville Predators (+7)   -Asher Fair Continue reading NHL Conference Final Team Power Rankings

May 11th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (23-11)  New York Yankees (21-10)  Washington Nationals (22-12), +1  Baltimore Orioles (22-11), -1  Colorado Rockies (22-13)  Los Angeles Dodgers (20-14)  St. Louis Cardinals (19-14)  Cleveland Indians (18-15)  Chicago Cubs (17-17)  Boston Red Sox (17-16)  Seattle Mariners (17-17), +2  Milwaukee Brewers (18-16), +3  Minnesota Twins (16-14), +3  Arizona Diamondbacks (19-16), +3  Cincinnati Reds (18-15), -3  Detroit Tigers (16-16), … Continue reading May 11th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Way-Too-Early Top 5 Heisman Trophy candidates for 2017

Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated There are two primary goals that top-tier college football players enter the season with. Number one is, obviously, to win the College Football Playoff national championship game. Number two is to win the Heisman Trophy award. Who are the way-too-early favorites to rock this year’s race? With still roughly four months to go until the start of the season, these rankings … Continue reading Way-Too-Early Top 5 Heisman Trophy candidates for 2017

May 10th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (22-11), +1  New York Yankees (21-10), -1  Baltimore Orioles (22-10)  Washington Nationals (21-12)  Colorado Rockies (21-13)  Los Angeles Dodgers (19-14)  St. Louis Cardinals (18-14)  Cleveland Indians (18-14), +1  Chicago Cubs (17-16), +1  Boston Red Sox (17-15), -2  Detroit Tigers (16-15), +3  Cincinnati Reds (18-15)  Seattle Mariners (16-17)  New York Mets (16-16), +1  Milwaukee Brewers (17-16), +1  Minnesota … Continue reading May 10th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Like it or not, LaVar Ball is winning

Photo Credit: USA Today If you haven’t heard the name LaVar Ball by now, you’re one of three things. You simply do not care about sports (in which case you would not be reading this article). You have been living under a rock for the past few months (in which case you would not have survived). You were literally born yesterday (in which case you … Continue reading Like it or not, LaVar Ball is winning

May 9th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Pinterest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  New York Yankees (21-9)  Houston Astros (21-11), +1  Baltimore Orioles (21-10), +1  Washington Nationals (21-11), -2  Colorado Rockies (20-12)  Los Angeles Dodgers (18-14)  St. Louis Cardinals (17-14), +1  Boston Red Sox (17-14), +1  Cleveland Indians (17-14), -2  Chicago Cubs (16-15)  Arizona Diamondbacks (18-15), +1  Cincinnati Reds (17-15), -1  Seattle Mariners (15-17)  Detroit Tigers (15-15)  New York Mets (15-16)  Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading May 9th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Ryan Zimmerman is absolutely obliterating the MLB

Photo Credit: Federal Baseball Up until five years ago, no MLB player had won the Batting Triple Crown since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. It was in the year 2012 when Miguel Cabrera put an end to the 45-year Triple Crown drought by leading the American League in batting average (.330), home runs (44), and runs batted in (139). But looking more closely at the Triple Crown trend, one … Continue reading Ryan Zimmerman is absolutely obliterating the MLB

Don’t look now, but the Yankees are back

Photo Credit: FiveThirtyEight Seven consecutive seasons without a championship win isn’t many in a 30-team league. But in the Bronx, greatness is expected. Championships are expected to be won. Since winning their MLB-record 27th World Series in 2009, over twice as many as the next best team, the New York Yankees have underachieved and fallen short of that expected greatness. Now, eight years later, that greatness … Continue reading Don’t look now, but the Yankees are back

This year’s NBA MVP race is what the league needed

Photo Credit: FanRag Sports The 2017 NBA Playoffs are well underway. While the primary focus has turned to which NBA team will rise above the rest and win this year’s championship, there is a whole other battle to be fought over which player is deserving to be crowned the league’s Most Valuable Player. The two frontrunners two win the award have stuffed the stat sheets … Continue reading This year’s NBA MVP race is what the league needed

May 8th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Pinterest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  New York Yankees (20-9), +1  Washington Nationals (21-10), -1  Houston Astros (21-11)  Baltimore Orioles (20-10)  Colorado Rockies (20-12)  Los Angeles Dodgers (17-14)  Cleveland Indians (17-13)  St. Louis Cardinals (16-14)  Boston Red Sox (17-14)  Chicago Cubs (16-15)  Cincinnati Reds (17-14), +2  Arizona Diamondbacks (18-15), -1  Seattle Mariners (15-17), +7  Detroit Tigers (15-15), -2  New York Mets (14-16), -1  Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading May 8th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 7th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (21-9)  New York Yankees (19-9), +1  Houston Astros (20-11), -1  Baltimore Orioles (19-10)  Colorado Rockies (19-12)  Los Angeles Dodgers (17-14), +2  Cleveland Indians (16-13), +2  St. Louis Cardinals (15-14), +2  Boston Red Sox (16-14), +2  Chicago Cubs (16-14), -4  Arizona Diamondbacks (18-14), -4  Detroit Tigers (15-14)  Cincinnati Reds (16-14), +2  New York Mets (14-15), +2  Tampa Bay … Continue reading May 7th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 6th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (20-9)  Houston Astros (20-10)  New York Yankees (18-9)  Baltimore Orioles (18-10), +1  Colorado Rockies (18-12), -1  Chicago Cubs (16-13)  Arizona Diamondbacks (18-13), +3  Los Angeles Dodgers (16-14), +1  Cleveland Indians (15-13), -2  St. Louis Cardinals (14-14), +1  Boston Red Sox (15-14), -3  Detroit Tigers (15-13)  Minnesota Twins (15-12), +3  Chicago White Sox (15-13), -1  Cincinnati Reds (15-14), … Continue reading May 6th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 5th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (19-9), +1  Houston Astros (19-10), -1  New York Yankees (17-9)  Colorado Rockies (18-11)  Baltimore Orioles (17-10)  Chicago Cubs (16-12), +1  Cleveland Indians (15-12), +1  Boston Red Sox (15-13), -2  Los Angeles Dodgers (15-14), +1  Arizona Diamondbacks (17-13), -1  St. Louis Cardinals (13-14)  Detroit Tigers (14-13)  Chicago White Sox (15-12), +1  Tampa Bay Rays (15-15), +3  Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading May 5th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 4th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (19-9)  Washington Nationals (18-9)  New York Yankees (17-9)  Colorado Rockies (17-11), +2  Baltimore Orioles (16-10), -1  Boston Red Sox (15-12), +1  Chicago Cubs (15-12), +1  Cleveland Indians (15-12), +1  Arizona Diamondbacks (17-12), -4  Los Angeles Dodgers (15-14)  St. Louis Cardinals (13-13)  Detroit Tigers (14-13)  Minnesota Twins (14-11), +3  Chicago White Sox (14-12), -1  Los Angeles Angels (15-14), … Continue reading May 4th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

May 3rd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (18-9), +1  Washington Nationals (17-9), -1  New York Yankees (16-9), +2  Baltimore Orioles (16-9), -1  Arizona Diamondbacks (17-11), +2  Colorado Rockies (16-11), -2  Boston Red Sox (14-12), +1  Chicago Cubs (14-12), +1  Cleveland Indians (14-12), -3  Los Angeles Dodgers (15-13)  St. Louis Cardinals (13-13)  Detroit Tigers (14-12)  Chicago White Sox (14-11)  Los Angeles Angels (15-13)  Tampa Bay Rays … Continue reading May 3rd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Broncos, Charles Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: Bleacher Report The Denver Broncos and running back Jamaal Charles have reached a 1-year, $900 thousand contract agreement that can be worth up to $3.75 million with incentives. Charles, 30, has played in the NFL for 9 seasons, all with the Kansas City Chiefs. Over his 9-year NFL career, Charles has played in 103 games and carried the ball 1,332 times for 7,260 rushing yards (5.5 average rushing yards … Continue reading Broncos, Charles Reach Contract Agreement

May 2nd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (17-8)  Houston Astros (17-9)  Baltimore Orioles (16-8), +1  Colorado Rockies (16-10), +2  New York Yankees (15-9)  Cleveland Indians (14-11), -3  Arizona Diamondbacks (16-11), +3  Boston Red Sox (13-12), -1  Chicago Cubs (13-12), -1  Los Angeles Dodgers (14-13), -1  St. Louis Cardinals (12-13)  Detroit Tigers (13-12), +3  Chicago White Sox (13-11), -1  Los Angeles Angels (14-13), -1  Milwaukee … Continue reading May 2nd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Updated 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions

Photo Credit: Casino (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS  #1 Boston Celtics vs.  #4 Washington Wizards Prediction:  Wizards in 7 games   #2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #3 Toronto Raptors Prediction:  Cavaliers in 6 games     FINALS #2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs.  #4 Washington Wizards Prediction:  Cavaliers in 6 games       WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS  #1 Golden State Warriors vs.  #5 Utah Jazz Prediction: … Continue reading Updated 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions

Updated 2017 NBA Playoff Bracket

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Boston Celtics (57-31) vs.  #4 Washington Wizards (53-35)  #2 Cleveland Cavaliers (55-31) vs.  #3 Toronto Raptors (55-33)      WESTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Golden State Warriors (71-15) vs.  #5 Utah Jazz (55-34)  #2 San Antonio Spurs (65-23) vs.  #3 Houston Rockets (59-28)     -Asher Fair Continue reading Updated 2017 NBA Playoff Bracket

May 1st MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (17-8)  Houston Astros (16-9), +1  Cleveland Indians (14-10), +3  Baltimore Orioles (15-8), +3  New York Yankees (15-8), -3  Colorado Rockies (16-10), -2  Boston Red Sox (13-11), +2  Chicago Cubs (13-11), -3  Los Angeles Dodgers (14-12), +2  Arizona Diamondbacks (16-11), +2  St. Louis Cardinals (12-12), -3  Chicago White Sox (13-10), -2  Los Angeles Angels (14-13), +2  Miami Marlins … Continue reading May 1st MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 30th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (16-8)  New York Yankees (15-7), +1  Houston Astros (15-9), -1  Colorado Rockies (16-9), +1  Chicago Cubs (13-10), +2  Cleveland Indians (13-10), +2  Baltimore Orioles (14-8), -3  St. Louis Cardinals (12-11), +2  Boston Red Sox (12-11), -3  Chicago White Sox (13-9), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (13-12), +1  Arizona Diamondbacks (15-11), -3  Pittsburgh Pirates (11-12), +4  Texas Rangers (11-13), … Continue reading April 30th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 29th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (16-7)  Houston Astros (15-8), +3  New York Yankees (14-7), +3  Baltimore Orioles (14-7), -2  Colorado Rockies (15-9), +3  Boston Red Sox (12-10), +3  Chicago Cubs (12-10), -4  Cleveland Indians (12-10), -4  Arizona Diamondbacks (15-10), -2  St. Louis Cardinals (12-11)  Chicago White Sox (12-9), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (12-12), +1  Los Angeles Angels (13-12), +5  Tampa Bay Rays … Continue reading April 29th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 28th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (16-6)  Baltimore Orioles (14-6), +1  Chicago Cubs (12-9), +1  Cleveland Indians (12-9), +3  Houston Astros (14-8), -3  New York Yankees (13-7)  Arizona Diamondbacks (15-9), +2  Colorado Rockies (14-9), -3  Boston Red Sox (11-10), -1  St. Louis Cardinals (11-11), +2  Philadelphia Phillies (11-9), +5  Chicago White Sox (11-9), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (11-12), +2  Miami Marlins (10-10), -4 … Continue reading April 28th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 27th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (15-6), +1  Houston Astros (14-7), -1  Baltimore Orioles (14-6), +2  Chicago Cubs (12-9), -1  Colorado Rockies (14-8), -1  New York Yankees (12-7), +1  Cleveland Indians (11-9), +2  Boston Red Sox (11-9), -2  Arizona Diamondbacks (14-9), -1  Miami Marlins (10-9)  Detroit Tigers (11-9)  St. Louis Cardinals (9-11), +1  Chicago White Sox (11-9), +1  Texas Rangers (10-12), +3  Los … Continue reading April 27th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 26th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (14-6)  Washington Nationals (14-6), +1  Chicago Cubs (12-8), +2  Colorado Rockies (14-7), -2  Baltimore Orioles (13-6), -1  Boston Red Sox (11-8), +1  New York Yankees (11-7), +1  Arizona Diamondbacks (14-8), +1  Cleveland Indians (10-9), -3  Miami Marlins (10-8)  Detroit Tigers (11-8)  Los Angeles Dodgers (10-11), +2  St. Louis Cardinals (9-11), -1  Chicago White Sox (10-9), +1  Tampa … Continue reading April 26th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Saints, Peterson Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: Alchetron The Minnesota Vikings declined to pick running back Adrian Peterson’s option nearly two months ago. Peterson since became a free agent, and now he and the New Orleans Saints have reached a 2-year, $7 million contract agreement. Peterson, 32, has played in the NFL for 10 seasons, all with the Vikings. Over his 10-year NFL career, Peterson has played in 123 games and carried the ball 2,418 times for 11,747 … Continue reading Saints, Peterson Reach Contract Agreement

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 24th)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #5 Atlanta Hawks, 111,  #4 Washington Wizards, 101 Series: Tied, 2-2    #3 Toronto Raptors, 118,  #6 Milwaukee Bucks, 93 Series:  Raptors lead, 3-2     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Golden State Warriors, 128,  #8 Portland Trailblazers, 103 Series:  Warriors win, 4-0      -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 24th)

April 25th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (13-6), +1  Colorado Rockies (14-6), +1  Washington Nationals (13-6), -2  Baltimore Orioles (13-5)  Chicago Cubs (11-8), +1  Cleveland Indians (10-8), -1  Boston Red Sox (11-8)  New York Yankees (11-7)  Arizona Diamondbacks (13-8), +2  Miami Marlins (10-8), -1  Detroit Tigers (10-8), -1  St. Louis Cardinals (9-10), +1  Oakland Athletics (10-9), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (9-11), -2  Chicago White … Continue reading April 25th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Updated 2017 NHL Playoff Predictions

Photo Credit: Edmonton Journal (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS  (M1) Washington Capitals vs.  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction:  Capitals in 7 games    (WC1) New York Rangers vs.  (A2) Ottawa Senators Prediction:  Senators in 7 games     FINALS  (M1) Washington Capitals vs.  (A2) Ottawa Senators Prediction:  Capitals in 5 games       WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS  (WC2) Nashville Predators vs.  (C3) … Continue reading Updated 2017 NHL Playoff Predictions

NHL Conference Semifinal Team Power Rankings

Photo Credit: NHL (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo) NOTE: This list includes each team’s regular season record, regular season points, and postseason record.  Washington Capitals (55-19-8, 118 points, 4-2)  Pittsburgh Penguins (50-21-11, 111 points, 4-1), +6  Anaheim Ducks (46-23-13, 105 points, 4-0)  St. Louis Blues (46-29-7, 99 points, 4-1), +1  Edmonton Oilers (47-26-9, 103 points, 4-2), -3  New York Rangers (48-28-6, 102 … Continue reading NHL Conference Semifinal Team Power Rankings

Updated 2017 NHL Playoff Bracket

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M1) Washington Capitals vs.  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins  (WC1) New York Rangers vs.  (A2) Ottawa Senators     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Nashville Predators vs.  (C3) St. Louis Blues   (P1) Anaheim Ducks vs.  (P2) Edmonton Oilers     -Asher Fair Continue reading Updated 2017 NHL Playoff Bracket

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 23rd)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Boston Celtics, 104,  #8 Chicago Bulls, 95 Series: Tied, 2-2    #2 Cleveland Cavaliers, 106,  #7 Indiana Pacers, 102 Series:  Cavaliers win, 4-0     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #5 Utah Jazz, 105,  #4 Los Angeles Clippers, 98  Series: Tied, 2-2    #3 Houston Rockets, 113,  #6 Oklahoma City Thunder, 109 Series:  Rockets lead, 3-1     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 23rd)

April 24th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (13-5)  Houston Astros (13-6), +1  Colorado Rockies (13-6), +1  Baltimore Orioles (12-5), -2  Cleveland Indians (10-8)  Chicago Cubs (10-8)  Boston Red Sox (11-8), +2  New York Yankees (11-7), -1  Miami Marlins (10-8), +2  Detroit Tigers (10-8), +3  Arizona Diamondbacks (12-8), -3  Los Angeles Dodgers (9-10), +2  St. Louis Cardinals (9-10), +2  Oakland Athletics (10-9), -4  Texas Rangers … Continue reading April 24th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 22nd)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #5 Atlanta Hawks, 116,  #4 Washington Wizards, 98 Series:  Wizards lead, 2-1    #3 Toronto Raptors, 87,  #6 Milwaukee Bucks, 76 Series: Tied, 2-2     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Golden State Warriors, 119,  #8 Portland Trailblazers, 113 Series:  Warriors lead, 3-0     #7 Memphis Grizzlies, 110,  #2 San Antonio Spurs, 108 Series: Tied, 2-2     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 22nd)

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 22nd)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (WC1) New York Rangers , 3,  (A1) Montreal Canadiens, 1 Series:  Rangers win, 4-2        WESTERN CONFERENCE  (C3) St. Louis Blues, 4,  (C2) Minnesota Wild, 3  Series:  Blues win, 4-1    (P2) Edmonton Oilers, 3,  (P3) San Jose Sharks, 1  Series:  Oilers win, 4-2      -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 22nd)

April 23rd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (12-5)  Baltimore Orioles (12-4), +1  Houston Astros (12-6), -1  Colorado Rockies (12-6)  Cleveland Indians (10-7)  Chicago Cubs (10-7)  New York Yankees (11-6)  Arizona Diamondbacks (12-7), +1  Boston Red Sox (10-8), -1  Oakland Athletics (10-8), +1  Miami Marlins (9-8), +1  Tampa Bay Rays (10-9), +1  Detroit Tigers (9-8), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (8-10), -4  St. Louis Cardinals (8-10), … Continue reading April 23rd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 22nd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (11-5)  Houston Astros (12-5)  Baltimore Orioles (11-4)  Colorado Rockies (11-6), +2  Cleveland Indians (9-7), +2  Chicago Cubs (9-7), +2  New York Yankees (10-6), -3  Boston Red Sox (10-7), -3  Arizona Diamondbacks (11-7), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (8-9), -1  Oakland Athletics (9-8), +6  Miami Marlins (8-8), -1  Tampa Bay Rays (9-9), -1  Detroit Tigers (8-8), -1  New York … Continue reading April 22nd MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 20th)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #2 Cleveland Cavaliers, 119,  #7 Indiana Pacers, 114 Series:  Cavaliers lead, 3-0    #6 Milwaukee Bucks, 104,  #3 Toronto Raptors, 77 Series:  Bucks lead, 2-1     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #7 Memphis Grizzlies, 105,  #2 San Antonio Spurs, 94 Series:  Spurs lead, 2-1     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 20th)

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 20th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins, 5,  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets, 2 Series:  Penguins win, 4-1    (WC1) New York Rangers , 3,  (A1) Montreal Canadiens, 2 Series:  Rangers lead, 3-2      WESTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Nashville Predators, 4,  (C1) Chicago Blackhawks, 1 Series:  Predators win, 4-0    (P2) Edmonton Oilers, 4,  (P3) San Jose Sharks, 3  Series:  Oilers … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 20th)

April 21st MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (10-5)  Houston Astros (11-5)  Baltimore Orioles (10-4)  New York Yankees (10-5)  Boston Red Sox (10-6)  Colorado Rockies (10-6)  Cleveland Indians (8-7), +1  Chicago Cubs (8-7), +1  Los Angeles Dodgers (8-8), +4  Arizona Diamondbacks (10-7), -3  Miami Marlins (8-7)  Tampa Bay Rays (9-8), +3  Detroit Tigers (8-7), -3  New York Mets (8-8), -2  Milwaukee Brewers (9-8), +8  Chicago … Continue reading April 21st MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 19th)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #4 Washington Wizards, 109,  #5 Atlanta Hawks, 101 Series:  Wizards lead, 2-0     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Golden State Warriors, 110,  #8 Portland Trailblazers, 81 Series:  Warriors lead, 2-0     #3 Houston Rockets, 115,  #6 Oklahoma City Thunder, 111 Series:  Rockets lead, 2-0     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 19th)

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 19th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M1) Washington Capitals, 5,  (WC2) Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 Series: Tied, 2-2    (A2) Ottawa Senators, 1,  (W2) Boston Bruins, 0 Series:  Senators lead, 3-1     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (C2) Minnesota Wild, 2,  (C3) St. Louis Blues, 0 Series:  Blues lead, 3-1    (P1) Anaheim Ducks, 3,  (WC1) Calgary Flames, 1 Series:  Ducks win, 4-0     … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 19th)

April 20th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: fullhdpictures.com (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Washington Nationals (9-5), +1  Houston Astros (10-5), +1  Baltimore Orioles (9-4), +3  New York Yankees (10-5), +3  Boston Red Sox (9-6), -4  Colorado Rockies (10-6), -2  Arizona Diamondbacks (10-6), -2  Cleveland Indians (7-7), +1  Chicago Cubs (8-7), +1  Detroit Tigers (8-6), -2  Miami Marlins (8-7)  New York Mets (8-7), +2  Los Angeles Dodgers (8-8)  Cincinnati Reds (9-6), -2  Tampa … Continue reading April 20th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 18th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets, 5,  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins, 4 Series:  Penguins lead, 3-1    (WC1) New York Rangers , 2,  (A1) Montreal Canadiens, 1 Series: Tied, 2-2     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (P3) San Jose Sharks, 7,  (P2) Edmonton Oilers, 0  Series: Tied, 2-2      -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 18th)

April 19th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Boston Red Sox (9-5), +2  Washington Nationals (8-5), +2  Houston Astros (9-5), -2  Colorado Rockies (10-5), +3  Arizona Diamondbacks (10-5), +3  Baltimore Orioles (8-4), -4  New York Yankees (9-5), -2  Detroit Tigers (8-5), -2  Cleveland Indians (7-7)  Chicago Cubs (7-7)  Miami Marlins (8-6), +1  Cincinnati Reds (9-5), +2  Los Angeles Dodgers (7-8), -2  New York Mets (7-7), … Continue reading April 19th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 17th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Toronto Maple Leafs, 4,  (M1) Washington Capitals, 3 Series:  Maple Leafs lead, 2-1    (A2) Ottawa Senators, 4,  (W2) Boston Bruins, 3 Series:  Senators lead, 2-1     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Nashville Predators, 3,  (C1) Chicago Blackhawks, 2 Series:  Predators lead, 3-0    (P1) Anaheim Ducks, 5,  (WC1) Calgary Flames, 4 Series:  Ducks … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 17th)

April 18th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (9-4)  Baltimore Orioles (8-3)  Boston Red Sox (8-5)  Washington Nationals (7-5)  New York Yankees (9-4)  Detroit Tigers (8-4)  Colorado Rockies (9-5), +2  Arizona Diamondbacks (9-5), +4  Cleveland Indians (6-7), +4  Chicago Cubs (6-7), -3  Los Angeles Dodgers (7-7), -3  Miami Marlins (7-6), -2  New York Mets (7-6), -2  Cincinnati Reds (8-5)  Kansas City Royals (6-6), +1  Pittsburgh … Continue reading April 18th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 16th)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos) EASTERN CONFERENCE  #8 Chicago Bulls, 106,  #1 Boston Celtics, 102 Series:  Bulls lead, 1-0    #4 Washington Wizards, 114,  #5 Atlanta Hawks, 107 Series:  Wizards lead, 1-0     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Golden State Warriors, 121,  #8 Portland Trailblazers, 109 Series:  Warriors lead, 1-0    #3 Houston Rockets, 118,  #6 Oklahoma City Thunder, 87 Series:  Rockets lead, 1-0     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 16th)

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 16th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins, 5,  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets, 4 Series:  Penguins lead, 3-0    (A1) Montreal Canadiens, 3,  (WC1) New York Rangers , 1 Series:  Canadiens lead, 2-1     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (C3) St. Louis Blues, 3,  (C2) Minnesota Wild, 1 Series:  Blues lead, 3-0    (P2) Edmonton Oilers, 1,  (P3) San … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 16th)

April 17th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (8-4)  Baltimore Orioles (8-3)  Boston Red Sox (7-5), +2  Washington Nationals (7-5), +2  New York Yankees (8-4), +2  Detroit Tigers (8-4), +2  Chicago Cubs (6-6), -4  Los Angeles Dodgers (7-6), -4  Colorado Rockies (9-5)  Miami Marlins (7-5)  New York Mets (7-6)  Arizona Diamondbacks (8-5), +3  Cleveland Indians (5-7), -1  Cincinnati Reds (8-5), -1  Pittsburgh Pirates (6-6), +1 … Continue reading April 17th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 15th)

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #2 Cleveland Cavaliers, 109,  #7 Indiana Pacers, 108 Series:  Cavaliers lead, 1-0    #6 Milwaukee Bucks, 97,  #3 Toronto Raptors, 83 Series:  Bucks lead, 1-0     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #5 Utah Jazz, 97,  #4 Los Angeles Clippers, 95  Series:  Jazz lead, 1-0    #2 San Antonio Spurs, 111,  #7 Memphis Grizzlies, 82 Series:  Spurs lead, 1-0     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Scores (April 15th)

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 15th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Toronto Maple Leafs, 4,  (M1) Washington Capitals, 3 Series: Tied, 1-1    (A2) Ottawa Senators, 4,  (W2) Boston Bruins, 3 Series: Tied, 1-1     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Nashville Predators, 5,  (C1) Chicago Blackhawks, 0 Series:  Predators lead, 2-0    (P1) Anaheim Ducks, 3,  (WC1) Calgary Flames, 2 Series:  Ducks lead, 2-0   … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 15th)

April 16th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: ClipartFest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Houston Astros (8-4), +4  Baltimore Orioles (7-3), -1  Chicago Cubs (6-5), -1  Los Angeles Dodgers (7-5), +3  Boston Red Sox (6-5), +3  Washington Nationals (6-5), -2  New York Yankees (7-4), +2  Detroit Tigers (7-4), -5  Colorado Rockies (8-5), +2  Miami Marlins (6-5), +4  New York Mets (7-5), -5  Cleveland Indians (5-6)  Cincinnati Reds (8-4), +2  Minnesota Twins (7-4), +3 … Continue reading April 16th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

SportsPress Huge Change: Step One Done, What’s Next?

Photo Credit: SportsPress Announced a couple of months ago was the fact that SportsPress would no longer be providing any kind of motor racing content to its viewers. While this was not huge news, it was the first small step in a process that currently looks to be picking up speed, and one which we hope will be completed relatively soon. As you may have noticed, … Continue reading SportsPress Huge Change: Step One Done, What’s Next?

April 15th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Pinterest (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Baltimore Orioles (7-2), +1  Chicago Cubs (6-4), -1  Detroit Tigers (7-3), +1  Washington Nationals (6-4), +2  Houston Astros (7-4), +3  New York Mets (7-4), -3  Los Angeles Dodgers (6-5), +4  Boston Red Sox (5-5), -1  New York Yankees (6-4), +5  Arizona Diamondbacks (7-4), -5  Colorado Rockies (7-5), -2  Cleveland Indians (4-6)  Tampa Bay Rays (6-5), +2  Miami Marlins (5-5), … Continue reading April 15th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 14th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins, 4,  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets, 1 Series:  Penguins lead, 2-0    (A1) Montreal Canadiens, 4,  (WC1) New York Rangers , 3 Series: Tied, 1-1     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (C3) St. Louis Blues, 2,  (C2) Minnesota Wild, 1 Series:  Blues lead, 2-0    (P2) Edmonton Oilers, 2,  (P3) San Jose … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 14th)

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 13th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M1) Washington Capitals, 3,  (WC2) Toronto Maple Leafs, 2 Series:  Capitals lead, 1-0     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (WC2) Nashville Predators, 1,  (C1) Chicago Blackhawks, 0 Series:  Predators lead, 1-0    (P1) Anaheim Ducks, 3,  (WC1) Calgary Flames, 2 Series:  Ducks lead, 1-0     -Asher Fair Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 13th)

April 14th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Chicago Cubs (6-3)  Baltimore Orioles (6-2), +1  New York Mets (7-3), +2  Detroit Tigers (6-3), -2  Arizona Diamondbacks (7-3), +2  Washington Nationals (5-4), +3  Boston Red Sox (5-4), +3  Houston Astros (6-4), +3  Colorado Rockies (7-4), +3  Cincinnati Reds (7-3), -6  Los Angeles Dodgers (5-5), -5  Cleveland Indians (4-5), -4  Minnesota Twins (6-3), +3  New York Yankees (5-4) … Continue reading April 14th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Way-Too-Early 2017-2018 NCAA Basketball Power Rankings

Photo Credit: NCAA Logos (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) This list includes each team’s record from the 2016-2017 NCAA basketball season. NOTE: This list could change in the future based on recruiting, NBA Draft declarations or lack thereof, and much more. The season does not start for another seven months.  Wichita State Shockers (31-5) Kansas Jayhawks (31-5) Arizona Wildcats (32-5) Kentucky Wildcats (32-6)  Duke … Continue reading Way-Too-Early 2017-2018 NCAA Basketball Power Rankings

April 13th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Chicago Cubs (5-3)  Detroit Tigers (6-2), +3  Baltimore Orioles (5-2), +4  Cincinnati Reds (7-2), +6  New York Mets (6-3), +6  Los Angeles Dodgers (5-4), +7  Arizona Diamondbacks (7-3), -5  Cleveland Indians (4-4), -5  Washington Nationals (5-4), -5  Boston Red Sox (4-4), -4  Houston Astros (6-4), +3  Colorado Rockies (6-4), -3  Los Angeles Angels (6-3), -5  New York Yankees (4-4), … Continue reading April 13th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NBA Playoff Predictions

Photo Credit: Casino (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS  #1 Boston Celtics vs.  #8 Chicago Bulls Prediction:  Celtics in 6 games   #2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs.  #7 Indiana Pacers Prediction:  Cavaliers in 6 games   #3 Toronto Raptors vs.  #6 Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Raptors in 7 games    #4 Washington Wizards vs. #5 Atlanta Hawks Prediction:  Wizards in 6 games     SEMIFINALS  #1 Boston Celtics vs.  #4 Washington Wizards Prediction: … Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions

2017 NBA Playoff Bracket

Photo Credit: WIUX (featured image), ESPN (team logos)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Boston Celtics (53-29) vs.  #8 Chicago Bulls (41-41)  #4 Washington Wizards (49-33) vs.  #5 Atlanta Hawks (43-39)    #2 Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31) vs.  #7 Indiana Pacers (42-40)  #3 Toronto Raptors (51-31) vs.  #6 Milwaukee Bucks (42-40)     WESTERN CONFERENCE  #1 Golden State Warriors (67-15) vs.  #8 Portland Trailblazers (41-41)  #4 Los Angeles Clippers (51-31) vs.  #5 Utah Jazz (51-31)    #2 … Continue reading 2017 NBA Playoff Bracket

NBA Playoff Team Power Rankings

Photo Credit: NBA (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Golden State Warriors (67-15)  San Antonio Spurs (61-21)  Houston Rockets (55-27)  Boston Celtics (53-29)  Los Angeles Clippers (51-31)  Toronto Raptors (51-31)  Utah Jazz (51-31)  Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31)  Washington Wizards (49-33)  Oklahoma City Thunder (47-35)  Indiana Pacers (42-40)  Atlanta Hawks (43-39)  Chicago Bulls (41-41)  Portland Trailblazers (41-41)  Milwaukee Bucks (42-40)  Memphis Grizzlies (43-39)   -Asher Fair Continue reading NBA Playoff Team Power Rankings

Final Regular Season NBA Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: NBA (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Golden State Warriors (67-15)  San Antonio Spurs (61-21)  Houston Rockets (55-27)  Boston Celtics (53-29)  Los Angeles Clippers (51-31), +2  Toronto Raptors (51-31)  Utah Jazz (51-31), +1  Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31), -3  Washington Wizards (49-33)  Oklahoma City Thunder (47-35)  Indiana Pacers (42-40), +4  Atlanta Hawks (43-39)  Chicago Bulls (41-41), +3  Portland Trailblazers (41-41), -3  Miami Heat (41-41), +2  Milwaukee … Continue reading Final Regular Season NBA Power Rankings & Trends

2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 12th)

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins, 3,  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets, 1 Series:  Penguins lead, 1-0    (WC1) New York Rangers , 2,  (A1) Montreal Canadiens, 0 Series:  Rangers lead, 1-0    (W2) Boston Bruins, 2,  (A2) Ottawa Senators, 1 Series:  Bruins lead, 1-0     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (C3) St. Louis Blues, 2,  (C2) … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Scores (April 12th)

Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 12th)

Photo Credit: Basketball.fanpiece.com  Russell Westbrook, Point Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder (47-35)   2016-2017 SEASON TOTALS (81 GAMES) Points: 2,558 Rebounds: 864 Assists: 840 Blocks: 31 Steals: 134 Triple Doubles: 42 (NBA Record)   2016-2017 SEASON AVERAGES (81 GAMES) Points per game: 31.6 Rebounds per game: 10.7 Assists per game: 10.4 Blocks per game: 0.4 Steals per game: 1.7 Triple Double? Yes (clinched)   -Asher Fair Continue reading Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 12th)

April 12th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Chicago Cubs (5-2)  Arizona Diamondbacks (7-2), +2  Cleveland Indians (4-3), +2  Washington Nationals (5-3), +2  Detroit Tigers (5-2), +2  Boston Red Sox (4-3), +2  Baltimore Orioles (4-2), -5  Los Angeles Angels (6-2), +1  Colorado Rockies (6-3), +1  Cincinnati Reds (6-2), +3  New York Mets (5-3), +3  Minnesota Twins (5-2), -9  Los Angeles Dodgers (4-4), -2  Houston Astros (5-4), … Continue reading April 12th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 11th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Chicago Cubs (5-2), +1  Baltimore Orioles (4-1), +3  Minnesota Twins (5-1), +3  Arizona Diamondbacks (6-2), -3  Cleveland Indians (3-3), +5  Washington Nationals (4-3), +5  Detroit Tigers (4-2), +7  Boston Red Sox (3-3), -5  Los Angeles Angels (5-2), -1  Colorado Rockies (5-3), -6  Los Angeles Dodgers (4-4), -2  Tampa Bay Rays (5-3), -5  Cincinnati Reds (5-2), +2  New York … Continue reading April 11th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Kansas Lands Lawson Brother Transfers

Photo Credit: SB Nation The Kansas Jayhawks’ mens basketball team has landed two transfers from the Memphis Tigers who happen to be brothers. Sophomore guard Dedric Lawson and freshman guard KJ Lawson both spent two seasons playing for the Tigers, but KJ was given a medical redshirt after appearing in only 10 games in the 2015-2016 season. Now, they are both transferring to Kansas to play … Continue reading Kansas Lands Lawson Brother Transfers

2017 NHL Playoff Predictions

Photo Credit: Edmonton Journal (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS  (M1) Washington Capitals vs.  (WC2) Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction:  Capitals in 5 games    (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs.  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction:  Blue Jackets in 7 games    (A1) Montreal Canadiens vs.  (WC1) New York Rangers Prediction:  Rangers in 6 games    (A2) Ottawa Senators vs.  (W2) Boston Bruins Prediction:  Senators in 7 games   … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Predictions

2017 NHL Playoff Bracket

Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)   EASTERN CONFERENCE  (M1) Washington Capitals vs.  (WC2) Toronto Maple Leafs  (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs.  (M3) Columbus Blue Jackets    (A1) Montreal Canadiens vs.  (WC1) New York Rangers   (A2) Ottawa Senators vs.  (W2) Boston Bruins     WESTERN CONFERENCE  (C1) Chicago Blackhawks vs.  (WC2) Nashville Predators  (C2) Minnesota Wild vs.  (C3) St. Louis Blues    (P1) … Continue reading 2017 NHL Playoff Bracket

NHL Playoff Team Power Rankings

Photo Credit: NHL (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)  Washington Capitals (55-19-8, 118 points)  Edmonton Oilers (47-26-9, 103 points)  Anaheim Ducks (46-23-13, 105 points)  Minnesota Wild (49-25-8, 106 points)  St. Louis Blues (46-29-7, 99 points)  Montreal Canadiens (47-26-9, 103 points)  Columbus Blue Jackets (50-24-8, 108 points)  Pittsburgh Penguins (50-21-11, 111 points)  Chicago Blackhawks (50-23-9, 109 points)  New York Rangers (48-28-6, 102 points)  San … Continue reading NHL Playoff Team Power Rankings

Final Regular Season NHL Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: NHL (featured image), ESPN (29 team logos), Sports Illustrated (Maple Leafs logo)  Washington Capitals (55-19-8, 118 points)  Edmonton Oilers (47-26-9, 103 points), +4  Anaheim Ducks (46-23-13, 105 points), +6  Minnesota Wild (49-25-8, 106 points), +7  St. Louis Blues (46-29-7, 99 points), +3  Montreal Canadiens (47-26-9, 103 points), -1  Columbus Blue Jackets (50-24-8, 108 points), -4  Pittsburgh Penguins (50-21-11, 111 points), -4  Chicago Blackhawks (50-23-9, 109 points), … Continue reading Final Regular Season NHL Power Rankings & Trends

Week 24 NBA Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: NBA (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Golden State Warriors (66-14)  San Antonio Spurs (61-19)  Houston Rockets (54-26)  Boston Celtics (51-29)  Cleveland Cavaliers (51-29)  Toronto Raptors (50-31)  Los Angeles Clippers (49-31)  Utah Jazz (49-31)  Washington Wizards (48-32)  Oklahoma City Thunder (46-34)  Portland Trailblazers (40-40), +2  Atlanta Hawks (42-38), +3  Milwaukee Bucks (41-39), -1  Memphis Grizzlies (43-38), -3  Indiana Pacers (40-40), +4  Chicago Bulls (39-41), … Continue reading Week 24 NBA Power Rankings & Trends

April 10th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Arizona Diamondbacks (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Arizona Diamondbacks (6-1), +12  Chicago Cubs (4-2), -1  Boston Red Sox (3-2)  Colorado Rockies (5-2), +3  Baltimore Orioles (4-1)  Minnesota Twins (5-1), +13  Tampa Bay Rays (5-2), +4  Los Angeles Angels (5-2), +14  Los Angeles Dodgers (4-3), -1  Cleveland Indians (3-3), -8  Washington Nationals (3-3), -7  Houston Astros (4-3), -2  Pittsburgh Pirates (3-2), +7  Detroit Tigers (3-2), -8 … Continue reading April 10th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 9th)

Photo Credit: Top4themes.com  Russell Westbrook, Point Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder (46-34)   2016-2017 SEASON TOTALS (80 GAMES) Points: 2,553 Rebounds: 859 Assists: 832 Blocks: 30 Steals: 134 Triple Doubles: 42 (NBA Record)   2016-2017 SEASON AVERAGES (80 GAMES) Points per game: 31.9 Rebounds per game: 10.7 Assists per game: 10.4 Blocks per game: 0.4 Steals per game: 1.7 Triple Double? Yes (clinched)   -Asher Fair Continue reading Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 9th)

Russell Westbrook Records NBA Record 42nd Triple Double of the Season

Photo Credit: Hoops Habit Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has locked up his 42nd triple double of the season with his 50 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 steal in Sunday evening’s 106-105 road victory at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado over the Denver Nuggets. Westbrook broke the all-time NBA single season triple double record previously held by Oscar Robertson, who had 41 triple doubles in … Continue reading Russell Westbrook Records NBA Record 42nd Triple Double of the Season

April 9th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Chicago Cubs (3-2), +3  Cleveland Indians (3-2), -1  Boston Red Sox (2-2), -1  Washington Nationals (3-2), -1  Baltimore Orioles (4-0), +2  Detroit Tigers (3-1), +3  Colorado Rockies (5-1), +3  Los Angeles Dodgers (3-3), -3  St. Louis Cardinals (2-3), +2  Houston Astros (3-3), -4  Tampa Bay Rays (4-2), +5  Miami Marlins (3-2), +5  Arizona Diamondbacks (5-1), +6  New York … Continue reading April 9th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 8th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Cleveland Indians (3-1)  Boston Red Sox (2-1)  Washington Nationals (3-1), +1  Chicago Cubs (2-2), -1  Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2), +1  Houston Astros (3-2), -1  Baltimore Orioles (3-0), +2  New York Mets (2-2), -1  Detroit Tigers (2-1), +4  Colorado Rockies (4-1), +5  St. Louis Cardinals (1-3), -3  Texas Rangers (1-3), +2  Toronto Blue Jays (1-3), -3  Seattle Mariners (1-4), … Continue reading April 8th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 7th)

Photo Credit: DEEP(ish) Thoughts  Russell Westbrook, Point Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder (45-34)   2016-2017 SEASON TOTALS (79 GAMES) Points: 2,503 Rebounds: 843 Assists: 822 Blocks: 30 Steals: 133 Triple Doubles: 41    2016-2017 SEASON AVERAGES (79 GAMES) Points per game: 31.7 Rebounds per game: 10.7 Assists per game: 10.4 Blocks per game: 0.4 Steals per game: 1.7 Triple Double? Yes (clinched)   TRIPLE DOUBLES NEEDED TO… Break Oscar Robertson’s Season Record: 1   -Asher Fair Continue reading Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 7th)

Russell Westbrook Locks Up Triple Double Average

Photo Credit: ClutchPoints Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook secured a triple double average for the 2016-2017 NBA season with his 23 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 block in Friday night’s 120-99 road loss at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, against the Phoenix Suns. The only statistic that Westbrook needed to add to in order to secure the triple … Continue reading Russell Westbrook Locks Up Triple Double Average

Frank Mason Wins 2017 Wooden Award

Photo Credit: Richmond Times – Dispatch (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos)  Frank Mason, Guard, Kansas Jayhawks (31-5) Kansas Jayhawks’ senior guard Frank Mason has won the 2017 John R. Wooden Award. Mason, 23, led the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and their 13th consecutive Big XII Conference regular season title. He also led them to the Elite Eight in this season’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, where they … Continue reading Frank Mason Wins 2017 Wooden Award

Wichita State To Join American Athletic Conference

Photo Credit: News Day The American Athletic Conference (AAC) unanimously voted to add the Wichita State Shockers to the league starting in the 2017-2018 season. The Shockers will become the 12th team in the AAC, and they will become the first addition to the league since the East Carolina Pirates, Tulane Green Wave, and Tulsa Hurricanes were added in the 2014-2015 season. The Shockers, who have … Continue reading Wichita State To Join American Athletic Conference

April 7th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Cleveland Indians (3-0)  Boston Red Sox (2-0)  Chicago Cubs (2-1)  Washington Nationals (2-1)  Houston Astros (3-1)  Los Angeles Dodgers (3-1)  New York Mets (2-1), +1  St. Louis Cardinals (1-2), -1  Baltimore Orioles (2-0)  Toronto Blue Jays (1-2), +2  Seattle Mariners (1-3), +2  San Francisco Giants (1-3), -1  Detroit Tigers (1-1), -3  Texas Rangers (0-3)  Colorado Rockies (3-1)  Tampa … Continue reading April 7th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

April 6th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Cleveland Indians (3-0)  Boston Red Sox (2-0)  Chicago Cubs (1-1)  Washington Nationals (2-0)  Houston Astros (3-0)  Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1)  St. Louis Cardinals (1-1)  New York Mets (1-1), +1  Baltimore Orioles (2-0), +5  Detroit Tigers (1-0), +3  San Francisco Giants (1-2), -3  Toronto Blue Jays (0-2), -2  Seattle Mariners (0-3), -2  Texas Rangers (0-3), -2  Colorado Rockies (2-1) … Continue reading April 6th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 5th)

Photo Credit: Latin Post    Russell Westbrook, Point Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder (45-33)   2016-2017 SEASON TOTALS (78 GAMES) Points: 2,480 Rebounds: 831 Assists: 814 Blocks: 29 Steals: 133 Triple Doubles: 41    2016-2017 SEASON AVERAGES (78 GAMES) Points per game: 31.8 Rebounds per game: 10.7 Assists per game: 10.4 Blocks per game: 0.4 Steals per game: 1.7 Triple Double? Yes   TRIPLE DOUBLES NEEDED TO… Break Oscar Robertson’s Season Record: 1   TOTALS NEEDED IN REMAINING FOUR GAMES … Continue reading Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 5th)

Golden State Warriors Make History

Photo Credit: Asia Starz With their 121-107 home victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, the Golden State Warriors set the all-time NBA record for most victories in a three-season span. The win was the Warriors’ 204th since the start of the 2014-2015 season, breaking the previous record set by the Chicago Bulls, who won 203 games in the 1995-1996 season, … Continue reading Golden State Warriors Make History

April 5th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Cave (featured image), ESPN (team logos)  Cleveland Indians (2-0)  Boston Red Sox (1-0)  Chicago Cubs (1-1)  Washington Nationals (1-0)  Houston Astros (2-0), +2  Los Angeles Dodgers (1-1), -1  St. Louis Cardinals (1-1), -1  San Francisco Giants (1-1)  New York Mets (1-0)  Toronto Blue Jays (0-1)  Seattle Mariners (0-2)  Texas Rangers (0-2)  Detroit Tigers (1-0)  Baltimore Orioles (1-0)  Colorado Rockies (2-0)  Pittsburgh Pirates (0-1)  New … Continue reading April 5th MLB Power Rankings & Trends

How BYU Beating Gonzaga Saved Gonzaga

Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated Had the Gonzaga Bulldogs won the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Game over the North Carolina Tar Heels, they would have finished the season with a 38-1 record. This would have made them the first team since the 1973-1974 North Carolina State Wolfpack (30-1) to win the championship with a 1-loss record. As a result, it would have made the … Continue reading How BYU Beating Gonzaga Saved Gonzaga

Despite National Championship Game Loss, Gonzaga Sends HUGE Message To Doubters

Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated   They said Gonzaga was overrated. They said Gonzaga didn’t play anybody. They said Gonzaga would not be prepared for close games. They said Gonzaga would choke like usual. They said Gonzaga would never get to the Final Four.   What “they” said, none of it was true. For Gonzaga, this was about Gonzaga. Not “they”.   Despite the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ disappointing 71-65 … Continue reading Despite National Championship Game Loss, Gonzaga Sends HUGE Message To Doubters

Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 4th)

Photo Credit: The New York Times    Russell Westbrook, Point Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder (44-33)   2016-2017 SEASON TOTALS (77 GAMES) Points: 2,435 Rebounds: 822 Assists: 804 Blocks: 29 Steals: 128 Triple Doubles: 41    2016-2017 SEASON AVERAGES (77 GAMES) Points per game: 31.6 Rebounds per game: 10.7 Assists per game: 10.4 Blocks per game: 0.4 Steals per game: 1.7 Triple Double? Yes   TRIPLE DOUBLES NEEDED TO… Break Oscar Robertson’s Season Record: 1   TOTALS NEEDED IN … Continue reading Russell Westbrook Triple Double Tracker (April 4th)