Day: December 20, 2021

By Lee Tran View the original article to see embedded media. DeMar DeRozan has been a spectacular offseason acquisition for the Chicago Bulls. He is a master of the midrange, and he has many big moments in a Bulls uniform this season. Currently, DeMar DeRozan is averaging 26.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 4.2 APG, and it’s clear that he is playing at an All-NBA level. Analyst Tim Legler has recently lauded DeMar DeRozan for being able to “revert” to the level he was at in Toronto and noted that DeRozan might be even better now. It’s clear that this has been a good year for DeRozan, and he even broke Mich…

By Charles Eluemuno View the original article to see embedded media. Dennis Rodman will go down as one of the most controversial players in league history as he was largely involved in extracurricular activities. Once during the 1998 NBA Finals, Rodman skipped practice to make an appearance in a wrestling match. While Rodman is known to be a highly controversial person, he was one of the greatest rebounders the league ever saw. It was more impressive coming from him because he was not the most dominant or biggest man on the court. He stood at 6’7″ and weighed only 210 pounds. Regardless, Rodma…

By Andrew Gastelum A man tried to sell a signed Christian Pulisic jersey on Pawn Stars, and it did not go well. View the original article to see embedded media. U.S. men’s national team forward Christian Pulisic became the unexpected star of an episode of Pawn Stars this weekend, but soccer fans have reason to be annoyed after the show’s cringeworthy segment. The segment began with a man looking to pawn a framed, signed Pulisic Chelsea jersey for $1,500. While stating that he was a big Pulisic fan, the man also said he needed money to “upgrade” his guitar. What followed was a series of hot tak…

By Steven Lassan Our college football experts predict, pick and preview the San Diego State Aztecs vs. UTSA Roadrunners Frisco Bowl game, with kickoff time, TV channel and spread. The Frisco Bowl drew one of the more intriguing postseason matchups outside of the New Year’s Six, with San Diego State and UTSA squaring off on Tuesday night in Toyota Stadium. The Roadrunners and Aztecs were two of the top Group of 5 teams in college football this season. The two programs combined for a 23-3 record, played in their respective conference title games, and spent time in the top 25. Related: College Fo…

By Charles Eluemuno View the original article to see embedded media. NBA players do not like getting dunked on, but that happens more often than many would like. It is undoubtedly a highlight reel when a player is put on a poster, and many attempt the spectacular. Since NBA’s inception, players have always attacked the rim, while others attempt to stop them. Shaquille O’Neal, who is arguably the most dominant player in NBA history led the league in dunks before he was overtaken by Dwight Howard in the 2017-18 season. Dunking is a big part of the game, as there is also a dunk contest during the…

By Addam Goldman View the original article to see embedded media. Scoring is down across the league. Recent rule changes have allowed for a more physical type of play, and nearly every head coach has focused on shutting down the perimeter. Overall, we’re seeing less free throw attempts per game and a considerable drop in three-point efficiency versus last year. Scoring sells tickets and drives up TV ratings. There’s nothing like seeing LeBron James at 250 pounds, dice through the lane like a 6-2 point guard for a massive dunk. Similarly, people rush to witness one of Stephen Curry’s step-back …

By Matt De Lima It’s not too late to find key defensive players for your fantasy playoff run. There are still four games to be played in Week 15, so we’re not quite out of the woods yet, are we? Hopefully you’re within striking distance or, better still, sitting pretty with a big lead and have a few more guys left to play. Let’s keep our eye on the prize and look ahead to Week 16. My recommendations will be based on what I feel is the ideal IDP format: I would recommend 10 defensive starters (1 DT, 2 DE, 3 LB, 1 CB, 2 S and 1 IDP flex) in addition to your format’s offensive starters. My ideal …

By Kyle Kensing An SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama may have put a damper on it, but Georgia’s 2021 regular season was one for the record books. With an overwhelming defense and methodical offense, the Bulldogs stifled one opponent after another en route to a divisional crown and a return trip to the College Football Playoff. Any lingering disappointment from the SEC Championship Game can be erased with a national championship. In the interim, Georgia’s regular-season standouts deserve kudos for an excellent campaign. Offensive MVP: Brock Bowers, TE Last season was the Year of the Tight E…