The Capitals-Penguins game started off with a 1-0 lead to Pittsburgh thanks to Evgeni Malkin, but the Capitals quickly retaliated with two goals of their own, made by Mike Knuble and Eric Fehr. The weather made the game even tougher than expected, with steady rain and unusually high temperatures. The NHL was forced to postpone…
The Los Angeles Lakers came out with a much-needed 103-88 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday. Lamar Odom scored 24 points straight off the bench, while Kobe Bryant scored 20 and Andrew Bynum contributed 18. Chris Paul of the Hornets led his team with 20 points and seven assists, but the Lakers, who…
Minnesota’s rookie quarterback Joe Webb, during his first NFL start in place of Brett Favre, threw 195 without a single interception, and ran for a touchdown, leading his team to a shocking 24-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. After the game, Webb explained that “You always have to have composure as a quarterback.” He added…
The New Orleans Saints have clinched a playoff spot with their 17-14 win over the NFC South Divison-leading Atlanta Falcons last night. Drew Brees of New Orleans threw consecutive interceptions in the fourth quarter, but he kept his cool and led his team to a 90-yard touchdown and a win. Brees told reporters after the…
The Miami Heat dominated the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday, ending the game with a 96-80 victory. LeBron James scored 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, while Chris Bosh added 24 points and 13 rebounds to the count. This is the second consecutive bad game for the Lakers, who lost 98-79 to Milwaukee on Tuesday….
The Chicago Bulls continue to rise in the Eastern Conference. Yesterday, they came out with an 87-80 victory over the Washington Wizards, making that their ninth win in the last ten games. Bulls’ forward Carlos Boozer scored 30 points, as well as ten rebounds and seven assists, while Derrick Rose added 25 of his own….
In a shockingly humiliating game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the Lakers fell from glory with a 98-79 loss at home. In their second game without Jennings, the Bucks’ Earl Boykins scored 22 points, John Salmons added 20, and Ersan Ilyasova 17, improving their team to 11-16. After the game, Milwaukee head coach Scott…
Last night, the Chicago Bears battled the Vikings mercilessly, ending the game with a 40-14 victory. Brett Favre returned to the game only to be knocked out again in the second quarter, after slammed head-first into the turf. He did not return to the game, but addressed the reporters after it was over, stating that…
The Bull’s guard Derrick Rose missed a free throw during the last second (literally) of the game, ending the game with a 100-99 victory for the Los Angeles Clippers. The defeat is Chicago’s first after eight consecutive wins, while the Clippers have scored their second successive win after losing eleven away games this season. The…
The Chicago Bulls swept the Toronto Raptors in a 110-93 game on Wednesday for their seventh consecutive victory, but at a cost. Their center Joakim Noah will be off the court for the next two months. He began the game with a sprained thumb, and appeared to be doing just fine, scoring 11 points and…
18-time All Star Kobe Bryant has just added another award to his record by winning an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film on Sunday. The film, entitled “Dear Basketball,” is based on Bryant’s retirement letter which was published in the Players Tribune in 2015. The film was directed with Glen Keane, an animator who worked…
Super Bowl Sunday is here and while most viewers will be watching for the football, some (if not the majority) will also be watching for the commercials. A few of this year’s ads have been leaked and are already being shared across the internet. What do you think?
There’s very little worse than a kid being sick. As such, people from all walks of life are often found trying to bring cheer to these individuals in whatever way they can. Especially around the festive Christmas period – when those who are sick tend to feel even more isolated – stars try to bring…
The NFL is well underway, with teams vying for playoff spots. If you’re not up to speed, catch Week 13’s highlights here:
16-year-old Morgan Hurd has just shattered a glass ceiling by winning the gymnastics world championship title– with her glasses on. The Harry Potter-loving teen has been watching the competition on TV since she was a child, and didn’t think twice when she decided to wear her glasses while working to become a gymnast. “I tried…
The NFL season has kicked off and with it the political climate both on and off the field has begun to heat up. Similar tensions can be seen across a wide range of sports, including basketball. Lebron James recently spoke out about the situation, calling for unity across the country.
The 2017 PGA Championship yielded exciting results, with Justin Thomas completing the tournament at -8, just two shots ahead of his competitors. His first major win, this competition awarded Thomas with $1.89 million. In the past, Thomas was only ranked among the top 10 of major tournaments once: he tied for 9th place at the…
Talk about a team player. After an incredible season, 2017 NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant opted out of his contract prior to the opening of the NBA free agency period, but not for the reason you may have expected. In a surprising move, Durant renegotiated a 2-year contract at a much lower rate in order…
The Pittsburgh Penguins! In a great game held two days ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0, winning the series in six games. This is the fifth time the team has won the Cup and the second consecutive time (something that has not happened in 19 years). Thusly, there are quite the celebrations…
In exciting news for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, former Dixie High School pitcher, Chris Petrosie, has committed to join the Academy of Art University in the fall. Petrosie has shown his skills at the Yakima Valley Community College in Washington for the last two years. He posted a 15-6 overall record…