College football overtime rules 2021: Explaining how the new OT format works

Overtime is going to look a little bit different in college football games during the 2021 season. The NCAA has once again made some minor tweaks to its overtime rules. Why? It's all in the name of bringing the game to a quicker conclusion.The NCAA has made shortening overtime its mission since Texas A&M beat […]

When will Stephen Curry pass Ray Allen for most made 3-pointers in NBA history?

Prior to the 2021-22 season, the NBA's historic 75th season, Stephen Curry was hot on the heels of Hall of Famer Ray Allen to become the all-time leader for most 3-pointers made. Entering the season, Curry needed 142 3-pointers needed to surpass Allen, and 12 games into the season, he's knocked off 76 of the […]

Yankees have strong free-agent options at shortstop, center field and starter

George Steinbrenner, the fiery, volatile Yankees owner who prioritized winning over pretty much everything else, died of a heart attack at 80 years old in July 2010, about nine months after his club won the 2009 World Series in six games over the Phillies. The Yankees, who won seven World Series titles in Steinbrenner’s era […]

NBA after Kenosha: A timeline of basketball's response to protests through Kyle Rittenhouse trial

As the NBA has grown in popularity, so has the influence of its players. In recent years, members of the basketball community have raised their voices and stepped up their efforts in advancing social justice. One particular date served as a major turning point in the NBA's movement. On Aug. 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, a […]

Can Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks kickstart season after big win over Milwaukee Bucks?

It might not erase memories of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, but it could kickstart a sputtering start to the season. The Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game losing streak in emphatic style, blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks 120-100 at State Farm Arena. The win was a continuation of a gauntlet schedule for the Hawks, with […]

Charlotte Hornets showing signs of growth on the defensive end as they continue Eastern Conference rise

The Charlotte Hornets were clinging to a 99-98 lead with five minutes to play against Golden State. The easily excitable Hornets play-by-play caller Eric Collins was crackling with anticipation on every dribble in what was looming as a memorable early season win.Despite the hope in the building from the home crowd, you looked at the […]