Basketball

Earvin “Magic” Johnson just wanted to be “Magic” again. At least, that’s the main reason Johnson cited when he announced his resignation from the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday night. The organization will now begin their hunt for a new president of basketball operations. Johnson’s abrupt announcement came via a press conference he …

Drake’s doppelgänger Brandone Francis didn’t need the 6 God’s presence to have an outstanding performance at the NCAA Championship game last night. https://twitter.com/QuestionMarcs/status/1115454463655972866 https://twitter.com/jephphchan/status/1115461722192666624 Jokes and name-misspelling aside, fans recognized his talent and drive during the bitter 85-77 OT loss against the Virginia Cavaliers. This is the Brandone Francis that …

For athletes, playing the game is just half the battle. The other battle is mental. The wrong mentality can hinder even the best athletes and for Santa Fe Women’s basketball Julie Fournier, she believes that an athlete’s full potential can only be reached with the mind. Fournier has always had …

Over the weekend, the Arkansas Razorbacks finalized a deal with Nevada’s Eric Musselman to become their next basketball head coach. His Time at Nevada Arkansas gets a big hire for its program as they land one of the top coaches outside of the power conferences. Musselman spent the last four …

The Baylor Lady Bears had a 17-point lead that they nearly watch slip away as last year’s Notre Dame hero Arike Ogunbowale headed to the charity stripe with 1.9 seconds left on the clock. Last season in the title game, Ogunbowale hit a tough contested three that won her team …

The Orlando Magic clinched a playoff spot for the first time in seven seasons. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat crumbled in OT in Toronto and their playoff hopes are on thin ice. Magic Are Back To start with, after dealing with four different head coaches, five seasons with 50-plus losses, the …

Then there were four. The NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four, with Michigan State facing Texas Tech and Auburn facing Virginia. Michigan State versus Texas Tech The second semifinal matchup on Saturday features the Michigan State Spartans and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Both teams had to get through …

With the NBA Playoffs less than a month away and players seemingly breaking different records every day, basketball and sports fans alike debate the burning question: Who will win the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player Award? This list breaks down which players are most deserving of the highly coveted MVP award …

Two different tales have unfolded in the NBA regular season and we’re just days away from its climax. The sixth, seventh and eighth seeds are still up for grabs in the East, while all 8 playoff spots have been secured in the West. Eastern Conference Teams in the Eastern conference …

The  No. 5 Auburn Tigers are about to take on the No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers in a battle for a spot in the NCAA National Championship game. Unfinished Business The phrase “unfinished business” has become a motto for Auburn basketball this season. The Tigers have surpassed expectations this season. They …