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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Odds & Matchup Stats

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Source: Canva editor The NBA season is about to heat up with some of the most anticipated matchups, and the Philadelphia 76ers are considered one of the top teams, set to face off against the Chicago Bulls. Both these teams have had streaks of brilliance, and this encounter is expected to keep the thrill alive. The likes of Joel Embiid and DeMar DeRozan drive their teams … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Odds & Matchup Stats

Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is

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As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Gregg Popovich from November 2016. There was a time, not very long ago, when the Bulls' biggest and fiercest rival was the Detroit Pistons. The rivalry still lives on to some extent today, just on much a … [Read more...] about Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is

Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock

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For five time NBA champion Ron Harper, and his son Dylan Harper, "the son also rises." If we can get Hemingwayesque here. Actually this is the second instance of the son also rising, as Ron Harper Jr. is currently a member of the reigning champion Boston Celtics. But the potential is there for Dylan Harper to someday, down the line, surpass both of them. Dylan Harper is the … [Read more...] about Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock

25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies

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Editor's Note: this article originally ran in the fall of 2018. The sports calendar is sort of imbalanced, but once it gets moving, it has a lot of velocity. For about four months in the summer you have pretty much nothing but baseball. And that lull is extremely brutal. But once college football starts– boom! The NFL is the very next week. Hockey preseason starts two … [Read more...] about 25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies

Kendall Gill Makes a Unique Choice for Hoops G.O.A.T. (Exclusive)

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Current NBC Sports Chicago Analyst Kendall Gill really know his hoops- both college and pro. The Olympia Fields, Illinois native led the NBA in steals during the 1999 season, and he still holds the record for most single game steals in NBA history. A legend at the University of Illinois, where he helped lead the Illini to the 1989 Final Four, Gill was the fifth overall pick in … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill Makes a Unique Choice for Hoops G.O.A.T. (Exclusive)

NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories for Every Single Team

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As today is NBA Draft Lottery day, we figured we'd bring this one back from 2017: Every NBA Draft Lottery, the conspiracy theorists will come out in full force. In reality though, the lottery is just an endeavor of mixed integrity. The genuine, empirical truth likely lies somewhere between the two polarities of "hey, man it's all manipulated by the league, the NBA Draft … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories for Every Single Team

A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm

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North Carolina's sports legacy is rich and diverse, with contributions spanning across various disciplines, exemplified by iconic athletes such as Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm. These individuals have excelled in their respective sports and significantly influenced the broader sporting culture, both within the state and globally. … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm

NBA Players with the Most Defensive Player of the Year Awards

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NBA players are recognized with a Defensive Player of the Year award for their efforts in the back of the basketball court. It takes more than 100 sports writers and broadcasters to select the best NBA players who can push the ball away from the hoops. Basketball players on the defense can block shots from point guards to prevent the rival team from scoring in the NBA matches. … [Read more...] about NBA Players with the Most Defensive Player of the Year Awards