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The fall, and fall, of Bryan Colangelo – Twitter, Tears & Torment

by Adam Samuel - 8 June 20188 June 2018 0951

Picture this if you will: two years after the departure of Arsene Wenger, Arsenal are viewed as an exciting young team.. Academy products Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, now full England internationals, have propelled the team back into the top four. Manager Unai Emery’s spell has been so full of

Wilt Chamberlain and the Unbreakable Scoring Record

by Joe Leavey - 2 March 2018 01478

The debate surrounding sport’s unbreakable records always provides a fascinating microcosmic insight into the nature of competition at the highest level. Today marks the anniversary of perhaps one of the most enduring statistics in the world of professional sport: Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game. To speculate on the nature of sporting records,

Golden State Warriors skipping White House visit to spend time with local kids

by Louis Olvera - 26 February 201814 March 2018 01205

Back in September of 2017, the Golden State Warriors had to make a decision about visiting the White House later on in the season. As is customary, the defending champion of all major American sports is invited to the President's domain to showcase the trophy and take pictures (MLB's champion

NBA Player’s give their opinion on LeBron James’ free agency

by Louis Olvera - 22 February 201814 March 2018 01255

On Monday morning, ESPN released a poll that it had done with 48 anonymous players from 12 different teams. One major topic was LeBron James’ future after the 2018 season if he decides to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent. Here are

Ex-NBA Commissioner: Remove Marijuana Ban

by Louis Olvera - 27 October 201714 March 2018 01428

Former NBA commissioner David Stern has agreed to the idea that the league should remove marijuana from the list of banned substances. Stern recently sat down with former NBA player Al Harrington, who has become an entrepreneur on the medical marijuana field, and discussed the role that marijuana has in the

Sports Gazette NBA Writers Poll 17/18 Part 6: Most Valuable Player

by Adam Samuel - 16 October 201729 October 2017 01283

With the start of the NBA regular season on the horizon, the writers of the Sports Gazette have come together to provide their thoughts on the season to come. In part 6, we decide who we believe will win the Most Valuable Player award in 2017/18. Matt Horsman 1. Russell Westbrook (3pts)

Sports Gazette NBA Writers Poll 17/18 Part 5: Champion Picks

by Adam Samuel - 15 October 201729 October 2017 01379

With the start of the NBA regular season on the horizon, the writers of the Sports Gazette have come together to provide their thoughts on the season to come. In part 5, we decide who we believe will be hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy come the end of the season. Matt

Sports Gazette NBA Writers Poll 17/18 Part 4: Rookie of the Year

by Adam Samuel - 14 October 201729 October 2017 01288

With the start of the NBA regular season on the horizon, the writers of the Sports Gazette have come together to provide their thoughts on the season to come. In part 4, we decide who we believe will clain the Rookie Of The Year award in 2017/18. Matt Horsman Lonzo Ball

Sports Gazette NBA Writers Poll 17/18 Part 3: Number 1 Picks

by Adam Samuel - 14 October 201729 October 2017 01287

With the start of the NBA regular season on the horizon, the writers of the Sports Gazette have come together to provide their thoughts on the season to come. In part 3, we name the player that we would draft #1 if we were to start a team today. Matt Horsman

Sports Gazette NBA Writers Poll 17/18 Part 2: Most Disappointing Team

by Adam Samuel - 13 October 201729 October 2017 01226

With the start of the NBA regular season on the horizon, the writers of the Sports Gazette have come together to provide their thoughts on the season to come. In part 2, we state which teams we feel have either had the most disappointing offseason, or will be below expectations