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The year in sport 2018: NBA

by Thomas Kaiser - 30 December 201830 December 2018 0482

The Golden State Warriors won their third title in four years in 2018, but if the Houston Rockets had not missed 27 straight three pointers in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, or if JR Smith knew the score in the final seconds of Game 1 of the NBA

Knicks vs Pistons 2006 — A Christmas Miracle?

by Thomas Kaiser - 21 December 201827 February 2019 01290

Ties are uncommon in American Sports. Now, of course they happen in the NHL, or at times in the NFL — such as the exhilarating Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season — but most tied games will have a winner by the end of overtime. Though it can

International NBA players to watch on Christmas Day

Basketball

by Rachael Mathewson - 18 December 201818 December 2018 0388

Everyone has a different Christmas tradition, but for basketball fans this means watching the NBA on Christmas. This year, there are five festive treats on Christmas Day, the biggest of which is the LeBron James/Steph Curry match-up during L.A. Lakers' game with Golden State Warriors. However, there are other players that

‘Chi-Town:’ A review of how Keifer Sykes is making a difference through basketball

by Rachael Mathewson - 16 October 201816 October 2018 01924

It's no surprise that people use sports to escape reality, but for some athletes their love of a sport can save their life. 'Chi-Town,' a documentary film, recently premiered at the Raindance film festival in central London. This film — directed by Nick Budabin — tells the story of Keifer Sykes

Sporting Crossovers: Five athletes who should follow in Usain Bolt’s footsteps

Features

by Adam Samuel - 23 March 201823 March 2018 01048

Despite retiring last year, Usain Bolt still remains the world’s most recognisable athlete. The Jamaican has long voiced his dream of turning out for his beloved Manchester United, but before today such talk was nothing more than fantasy - or so we thought. Bolt’s surprise appearance at Borussia Dortmund’s training

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

by Louis Olvera - 26 February 201814 March 2018 0984

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 01037

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

ESPN releases new streaming app

American Sports

by Louis Olvera - 12 February 201814 March 2018 01069

U.S. based global cable company ESPN has announced a new streaming service called ESPN Plus that will cost $4.99 per month and will launch this spring. ESPN, owned by The Walt Disney Company and Hearst Communications, says the offering will be built into ESPN’s main mobile app which will go

Ex-NBA Commissioner: Remove Marijuana Ban

by Louis Olvera - 27 October 201714 March 2018 01270

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 01116

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)