This year’s NBA Draft, which takes place tonight in Brooklyn, features two players that many experts believe have superstar potential: Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram. We already know the 76ers plan to take the 6’10” Simmons, but will he be a better pro than the former Duke standout? A few members of the Check Down staff share their thoughts. Mando: Brandon Ingram I think Brandon Ingram will be Durant-esque in the…
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I believe drafts are one of the most exciting events in sports. I know people don’t usually find a lot of excitement in names they don’t even recognize being spoken into a microphone for hours, but this day truly can make or break a franchise.
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The Last Article I Will Write on LeBron James
Ever. You have my word. This is the last time I will ever discuss LeBron on this site.
The Olympic Problem
With just 45 days until the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is not ready for prime time.
A Summer of Spin Rates
As some of you may know, this summer I’m working for the Oakland Athletics as a Trackman Operator — which is basically a fancy way of saying that I’m “keeping the book” plus a few extra things, for the A’s short-season single A team in Burlington, VT.
D.J. Breaks Through, Many Struggle in This Year’s U.S. Open
Dustin Johnson overpowered a quick and treacherous Oakmont track for four days, but not without withstanding some obstacles along the way.