Suspended for one game due to excessive flagrant fouls and rough play, Draymond Green left a big-time void for the Warriors in Monday night’s Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers. It was an obvious reminder of how team-oriented the Dubs are as well as how they mirror what many old-school teams used to be like.
Once Again, LeBron Proves He’s Better Than Curry
LeBron James has been sharply criticized of late-especially by many of us at Check Down. But whether the Cavaliers win this series or not, his performance last night proved one thing: he is a better player than Stephen Curry.
You Ask Why I’m a LeBron “Hater”… (And Some Background on Myself)
As the NBA postseason comes to its inevitable end with all attention on whether or not LeBron can lead his team to a comeback, I find myself hoping the Warriors end the series swiftly and deny LeBron his 3rd ring.
I Have a Problem with Phil Kessel Not Winning the Conn Smythe
With a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins captured their fourth Stanley Cup title in franchise history. In the aftermath of the Penguins victory, Sidney Crosby was awarded the Conn Smythe Award as the team’s playoff MVP.
2016 U.S. Open Favorites
The 2016 U.S. Open, one of golf’s most prestigious events, is being held at the beautiful Oakmont Country Club, right outside of Pittsburgh.
Brazil’s Controversial Exit
After a 1-0 loss to Peru yesterday, the Brazilian national team has been eliminated from the Copa America Centenario.
Winning Game 5 Without the Golden State Centerpiece
Draymond Green is suspended. Steve Kerr and the rest of the deep Warriors squad, however, is not.
LeBron Can’t Take Over Games Like He Used To
At 31 years old, there is no doubt that LeBron James has felt the effects of father time.
Led by The Splash Brothers, Warriors Deliver the Dagger
After an uncharacteristic 30-point loss in Game 3, the Golden State Warriors used a 12-1 fourth quarter run to take a 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. And with that, this series is over.
MLB Draft: Comparing top college bats
The first two rounds of the 2016 MLB Draft took place last night. While it certainly doesn’t get as much hype as drafts in other sports, the MLB draft is no less important. Christoper Long, sabermetrics analyst for the Detroit Tigers, offers that, “Analytically, the draft is the hardest part of baseball. But it’s far and away the most important.” The MLB draft is tough in terms of an evaluation…