Author: FishOutofLager

  • 2016 NBA Finals: Reasonable rematch or disturbing downfall? 

    2016 NBA Finals: Reasonable rematch or disturbing downfall? 

    While LeBron James is blessed to make his 6th straight NBA Finals appearance, the 4-time MVP   is still reluctant to pay a king’s ransom for it – The Warriors early momentum in the NBA Finals rematch creates controversy and chaos in Cleveland. With all eyes on the King and his team to respond to the early 1-0 series Warriors’…

  • Durant dilemma in OKC: How Thunder’s collapse will affect NBA Free Agency

    Durant dilemma in OKC: How Thunder’s collapse will affect NBA Free Agency

    Golden State’s Game 7 win at the Oracle Arena Monday night entailed two entirely different headlines for the Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder series: one of the biggest collapses or greatest comebacks in NBA Post Season history. Emphasizing their historic 73 game winning season, the Warriors will continue to make headlines; however, conversations will also include the future…

  • Burying Baylor’s burden; Bear’s Bennett offered interim head coaching job

    Burying Baylor’s burden; Bear’s Bennett offered interim head coaching job

    Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett is expected to accept the head coaching position for the Bears Friday, shortly after Thursday’s announcement to fire head coach Art Briles.  Following the release of a report on the school’s response to allegations of sexual assaults by students, top officials from the university quickly initiated an indefinite suspension for Briles, ultimately resulting into a…

  • Raiders-to-Vegas idea: Breakthrough or Bust?

    Raiders-to-Vegas idea: Breakthrough or Bust?

    The Raider’s legacy in Oakland may come to an end with a possible move to Las Vegas, rumors continue to circle Friday when New England Patriot’s owner Robert Kraft expressed support for team’s potential relocation to Vegas. The capital of ‘Bright Lights’, Las Vegas is the next potential landing spot for the Raiders – amidst all of the…

  • Flash is Back; The Reawakening of Dwayne Wade

    Flash is Back; The Reawakening of Dwayne Wade

    The Miami veteran displayed flash-like abilities tying the game with just 12.6 seconds to force OT, leveling the series at 2-2.  Dwayne Wade incredibly lifts his team to a 94-87 OT victory, reflecting his vintage 03’, 06’self. The superstar now can be placed with the basketball gods in the NBA Hall of Fame, as he…