By Joe Manganiello The NBA released next season’s schedule last week, and the world’s many different NBA fans all chose to celebrate in different ways. We all have friends who memorize their favorite team’s schedule, then coordinate their own work … [Read more...] about Six games that will mean a whole lot (no promises) come playoff time: Part One
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2012 Olympics: Why shouldn’t Anthony Davis play more?
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Going into these Olympics, the buzz word around the US men's basketball team has been "small ball." Coach Krzyzewski would bring his Duke-brand of free-flowing offense and a 4-out, 1-in system that would actually benefit the Americans' personnel. How could anyone blame him? He doesn't have perhaps the world's most dominant center, Dwight Howard, … [Read more...] about 2012 Olympics: Why shouldn’t Anthony Davis play more?
Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell In Group B play today, host Great Britain (FIBA ranked #43) is still seeking its first win on home soil in these 2012 Olympics while Brazil (FIBA ranked #13) moved closer to the medal round with a 67-62 victory. The first quarter left much to be aesthetically desired as both teams shot poorly (Brazil 2/20, Great Britain 4/15). Great Britain … [Read more...] about Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62
Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2012 USA Olympic men's basketball team won its opening game in pool play against the Tony Parker-led French national team today 98-71. Here are some positives and negatives that come out of the Americans' debut in Pool A. The Positives LeBron James can play like "Magic" and get away with it. Unlike his time with the Cavs or even this … [Read more...] about Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
No offense, but…
By Abbey Gotham This past school year, I stayed for an extra two weeks in Cincinnati to continue with my work-study job in a kindergarten classroom. For these two weeks, I lived with my roommate's family in Northern Kentucky - one of her family members being her 8 year old sister, Lauren. Like most children at this age, she is going through a period where she lacks a filter … [Read more...] about No offense, but…