Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. NEW YORK - Chaz Williams scored a game-high 19 points but had his homecoming spoiled by Stanford as the Cardinal outlasted UMass 74-64 in the National Invitation Tournament Semifinal at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. The Minutemen took their first lead since early in the game with just over eight minutes to play, but … [Read more...] about UMass falls to Stanford in NIT semifinal, 74-64
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The forgotten man | Tyson Chandler
By Kyle Soppe When Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony joined forces midway through the 2010-2011 season, the Knicks were expected to be an offensive machine that would challenge the Eastern Conference powerhouses in Chicago and Miami. However, when Tyson Chandler was brought to the Big Apple, much was made about how much the defending champs would miss their defensive … [Read more...] about The forgotten man | Tyson Chandler
Box Score Breakdown | Pistons @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe The New York Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, and dismantled the struggling visitors by a finally tally of 113-86. This blowout happened for many reasons, most of which wouldn't be obvious at first glance. Carmelo Anthony, returning from injury, and Iman Shumpert, a rookie who needs to "know his role" according to Charles Barkley, average … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Pistons @ Knicks
Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Heat
By Kyle Soppe The Knicks tested the basketball theory that "you live by the three, you die by the three" on a 99-89 loss in South Beach. New York's game plan was obvious, as they connected on four three pointers in the first quarter, doubling the number of shots inside the arc they made. The reliance on the long ball worked early as the Knicks, despite 0 points … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Heat
NFL Week 15 Pick’em
By Kyle Soppe After a solid week 14 (13-3 picking winners straight and 9-7 against the spread), feel free to ride my coattails the rest of the NFL season. It's taken a while, but I believe we know what we can expect from each team on a weekly basis. Here it is, your week 15 picks ... Thursday Jacksonville (+11) @ Atlanta - Falcons 24-14 Saturday Dallas … [Read more...] about NFL Week 15 Pick’em