Daniel Gafford was the only player 24 or under who was above average last season for the Washington Wizards. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Let’s take a deeper dive! The Washington Wizards have a new management group and championship aspirations, which sounds hopeful and exciting. As they launch their roster (pick your term) teardown, overhaul, renovation, … [Read more...] about How do the Wizards young players compare to their NBA counterparts?
Archives for September 2023
Recapping the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, even though it’s too late
Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images I know, Serbia is in the championship round already, but I’m just catching up on things? The semifinals are underway in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. I know Serbia beat Canada earlier today 95-86, but I will write about the semifinals after the United States plays Germany. That game is at 8:40 a.m. ET when I’ll be at a meeting. I had a … [Read more...] about Recapping the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, even though it’s too late
FOOTBALL IS BACK: Thursday Night Football betting lines, open thread
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images FOOTBALL IS BACK! Tonight is Game 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season, with the Detroit Lions taking on the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs enter the season the favorites to be crowned champion at season’s end, with DraftKings Sportsbook placing them at +600 to win. The Lions rank distantly … [Read more...] about FOOTBALL IS BACK: Thursday Night Football betting lines, open thread
Ravens News 9/8: True Contender and more
Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports How Ravens GM Eric DeCosta salvaged the offseason and made his team a true contender Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic “Things are heating up with Odell (Beckham Jr.),” Ravens vice president of football administration Nick Matteo wrote to DeCosta. “I think we’ve got a shot.” DeCosta, who had been pessimistic about the team’s chances of landing … [Read more...] about Ravens News 9/8: True Contender and more
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ AL East lead continues to grow
Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles built their division lead to four full games without lifting a finger last night, thanks to a Rays loss. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The Orioles got to enjoy a day off last night, and they increased their division lead in the process. Not too shabby! Thanks to the Rays’ 1-0 loss to the Mariners, the Orioles now sit four full … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ AL East lead continues to grow