Author: Julian Bravo

  • Sports Kingdom-ESPN Edit: Top 90 Listed NBA Players of 2023-24

    Sports Kingdom-ESPN Edit: Top 90 Listed NBA Players of 2023-24

    1. Nikola Jokic

    2. Joel Embiid

    3. Giannis Antetokounmpo

    4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – His efficiency will carry over.*

    5. Luka Doncic

    6. Stephen Curry

    7. Lebron James

    8. Jayson Tatum

    9. Kevin Durant

    10. Anthony Davis

    11. Jimmy Butler

    12. Devin Booker

    13. Donovan Mitchell

    14. Damian Lillard

    15. Jamal Murray

    16. Anthony Edwards

    17. Tyrese Haliburton

    18. Paul George

    19. Jaylen Brown

    20. Karl Anthony Towns

    21. Bam Adebayo

    22. De’Aaron Fox

    23. Domantas Sabonis – Has averaged 12 PTS, 7 REB, and 2.7 assists in postseason action.*

    24. Kawhi Leonard

    25. Brandon Ingram

    26. Trae Young

    27. Jrue Holiday

    28. Lauri Markkanen

    29. Pascal Siakam – Slides down because of fatigue and a missed All-NBA spot.*

    30. Jalen Brunson

    31. Paolo Banchero – Had an impressive summer and after all skipped Vegas considering his rookie campaign.*

    32. Jaren Jackson Jr.

    33. Ja Morant

    34. Bradley Beal

    35. Mikal Bridges

    36. Kyrie Irving

    37. Klay Thompson

    38. Tyrese Maxey

    39. Zach Lavine

    40. Victor Wenbanyama

    41. Darius Garland

    42. Demar Derozan

    43. Khris Middleton

    44. Julius Randle

    45. CJ McCollum

    46. Evan Mobley – Mobley seems to be figured out or is he?*

    47. Jarrett Allen

    48. Lamelo Ball – It is still yet to be known Ball’s status.*

    49. James Harden – Harden is up in the air but could pull a surprise here.*

    50. DeAndre Ayton

    51. Draymond Green

    52. Andrew Wiggins

    53. Josh Giddey

    54. Franz Wagner – Wagner had an impressive summer like Banchero. Keep an eye for those Magic.*

    55. Aaron Gordon

    56. Zion Williamson

    57. Dejounte Murray

    58. Desmond Bane

    59. Jerami Grant

    60. Kristaps Porzingis

    61. Fred Van Vleet

    62. Marcus Smart

    63. Scottie Barnes

    64. Austin Reaves

    65. Myles Turner

    66. Rudy Gobert

    67. Brook Lopez

    68. Michael Porter Jr.

    69. OG Anunoby

    70. Jordan Poole

    71. Walker Kessler

    72. Chet Holmgren

    73. Cade Cunningham

    74. Chris Paul

    75. RJ Barrett

    76. Scoot Henderson

    77. Tyler Herro

    78. Tobias Harris

    79. Jalen Green

    80. Anfernee Simons

    81. Kyle Kuzma – Check out Kuzma on our friends at CloseUp360 today.*

    82. Kevon Looney

    83. Buddy Hield

    84. John Collins

    85. Russell Westbrook

    86. Jalen Williams

    87. Grant Williams

    88. Nikola Vucevic

    89. Immanuel Quickley

    90. Harrison Barnes

  • Baseball Waters – The NLCS and ALCS is on

    Baseball Waters – The NLCS and ALCS is on

  • Luke Riley is Ready for More

    Luke Riley is Ready for More

    Luke Riley, 24, has come off easily the biggest victory of his career after defeating Alexander Loof. Yes, Loof might own a shady amateur record but in Cage Warriors, he has been superb, and against Riley, the two went at it like tooth and nail. It was quintessentially the spectacle to be a part of in front of Manchester, England, the city represented by Riley.

    Riley showed that his slender build could reach magnificent heights and take down Loof in some rare oddities. It is to be argued that Riley vs. Loof was innovative in the sense that the two cemented Cage Warriors history as one of the best fights of all time.

    Riley has distance in terms of build and striking defense, but he is ready for more. He is certainly. After the fight, tenacity, and disregard Riley ranks himself ready to not only as Cage Warriors announcer says propel to the championship picture within twelve months, but he has what it takes period to be a major promotion’s fighting warrior and ascend to the top.

    Cage Warriors is a rising prospects promotion that can be seen on UFC Fight Pass. Riley is 8-0 professionally and does not look to abate the adoration fans like Paddy Pimblett attach to him ringside and walk footsteps to the octagon to even congratulate and affirm Riley’s status as a top prospect of Cage Warriors.

  • Bedard is Setting the Standard

    Bedard is Setting the Standard

    Connor Bedard has only played two games and he has electrified the masses. To the point, fans ought to take strong consideration of his status as a fellow rookie.

    The first night, Bedard set the standard in a back-to-back series of contests between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins. There, he accumulated one point to add to his first-ever goal in the NHL against Boston Swedish goaltender Linus Ullmark.

    Ullmark allowed merely one goal in his home victory against the Blackhawks but if Bedard is proving one thing so far it is resilience for his size on both sides of the rink.

    He has mastered this time again and will do once more when the Blackhawks enter a rowdy Montreal arena on the 14th of October. Bedard is off to a competitive start.

    The key to his success will be limiting bad shots and becoming a less clone of Connor McDavid.

    Julian Bravo

  • Pro Football Gameday Picks (Week 6)

    Pro Football Gameday Picks (Week 6)

  • Pro Football Gameday Takeaways (Week 5) (WATCH)

    Pro Football Gameday Takeaways (Week 5) (WATCH)

  • Braves Kyle Wright to Miss 2024 Season

    Braves Kyle Wright to Miss 2024 Season

    The Braves have announced that Kyle Wright will not pitch throughout the National League Division Series or 2024 season. This is unfortunate news, as Jesse Chavez is also out for the postseason.

    With a single long rehab and lengthy process, Wright will likely see redemption or his way out of Atlanta. Wright was revealed to have MRI damage on the same shoulder inflammation that caused him to miss parts of 2023, dating back to January.

    Atlanta likes Chavez longevity and versatility, but without him and Wright, the Braves will hand the ball to AJ Smith-Shawver and Daysbel Hernandez. Michael Tomlin will also fill Wright’s relief role, but the major storyline is Smith-Shawver possibly receiving the ball behind All-Star Bryce Elder.

    Smith-Shawver has pitched six games this season with a 4.26 ERA. He has started five of six performances and appears to possess a sharp 95+ MPH fastball. It will be interesting to see what comes out of Smith-Shawver, nonetheless.

    – Julian Bravo

  • Baseball Waters – Phillies, Diamondbacks, Rangers, and Twins? Advance. (WATCH)

    Baseball Waters – Phillies, Diamondbacks, Rangers, and Twins? Advance. (WATCH)

  • Bryce ‘Run Through That Sign’ Harper

    Bryce ‘Run Through That Sign’ Harper

    One word to describe Bryce Harper is emphatic. Emphatically, he brings it. Tenaciously, he runs it out like a pro, and when necessary, Harper pulls a 45 ACP in the middle of familiar showdowns of his hometown Las Vegas, and delivers. It is the bread and butter to Harper’s life achievements running the base paths.

    It all started last night when third base coach Dusty Wathan tried to stop Harper from attempting home. Reminiscent of Pete Rose, Harper removed the helmet and ran blazing. Harper did not stop at the point of no return. He was legitimately gone, and Wathan was not having any of it.

    Wathan could not be more glad that the Phillies scored, but waving Harper’s hopes, dignity, and integrity on the base paths proved one notion.

    Harper finished with one walk and a strikeout by the Miami Marlins. At one point, Miami received an outstanding play by Jazz Chisholm to throw out Nick Castellanos.

    Marlins left fielder was not enough for Harper, as he displayed how to play emphatically and tenaciously on the base paths.

  • From Oakland To Antonio Brown, Chandler Jones: The Raiders Are an Unrecognizable Mess

    From Oakland To Antonio Brown, Chandler Jones: The Raiders Are an Unrecognizable Mess

    The Las Vegas Vegas Raiders are an unrecognizable mess. What happened to the glorified days of Al Davis and John Madden leading the Raiders to Super Bowl after championship. It is a different age of time with the current Las Vegas Raiders and principal owner Mark Davis.

    They are not necessarily winning Super Bowls but are in line of a 1-2 losing record headed into a divisional matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers.

    First, the Raiders traded a third and fifth round pick for the rights to Antonio Brown’s voice. He expressed a voice loud and clear that he wanted out of Oakland after hardly playing a snap for coach Jon Gruden, Derek Carr, and the general manager Mike Mayock.

    Things did not obviously work out so Davis went a step further and parted ways with Gruden, Carr, Mayock, and the premeditated plan, Oakland, which was not satisfying enough.

    Those poor betrayed fans still driving from Highway 10 to 15.

    Oakland was a vibrant place full of memories such as the Sea of Hands catch, Ken Stabler, and the last game in where it all started in 1959.

    In 1959, Davis was only four so now he must redefine all odds as Raiders pride and hope maybe untapped potential rises in second rounder Aiden O’Connell.

    The Raiders and Josh McDaniels are said to be a huge proponent of O’Connell and think he can obviously start sooner than later. Quarterback has been a glaring weakness for the team overall besides the fact that they lost a defensive end opposite Maxx Crosby.

    It was reported Chandler Jones would be released by the Las Vegas Raiders dismissive immediately after failing to meet guidelines with his arrest.