• Paolo Banchero Scores 50 Points

    Paolo Banchero Scores 50 Points

    Paolo Banchero scored a career-high 50 points to pick up the win for the Orlando Magic. It took an extra nine points to retaliate in the fourth quarter but Banchero also came close to a regular triple-double with 50 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists.

    “I’m tired,” Banchero told FanDuel Sports Network’s Dante Marchitelli after the final buzzer. “I’m tired as hell. But it was a helluva game. Credit to the Pacers) — they made us fight for every minute of the game. They made us fight. We had to come back. I’m just proud of my team.”

    Banchero is just the fourth Orlando Magic player in history behind Nick Anderson, Tracy McGrady, and Shaq to score 50.

  • No Dodging L.A.

    No Dodging L.A.

    The Los Angeles Dodgers are leading 3-0 in the World Series and they have a lot to feel excited about. They have shut down Mr. MVP Aaron Judge and seen the only success come from Juan Soto and Gian Carlo Stanton.

    The Yankees have been struggling and even from a managerial standpoint, Fox analyst Derek Jeter argued that primed starter Gerrit Cole should have remained in the game longer by Aaron Boone but there has been no dodging Los Angeles.

    During Game 3, Freddie Freeman hit a long shot out to the Judge row for a two-run home run. He has been a huge difference maker as well as Walker Buehler.

    Teams that lead 2-0 are 44-10 in these dire situations so watch out for what happens in Game 4 now as a hobbled Freeman in Game 1 hit a grand slam to even the odds.

  • Drew Allar will be game-time decision vs. Ohio State

    Drew Allar will be game-time decision vs. Ohio State

    All eyes are on Drew Allar as he is a game-time decision for No.3 Penn State vs. No.4 Ohio State. Ohio State is looking to rebound after top bowl ineligibility the past seasons now under Ryan Day.

    Beau Pribula would get the start if need be over Allar. Pribula is a three-star recruit and has seen some action for two years at Penn State.

    James Franklin assured the preparation and readiness by saying, “The reality is we’re going to have to have both guys ready, and you could even make the argument all three guys ready, which is challenging to do in a game week is to try to get all those guys ready.”

    Ohio State vs. Penn State takes place November 2 at noon.

  • The Feeding to KC Continues

    The Feeding to KC Continues

    It is no fluke that the Kansas City Chiefs are 7-0. They earned that attainment but what is striking is that everything seems to feed toward KC’s way.

    For instance, the Chiefs just added Josh Uche and he brings a load of good experience considering his most recent bump in the road with New England. Uche ranks third in pass rush percentage amongst all defenders this season and so Kansas City must be feeling pretty good in one category.

    Uche finished with 11 1/2 sacks one season but floundered as time wound on. There have been stories before of how New England misused defensive talent and who is to say Matthew Judon and a couple other players in the recent past including Uche cannot succeed.

    Patrick Mahomes has thrown an interception each game this season but the win column just keeps adding up. Travis Kelce is still smiling and why do not you know. Andy Reid is calling the offense now with extraordinary talent in Xavier Worthy and Deandre Hopkins.

    As it has been said, the feeding just comes towards KC’s way, with Reid.

  • What to Learn from Lebron James

    What to Learn from Lebron James

    James is tenacious, gritty, and old for his age in basketball. He has played professionally since he came out of high school. He is a menace at the rim and still dunks spectacularly at times.

    Fans can say what they want about James but one thing is certain. The Los Angeles Lakers are 3-0 to start their season for the first time since 2010-11 and things are looking up with Bronny James alongside.

    This was never part of the plan but Bronny got itched into the situation. Bronny has averaged one rebound and a couple missed shots and there is now talk he will join the NBA G League.

    Coincidence?

    Lebron finished yesterday with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists and has competed with a fairly decent schedule. The next game is against Phoenix again and at 39 years old, Lebron James is still teaching everybody.

  • The Meaning of Topper

    The Meaning of Topper

    What is the meaning of topper? Simply, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson but what does it also mean to be him?

    Well, nobody has gone exclusively inside the mind of Thomson but for one, he likes to devote all his time and energy to the players.

    What is a topper anyway? But, sounds cool for a coach that has become the winningest manager in Phillies history in three short seasons with a .575 win percentage and there have been many great managers such as Dallas Green, Larry Bowa, and Charlie Manuel.

    Topper is a genius with his cards. He goes to work and now has led Philadelphia to three consecutive postseason appearances. And every time he returns, Thomson comes fierce like a shark but with an iota.

    This year, the Philadelphia Phillies had to get pegged down an iota from the postseason but Thomson, with his contract restored beyond 2025, will indeed have plans to fish in huge.

  • Michael Jordan Confident in Filing of NASCAR Lawsuit

    Michael Jordan Confident in Filing of NASCAR Lawsuit

    Michael Jordan, former Chicago Bulls star, has filed a lawsuit against NASCAR and feels really confident. He told the Athletic, “ I wouldn’t have filed it if I didn’t think I could win.”

    He voiced his confidence before Yellawood 500 at Talledega Speedway supporting 23XI driver Bubba Wallace who are in joint communication of working against Nascar’s ‘anticompetitve’ and ‘exclusionary’ practices appearing from a source.

  • The Greatness of Mike Trout

    The Greatness of Mike Trout

    Anaheim Angels Mike Trout is like thinking of a superhero figure walking in the northern hemisphere of Planet Earth. The guy can hit, amuse, fist bump his chest and still look good. These are the qualities that make or break Trout.

    Greatness is defined as being great, distinguished, or eminent, and none of those sometimes exemplify Trout. Trout, for example, did not adore commercials, an undesirable way to catapult to the top. Eminence was not on his mind all the time, even though there were choices.

    Trout would also be hit by a significant of lows marginalizing to highs as a loyal cast member of the Angels for the last thirteen years of his full career. Meaning, if it was one top play after the other or a walk-off moment that solidified absolutely everything.

    It was a telling moment, however, when Shohei Ohtani struck out his Angels teammate Mike Trout in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and put aside talk that the kid from Millville, NJ could come up clutch for Team USA.

    The real talk is Trout still has some years left of baseball in him but his career greatness of .299 BA and .991 OPS cannot be overshadowed to go along with his excellent fielding jinx, of course.

  • Abe..rr..hm

    Abe..rr..hm

    Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been demoted to AAA. Why? Nobody really understands except Abrams was spotted at a Chicago area casino only hours before a day game.

    This is arguably inexcusable when Abrams was a former all=star and presented the team in the fashion he did. GM Mike Rizzo will not disclose what happened to Abrams but demote him and keep things ‘in-house.’

    Losing catches up to any player but for it to spoil Abram’s career is not good. In the second half of this season, he hit 203 with a .586 OPS. He will report to the team’s spring training facility.

  • Artyom Levshunov to miss time

    Artyom Levshunov to miss time

    Artyom Levshunov is forgoing the NHL Prospects Showcase due to a foot injury. A puck happened to severely hit his right foot and will miss some time. The showcase is always an opportunity to boost their prospects at NHL training camp but with that being said, Levshunov is a former No.2 overall pick by the Blackhawks touted to be Connor Bedard’s running mate going forward.