Monday, Nov. 3, is a busy day for sports fans. There's a lot going on, from college basketball to professional games. Let's break it down. College basketball kicks off early with men's games at 6:30 p. m. on various channels. Teams like Coppin St. , Maryland, Quinnipiac, and St. John’s are playing. Later, at 7 p. m. , more games start, including Arizona vs. Florida ...
Football is a tough sport. Players run, tackle, and kick all the time. It's no surprise that injuries happen. But what if there was a way to predict and prevent these injuries? That's what a recent study tried to figure out. Over five years, researchers looked at injuries in a professional football team. They wanted to see which parts of the body got hurt the most a...
The Chicago Bears are hoping for a big turnaround from quarterback Caleb Williams. They brought in Ben Johnson as their new head coach. He is not just focusing on Williams' on-field skills. Johnson is also working on Williams' off-field demeanor. Johnson has been clear about what he expects. He does not want to see any "woe is me" attitudes from his players. This in...
Sports teams are big businesses. They make money by putting on shows. So, they need to keep their players healthy. This means testing for COVID-19. But testing comes with a price tag. Too much testing can be expensive. Too little testing can lead to infections, which means games get canceled. That's a loss of income. So, teams need to find a sweet spot. They need to ...
The Atlanta Braves are dealing with a significant setback as their outfielder, Jurickson Profar, has been suspended for 80 games. This penalty comes after he tested positive for a banned substance, specifically chorionic gonadotropin, a performance-enhancing drug. The suspension starts immediately, affecting the team's lineup as they kick off a series at Dodger Stadi...
Sports betting has become a hot topic in the United States, with a clear divide in public opinion. Most adults are open to the idea of betting on professional sports, but when it comes to college sports, the sentiment changes dramatically. Only about 4 in 10 adults support legal betting on college games, while more than half are against it. This difference in opinion...
Don't look now, but there's been a shocker in the NBA. Older Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis found themselves swapped clubs. Since 2019, Anthony Davis wanted to play with his team more in Los Angeles. Luka was suddenly gone from Dallas. He will replace LeBron James and missed out on playing in the Lakers playoff games. Maybe not the first time something lik...
Dick Moss, the lawyer who revolutionized the way professional athletes are compensated, passed away at the age of 93. Born on July 30, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Moss grew up with a strong passion for sports and a desire to make a difference. After serving in the Army, he worked as a lawyer, eventually becoming the general counsel for the Major League Baseball Players Asso...
Forget those shiny new pro stadiums, the real giants of American sports reside in the college football world. Imagine a sea of screaming fans, a vibrant atmosphere, and the roar of the crowd echoing through a stadium built decades ago - that's the magic of college football. You might be surprised to learn that not a single professional sports team makes it into the...