Month: February 2023

Hawks Fall 119-116 Against The Wizards

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night, the Hawks continued their homestand, losing 119-116 to the Washington Wizards. Trae Young played 34 minutes, put 31 points on the board, and had two rebounds and seven assists. Young has recorded 10-or-more points and five-or-more assists in 67 straight games and has poured in 30-or-more points in three … Continue reading Hawks Fall 119-116 Against The Wizards

Atlanta Beats Brooklyn 129-127

By Tiffany Williams - On Sunday at State Farm Arena the Atlanta Hawks continued their homestand hosting the Brooklyn Nets in a matinee match. Atlanta came into this contest after grabbing a 136-119 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Today they grabbed their second post All-Star break win, beating Brooklyn 129-127.  Trae Young … Continue reading Atlanta Beats Brooklyn 129-127

Atlanta Hawks Pick Up A W With 136-119 Win Against Cleveland

By Tiffany Williams - With the 2023 NBA All-Star break behind us, the Hawks on Friday night returned to State Farm Arena to kick-off a four-game homestand, and they grabbed the W tonight with a 136-119 win against Cleveland. The Hawks have scored 100-or-more points in 35 straight games, marking the second-longest active such scoring … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Pick Up A W With 136-119 Win Against Cleveland

Georgia Tech Falls To The Pittsburgh Panthers, 76-68

Kyle Sturdivant scored 16 points with five assists and no turnovers. (photo by Brandon Chmura) By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night, Georgia Tech resumed their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule following a 79-56 win over Division II Florida Tech Saturday. Georgia Tech traveled to Pittsburgh for a 7 p.m. contest at the Petersen Events Center. Georgia … Continue reading Georgia Tech Falls To The Pittsburgh Panthers, 76-68

Lillard Lights Them Up

By DJ Harding  The second event of the night after the Skills challenge would be the three point competition. The competition would see eight players participate with Buddy Heild and Tyreese Halliburton from the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers, Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics, Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz, Tyler Herro … Continue reading Lillard Lights Them Up

Atlanta College Basketball – 2/18/23

By Tiffany Williams - Florida Tech 56 at Georgia Tech 79 Georgia Tech took a break from Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday but didn't take the usual bye in the schedule as they rolled over Florida Tech 79-56 at the McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta.  Lance Terry, Ja'von Franklin, Miles Kelly, and Jalon Moore combined … Continue reading Atlanta College Basketball – 2/18/23

Saints star Alvin Kamara indicted on two criminal charges following alleged 2022 incident in Vegas, per report

By John Breech - After more than a year of going through the court system, Alvin Kamara could soon be facing some serious legal percussions for an incident that took place in Las Vegas back in February 2022.  According to CBS Las Vegas (KLAS), the Saints star has been indicted by a Clark County jury … Continue reading Saints star Alvin Kamara indicted on two criminal charges following alleged 2022 incident in Vegas, per report

Ayo Dosunmu To Replace Jalen Green and Tari Eason To Replace Jalen Duren Jordan Rising Stars Game

By Tiffany Williams - On Friday the NBA announced that Chicago Bulls second-year guard Ayo Dosunmu will replace injured Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green on Team Deron and Rockets rookie forward Tari Eason will replace Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren on Team Joakim in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars, which will be played on Friday … Continue reading Ayo Dosunmu To Replace Jalen Green and Tari Eason To Replace Jalen Duren Jordan Rising Stars Game

NBA All-Star Weekend 7th Annual Basketball Without Borders Global Camp

By Tiffany Williams - This Friday NBA and FIBA will kick-off the seventh annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global camp.  The BWB Global camp will run Friday-Sunday at the Utah Jazz Practice Facility.   The 40 top high-school-age prospects from 27 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe will participate in a variety of activities, … Continue reading NBA All-Star Weekend 7th Annual Basketball Without Borders Global Camp

All-Star Game Performances and The NBA Honoring LeBron James

By Tiffany Williams - On Thursday the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Payson, Utah, native and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Jewel will sing the U.S. national anthem and JUNO Award-winning and platinum-selling artist Jully Black will sing the Canadian national anthem. Prior to tip-off, global superstar Post Malone will perform a medley of hits following … Continue reading All-Star Game Performances and The NBA Honoring LeBron James

Atlanta Hawks Split 2022-23 Series With New York Knicks, 2-2

By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday Night the Atlanta Hawks hosted the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta for their final game before the 2023 NBA All-Star break.  Wednesday's contest against the Knicks was also the fourth and final time these two clubs will meet in the 2022-23 regular season. The Knicks took … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Split 2022-23 Series With New York Knicks, 2-2

Atlanta Hawks Own A 125-106 Win Against The Spurs

By Tiffany Williams - Saturday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the Hawks hosted the Spurs to continue their two-game homestand. Saturday night’s contest between these two clubs is the first time this season that they have met. Atlanta owned tonight’s game with a 125-106 win. They now have scored 100-or-more points in 32 … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Own A 125-106 Win Against The Spurs

Replacements Announced For NBA 2023 All-Star Game

By Tiffany Williams – For the 2023 NBA All-Star game, Friday the league announced that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will replace Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left superior tib/fib sprain), Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (right knee MCL sprain) and New Orleans … Continue reading Replacements Announced For NBA 2023 All-Star Game

Philadelphia Eagles Have Second Practice Session In Arizona

By Tiffany Williams - Thursday Afternoon the Philadelphia Eagles had their second day of practice in Arizona. The session Thursday lasted for about two hours, and head coach Nick Sirianni came away from Thursday’s session encouraged by his team’s performance and demeanor.  “That’s our big tempo practice right there,” head coach Nick Sirianni said. “Get … Continue reading Philadelphia Eagles Have Second Practice Session In Arizona

Atlanta Hawks Grab A 116-107 Win Against Phoenix

Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks By Tiffany Williams - Thursday night the Atlanta Hawks were back home at State Farm Arena in Atlanta for their second meeting with Phoenix in eight days. In their first meeting of the year on February 1st in Phoenix, the Hawks took a 132-100 victory, and tonight the Hawks, with a … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Grab A 116-107 Win Against Phoenix

Philadelphia Eagles Getting Ready For Super Bowl LVII In Arizona

By Tiffany Williams - The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a Super Sunday matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. Both franchises will meet at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.  For the Eagles, this is their fourth ever Super Bowl appearance, having previously done so in 1980, 2004 and 2017 when … Continue reading Philadelphia Eagles Getting Ready For Super Bowl LVII In Arizona

Atlanta Hawks Wrap Up 5-Game West Coast Road Trip With A 116-107 Loss Against The Pelicans

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night the Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a five-game West Coast trip against the New Orleans Pelicans, and with a 116-107 loss, the Hawks wrapped up this road trip 2-3. Tuesday's outing in New Orleans was the second and final meeting between these two clubs for the 2022-23 regular season. The … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Wrap Up 5-Game West Coast Road Trip With A 116-107 Loss Against The Pelicans

AFC and NFC 2022 NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award

By Tiffany Williams - On Saturday, the NFL announced the AFC and NFC recipients of the 2022 NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award.  For the first time, the NFL recognized the top high school coach from each conference as nominated by their respective NFL clubs. The honor is given to the … Continue reading AFC and NFC 2022 NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award