The 2016 NBA playoffs are underway, although all eight first rounds series have been underwhelming and dull. As of Wednesday afternoon, the average margin of victory in playoff games to date has been 17.5 points, and only two of the 13 games played have been decided by fewer than 5 points. While more advanced rounds project to be much closer, …
Kobe Bryant was honored during his final game on Wednesday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Many expected Kobe to take the bulk of the team’s shots, but few expected him to put up a closing game that will be remembered by Lakers fans forever. Bryant scored an NBA season high 60 points in their win over the …
The world’s best golfers are competing this week at the famed Augusta National Golf Club for the 2016 U.S. Masters Tournament. Despite the course’s attempt to keep birdies at a minimum, PGA Tour professionals continue to tear the course up with low scores. Augusta lengthened the course back in 2002 and 2006 to provide the players with a greater test. …
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are both en route to completing a full NBA season while being undefeated at home, a feat that has never been accomplished. The Warriors’ 54 (and counting) and Spurs’ 47 (and counting) victories at home are the two longest home winning streaks in NBA history, besting the Bulls’ previous 44 game mark …
When you are picking your NCAA March Madness bracket this year, it may be best to avoid predicting an underdog to make a deep run in the event. Since the NCAA expanded the tournament to 64 teams back in 1985, a top-three seeded team has won the tournament 87% of the time, with a number one seed winning 65% of …
The NFL free agency period officially kicked off this past Wednesday. As these football players continue to sign multi-year agreements worth north of $50 million in contract value, it turns out the National Football League has the lowest average player salary across the four major sports in the United States. Despite football being America’s most popular sport, the average athlete …
