Alex House Articles - Page 114

College sports rivalries do not die when a player enters the pros. It does not even matter if they were only there for just one year. In the case of Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams, it has certainly carried over into the NBA. Tatum’s Duke Blue Devils were defeated by Williams’ Alma […]

The Boston Celtics are overflowing with banners, prestige and history, so when a player is still able to stand out fans must take notice. Although he is only 25 years old, Jayson Tatum is quickly proving himself to be a Celtics great after tying Larry Bird’s  franchise record of 39 for most 30-point games in […]

The modern transfer rules have revolutionized college basketball. Players have the autonomy to immediately impact another program without any barriers. Star Temple transfer Damian Dunn is hoping to do just that next year in his new home, and he could have many options. Gonzaga and UConn basketball are among 16 teams who have the talented […]

There are moments in sports that do not require any additional details or backstory. They simply transcend the rest of the game. New York Knicks legend Willis Reed stepping on the court versus the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals produced a mystical aura that spoke for itself. Reed passed […]

For those who want to watch baseball like a king, come on out and greet the New York Mets. Owner Steve Cohen is offering his most well-to-do fans an opportunity to bask in the luxury of Citi Field’s new membership only Cadillac Club at Payson’s. The ticket prices are not for the faint-hearted, according to […]

Team USA’s worst nightmare could soon be coming to fruition in the WBC Championship Tuesday night. Japan has a 3-1 lead in the seventh inning with Shohei Ohtani and Yu Darvish already having headed to the bullpen, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Ohtani is expected to be the man Japan will trust to close out […]

The NBA has changed in many obvious ways on the court, but also in terms of player mentality. Jumping ship to another contender, or worse yet a rival, was once considered blasphemous. Though, Boston Celtics great and NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett gained a new perspective regarding the hard feelings he felt for his […]

On Monday, Cam Newton announced his intent to return to the NFL, proclaiming there are not 32 quarterbacks currently in the league who are better than him. Tuesday, he showed just how serious he is about this comeback tour while throwing at Auburn football’s Pro Day. The 2015-16 MVP looked comfortable at his old stomping […]

March Madness is a thrilling time for most of the country, but it can be absolutely brutal for several mid-major conferences, who typically send just one team to the NCAA Tournament. This is a challenge many HBCU basketball programs who reside in these one-bid leagues regularly face. SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland […]

Finding a new head coach is an especially arduous task in college because they will be the new face of the program unlike just a star player who could be gone in just a year or two. Providence basketball has the misfortune of being thrust into this dilemma now that longtime head coach Ed Cooley […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have Austin Reaves to thank for the reason their fans are not in full panic mode after a tight 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic Sunday night. And it seems they are not taking him for granted, either. The Lakers and the guard have mutual interest in re-signing this offseason, per […]

Sam Cassell is once again on the short list to become a head coach, this time for Temple basketball. But the longtime assistant might not be able to pry himself away from the Philadelphia 76ers’ bench while they are contending for an NBA Championship. Cassell has been one of the league’s most respected assistants for […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has already had quite the lively and controversial offseason, and now his agency has ensured that he will remain in the headlines. They seemingly explained the reason for why the cornerback chose to sign with the Detroit Lions on a one-year contract rather than return to the Philadelphia Eagles, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. […]

Indiana basketball star Trayce Jackson-Davis focused on the bigger picture after seeing his accomplished college career officially come to a close in an NCAA Tournament loss to Miami on Sunday. The 23-year-old is the all-time program leader in rebounds and blocks and ranks third in points. His lasting impact on Hoosiers community will not be […]

As losses continue to pile up for the Portland Trail Blazers this late in the regular season, the organization and star point guard Damian Lillard are being forced into a dilemma they hoped to avoid. NBA insider Chris Haynes recently said that Lillard probably has just about a handful of games left before the Blazers […]

Another one falls. Kansas basketball became the latest Goliath knocked off its perch in the NCAA Tournament, losing a heartbreaker to Arkansas, 72-71, on Saturday night. The Jayhawks had a double-digit lead in the second half before Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks again proved why they can never be counted out around this time of the year. […]

Even when he is being direct about his intentions, nothing involving Aaron Rodgers is ever easy. We are now at the end of another week, and the enigmatic quarterback still remains on the Green Bay Packers’ roster. Both sides have reached the point of no return, so he will inevitably become the face of the […]

The weekend has started off on the wrong foot for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Friday night, the team lost star guard Anthony Edwards to an ankle injury before falling on the road to the Chicago Bulls in double overtime. The loss plunged them below.500 at 35-36 and only one game clear of  the 11th-place Utah Jazz. […]

The NBA MVP race is as compelling and newsworthy than it has been quite a while. There have been daily debates analyzing criteria like individual excellence, team success and durability. Though, Hall of Fame point guard Walt “Clyde” Frazier believes there is no debate at all, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid should be awarded […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ quest for a wide receiver has been well-documented since they were linked to Odell Beckham Jr. last season. Arizona Cardinals star DeAndre Hopkins is expected to be traded this offseason and has reportedly named Jerry’s World as one of his preferred destinations, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater. It is seemingly a […]

Sports talk show hosts have a very fine line to balance. They have to be edgy enough that people make watching their show a regular ritual but not too provocative as to carry no credibility whatsoever. Ever the trapeze artist, Colin Cowherd was determined to walk that edge when it came to his latest take […]

Houston basketball star Marcus Sasser has enough to worry about going into a Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup with Auburn on Saturday. Now, he must also mentally prepare himself for a Tigers-leaning crowd in Birmingham, Alabama’s Legacy Arena. Sasser and teammate Jamal Shead have already announced their intent to play despite battling groin and […]

Houston basketball fans have endured a stressful first week of March Madness. Star senior guard Marcus Sasser re-aggravated a groin injury he first suffered in the team’s conference tournament, and lockdown defender Jamal Shead is dealing with a knee issue after the Cougars’ opening game in the NCAA Tournament. All of the ailments and questions […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley is known for his fiery temper, but his past indiscretions were unlikely to come back into focus in the team’s opening NCAA Tournament game against Iona on Friday. The referee, Jeffrey Anderson, was called a “f**king clown” by Hurley last December during a game against Villanova, according to Stadium […]

Retired life is not all golf and pina coladas. JJ Watt has had a full plate since officially closing the book on football after the end of last season. Still, nothing brings back that itch like seeing former colleagues breaking the bank in NFL free agency. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was a […]

Few running backs display the level of passion that new member of the New Orleans Saints Jamaal Williams does. He is often overshadowed as a secondary option out of the backfield but has proven to be a crucial component on multiple offenses. The 28-year-old still feels he has not earned the recognition his production demands. […]

It is only March, and the offseason is already probably dragging for Buffalo Bills fans. They have entered that unforgiving territory where postseason shortcomings overshadow any other individual accolades or goodwill. However, if there is anyone who can transcend football frustration it’s safety Damar Hamlin. All of America, not just the sports world, followed Hamlin’s […]

Aaron Rodgers is a polarizing personality, to say the least. But as far as football is concerned few people have ever doubted his greatness, including an elite arm talent that can stand next to any quarterback in history. Though, at 39 years old and just coming off a disappointing 2022-23 season, there will be those […]

When March Madness officially commences and the NCAA Tournament brackets are released, millions of eyes dart to to the infamous No. 5 versus No. 12 matchups, a spot often prime for upsets and chaos. Miami basketball finds itself in the thick of what could be an absolute battle against Drake, one that will be much […]

Every NBA Championship contender needs at least one player who can do the dirty work. A guy who will embrace the challenge of defending the star player on the opposing team. There is no room for timidity and hesitation in this role. Despite the recent Kevin Durant setbacks, the Phoenix Suns can take solace knowing […]

The Phoenix Suns had to really tough out a win versus the Orlando Magic, 116-113, Thursday night at the Footprint Center. Their scrappy opponent did not relent, pulling every trick out of the book to try to steal the game. Markelle Fultz even untied former teammate Terrence Ross’ shoe, via Bally Sports. The bizarre incident […]

People are fuming after it was announced that the Golden State Warriors will be giving Anthony Lamb, who was accused of committing rape in 2019, a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Former Vermont swimmer Kendall Ware filed a lawsuit against the University for deliberately mishandling […]

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer is in the midst of a potentially career-defining offseason, one that fans will either point to when they reminisce about the beginning days of a proud era, or curse as another setback for a franchise constantly in transition. That is not hyperbole. He made a coaching hire that has […]

When Goliath is slain by David, few people shed a tear. Except of course during March Madness, when college basketball fans literally invest in those Goliaths making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, or at least surviving the first day. Arizona basketball made next week’s trash load just a tad heavier, with millions of […]

Dust those shredders off and plug them in because millions of March Madness brackets just got busted. No. 15 seed Princeton basketball rocked living rooms everywhere after upsetting No. 2 seed Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. The Tigers held a razor-thin lead at half time and surged in the final […]

Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig is going to need an emergency visit to the dentist after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo knocked his tooth out with an elbow square to the face. The unfortunate incident occurred when the Greek Freak was driving off to the side in the third quarter, via Bally Sports. Craig was […]

The New York Knicks have had their foot on the gas since the NBA All-Star break. Their near-trade deadline acquisition, Josh Hart, has been instrumental to that success. And on Tuesday, he posted numbers that Knicks fans have not witnessed since the days of Carmelo Anthony. Hart had a huge impact in all facets of […]

Because NFL free agency can be so chaotic, there is not always time to properly let a moment breathe. Every now and then, there is a redemption tale that culminates with a nice payday, and in the process gives hope to other players in search of their own financial recognition. The Tennessee Titans might have just […]

The Denver Broncos have had a highly active, albeit somewhat perplexing offseason thus far. They made several moves on the opening day of NFL free agency Monday, most notably agreeing to ink OT Mike McGlinchey. At the same time, rumors surfaced that the team could trade away their top two wide receivers, Jerry Jeudy and […]