Zachary Draves Articles - Page 3

On Friday, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Denver Nuggets. A much hyped matchup between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. During the game, tensions rose between the two superstars. As SGA was pushing the ball and guarded by Jokic, SGA was seen throwing the ball at Jokic, per ClutchPoints. As a result, […]

The New York Yankees are finally getting something out of star prospect George Lombard Jr., a young player who has been waiting for his opportunity for a year. On Friday, Lombard did his part when he secured a two-RBI single in the bottom of the first with the Yankees leading 2-0. Ultimately, the Yankees came […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a season in which they will look to win a third straight World Series. A season in which they are expected to dominate. One of their top pitchers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, is looking secure an NL Cy Young Award. On Friday, Yamamoto put on a great showing in […]

No. 21 Miami (OH) basketball is having a season of historic proportions. They are off to a 28-0 start and are on the cusp of potentially securing a No.1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Their success has rewarded them with $242 million in funding for a new basketball stadium, per Front Office Sports.  Not only […]

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112. The Bulls’ losing streak is at 11, and they are five games shy of the franchise record of 16 set in 2001. On Friday, […]

Undoubtedly, Fernando Mendoza’s brilliance propelled Indiana football to an improbable undefeated season and a national championship. In the process, he came away with the Heisman Trophy. One of the people he found inspiration from was Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Essentially, Mendoza credited Williams for coming back from early-season losses […]

Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey is making a name for himself at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. On Thursday, Bailey managed to etch his name among some of the best prospects in the 40-yard dash, per Next Gen Stats. He ultimately achieved the third-fastest speed of 22.91 mph over the last three years. Also, his […]

It was Megan Keller’s heroics that led the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team to win the gold medal at the Milan Olympics. She scored the winning goal in overtime over Canada. Now that she has some breathing room, Keller celebrated the moment as a “dream come true”, per Tom Carroll of WEEI. Keller recalled her childhood […]

On Thursday, the New York Yankees announced that they were retiring the No.52 of Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia. However, one prominent New York radio host takes somewhat of an umbridge. Craig Carton of WFAN Sports Radio asked why Alex Rodriguez’s No. 13 hasn’t been retired. “If CC Sabathia has his number retired and […]

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, beginning on Mar. 5. One of those slated to play for Team USA is Nolan McLean of the New York Mets. He is coming off a stellar spring training start that has named him a potential Cy Young Award candidate. On Thursday, McLean laid out his […]

The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team is relishing in their historic gold medal win at the 2026 Olympics. One of those players who was instrumental in leading them to victory was Laila Edwards of the University of Wisconsin. Edwards made history by becoming the first black woman to represent the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. On Thursday, […]

It’s the hard knock life for the Chicago Bulls. They are in the midst of a 10-game losing streak, the longest in seven years. At the same time, tanking accusations are being leveled against the Bulls to secure a higher ranking in the NBA Draft Lottery. However, Matas Buzelis emphatically denied those claims, per Joel […]

Things are looking really good for No.21 Miami (OH) basketball. They are in the midst of one of their best seasons in program history, remaining unbeaten. On Tuesday, Miami (OH) notched its 28th win of the season, 74-64 over Eastern Michigan. As a result, the Redhawks are in a prime position to secure a No.1 […]

Things are picking up for right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler. The New York Yankees and their fans have heaped praise on Schlittler for working his way back into the rotation. This was after he was benched for two weeks due to back inflammation. On Thursday, manager Aaron Boone provided a status report on Schlitter, per Greg […]

No.10 Illinois basketball is coming off a hard 95-94 OT loss to UCLA. A game in which freshman guard Keaton Wagler had to be taken out due to a shoulder injury. Recently, head coach Brad Underwood came to Wagler’s defense amid critics who question his skill based on physical attributes, per Adam Rittenburg of ESPN. […]

The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team is on cloud nine after winning the gold medal at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. It is their third gold medal since 1998. However, a phone call from President Donald Trump to the Men’s Team after their gold medal win puzzled many. In the call, Trump invited the Men’s Team to […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of spring training with their sights set on resolve. Infielder Dansby Swanson is hoping to give fans a glimmer of hope after an early exit in the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers. At the same time, Swanson is setting his sights beyond the upcoming season. Recently, Swanson discussed […]

One of the highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics was Jack Hughes scoring the overtime goal to give the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team the gold medal. Since then, the team has been on a whirlwind, with Hughes front and center. On Wednesday, Hughes provided testimony before a New Jersey Devils game against the Buffalo Sabres, […]

The Chicago Bulls lost their 10th straight game on Tuesday to the Charlotte Hornets 131-99. They still have not won a single game this month. Nevertheless, Matas Buzelis came through with a season-high 32 points. However, to hear him tell it, that doesn’t matter as much as winning games, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago […]

On the same day that the Chicago Bulls welcomed back Coby White, they lost again. Before a home crowd, the Bulls lost their 1oth game in a row to the Charlotte Hornets by 32 points, 131-99. As a result, the Bulls have become the only winless team in the NBA, per ESPN Insights. Additionally, Chicago […]

Tuesday night wasn’t just about the Chicago Bulls taking on the Charlotte Hornets. It marked the official return of Coby White after being traded from Chicago to the Charlotte Hornets. During a timeout in the first quarter, the Bulls flashed on the Jumbotron screen a video tribute to White. It highlighted his journey from North […]

On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets will face off against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. Coby White will be making his official return to the United Center after being traded to Charlotte. During warmups, White took time to reflect on the moment he felt his career in Chicago was over, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls. […]

After a series of trades that left the Chicago Bulls unrecognizable, second-year guard Matas Buzelis is one of the last remaining familiar faces. Buzelis is carrying much of the load for the Bulls in terms of offense and presence. Overall, he has demonstrated consistency throughout a very hectic transition period. Buzelis is averaging 15.0 points […]

There seems to be consensus that Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will be the No.1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a national championship. However, it remains unknown where he will end up. On Tuesday, league insiders said it’s not a forgone conclusion that Menodza will be […]

No.14 Kansas basketball has quite the player and personality in Darryn Peterson. He is averaging 19.5 points per game and shooting 47.2% from the field. However, he has received criticism for a perceived lack of passion for the game. He has sat out 11 games and, at times, has taken himself out of games. On […]

Things are looking bleak for the Chicago Bulls. They are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and have some key players injured. One of whom is Anfernee Simons, who is out with a wrist injury. On Tuesday, the Bulls announced a change in Simons’ status for the game against the Charlotte Hornets, per […]

The Chicago Bulls’ losing woes continued as they fell to the New York Knicks 105-99 on Sunday. It is their ninth straight loss, and they are now 24-34. Nevertheless, they did have Isaac Okoro come through as he has been doing lately. Even in defeat, Okoro finished the game with 12 points and six rebounds. […]

The Chicago Bulls looked to end their 8 game losing streak against the New York Knicks on Sunday at home. Jalen Smith, who recently came off an injury, was slated to contribute in the starting lineup. However, Smith was taken out of the game in the third quarter due to a lower-body injury, per The […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to break their eight-game losing streak against the New York Knicks on Sunday. However, they will be without guard Anfernee Simones due to a wrist injury sustained on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Prior to the game, head coach Billy Donovan provided context as to what lies ahead for Simons […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls suffered their eighth straight loss, falling to the Detroit Pistons 126-110. Despite that, Josh Giddey, who is coming back from a recent hamstring injury, achieved quite a feat. In the process, Giddey joined the likes of Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as one of eight players to accumulate 300+ rebounds […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls faced off against the best team in the Eastern Conference, the fierce rival Detroit Pistons, at home. A game in which Josh Giddey and Tre Jones were back in action and healthy after a recent battle with hamstring injuries. In the first half, the Bulls kept pace with the mighty, […]

On Saturday, Kevin Huerter made his return to Chicago as part of the Detroit Pistons against the Bulls. It was his first time back with his former team after he was part of a three-team deal involving the Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves. A deal that would send Jaden Ivey to the Bulls from the […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls were given grim news. Center Zach Collins will be out for the rest of the season. The reason is due to a lingering toe injury that will require surgery. Prior to the game against the Detroit Pistons, head coach Billy Donovan expressed a desire to have Collins return next season. […]

The Minnesota Twins began spring training against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Their starter was supposed to be right-hander Joe Ryan, who is rumored to be traded soon. However, Ryan was taken off the mound without even throwing a pitch, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It was 15 minutes before the first pitch. Instead, […]

The Chicago Bulls received some unfortunate news before their Saturday game against the Detroit Pistons. Jaden Ivey, who was originally listed as questionable, will not be playing due to a knee injury. Additionally, Zach Collins, out with a ligament toe injury, will not be playing again. But it goes beyond that. On Saturday, Brett Siegel […]

On Sunday, theUnited States and Canada will square off in the highly anticipated gold medal men’s hockey game—a fitting way to close the curtain on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. However, one guy won’t be on the ice. On Saturday, it was confirmed that Canada defenseman Josh Morrissey will not be playing due to […]

The Chicago Bulls will host the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Jaden Ivey is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is battling left patellofemoral pain syndrome. On Thursday, Ivey sat out the entire Bulls game against the Toronto Raptors, in which they lost 110-101. Here’s everything we know about Jaden Ivey’s injury and his […]

On Friday, the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team defeated Slovakia 6-2 to advance to the gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Olympics. If they win, they will win their first gold medal since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980 in Lake Placid. One of the players helping carry the Americans across the finish line […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2026 season on top. They are the two-time defending World Series champions. Also, they signed free-agent slugger Kyle Tucker to a $240 million contract. Without question, the Dodgers are the clear favorites to win it all again. However, some have questioned Tucker’s passion for the game. Nevertheless, […]