The Big Bear, Bats and Brian Snitker

February is coming to a close, which means that Major League Baseball’s “Spring Training” is just days away. For most teams, this month-long preseason is a way to assess the development of young prospects and re-evaluate the former pitching rotation, batting lineup and overall depth chart.  While the contests hold no real value with regardContinue reading “The Big Bear, Bats and Brian Snitker”

Nike’s “Love Letter” Release Was a Hate Crime

Just a few short weeks ago, Nike announced a Valentine’s Day themed Air Force 1 Low, which the brand cleverly titled “Love Letter.” Set to release on February 13, the sneaker paid homage to the intimate holiday with a Tulip Pink and University Red colorway, while miniature heart shaped perforations decorated the toebox.  Air ForceContinue reading “Nike’s “Love Letter” Release Was a Hate Crime”

Top 10, But It’s Not SportsCenter.

I know that not everyone in the universe is as invested in the world of sports as I am, so I figured I could take this opportunity to write about something that everyone enjoys – music.  While we all have different tastes, there is something euphoric about finding a new artist or song you love.Continue reading “Top 10, But It’s Not SportsCenter.”

From the Court to Commentary – Hansbrough’s Still Got Valid Points

It’s been over a decade since Tyler Hansbrough suited up for a game in a Carolina uniform, but for fans who watched the non-conference matchup against Northeastern last night, “Psycho T” returned to the UNC lineup.  The former Naismith Player of the Year and the ACC’s all-time leading scorer wasn’t present on the hardwood, butContinue reading “From the Court to Commentary – Hansbrough’s Still Got Valid Points”

Is Teddy Water Under the Bridge? The Future of Carolina’s QB

It feels surreal to think that only five years ago, the Panthers had just completed one of the most dominant regular seasons of all time and were one win short of a Super Bowl. We all know how that went, smh. Cam Newton, who was on top of the world after a 2015 MVP season,Continue reading “Is Teddy Water Under the Bridge? The Future of Carolina’s QB”

The Charlotte Hornets Finally Know How to Ball – Lifeless to LaMelo

Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to play basketball in the NBA someday – it was my passion and I couldn’t get enough of it.  As a kid, I would shoot around for hours on my dilapidated hoop, simulating matchups between the leagues most prominent teams and players. I used to narrate theseContinue reading “The Charlotte Hornets Finally Know How to Ball – Lifeless to LaMelo”

Letting Atlanta’s Legends Go: Remembering Phil Niekro and Hank Aaron

The Atlanta Braves – one of the most storied MLB franchises of all-time and the one that I grew up watching; not necessarily because I wanted to, but because my older brother did and I idolized the person he was.  Dex was a role-model for me and I followed in his footsteps however I could.Continue reading “Letting Atlanta’s Legends Go: Remembering Phil Niekro and Hank Aaron”