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Team USA Suffers Early Exit In FIBA World Cup
Mark R. Bacon—Main Event Sports DC The United State’s hopes of winning a third consecutive FIBA gold medal—and sixth consecutive international gold medal —are gone. The United States lost to France, 89-79, in the quarterfinals of the 2019 FIBA World Cup on Wednesday, snapping a streak of 58 straight wins in international competition. It also[…]
76ers’ Mike Scott Gets Into Fight With Eagles Fans
Mark R. Bacon—Main Event Sports DC What began as another one of Mike Scott’s attempts to interact with Philadelphia fans on Sunday turned into an incident that marred what was otherwise an uneventful day for the Sixers’ backup forward. Philly media conducted discussions with roughly a dozen people, reviewed photo and video evidence, and spoke[…]
The 50-40-90 Club
Mark R. Bacon—Main Event Sports DC Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics capped their dazzling regular season with a 100-86 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday. Delle Donne led all scorers with 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the certain-to-be WNBA MVP joined an exclusive club of sharpshooters in the process. Delle Donne became the[…]
No One Ever Accused Skins’ Coach Jay Gruden Of Being A Genius. EVER…
Mark R. Bacon—Main Event Sports DC Washington head coach Jay Gruden opted not to use Adrian Peterson at all in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, despite the running back being healthy and ready to go. Gruden instead fielded Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson, who rushed a combined 13 times for 28 yards, and Wendell Smallwood,[…]
Team USA Tops Brazil, Officially Qualifies For 2020 Olympics
Mark R. Bacon—Main Event Sports DC Team USA is officially headed to the 2020 Olympics. I like the current version of Team USA. They all want to be there, they seem to enjoy playing with each other, and it will be fun to watch them be tested and try to solve problems together. I imagine[…]
The Patriots Are The New NFL Maverick
Mark R. Bacon—Main Event Sports DC The Patriots made their latest power move against the rest of the NFL on Saturday by signing released Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown. The fact New England flexed so quickly on such a talented, but troubled, player was a surprise to no one inside or outside the league. What is[…]
The Quick Snap Keys To The Game: Week 2: 6 LSU @ #9 Texas
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo MESPORTS SOUTH AUSTIN– Ed Orgeron and his Bayou Bengals leave the swamps of Baton Rouge to brace themselves to face Tom Herman and the Texas Longhorns in what should be a heated evening affair in Austin for Week 2. It is Geaux time for both these ball clubs that have been on[…]
Kick-Off Keys To The Game: Houston(0-0, AAC) vs #4 Oklahoma (0-0,Big 12)
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo MESPORTS SOUTH NORMAN– What team can be rougher and tougher than leather tonight because of there’s really no room to bluff in this Sunday evening showdown at Memorial Stadium? This is going to be an interesting explosive offensive showdown that could very well be a glimpse of storylines that could shake up[…]
THE POWER PLAY GAME PREVIEW: Week 1: HOUSTON (0-0, AAC) @ #4 OKLAHOMA (0-0, BIG 12)
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo MESPORTS SOUTH NORMAN–What a Week 1 it has already been in college football. If Saturday is any indication as to what is to come especially when it comes to upsets and last-minute comebacks then football fans are in for a wild ride. Don’t think for a minute that ole Boomer Sooner has[…]
Kick-Off Keys To The Game: #11 Oregon(0-0, PAC-12) vs #16 Auburn (0-0, SEC)
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo MESPORTS SOUTH ARLINGTON– The day of reckoning is finally upon us as one of the biggest match-ups in Week 1 of the college football season is here. While this may be only the second time in the history of either program in which the Auburn Tigers have collided with the Oregon Ducks[…]