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Falling Off Pace

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa April 3, 2014

The Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers began 2013-14 with two distinctly different approaches to the season, both with the ultimate hope of winning the NBA Finals. The two-time defending champions Heat,...

Schools fumble athletic priorities

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist March 5, 2014
Athletic programs taking priority in high school funds over other projects.

One Month In, Silver Setting A Precedent

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa March 5, 2014

It’s only been just more than a month since Adam Silver took the reins from David Stern as NBA commissioner, but the 51-year old is already making his mark and showing receptiveness to more structural...

I’m Giddy Just Thinking About “The Basketball Tournament”

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa March 1, 2014

So this is incredibly cool. On Friday, Grantland’s Zach Lowe reported the details of a forthcoming national basketball tournament open to all United States residents over the age of 18 and not an...

Butter, Bacon and Basketball: The NBA Goes Paleozoic

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 25, 2014

It seems that during every Olympics the media acquires a brief fascination with the diets of the participants.  Typically what comes to mind are supposed performance-optimizing foods like PowerBars and...

I Hereby Invite You To The Greek Freak Bandwagon

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 18, 2014

For casual basketball fans just starting to tune into the NBA, as the season resumes post-All Star break, I want to introduce you to Milwaukee Bucks rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo. Say it with me: An-te-to-kounm-po. ...

How (Not) to Use a Basketball City

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 12, 2014

The forecast this week in Seattle calls for rain.  And while the residual excitement from the Seahawks’ Super Bowl Victory still surely lingers enough to brighten Seattleites’ collective mood, as...

A Punishing Season Hurt Us All

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 6, 2014

Ravaged by a plague of injuries, the 2013-14 season in the National Basketball Association has been a particularly agonizing one for players and fans alike, with some feeling the hurt more than others,...

Freshman Leonard Davis handles the ball at the top of the key guarded by St. Lawrence University freshman guard David Hampton.

Freshman basketball player salvages his playing career

By Michael Sadwith, Contributing Writer December 11, 2013
A former Division I prospect has found a new home in Ithaca.
Forward Travis Warech ‘13 dribbles past Utica College senior forward Chris Jeffers during an Empire 8 conference game on Feb. 15, 2013. Warech is currently pursuing a professional basketball career in Germany.

Former Bomber attempts to launch professional career in Germany

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer October 10, 2013
Former member of the men's basketball team is trying to take his talents to Germany.

The ‘Stache Line: Inconsistent PED punishment for pro sports

By Matt Kelly, Columnist September 10, 2013
Columnist Matt Kelly has his take on the recent steroid scandals in professional sports.

Young teams will conquer

By Harlan Green-Taub, Staff Writer March 1, 2012
The shortened NBA season is more than halfway over, and though it has certainly met fans’ expectations, there have been just as many surprises around the league.
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