Robert Sarver: Cancel Culture’s Latest Target

I’d like to preface this post by stating I am in no way defending Robert Sarver.  What happens in the NBA’s upcoming investigations of him, his franchise and the culture he created there will ultimately determine his fate.  The Association Continue reading Robert Sarver: Cancel Culture’s Latest Target

The fault in our expectations and the waning careers of Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Dwight Howard

Carmelo Anthony is about to become a Houston Rocket.  At 34 years of age, he is about to embark on his 17th NBA season with his fourth different team.  Despite coming off a career low in scoring, after so many Continue reading The fault in our expectations and the waning careers of Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Dwight Howard

Final thoughts on Magic-Hawks: Orlando’s regression, Dwight’s plight and how Las Vegas got it wrong

Recapping the Atlanta Hawks-Orlando Magic series Continue reading Final thoughts on Magic-Hawks: Orlando’s regression, Dwight’s plight and how Las Vegas got it wrong

Hail or Rail IV: Ray Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Ohio State, Otis Smith, Antawn Jamison, the NFL and fantasy baseball

One man’s take on Ray Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Ohio State, Otis Smith, Antawn Jamison, the NFL and fantasy baseball Continue reading Hail or Rail IV: Ray Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Ohio State, Otis Smith, Antawn Jamison, the NFL and fantasy baseball

Orlando Magic pull trigger on Gilbert Arenas trade.

Have you ever been watching a sporting event where your team is winning comfortably, you leave the room to grab a quick beverage, only to return and find your team down? That’s kind of what happened with me and the Continue reading Orlando Magic pull trigger on Gilbert Arenas trade.

Hey, Brian, please stop spreading Carmelo Anthony-Orlando Magic trade rumors

I’m all for juicy trade rumors.  I’m even cool with rumors that are based in no truth whatsoever, simply because they’re fun to talk about.  But when a journalist from a credible newspaper continuously prints these kinds of stories, they Continue reading Hey, Brian, please stop spreading Carmelo Anthony-Orlando Magic trade rumors

Preview of Orlando Magic-Atlanta Hawks

You’re probably sitting there, asking yourself what kind of ridiculous playoffs preview takes place after the series had already started?  After all, you already know which team won the first game thus giving an unfair advantage. Well, some of us Continue reading Preview of Orlando Magic-Atlanta Hawks

NBA Playoffs Preview, Part Two: Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers

Welcome to Part Two of SportsChump’s NBA Playoff preview.

The rise of the hybrid athlete

At any given time, there are nine players on the baseball diamond, five on the basketball court and eleven on the football field. Each sport has designated positions for its players.