Welcome to my baby and brain child, First Down Sportanista! Now I know you're probably scratching your head a bit at the name, but it is a play on words because a fashionista is someone devoted to all things fashion and since I am a girl completely devoted to sports, it just seemed to work. … Continue reading First Things First
Will the Diamondbacks leave Arizona?
I stumbled across a news story yesterday on Bleacher Report that Major League Baseball was concerned about the state of Chase Field. In the article, the lawyer for the Diamondbacks cites two different incidents, the first being when a sanitation pipe burst and an air conditioning unit failed, that show that the city needs to … Continue reading Will the Diamondbacks leave Arizona?
Why This is the Last LeVar Ball Post
Jay Bilas wrote an article for ESPN this morning that really struck a chord with me by why the media needs to stop covering LeVar Ball. In the article Bilas wrote about how in the beginning Ball was an entertaining personality to cover because of his comments saying he could beat Michael Jordan and Charles … Continue reading Why This is the Last LeVar Ball Post
Hockey in Houston?
While scrolling through Twitter today, I stumbled upon on article on the NHL on NBC about Houston and their odds for getting a National Hockey League team much better now that Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander finally deciding to sell the team. Which the headline alone made me stop and kind of scratch my head … Continue reading Hockey in Houston?
Celtics/Lakers Part One is another History Lesson through Sports
Much like the OJ: Made in America Series, the new 30 for 30 documentary 'Celtics/Lakers the Best of Enemies' offers basketball fans not only a history of the National Basketball League, but a look into the history of race relations in America. Now, I was beyond excited to watch this documentary since the introduction of … Continue reading Celtics/Lakers Part One is another History Lesson through Sports
The Difference Between the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NBA Finals
Besides the running commentary that the blame for the Cavalier's lackluster performance falls solely on LeBron James, another murmur began firing off on all the sports talk shows...why were the NHL Stanley Cup Finals more exciting than the NBA Finals? And the answer is quite simple. More sports fans are inclined to watch the NHL … Continue reading The Difference Between the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NBA Finals
NBA Finals: LeBron’s Struggles, Rihanna v. the Cavs.
Before the ball is tipped for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, here's some highlights of the headlines that have caught my eye in the last three days. While scrolling through Sports Illustrated's home page this morning, I saw a hilarious headline that Steph Curry says the Warriors don't play Rihanna in the locker room. … Continue reading NBA Finals: LeBron’s Struggles, Rihanna v. the Cavs.
‘Last Chance U’ Hooks with Giant Personalities and Impressive Football
Finally we're back with a new Hooked Till the Credits and this week's is a good one. I'm sure that by now you've heard of and have probably watched Netflix's show "Last Chance U" which follows a junior county college in Mississippi that gives athletes one last chance to make it to the NCAA Division … Continue reading ‘Last Chance U’ Hooks with Giant Personalities and Impressive Football
