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Final Four goes down in Phoenix

Final Four goes down in Phoenix

(photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) “Poster for the Final Four in Phoenix.” Shaan Baid Connector Editor The stage is set for the Final Four of the Men’s NCAA tournament with UConn, Alabama, Purdue and NC State advancing.   The biggest headline is No. 11 NC State upsetting No. 4 Duke 76-64. NC State continues its Cinderella

Celtics go 4-0 to extend winning streak to eight

(Photo courtesy of EuroSport.com) “Jayson Tatum attempts to score against Bulls defender.” Shaan Baid Connector Editor Boston improves to a lead-best record of 56-14 after victories over the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks. They are head-and-shoulders above the Eastern Conference, holding an 11-game lead over the second-place Bucks for the No. 2 seed. 

March Madness first round recap

(Photo courtesy of NBC sports) “Yale basketball player has possession of the ball.” Shaan Baid Connector Editor There goes a vast majority of people’s March Madness brackets. The first round of the Men’s NCAA tournament tipped off on Thursday with many upsets. The biggest upset was No. 3 Kentucky getting upset by No. 14 Oakland,

Celtics crush Bulls 129-112 to extend win streak to seven games

(Photo Courtesy of X) “Luke Kornet celebrates against the Bulls” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics picked up right where they left off before the All-Star break. Boston demolished the Chicago Bulls 129-112 on Thursday night in their first game since the break. With this win, Boston extends its winning streak to seven games

Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII

(Photo courtesy of WHYY.org) “Patrick Mahomes holds Vince Lombardi trophy.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff Well, that’s a wrap to the 2023 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime to win their third Super Bowl in the last five years. This year’s big game took place at Allegiant Stadium

Celtics fight to get out of slump

(Photo Courtesy of YourCentralValley.com) “Celtics face LA Lakers” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics are in a slump as they went 2-2 during their home stretch. Boston played the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers during this stretch. On the bright side, Boston still maintains a 4.5 lead