Boston College Point-Shaving Scandal
The Boston College point-shaving scandal of the 1978-79 college basketball season remains one of the darkest chapters in...
The Real Reason They Are Called the Boston Celtics
How did the Boston team arrive at the nickname "Celtics?" What is the true story behind one of...
A History of Betting and the NBA
The history of betting on the NBA is a tale that intertwines the evolution of sports gambling, the...
Why Kareem was Better Than Jordan
When discussing the greatest basketball players of all time, names like Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar consistently dominate...
Hoops 101: How Basketball was Invented
Basketball, one of the world's most beloved and widely played sports, was invented in the late 19th century....
Best Odds for NBA Finals Matchups
The NBA Playoffs are like a second season. The team that can survive the grueling month-long tournament emerges...
The Ugliest Logos in NBA History
U-G-L-Y, these teams ain't got no alibi. We're not sure what these teams were thinking. Detroit Pistons Horse...
Lowest Seed to Win the NBA Title
Which team was the lowest NBA Playoff seed to win the NBA title? The 1994-95 Houston Rockets are...
How Spud Webb became the most outrageous dunker in the NBA
Among all the things you can do as a professional athlete—hitting a homer; throwing a touchdown pass; making...
Michael Jordan and the Loose Ball
Chicago Bull star Michael Jordan reaches for a loose ball on the court in this wonderful photo from...