How quickly things change in sports, huh? USA Today Sports reported earlier that WR Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers “suffered a torn Achilles…
Tony and Tim did a great job in the pick and roll. With Tony coming off and Tim hitting shots. When they’re hitting those, they have…
In the past few weeks, there has been plenty of discussion in the sports blogosphere about the condition of Derrick Rose’s health, and whether or…
The big boys over at ESPN got together this morning to discuss game 1 of the Warriors-Spurs game and what may or may not happen…
![San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors [West Semis]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/curryplayoffs-470x140.jpg)
(6) Golden State Warriors vs (2) San Antonio Spurs AccuScore Preview (Game 1) The Spurs are solid 76 percent favorites in game 1 vs the Warriors. The…
![Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder Preview [West Semis]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Durant_Randolph-470x140.jpg)
(5) Memphis Grizzlies vs (1) OKC Thunder AccuScore Preview (Game 1) The Thunder are solid 72.1 percent favorites to win today’s game 1 matchup against the Memphis…
![Today in Sports History [5/2]: Pete Rose Suspended 30 Games](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/peterose-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1988, Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose was suspended 30 games for shoving umpire Dave Pallone. The suspension, the longest of the…
So we’re finally here… Welcome to the 2013 NBA Playoffs! This will be our central page for coverage, so whether it’s game previews, truths &…
In case you missed it, NBA player Jason Collins came out publicly this past weekend about his homosexuality. In response, many athletes around the country…
![Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets [Game 2 Preview]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nuggetswarriors-470x140.jpg)
(6) GS Warriors vs (3) Denver Nuggets AccuScore Preview Data being processed by simulations, info to come asap. Appetizer 18.5 pts & 11.2 rebounds. That’s only the beginning…
![Memphis Grizzlies @ L.A. Clippers [Game 2 Preview]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/clipsgrizz-470x140.jpg)
(5) Memphis Grizzlies vs (4) Los Angeles Clippers AccuScore Preview Data being processed by simulations, info to come asap. Appetizer The Clippers won game one of…
![Los Angeles Lakers @ San Antonio Spurs [Game 1 Preview]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/spurslakers-470x140.jpg)
(2) San Antonio Spurs vs (7) Los Angeles Lakers AccuScore Preview The Spurs are big-time favorites with an 82.2% chance of winning game one. The…
![Chicago Bulls @ Brooklyn Nets [Game 1 Preview]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bullsnets-470x140.jpg)
Chicago Bulls (5) @ Brooklyn Nets (4) AccuScore Preview The Nets are solid 67% favorites in game 1 vs the Bulls. The average score in the…
![Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets [Game 1 Preview]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/denverwarriors-470x140.png)
G.S. Warriors (6) @ Denver Nuggets (3) AccuScore Preview The Denver Nuggets are solid 60.9% favorites vs the Warriors in game one. The average score…
Whenever I try to get my friends to listen to Jazz, they always ask why? Because it’s the best type of music out there! Of…
![Today in Sports History [4/5]: Stockton Reaches 1,000 Again](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/stockton-470x140.png)
On this day in 1990, Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton reached the 1000-assist mark for a record-setting third season in a row. Since I…
What a difference 24 Hours can make. Rutgers University head basketball coach Mike Rice has been fired, after a whirlwind of support for his dismissal…
![Today in Sports History [4/2]: Bucks sign Kareem](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lew-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1969, the Milwaukee Bucks signed Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) to his first NBA contract. He would play for Milwaukee until 1975,…
![MLB Game Preview [4/1]: SF Giants at LA Dodgers](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pic11-470x140.jpg)
Baseball is back … finally. The Dodgers get set to put their $215 million payroll to the test as they host the World Series champion…
![Today in Sports History [4/1]: 1972 MLB Strike](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pic1-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1972, Major League Baseball players staged their first collective strike. It was the first organized player strike against MLB team owners,…
On this day in 1986, Louisville beat Duke 72-69 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. The game, held at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, featured Louisville, the…
![Today in Sports History [3/25]: Sugar Ray Robinson Wins, Again](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sugarray-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1958, Sugar Ray Robinson became the first boxing champ to win five titles [middleweight]. To commemorate the record-setting achievement, we found…
On this day in 1985, Larry Bird scored 60 points vs the Atlanta Hawks, setting a franchise record for points scored and field goals made…
Once known as Superman, Dwight Howard is now Orlando’s biggest villain. After being traded and leaving Orlando on bad terms (after 8 years with the…
John Coltrane’ Blue Train (1957) Personnel: John Coltrane (tenor saxophone) Lee Morgan (trumpet) Curtis Fuller (trombone) Kenny Drew (piano) Paul Chambers (bass) Philly Joe Jones…
![Album Review: Grant Green’s Solid [Jazz]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/grantgreensolid-470x140.png)
Grant Green’s Solid Personnel: Grant Green (guitar), James Spaulding (alto saxophone), Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone), McCoy Tyner (piano), Bob Cranshaw (bass), Elvin Jones (drums). Tracks:…
In case you missed it, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors went bizerck last night at MSG vs the Knicks. He dropped 54 on…
In George Orwell’s 1984, there’s a “Room 101″, where you essentially see your worst nightmare. Room 101 is filled with all the unnecessary things in…
![Today in Sports History [2/11]: John Lennon Helps Out](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beatles1-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1970, John Lennon paid the £1,344 fine for the demonstrators of the South African Rugby team. The individuals were protesting while…
On 4th and Goal, down by 5 points, San Francisco went for the win on a Colin Kaepernick attempted pass. While his pass was ultimately…
![NBA on TNT Preview [2/7]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nba-on-tnt-368x140.jpg)
Tonight’s double-header on TNT features the Boston Celtics playing host to the visiting LA Lakers, followed by a showdown in the Mile High City between…
![Today in Sports History [2/5]: Bob Douglas and the Rens](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rens-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1972, Bob Douglas became the first African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. Often referred to as…
![Today in Sports History [2/4]: Jackie Robinson Continues to Open Doors](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/robinson-470x140.jpg)
On this day in 1965, Jackie Robinson is named Director of Communication for WNBC in New York City, becoming the first African American executive of a…
![NBA on TNT Preview [Jan. 31]](http://mettachronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Grizzlies-vs-Thunder-470x140.jpg)
The Memphis Grizzlies, playing for the first time after trading away Rudy Gay, get set to face the Thunder in Oklahoma City tonight. While the…
It’s that time of year again. We will all get together this Sunday with friends and family to watch the newest and most entertaining commercials…
With the NFL on bye until next week with the Super Bowl, this week’s roundtable will instead focus on the biggest headlines in the sports…
The Utah Jazz, winners of their last four, travel to L.A. to take on the struggling Lakers, who are a phenomenal 2-10 in the month…
On this day in 1976, boxing legend George Foreman knocked out Ron Lyle in the fifth round. Foreman fought Lyle for the North American Boxing…
On this day in 1990, tennis star John McEnroe became the first ever player to be ejected from the Australian Open. At the 1990 Australian…
The NFL Conference Championship games have finally arrived; we will know who’s going to the Super Bowl in just two more days. Last week the…
