Introducing the Roanoke Railguns, from Roanoke, Virginia.  The last time we played basketball video games for any significant amount of time, Shaquille O’Neal was on the cover. But the all-time hype about the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors prompted us to create a team from scratch… one that can challenge the league’s best as repped by…
During his notable college football coaching career at Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer made a point of scheduling contenders early in the season. But through the 2015 opener versus Ohio State, overall the Hokies were 0-5 against ranked FBS teams in Week 1 since 2004. The Hokies were 0-9 all-time against No. 1 ranked teams. Beamer…
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“In early August of 1941, six players were sold to the Boston Braves in a single deal,” writes historian Stewart Hill. “One player, Salemite Preston Reynolds, quit the team outright when he learned that employers in Radford would pay the princely wage of 60 cents an hour!” Salem’s first pro club made its debut back…
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Which NBA duo was the best in league history, that never won the title while playing together? We’re talking about two basketball players, on the same team, who were or are all-timers by most anyone’s discernment. Two players who ran into some type of roadblock on their way to a championship, whether that stumbling…
Carmelo Anthony is like that vintage Corvette you see and hear rumbling past. This car has been well-maintained. Your neck twists a bit as it passes. You look with appreciation for such a fine machine. Ultimately, as sweet as this Corvette looks to the eyes, it is flashy and unsubstantial. You like to watch it,…
The Bulls are coming off of a 13-point third quarter. “Michael Jordan figures to be more a part of the offense,” Albert says as the fourth begins. The words aren’t out of his mouth before MJ pops a turnaround jumper. Then Dennis Rodman begins to weave his spell again. Unprompted, Gary Payton grabs and holds…