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Michigan's Triumph: A Journey to College Football Playoff Victory
In a thrilling culmination of talent and determination, Michigan Wolverines secured its place in history by winning the College Football Playoff against the Washington Huskies in a 34 - 13 victory. The team's journey was marked by grit, strategic plays, and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase. From...
MARCH MADNESS: In the Company of Champions
Collegiate teams have witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in sports history during the March Madness tournament, and Spec Seats is lucky enough to be along for the ride by providing the official NCAA Championship chairs. These seats have become participants in these historic events from Women's Division III...
NBA Trades to Look Out For and James Harden Offer Rejection
James Harden COULD have made history to be the very first NBA player to receive a $50 million a year deal. In an attempt to extend Harden’s contract with the Houston Rockets, an offer was made for a 2-year extension for $103 million, on top of $133 million for his remaining three years. This mega offer was subsequently turned down by Harden as he is focused on making a transition to play for the Brooklyn Nets.
2020 NBA Playoff Highlights
The New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs have all come and gone after a failed playoffs bid in the NBA's bubble in Orlando. The two Los Angeles teams, the Lakers and the Clippers, both have resumed their season as main contenders for the 2020 NBA championship,...
Is LeBron James the Real GOAT?
As the NBA return is upon us, we're feeling all the nostalgia of our favorite players we can't wait to see racing down the courts again. One of those all-stars being the one and only, Lebron James. For the better part of the last 15 years, LeBron James has been considered the gold standard of what a basketball player should be. With the ideal combination of athletic gifts, natural skill, and work ethic, James is capable of taking over a basketball game in different kinds of ways. With an extensive resume that is still growing, the discussion is that James has a chance to become the GOAT (greatest of all time), if he isn’t that already. But we begin to wonder... is LeBron James the real GOAT?
The NBA Season Comeback and Its Battle with Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the world’s first true pandemic in a century. Amidst the pandemic, industries are looking for ways to open up, perform their service, and save their bottom line. One of these enterprises is the NBA, one of the biggest sports leagues on the planet. Here are some of the things you need to know about the NBA's pending comeback and their ongoing battle with keeping players and their families safe from the devastating disease.
It’s Official: The NBA Season is Resuming
2020 has been quite a year. With the coronavirus sweeping the world stage and creating life-altering changes for everyone, the NBA has been no exception. When news of the virus and its contagiousness first broke, discussions of how it would affect the sports world began. As thousands of fans pack into arenas and stadiums all over the country to cheer on their team, this became a big concern for spreading the virus. At first, there were rumors that games would go on, but in empty arenas in hopes to keep fans safe and limit the spread. This became an unpopular idea with many professional athletes as the fans bring an unmatched energy to the game. Lebron James was one of the players who initially spoke out, refusing to play without fans in the arena. Said, Lebron:
The Last Dance - Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls Documentary is Released Early
A report this week said that ESPN would release its 10-part Michael Jordan documentary series, The Last Dance, earlier than expected with NBA fans everywhere calling for the worldwide leader to show it while we are all stuck at home. The network made it official “on April 19, 2020, we’re getting the first couple of parts and the rest will be rolled out over the coming weeks”. ESPN has subsequently published a full schedule for the roll-out of each episode, from its premiere on Sunday, April 19, with multiple episodes dropping each Sunday thereafter for four weeks...
The 2020 NCAA Tournament is Officially Canceled
On March 11, 2020, it was formally announced by the NCAA that fans will be banned from attending both the men’s and women’s tournaments. This was followed by the NBA suspending the season due to a player being diagnosed with the coronavirus (COVID-19). The following day, March 12, 2020, the NCAA followed the NBA's lead and announced it was also suspending the tournament. These unprecedented decisions come amid the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus a pandemic. Due to the alarming rate at which the virus is spreading and that it causes severe illness or death...
What to Know about COVID-19 and the NBA Postponement
In news that shocked the basketball world, the National Basketball Association suspended its 2019-2020 season due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. As the outbreak quickly reached a pandemic status, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that it is for the best interest of the players, teams, game staff, and fans for the games to be stopped indefinitely as the world figured out a way to solve this health crisis.
Prior to the suspension, there was talk of the NBA pursuing alternative measures such as playing the games in empty arenas...
Our Favorite Celebrity Super Fans
Hailing from Massachusetts, Mark Wahlberg pledges loyalty to his home team, the Boston Celtics. Wahlberg has been an avid supporter of the team for many years. He is in courtside in almost every Celtics match. He also meddles with the team’s player recruitment affairs. Recently, the 48-year old Hollywood star was sighted courtside in the Boston - LA Lakers match on 23 February 2020. Mark came to the arena with his 11-year old kid Brendan, who wore a Nike shirt with the team’s color. Clearly passing on the tradition and creating another generation of a die-hard Celtics fan!
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