Odell Beckam Jr’s fight

by Jeremy Martinez

On December 20th, 2015, the Carolina Panthers played the New York Giants. In the second half, Panthers corner back Josh Norman began to attack the Giants’ star wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. He attacked him numerous times, by grabbing him and pushing his face and hitting him in the head. Odell Beckham got mad and started to attack him in return, and he did it numerous times. The most frightening example of Odell’s retaliation was when he attacked Norman by targeting his head after the play was over. Odell Beckham had taken three penalties by the end of the game, and he was suspended for a game by the NFL because of his childish acts.

Beckham appealed the suspension and lost, and he missed the Giants’ next game. This game was against the Vikings, and the Giants lost that day in part because they didn’t have their best receiver. It was also an important game, because the Giants needed to win in order to make the playoffs. Since they lost, the Giants were eliminated.

At the end of the Giants-Vikings game, people started to argue about who should have gotten suspended. Some people said Norman should have gotten suspended because he started the fight, but some other people thought Odell should have gotten suspended because he targeted Norman’s head and could have paralyzed him.

I think that Odell should have gotten suspended, but also that Josh Norman should have gotten suspended. Norman was the one who started the incident that Beckham got in trouble for.  I think Beckham should have gotten one game and Norman should have gotten two. I also think that Odell should control his anger and temper, so that next time he doesn’t get suspended again.

 

Younger Bro…

Stephen Curry, Dell Curry, and Seth Curry

by Kesean Cooper

Seth Curry is the new point guard for the Sacramento Kings, with point guard Rajon Rondo and power forward DeMarcus Cousins as his teammates. Seth Curry is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry and the brother of Stephen Curry, who plays on Golden State Warriors.

Seth Curry once played on the Golden State Warriors with his brother, but unfortunately he wasn’t good enough yet so they sent him back to the D-league. Stephen Curry and the Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2015, and now it’s time for Seth to be just like his older brother. Some people wonder if Seth will come back strong during the 2015-16 season and show who is the better Curry brother.

Seth Curry was born on August 23, 1990 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended University Duke before going to the D-league and playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors. Seth has been in the NBA several times; he has been on the Memphis Grizzles, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Phoenix Suns. After he had been on all these teams, he was not good enough to play pro so they sent him back to the D-league. When he returned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, he along with his wingman Mychel Thompson (who is the brother of Steph Curry’s Splash Brother, Klay Thompson) won a D-League championship. Seth’s father Dell Curry played for many different NBA teams, and supported Seth & Steph while he was in the D-league. During college and his D-league career he averaged 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.

As I watched highlights of Seth Curry in the 2015-16 summer league with the New Orleans Pelicans, I noticed that he has a good reverse layup and floater. He can beat players off the dribble and go in for the score. Seth also has a good pull-up jumper, he is able to break down the defender and knock down the jumper. While I was watching his Duke highlights from 2012-13, he shot way more from downtown then he did in the summer league. If Seth Curry shows this talent in the NBA with the Kings, he could bring them far in the playoffs–maybe even an NBA title.

 

Fear the Brow

By Stefan Allen

Anthony Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA. He has improved since his rookie year, and last year he came in 5th place for the MVP award. He is the talk of the NBA.

Anthony Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA

Anthony Davis was the #1 pick in the 2010 draft. He came from the University of Kentucky, and was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets before they changed their name to the New Orleans Pelicans. Anthony Davis is the star player of his team. He played with team USA in his rookie year. He used to just be a big man who wasn’t that strong, but he upgraded his mid-range game and jump shot. He has good chemistry with his New Orleans teammates. Anthony Davis has been in the All-Star game twice. He is a major shot blocker, and nobody can stop him when he drives to the paint. Fans have welcomed him to New Orleans, and he is loyal to his teammates and fans. Anthony Davis has a chance to win the MVP and lead his team to a championship. NBA GMs were recently and polled, and a majority of them would rather build a team around Anthony Davis than Lebron James. I think when Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki retire,  Davis will be the best big man in the NBA. Anthony Davis will not give up on his dream. He will win the MVP, he will get a ring, and he will be the best.

Australian Baller

Kyrie Irving driving to the basket.

by Kesean Cooper

Kyrie Irving was born on March 23, 1992 in Melbourne Australia. During his childhood his mother, Elizabeth Irving died from an illness. His dad Drederick Irving had to raise Kyrie and his older sister, Asia, and his younger sister, London. Kyrie grew up in West Orange, New Jersey. During a fourth grade trip to Continental Airlines Arena he stated, “I will play in the NBA, I promise.” Kyrie played for Montclair Kimberley Academy for high school, and for college he played for Duke University during the 2010-11 basketball season. Duke advanced to the sweet sixteen of the NCAA Tournament but would lose to Arizona, that was his last game with Duke. Kyrie was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA draft.

Kyrie Irving is an amazing player with a killer crossover and a jump shot. He can also drive to the rim and finish over big players. In the 2013-14 3-point contest, Kyrie came out with the win against the reigning 3-point champion Marco Belinelli of the San Antonio Spurs. Irving’s crossover is so deadly he can beat players off the dribble for the score. In the 2014 NBA off-season Kyrie got the best player in the NBA to be by his side: LeBron James, who returned to the Cavs since his departure in 2010. Now that Kyrie had a new wing man, he had a shot at an NBA title.

Kyrie Irving in his Duke Uniform.

During the 2014-15 season he averaged 21.9 points per game, but during the 2014-15 playoffs Kyrie was injured with a fractured knee cap. Cavaliers backup point guard Mathew Dellavedova took his spot for the rest of the playoffs. The Cavaliers made it to the 2015 NBA Finals, but they lost to the Golden State Warriors. After the Finals were over, Kyrie stated that if he had not been injured, he and the Cavaliers would have won the NBA title this year.

The Cavaliers could have a shot at an NBA title now that Kyrie will be back and healthy for the 2015-16 season. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James are one of the best duos in the NBA; they have good chemistry, they both know how to pass the ball and score while being defended. They both also are not nervous in tight games, like when Kyrie hit the game winner against the Toronto Raptors.

Most people think Kyrie is the best point guard in the NBA, but I don’t think he is good enough to be the best point guard. Kyrie could be the best point guard if he could shoot the deep three like Stephen Curry, who beat Kyrie and the Cavs in the 2015 NBA championship. Even though Kyrie Irving is not the best point guard yet, he can still become the best in the history of the NBA.

 

Yankees have one of their best teams in a while

by Alex Santos

The Yankees have a wonderful team in the year 2015; I say this because with the new players that manager Joe Girardi has picked, like closer Andrew Miller and outfielder Ramon Flores. I also think that they have a really good team because first baseman Mark Texeira and DH Alex Rodriguez (also known as ARod) have been big hitters this year.

Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller are the Yankees’ two great closer.

Bullpen

The Yankees’ bullpen has been very good in 2015. Andrew Miller has been one of the best closers that I have seen in a long time besides Mariano Rivera, though he has been injured for a while. Setup man Dellin Betances has been putting on a show for Yankees fans, filling in at closer and throwing 99-100 mph. Chasen Shreve has also been a big part of the Yankees bullpen, because in certain situation he has come up really big.

Defense

The Yankees’ defense has been a big part of their success this season. The defensive lineup helps their bullpen have a better outcome. Here is the defense the Yankees usually put on the field:

C: Brian McCann

1B: Mark Texeira

2B: Steven Drew

SS:Didi Gregorius

3B: Chase Headley

Outfield: Bret Gardner, Roman Flores, Carlos Beltran

The 2015 New York Yankees have a strong lineup.

Batting Order

The Yankees batting order has been very good. It will be even better now that they have outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury coming back from the disabled list, because they will have their leadoff batter back. Ellsbury is also a very good outfielder, which will help out the defense and pitchers. Here is what the batting order should be once he gets back:

Jacoby Ellsbury, CF

Brett Gardner, LF

Alex Rodriguez, DH

Mark Texeira, 1B

Brian McCann, C

Chase Headley, 3B

Stephen Drew, 2B

Ramon Flores, RF

Didi Gregorius, SS

Prediction

For the Yankees to make it to the playoffs, they need to start their number one pitchers against the toughest teams they play and not play around with their bullpen. I think they will make it to the playoffs this season, but not all the way to the championship.

What makes me happy

K.T.D case

by Triston Swindell

What makes me happy is Winx Club, and music from video games. Winx Club puts me in a good mood with its charming characters and its most hated villains. It flushes the rage out of me. The show can be childish at times, but that’s not an excuse to not give it a whirl. Music from video games is the sugar right there. Some are very soothing, but some get you so pumped up that you forget it’s not even real. Here are some recommendations: ”Attack”, the boss battle theme from Kirby Triple Deluxe, level 2-2 from K.T.D and Hyper-Nova-All-Stars from K.T.D as well. You can find these themes on YouTube.com.

 

All the winx together

Jabari Parker tears ACL, out for season

Jabari Parker is out for the season with a torn ACL..

by Mazi Campbell

Jabari Parker tore  his ACL during a game against the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. Parker was attacking the basket, and he was trying to switch directions and tore his ACL badly. He is now done for the season. I think the Milwaukee Bucks are in bad shape, because they lost an important player on their team. In my perspective, I think that Jabari Parker his one of the best rookie players in the NBA this season.

 

Is Derrick Rose ready for the 2015 season?

Is Derrick Rose ready for 2015 or is his career over?

by Mazi Campbell

Derrick Rose,  the point guard for the Chicago Bulls, got injured in 2011 and got injured again in 2012. Last season, Rose didn’t play for the whole season because he tore his right knee. The Bulls made the playoffs last season, but they still really needed him. Derrick Rose looked ready early in the season because he showed a lot of effort on the court and he looked like he’d recovered. He got injured again, but he started working out with his trainer and in the past few weeks he looks much better. Last Monday night, he had a great game against the Detroit Pistons, with 24 points and 7 assists. Still, I think Derrick Rose is not ready for the entire season because he keeps getting hurt. I think his career might be over, but we’ll find out soon!

Julius Randle gets injured vs Houston Rockets

Julius Randle getting injured during the Lakers’ first game of the season.

by Mazi Campbell

Julius Randle, a power forward who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, was injured in the first game of the regular season. In the second half, he went in for a layup and landed wrong on his right leg. He broke his right leg, and now he his getting surgery and is likely out for the season. I believe Randle was the second best player on the Lakers, and he could have helped the Lakers win this season. Now I think the Lakers are not going to have a good season this year because they lost a key player that can get rebounds, go to the basket and score.