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By: Milith Batchu  It’s no secret. The NBA has been searching tirelessly for a sort of adjustment or alteration to restore the All-Star Weekend to its former glory.
It’s been a painful journey, hindered by unrealistic expectations and forced nostalgia, but in spite of their efforts to establish its popularity, the league has failed to battle the ghosts and stand for the future. This year, expectations were middling, and the product was even worse. The Dunk Contest saw an admittedly ridiculously athletic G-leaguer take home his third consecutive crown, the Skills Challenge was gamified, and the main event was more ads than basketball. So what’s going on, and how do we fix it?
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By: Sam Wilmeth  Earlier this month, we watched some of the world’s top ice hockey prospects face off in a heated competition during this year’s World Juniors. The annual ice hockey tournament, featuring under 20 players from across the globe representing their country, displayed exciting match-ups which resulted in Team USA winning gold for the second straight year.
The tournament saw triumph and heartbreak for different countries, but it undoubtedly gave star players a chance to showcase their talent, and helped NHL scouts gauge how players, both drafted and undrafted, would perform on teams at a professional level. Here’s a look at a few of the top prospects, and what their future in ice hockey holds: |