As discussed on our latest edition of The Shootaround Podcast, we’re bringing back our March Madness Bracket Challenge! $20 Entry fee. We’re going to run it through ESPN. To enter please DM us through our Instagram account (@bench_life_sports) or on Twitter (@benchlifesports) so we can send a link, share the password of the challenge and set up an etransfer. Whoever
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Let’s remember a few names. In honour of the Cavaliers getting pushed to the brink of Finals Sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, I thought I’d take a look back at the last team to get swept in the Finals… Lebron’s 2007 Cavaliers. This by no means is a shot at the present or past Cavs. The
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Professional athletes are the embodiment of power, grace, and skill. They are the peak of physical fitness and perform at the highest level for the world’s enjoyment. Likewise, they are also human and are prone to the same mistakes and lapses of judgment that us mere mortals face on a daily basis. The thing is: when I fall down the
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After an extremely disappointing end to a historic season for the franchise, Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors organization decided something had to give. As is the case in the sports world, that usually means that the coach must go. Dwane Casey is undoubtedly the best coach that the Raptors franchise has ever had, but all good the things must
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Sources: Raptors are leaning towards making a coaching change https://t.co/LK5KijLljM pic.twitter.com/BEHKn2nsNX — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 8, 2018 Ujiri asked about Casey: "we're going to evaluate everything. I believe in Dwane Casey and the work he's done." — Faizal Khamisa (@SNFaizalKhamisa) May 9, 2018 Obviously it’s a terrible look to get swept in the second round as the conference’s 1
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The Toronto Raptors enter tonight’s second round series opener coming off of a solid showing that saw them dispose of the Washington Wizards in 6 games (4-2). It was a series that included a trio of mini two-game winning streaks that the teams traded back and forth, but the Raptors ultimately did their job as the #1 seed and proved
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The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived for sport fans alike. The Madness officially began yesterday and it did not disappoint. In this quick piece I’ll go over the outcome of every game, some of the top performers, and the many reactions on social media. Without further ado, lets jump right in. 10Oklahoma Sooners 78 – 7Rhode Island Rams
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Credit: (Feb. 2, 2015 – Source: Joe Robbins/Getty Images North America) To look for the future stars of the NBA you typically need not look any further than the NCAA. With March Madness kicking off today I though I would take a look back at the current stars of the NBA when they were in college. James Harden, Arizona State (2007-09)
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My favourite month of the year is here and that’s because March Madness is finally here. I’ve recently dropped out of high school after a bit of March Madness of my own with the CWDHS Falcons and our OFSAA run. Now I have a ton of free time and with it I have been filling my days watching college basketball.
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If you’re looking for a March Madness bracket pool to join look no further! The boys at Bench Life Sports have started a group on ESPN.com. The rules are pretty standard: one bracket per entrant, $10 entry fee, whoever’s bracket is the best will win the whole pot. The winner will also receive a custom Bench Life t-shirt that is
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