Articles by Matt Plesco
May. 28, 2021
The NBA First Round Playoffs is finally here
The first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs began this week. Miss any of the action? Here’s a recap of each series as of Thursday…
May. 14, 2021
76ers Close to Clinching First Seed
The Philadelphia 76ers are on track to clinch their first top place finish in the Eastern Conference in 20 years. A striking dichotomy can be…
Mar. 12, 2021
NFL Top 10 free agents for the 2021 Offseason
The NFL has announced next season’s salary cap will be $182.5 million—an 8 percent decline from this season. COVID had a significant impact on both…
Feb. 26, 2021
NBA All Star Weekend
Earlier this week, the NBA announced the reserves to go along with the starters for the 70th NBA All-Star Game on March 7. The east…
Feb. 19, 2021
March Madness Is Around The Corner
Though different sports and levels, the end of the Super Bowl has long signified the unofficial start of college basketball season. While the…
Nov. 13, 2020
Is The MLB Dying?
The game referred to as America’s pastime may end up being just that – in the past. Baseball is in dire need of…
Nov. 6, 2020
Political Activism In Sports
What is the role of sports in society? Some might say to provide entertainment; others might argue that it helps increase revenue for a…
Oct. 30, 2020
Week 7 Recap Of The NFL
After a relatively mundane Week 6, Week 7 of the NFL, on paper, looked to be more of the same. In reality, it provided a…
Aug. 21, 2020
The 76ers Struggles Continue Against The Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers have begun their opening-round playoff series against their bitter rival, the Boston Celtics. Despite winning the season series 3-1, the 76ers have…
Aug. 7, 2020
Evaluating The 76ers First 3 Games In The Bubble
The Philadelphia 76ers picked up right where they left off – losing yet another road game. This time, though, it looks incredibly different. The NBA…