It's no big surprise that the first NBA 2K15 gameplay footage features NBA 2K15 cover athlete Kevin Durant. What is surprising is just how incredible the trailer looks. Comprised of about 15 seconds of actual gameplay footage, the new NBA 2K15 "first look" video shows KD posterizing the Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodola. After bringing the ball up court and doing a little stutter step, the virutal KD drives to the hoop and throws it down exactly like the real-life Durant would. This initial NBA 2K15 gameplay … [Read more...]
Spurs Hire First Female Assistant Coach in NBA Regular-Season History
The San Antonio Spurs have a long history of breaking tradition and setting new standards. From pioneering the use of draft picks on European players to standing by long-tenured players and coaches, the NBA champions march to the beat of their own drum. Such was the case Tuesday, when the Spurs hired the first female assistant coach in NBA regular-season history. Becky Hammon, a six-time WNBA All-Star and current player with the San Antonio Stars, will end her 16-year pro playing career at the end of this season. She … [Read more...]
NBA Doesn’t Expect ‘Major Shift’ in Players’ World Participation
The Paul George leg injury last Friday night in a Las Vegas scrimmage was a gruesome reminder that freak accidents happen in professional sports. NBA fans remembered, the Indiana Pacers' front office remembered, but perhaps more than anyone else NBA players themselves remembered. Today NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he doesn't anticipate George's leg injury will cause a 'major shift' in players' world participation. With all due respect, Commissioner, that's not your call. That's up to the players. Silver … [Read more...]
Don’t Read into Johnny Manziel Taking First-Team Reps
Social media blew up yesterday with reports of Johnny Manziel taking first-team reps at the Cleveland Browns' practices on Monday. On one hand, it was surprising to see Manziel taking the entire slate of first-team reps rather than splitting duties with would-be starting QB Brian Hoyer. On the other -- and perhaps "more realistic" -- hand, the Browns had to see what "Johnny Football" really offers. According to a report on NFL.com, Manziel's first pass with the first-team Browns was a 40-yard bomb that went right … [Read more...]
NY Giants RB David Wilson Done for Season, Career
NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning will be pitching the ball to another running back this season. After another neck injury in preseason practice, NY Giants RB David Wilson has been placed in the injured reserve for the season and will likely be done for his career. Two doctors have independently advised that Wilson stop playing football or risk irreparable damage to his neck and spine. The news is an unexpected blow for the 23 year-old, who had shown much promise in his first two seasons. The 2014-15 NFL season … [Read more...]
NBA 2K15 Soundtrack Curated by Pharrell Williams (Happy)
Fans of 2K Sports' NBA 2K series will be doing a "happy" dance with this news: the NBA 2K15 soundtrack is being curated by Pharrell Williams. If you don't know the name, Pharrell Williams is the Grammy-winning artist who recorded "Happy." To be fair, not everyone's a fan of the song, but the artist isn't a one-trick pony. He's also been tasked with a tall order for the NBA 2K15 soundtrack. 2K Sports has publicly promised the game will have "the most extensive and musically diverse soundtrack in NBA 2K … [Read more...]
Draft Day Blu-ray Release Date: Just Before NFL Kickoff
Kevin Costner's never one to shy away from sports movies, and Lionsgate's never one to miss a marketing opportunity. His latest film, Draft Day, lives up to both trends, as the studio has announced the Draft Day Blu-ray release date as Sept. 2. Not coincidentally, the 2014 NFL kickoff to the season is just two days later, on Sept. 4. Before the Draft Day Blu-ray release date ever hits, Lionsgate will release the game on Digital HD well before the 2014 NFL kickoff, on August 19, and on Video On Demand and … [Read more...]
Indiana Pacers Beat the Hawks But Are Losing the War
The scoreboard says the Indiana Pacers beat the Hawks last night, tying their first-round playoff series with Atlanta at one game apiece. Today's recaps will say Paul George willed the Pacers to a 101-85 back-alley whooping of the Hawks in Game 2. The rest of the NBA Eastern Conference will note the 26-point margin of victory and declare the Pacers "back." Yet as true as the first-two may be, that third observation is nothing but fan speak. The Pacers are still a long way from justifying their No. 1 seed in the East, … [Read more...]
NFL Players Inc. Launch Mobile Madness Challenge for Devs
There's nothing hotter in American sports than the NFL, and no matter how much the PS4 vs Xbox One debate gets covered, there's nothing hotter in gaming than mobile. Any combination of the two seems like a marketing match made in heaven. That's the logic of NFL Players Inc., at any rate. NFL Players Inc. has unveiled a "Mobile Madness Challenge" to all mobile-game developers. The concept is simple: win the challenge and win an NFL Players Inc. license, $10,000 toward a social-media campaign and an NFL player … [Read more...]
Sports Mania Puzzle-Matching Game for iPad, iPhone Debuts
cAPPtivate Solutions today released Sports Mania, a sports-themed matching puzzle challenge for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Enjoy the tranquil house beats as you immerse yourself in this fresh, modern game that sets itself apart from the rest. Sports Mania will appeal to all. Chillout and relax your mind as you play or race to beat the clock. Players check the theme, then race to pop the matching bubbles as fast as they can. When the theme changes the race is on to find the next matching bubbles before the … [Read more...]
