As a baseball player, your bat is one of the most essential pieces of equipment that you own. Without it, hitting those impressive home runs and smashing those quick singles and doubles would be impossible. That said, taking care of your bat is crucial to retain its quality and longevity. Let’s look at some of the best tips for taking care of a baseball bat. Make Sure You Store It Properly The first tip for taking care of your baseball bat is to store it properly. This ensures the bat stays in good condition and does not suffer any damage. After each game or practice, keep your bat in a cool,…
Trav’s 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Prediction
My prediction for the 2023 Western Conference Finals has been made so now let’s head to the east. The Boston Celtics will host the Miami Heat for the chance to play in the 2023 NBA Finals. Many people had the Celtics making it to this point, but the Heat wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Miami fell to the Hawks in the play-in game to determine the 7th seed. The Heat defeated Chicago to earn the 8th seed in the East. They upset the Bucks and eliminated the New York Knicks to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston took down Atlanta in six games in the first round. It took seven games…
2023 NBA Western Conference Finals Prediction
We are now down to the final two teams in the Western Conference. The top seed Denver Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Lakers for the right to go to the NBA Finals. This is a rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Finals when it was in the Bubble. Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns in six games to advance to the conference finals. The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the defending champion Golden State Warriors in six games also. Unfortunately, the Suns were my pick to advance over the Nuggets. Chris Paul fell victim to an injured groin and missed the final four games of the series. If that wasn’t…
Who Advances Between the Warriors and Lakers to West Finals?
We have the final conference semifinal series here and this is probably the most anticipated one. The Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry will meet LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams came into their first round series as the lower seed, but both pulled off upsets. My first-round predictions had these two teams meeting each other for the right to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Denver and Phoenix have already started their series. Los Angeles defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in six games to advance to the next round. Golden State needed the entire seven games to get by the gritty Sacramento Kings. Steph and LeBron are…
Will Boston or Philadelphia Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals?
The New York Knicks and Miami Heat will meet in the other Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. The Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers for the right to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston advanced by defeating the Atlanta Hawks in a tough six game series. Philadelphia reached this point by sweeping the Brooklyn Nets. Boston was my top team in my Eastern Conference rankings after the trade deadline. The Celtics are arguably the most complete team in the NBA. Jayson Tatum was an MVP candidate throughout the season. Jaylen Brown is one of the best players in the league and was the MVP of their first round series.…
Who Advances to Eastern Conference Finals between New York and Miami?
The Phoenix and Denver is the first 2nd round series to start. The Miami Heat taking on the New York Knicks will start things in the east. The Miami Heat pulled off the improbable upset over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat became the first play-in team to win a playoff series in its short history. The New York Knicks took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. The Knicks looked great in that opening round series and the Cavs were my first-round pick. Miami lost to the Hawks in the 7 vs. 8 game but defeated the Bulls to earn the 8th seed. New York played great in that opening…
Who Advances to West Finals between Denver and Phoenix?
We have the first 2nd round matchup, and it comes out of the west. The Denver Nuggets will host the Phoenix Suns for a chance to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Denver finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves in 5 games. It also took 5 games for the Phoenix Suns to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets were the #1 team in the Western Conference this season. Denver entered the playoffs on a downslide and dealt with injuries also. During their first round series against Minnesota, the Nuggets looked like the team we saw most of the season. Can they continue that play against a much tougher opponent? Phoenix…
Trav’s 2023 NBA First Round Playoff Predictions
After another long NBA season, we are now ready for the 2023 NBA playoffs. The biggest debate heading into the postseason is who will be the league MVP? Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the top-3 candidates. Embiid has finished runner-up a couple times and Jokic is the reigning and defending 2-time league MVP. Giannis is a 2-time winner himself, but many figure it’s between the two big men. In the East, we had the Atlanta Hawks defeat Miami to earn the 7th seed and face Boston. Out west, the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in OT and now they’ll meet the Memphis Grizzlies. Miami…
The Most Challenging Professional Sports to Predict
Sports will forever be the ultimate reality show. It’s an entertainment option with organic results, although some fans accuse certain leagues of pre-determined outcomes. Nevertheless, the most challenging professional sports to predict should provide entertainment value for someone with no rooting interest. Golf Golf is so difficult to predict because there’s only one winner in a field of hundreds. It was easier to narrow down a list of potential winners when Tiger Woods was in his prime, but those days are past. Your top dogs, such as Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy, are still in the field. However, no one had a better head and shoulders than Woods.…
Who Will Be Cutting Down the Nets in 2023?
Who had UConn, Miami, Florida Atlantic and San Diego State making the Final Four in their bracket? Alabama, Houston, Tennessee and UConn were my picks to reach the Final Four. UConn has been the most impressive team throughout the tournament after blowing out everyone. Miami were underdogs in their games against Houston and Texas, but advanced to the Final Four. Florida Atlantic took out Tennessee and Kansas State on their way to championship weekend. Finally, the San Diego State Aztecs defeated top seed Alabama and Creighton to get to this point. In one game, the Florida Atlantic Owls will battle the San Diego State Aztecs. The other semifinal game will…
Trav’s 2023 Final Four Predictions
Did you enjoy the first two rounds of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Tournament? For the second time in five years, we saw the #1 seed go down to 16th seed. Fairleigh Dickinson defeated the Purdue Boilermakers in stunning fashion. The Purdue upset was the lone one in the East Region in the first round. In the South, we had Furman defeat Virginia with a 3-pointer with less than 3 seconds remaining. Virginia being beaten wasn’t the only upset in the South Region. Arizona fell to the 15th seeded Princeton Tigers. Princeton advanced to the Sweet 16 after manhandling Missouri. Furman lost to San Diego State to end their Cinderella run.…
Games We Can Play Online to Test Our Sports Knowledge
If you are a sports fan, there is no better way to test and expand your sports knowledge than trivia games. Whether you’re looking for an alternative to traditional play or just want to have some fun while learning more about the sport of your choice, Sports Trivia games can be a great source of entertainment. With so many trivia-style options available online these days, it’s easy to find something that fits your interests and skill level. Here are some ideas for trivia games you can play online to test your sports knowledge. Sports Trivia Quiz This trivia game allows you to test your knowledge of various sports and athletes.…
Fun Water Sports to Try With the Family This Season
Are you looking for more ways to give your family a sense of adventure during the warmer months? You can never go wrong with hopping into a body of water and exploring. But of the numerous water sports, which ones are family-friendly? Keep reading for our list of fun water sports to try with the family this season. Bodyboarding Bodyboarding, or boogie boarding, is excellent for family fun under the sun. Surfing and knee boarding might be too tricky for younger children, so bodyboarding is the perfect family alternative. This water sport involves using a small foam board to ride the waves closest to the shore. Simply paddle out to…
My Top 5 Teams in The Western Conference
After putting together my top 5 Eastern Conference teams, it’s time we head out to the west. In the East, there’s about 4 teams that could legitimately win a championship. When it comes to the Western Conference, they are very top heavy. Before the trade deadline, there were many moves made to make the Western Conference stronger. The Denver Nuggets sit atop of the conference at the All-Star break. Nikola Jokic is enjoying another great season and could be on the verge of his 3rd consecutive MVP. Memphis, Sacramento, the L.A. Clippers, and Phoenix Suns round out the top 5. Who will be the top 5 at the end of…
My Top 5 Teams in the Eastern Conference
The NBA All-Star Weekend festivities have come to an end. Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron to take home the trophy. The second half of the season will resume Thursday with less than 30 games remaining in the regular season. The Boston Celtics, who’s lead by All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum sits atop of the Eastern Conference. The Celtics hold a half game lead over the Bucks. Philadelphia, Cleveland and Brooklyn round out the top-5 in the East. The question now is, who will grab the top seed heading into the playoffs? Who are the top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference? Below are my top 5 teams in the Eastern…
Trav’s Big Game Prediction
It’s been two weeks since we had the AFC and NFC Conference championship games. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will meet in the Super Bowl. They both were the top seeds in their conferences. The path to the Super Bowl for both included a bye during Wild Card Weekend. Kansas City defeated Jacksonville and Cincinnati to reach the Super Bowl. Philadelphia took down the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers before reaching the big game. Super Bowl LVII has many storylines between these two teams. First off, this is the first time in the games 57-year history two Black QBs square off. The second one being the…
Trav’s 2023 Conference Championships Predictions
We are now down to the Final Four in the NFL. In the Divisional Round, the top seeds took care of business after their bye week. Kansas City beat Jacksonville to advance to the AFC Championship game. In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles beat down the New York Giants to move on to the conference title game. In the first game on Sunday, Cincinnati went to Buffalo and dominated the Bills. In the weekend finale, the San Francisco 49ers beat Dallas in a defensive battle. Kansas City enters the game with home field advantage and winners of 11 of their last 12 games. Cincinnati haven’t lost a game in over…
How to Prevent Concussions in Sports?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that affects how your brain functions. It occurs when an external force causes the brain to move around inside the skull, which can cause a disruption in normal brain activity. This can be caused by a direct blow to the head or by whiplash-like motion from an accident. The effects and severity of concussions vary from person to person. Knowing the signs and symptoms of concussions is important for anyone who participates in activities that involve physical contact or has suffered a head injury. The following steps can help minimize your risk of experiencing a concussion while playing sports. Symptoms of…
