Author: Luke Reimer

Today in sports history (1974) the longest win streak in college basketball history was snapped. John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins teams in the 1960’s and 1970’s are one of the greatest dynasties in sports. The win streak started in 1971 and lasted 88 games. Over the win streak, the Bruins’ won three national championships to move their total to nine. They have added two more since, bringing them to a grand total to 11. Notre Dame Outlast UCLA to Complete the Upset | College Basketball History UCLA came into this game ranked as the number one team in the country. Notre Dame was…

The Duke Blue Devils traveled to Tallahassee, Florida for an ACC matchup against the Florida State Seminoles. Both teams came into this game with four conference wins, looking to add another piece to their resume. This game featured some of the best players in the ACC college basketball, including Paolo Banchero, Caleb Mills and Anthony Polite. Florida State basketball quickly matched Duke’s early pressure, as the first half of the game went back and forth. Duke lead the game at halftime, 38-33. Flordia State Basketball Holds Off Duke in OT After going down five into the half, Florida State basketball…

With yet another week of ACC basketball behind us, fans and writers are getting a better idea of the contenders in the NCAA. With every team playing at least five conference college basketball games, some teams have started to separate themselves. Miami is one of the teams who is a surprise, currently leading the ACC. Florida State currently sits in fourth place after a three-game win streak. Virginia finds itself at eighth in the conference. As COVID-19 rages on, Duke picked up a huge win over Wake Forest and North Carolina took down Georgia Tech. Boston College has cooled off,…

With college basketball continuing to move forward, there have been upsets, blowouts and rivalries reunited. With an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the country, many schools have put their basketball program on pause. If you are new to reading college basketball articles here at FlurrySports, I will be posting college basketball rankings every week, with headlines and games to watch for the upcoming week. With that being said, let’s take a look at this week’s top 25 college basketball rankings and what to watch for this week. Top 25 College Basketball Rankings College Basketball Top 25 Headlines USC drops in the rankings after…

Today in sports history, one of the most storied franchises in NBA history got its start. In 1966, the NBA granted the Chicago Bulls the opportunity to participate in the league. The Bulls became the third team ever to call Chicago home. The Stags and the Packers/Zephyrs (now Washington Wizards) occupied the city in the past. The Bulls’ story has culminated in six championships with the help of Michael Jordan. When Jordan left the Bulls, the team went into rebuilding mode. Between Jordan’s second retirement and today, the Bulls have sported some solid teams, but never any that had a shot…

Today in sports history (1968), the Green Bay Packers took down the Oakland Raiders en route to their second consecutive Super Bowl win in Super Bowl II. The Packers were coming off of a previous Super Bowl victory against the Chiefs. This was another game where many people believed that NFL teams were superior to AFL teams. The Packers ended the regular season with a 9-4-1 record, while the Raiders finished 13-1. Many people thought the real Super Bowl for the Packers game before this game, as they defeated the Cowboys in the famous Ice Bowl two weeks prior. The Raiders…

Today in sports history, the New York Jets etched their name into NFL history with one of the biggest sports upsets ever. That, of course, took place in 1969, when the Jets beat the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III after Joe Namath’s guarantee. The Jets came into the game as 19.5-point underdogs. Three days before the game, Namath famously guaranteed that the Jets would win the Super Bowl III. Jets Back Up Joe Namath’s Guarantee in Super Bowl III Joe Namath famously guaranteed that his team was going to win the Super Bowl. His team backed up his words, as…

With college basketball continuing to move forward, there have been upsets, blowouts and rivalries reunited. With an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the country, many schools have put their basketball program on pause. If you are new to reading college basketball articles here at FlurrySports, I will be posting college basketball rankings every week, with headlines and games to watch for the upcoming week. With that being said, let’s take a look at this week’s top 25 college basketball rankings and what to watch for this week. Top 25 College Basketball Rankings College Basketball Top-25 Headlines Baylor moved to 15-0 with a win over…

Today in sports history, one of the most famous plays in NFL history took place. It is the 40 year anniversary of the 1982 NFC Championship. The number one seeded San Francisco 49ers and the two-seeded Dallas Cowboys were matched up with the winner going to the Super Bowl. With 58 seconds remaining in the game, Joe Montana hit Dwight Clark in the back of the end zone to secure the win and complete “The Catch.” This game has built a legacy as being one of the best in NFL history. “The Catch” Ends Wild Game | Today in Sports History…

The Miami Hurricanes visited Durham, North Carolina where they took on second-ranked Duke. Miami came into the ACC matchup with a 12-3 record, in hopes of continuing their bright season. Duke also needed to capitalize on their strong start. The Blue Devils were favored by 15 points coming into the game, but Miami completed the college basketball upset, winning 76-74. Miami Basketball Pulls Out Close Win Over Duke Both teams opened the half scoring 32 points apiece. That’s when the intensity ramped up. As the second half of the game carried on, Miami started to beat Duke defenders off of…