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Passing the Guard: The Sports Inquirer Thoughts on UFC 187

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Here are my thoughts on UFC 187 and other things in the world of mixed martial arts. Music to listen to: Sartori in Tangier by King Crimson -Cormier finds stride despite potential pitfall: Championships can be won and lost on one basket, one hit, one error, one punch. Daniel Cormier…
Backdoor Cut: Thoughts on Atlanta Hawks/Cleveland Cavs Game Three 5/24/15

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Observations from Atlanta Hawks’ 114-111 road overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavs in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals. -Atlanta shot 41 percent from the field but continued to struggle from the three-point line, making 11 of 30 attempts. The Hawks lost the game not exclusively because of Al…
Backdoor Cut: Observations from Atlanta Hawks/Cleveland Cavs playoff contest 5/22/15

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Observations from Atlanta’s 94-82 home loss to the Cleveland Cavs in game two of the Eastern Conference finals on May 22. –LeBron James scored a game-high 30 points, dished out 11 assists and grabbed nine rebounds in the win. It’s the eighth double-double of this postseason and the 68th of…
Inside the Inquirer: Postgame presser with Cleveland Cavs LeBron James and Iman Shumpert 5/22/15

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the postgame presser of Cleveland Cavs forward LeBron James and guard Iman Shumpert after their team’s 94-82 road playoff win over the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals on May 22. The Cavs now lead the series 2-0. James scored a game-high 30 points, 11…
Inside the Inquirer: Postgame presser with Atlanta Hawks Dennis Schroder and DeMarre Carroll 5/22/15

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the postgame presser of Atlanta Hawks’ players Dennis Schroder and DeMarre Carroll following their team’s 94-82 home playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavs in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hawks now trail the series 2-0. Schroder scored a team-high 13 points while Carroll…
Inside the Inquirer: Postgame presser with Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer 5/22/15

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the postgame press conference of Atlanta Hawks’ head coach Mike Budenholzer following his team’s 94-82 home playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavs in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 22. Atlanta now trails the series 2-0. Topics included thoughts on the loss, the…