NFL (BLACK MONDAY)

In the NFL, monday December 30th was the day that all organizations dreaded, whether you were the owner of the team who had to make the decision to keep your coach or fire your coach or "front office" or you were on the other side, as a coach scared of the unknown of not having a job for the next NFL season. The first coach firing that began Black Monday  was after the team went 4-12 this season. The team stuggled throughout the season a tremendous bit as owner Jim Haslem had to change the direction the team was headed as he fired him Sunday. The second coach firing was with the Detriot Lions. After five years and six seasons with the Lions organization Jim Schwartz was fired monday after the 7-9 season. The organization over the past two years in particular were worried of the direction the organization was headed. The lions President expressed Monday that "The simple fact is we have fallen short of the expectations of our ownership, and those expectations are simple," Lewand said. The third coach firing that took place on Black Monday was the firing of head coach Mike Shanahan of the Washington Redskins. The redskins had a unbelievable season in 2012 as they would make the playoffs. The redskins coach Shanahan during the playoff run would face alot of criticism as he would keep Redskins quarter back Robert Griffin in the game while he battled a knee injury. After last seasons great success the redskins had high expectations for the 2013 season but once falling short of those goals the redskins knew it was time for some changes. The redskins future is currently in the air, as to the organization has disclosed any possible candidates for the new head coaching job in Washington. The fourth coach fired on black monday was Minnesota Viking head coach Leslie Frazier after the team went 5-10-1 for the 2013 season. The vikings in the 2012 season went 10-6 to make the playoffs and were caught off guard when the team went 5-10-1 this past season. In a statement by the team owner on monday he said  "He stepped in and established a strong positive culture here, and he has been the consummate professional as our head coach and in this community." As far as the future of the viking organization , they have possible coaches Jack Del Rio former Vikings linebacker as a possible head coaching fit for the organization. Also Adam Gase is a possible fit for  the head coaching job in Minnesota. The final coach out on Black monday was Tampa Bay head coach Greg Schinano. The Buccaneers fired Schinano after the teams 3rd straight losing season. Possible coaches that are being considered are former bears coach Lovie Smith and former coach Gary Kubiak. In a statement monday Buccaneers co- chairman  had some regards "The results over the past two years have not lived up to our standards and we believe the time has come to find a new direction."

NCAA FRIDAY BASKETBALL (Men's)

Today's NCAA basketball match-up was a much anticipated game between two "KINGS" of basketball.The "battle of the state of  KENTUCKY" were the KENTUCKY WILDCATS vs LOUISVILLE CARDINALS. The KENTUCKY WILDCATS came into this game, last facing the cardinals in a major match-up in the 2012 NCAA final four, where they would beat the cardinals, and would go on to win the 2012 title. The Kentucky wildcats came into this game ranked number 18 th in the nation after recently beating the Belmont Bruins and losing to North Carolina. The LOUISVILLE CARDINALS came into this game winning the 2013 NCAA final four title. The cardinals came into this game ranked 6th in the nation. First half both teams would battle , but by the end of the half the wildcats would take a 41-36 lead over the cardinals. Second half the wildcats and cardinals would battle back and forth, with both defenses holding their own, and down the stretch free throws playing a huge role in the outcome of the game. The wildcats would go on to out score the cardinals in the second half 32-30. Leading scorers for the wildcats were Andrew Harrison with 18 points 4 rebounds, and 2 ast. and James Young 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 ast. Leading scorers for the cardinals were Roy Smith with 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 ast. and Chris Jones 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 ast. The wildcats would go on to win 73-66.

NBA FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday night, the SACROMENTO KINGS hosted the MIAMI HEAT. The heat came into this game winning the past 18 out of 19 match-ups against the kings. The heat also came into this game 22-6 on the season thus far. The kings came into this game 8-19. First quarter the heat would get out to a early lead, out scoring the kings 32-19. Second quarter the kings would battle back, making up some of the deficit gained from the first half by the heat, out scoring the heat 26-23. Second half the kings would continue to dominate, out scoring the heat in the third 29-18. The heat would be behind by one point at the end of the fourth quarter. The heat would out score the kings 16-15 in the fourth, sending the game into over time. In over time the kings three point shooting would prove to be to much for a injured heat roster. Leading scorers for the heat were LeBron James with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 ast., Chris Bosh with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 ast. Leading scorers for the kings were DeMarcus Cousins with 27 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 ast. and Rude Gay 26 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 ast. The kings would go on to win it in over time 108-103.

NFL SUNDAY (Week 16)

Sunday's NFL match-up of the day were the DALLAS COWBOYS vs WASHINGTON REDSKINS . The cowboys came into this game, at the top of the NFC north division. Their record leading into this game was 7-7. The redskins came into this game, having their troubles this past season with a record of 3-11. First quarter the cowboys would score on their first possession of the game, with a 3 yard run from DeMarco Murray, for a cowboys touchdown (extra point Dan Bailey). The redskins would answer back with a scoring drive of their own, with Kai Forbath kicking a 36 yard field goal to set the score at 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. Second quarter both teams would struggle to find their offensive rhythm but the redskins would eventually score. Kai Forbath would kick a 22 yard field. The cowboys would answer back with a Dez  Bryant leading the way, with a 14 yard touchdown Pass from Tony Romo, making the score at the end of the first half 14-6. Second half the redskins would take over, having two touchdown passes up the field. Pierre Garcon would recieved a 8 yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins and Kai Forbath would kick for the extra point on the first of two touchdown drives for the redskins in the third quarter,. The second touchdown drive, the redskins Alfred Morris would run 4 yards to get the touchdown (Kai Forbath kick). The redskins would have the lead 20-14 at the end of the third quarter. Fourth quarter the redskins would carry their third quarter momentum into the fourth, with a scoring drive with Kai Forbath leading the way, with a 47 yard kick, making the score 23-14. The cowboys in a sense of urgency, put together a scoring drive with kicker Dan Bailey leading the way to kick a 25 yard field goal to make the score 23-17. The cowboys would bounce back by the end of the fourth ,putting together a touchdown drive with DeMarco Murray, catching a 10 yard pass from Tony Romo. (Dan Bailey field goal kick) The cowboys would go on to win this nail biter 24-23.

NBA FRIDAY

Friday's NBA match-up of the evening were the HOUSTON ROCKETS  vs INDIANA PACERS. The rockets came in to this game facing alot of injuries with star players such as Guard Jeremy Lin , Foward Chandler Parsons, and Foward James Harden. Despite the teams struggles in the past weeks, they came  into this game with a record of 17-9 and number five in the Western Conference. The Pacers have had anything but hindrance facing their roster, as their record would reflect it, as they would be the number one team in the Eastern Conference and would have the second best record in the league of 21-5. First quarter both teams would battle hard as the Rockets would get a 6 point lead, but would get out scored by the end of the quarter 25-20. Second quarter the Pacers would continue to dominate, out scoring the rockets 31-25 and leading at the half by 11 points. Second half pacers would grow their momentum, out scoring the rockets 31-20 in the third quarter. Fourth quarter the pacers would out score the rockets 27-16. Leading scorers for the Pacers were Paul George with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 ast. and Lance Stephenson with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 ast. Leading scorers for the Rockets were Dwight Howard 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 ast. and James Harden with 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 ast. The pacers went on to win it 114-81.

NBA THURSDAY

Thursday's match-up of the evening were the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS vs BROOKLYN NETS. The clippers came into this game ranked number five in the Western Conference. The Clippers came into this game 15-8. The nets came into this game with a record of 7-14. The nets and the clippers have faced alot of criticism for different reasons regarding their teams. The nets have faced alot of criticism regarding there head coach while the clippers have faced criticism regarding their star players Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. First quarter the clippers would get out to a early lead out scoring the nets 25-20 in the first quarter. Second quarter the nets would make a major come back, taking advantage of the clippers careless mistakes, and would out score the clippers 36-19. Second half the nets would continue to play great basketball as they would out score the clippers in the third 27-18. Fourth quarter the clippers would battle back into the game out scoring the nets 31-19. Leading scorers for the nets were Andray Blatche with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 ast. and Joe Johnson with 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 ast. Leading scorers for the clippers were Chris Paul with 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 ast. and DeAndre Jordan with 6 points and 12 rebounds. The nets would go on to win it 102-93 advancing to 8-14 and the clippers would take another tough lose advancing too 15-9.

NBA STANDINGS (WEEK 6)

EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Indiana Pacers  18-3
2. Miami Heat  16-5
3. Atlanta Hawks  11-10
4. Charlotte Bobcats  10-11
5. Detroit Pistons 10-11
6. Boston Celtics  10-12
7. Washington Wizards  9-11
8. Chicago Bulls  8-10
9. Toronto Raptors  7-12
10. Cleveland Cavaliers  7-13
11. Philadelphia 76ers  7-15
12. Brooklyn Nets  6-14
13. Orlando Magic  6-15
14. New York Knicks  5-14
14. Milwaukee Bucks  4-16

WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Portland Trail Blazers  17-4
2. San Antonio Spurs  15-4
3. Oklahoma City Thunder  15-4
4. Houston Rockets 15-7
5. Los Angeles Clippers  14-8
6. Dallas Mavericks 13-8
7. Denver Nuggets 13-8
8. Golden State Warriors  12-10
9. Phoenix Suns 11-9
10.Los Angeles Lakers  10-10
11. Memphis Grizzlies  10-10
12. New Orleans Pelicans  9-10
13. Minnesota Timberwolves   9-11
14. Sacramento Kings  5-13
15. Utah Jazz  4-18

BCS COLLEGE STANDINGS- End of the Season (Football)

1. Florida State University
2. Auburn University
3. University of Alabama
4. Michigan State University
5. Stanford University
6. Baylor University
7. Ohio State University
8. University of Missouri
9. University of South Carolina
10. University of Oregon

NBA WEDNESDAY

Wednesday's NBA match-up of the evening were the HOUSTON ROCKETS vs PHOENIX SUNS. The  Houston Rockets came into this game, in the Top 5 of the Western Conference with a record of 13-7.  The Rockets came into this game with a lot of injures on there roster and they knew the odds probably wouldn't be in there favor. The Phoenix Suns came into this game 9-9 and just at 0.500. The rockets would battle the entire game but the rockets injures would be to much for the team and the suns would prevail, going on to win it 97-88.

NBA STANDINGS and UPDATES

These are the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Standings as of Monday December 2,2013. I know there are a lot of games to be played between know and April but these are the present conference standings. Playoff picture is the top 8 teams.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Indiana Pacers : 16-1
2. Miami Heat: 14-3
3. Atlanta Hawks: 9-9
4. Washington Wizard: 8-9
5. Charlotte Bobcats: 8-10
6. Chicago Bulls: 7-8
7. Detriot Pistons: 7-10
8. Boston Celtics: 7-12
9. Toronto Raptors 6-10
10. Orlando Magic : 6-10
11. Philadelphia 76ers: 6-12
12. Brooklyn Nets : 5-12
13. Cleveland Cavaliers : 5-12
14. New York Knicks: 3-13
15. Milwaukee Bucks: 3-13

WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. San Antonio Spurs : 14-3
2. Portland Trail Blazers: 14-3
3. Houston Rockets: 13-5
4. Oklahoma City Thunder: 12-3
5. Los Angele Clippers: 12-6
6. Denver Nuggets: 10-6
7. Golden State Warriors: 10-8
8. Dallas Mavericks: 10-8
9. Phoenix Suns: 9-8
10. Los Angeles Lakers: 9-9
11. New Orleans Pelicans: 8-8
12. Memphis Grizzlies: 8-8
13. Minnesota Timberwolves: 9-10
14. Sacramento Kings : 4-11
15. Utah Jazz: 3-15

NFL WEEK 13

Sunday was  roll coaster day in the NFL as key match-ups of the NFC and AFC divisions took the field. The first key match up on Sunday was the TENNESSEE TITANS vs  INDIANAPOLIS  COLTS. The colts came into this game, the team leader in the AFC south Division. The titans have also been at the top of the AFC south division, as they would be the second seed. First quarter the colts would make two successful scoring drives, as they would make a 47 and 48 yard field goal to put them ahead 6-0 at the end of the first. Second quarter the titans would fight back and would have a touchdown drive, after getting behind 6-0. The titans Ryan Fitzpatrick would run 1 yard to get the titans touchdown putting them ahead 7-6. The colts would battle back with two scoring drives of there own. The colts Adam Vinatieri would kick a 45 yard field goal and 37 yard field goal. The colts would be up 12-7 by the end of the first half. Second half the titans would fight back. Titans running back Chris Johnson would run 1 yard to get the titans touchdown. Which would make the score 14-12. Later in the quarter the colts would answer back with a scoring drive of there own, with Adam Vinatieri kicking a 49 yard field goal to end the quarter 14-15. Fourth quarter both teams would struggle, but the colts would come up with a  4 yard touchdown by Donald Brown to end the quarter. The colts would go on to win the Division rivalry 22-14.

The second Conference match-up of the evening was the DENVER BRONCOS vs KANSAS CITY CHIEFS. The Broncos came into this game, in week 12, losing a close match-up to Conference Rival New England Patriots. The Broncos knew that the match-up between the Chiefs was going to be another tough game. The chiefs came into this game being the last undefeated team losing in week 11 for the first time after a great start to the season being 9-0. The chiefs wanted to end there losing streak, on Sunday, and get back to the team they had when they were 9-0. First quarter both teams would struggle, but the Chiefs would gain some balance toward the end of the quarter. Junior Hemingway would receive a 17 yard pass, to give the chiefs the lead 7-0 by the end of the first. Second quarter the Broncos would battle back, having a touchdown drive of there own with Eric Decker receiving a 41 yard pass from quarter back Peyton Manning tieing the game. The chiefs would respond with the kick off reception converted to a touchdown as receiver Knile Davis would run the kick off back for a chiefs touchdown 108 yards. The broncos would struggle later in the quarter and the chiefs would take advantage of that. The chiefs would have a touchdown drive with Anthony Fasano receiving a 12 yard pass from quarter back Alex Smith. The broncos would respond with a touchdown pass to Knowshon Moreno to end the half. The chiefs would be leading at the half 21-14. Second half the broncos would come out with two touchdown drives as quarter back Payton Manning would throw a 37 yard and 15 yard pass to receiver Eric Decker. The chiefs would come up empty in the third quarter. Fourth quarter the broncos would have another touchdown drive as Peyton Mannins would throw a 1 yard pass to Eric Decker to have a 35-21 lead. The chiefs would respond the broncos score, later in the fourth quarter as chiefs running back Jamaal Charles would run 1 yard to make the score 35-28. The broncos would go on to win it 35-28.