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Antonio Kozlow

Sports Editor

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Antonio is a life long sports enthusiast and professional journalist, who shares an obssesive urge to find and dig up the most interesting facts to guide gamblers towards more exciting, yet safe bets. In his own words, ''you can never really know enough about the things you love''.

Articles by Antonio Kozlow (1977)

76ers President Daryl Morey downplays Joel Embiid’s talk of winning elsewhere: ‘He wants to win it for Philly’

Sixers fans started the week in fear of losing team star Joel Embiid after one of his quotes went viral. The reigning MVP simply said he was more than ready to do “whatever it takes” to win a championship, even if it means achieving it “in Philly or anywhere else.” Consequently, both media and fans […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  19 Jul 2023
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair rips into NBA athletes who complain too much: ‘It’s taken a lot of the sport away’

Everyone knows Ric Flair, right? The two-time WWE Hall of Famer has always been known to be a true fan of US sports, everything from college basketball to hockey. He’s also known for his singular antics in the ring, especially for his reputation as a “dirty athlete”. However, it seems that something is bugging him […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jul 2023
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says that Phoenix G League affiliate should be announced ‘in a week or two’

New Suns owner Mat Ishbia is aware that one of the most important aspects of a title-winning basketball franchise comes through the development of young talents. Phoenix has been without a G League affiliate ever since mayority owner Robert Sarver sold it years ago, and the new administration hopes it won’t be too long until […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jul 2023
Rookies Gradey Dick and Jalen Hood-Schifino sign multi-year apparel deals with Adidas

As they are yet to prove themselves in the NBA, both recent first-round draft picks Gradey Dick and Jalen Hood-Schifino have been showing us what they’re made of during their first Summer League appearances. Nevertheless, brands aren’t wasting their time, as Adidas just signed both players to a multi-year apparel and footwear deal. While Dick […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jul 2023
Bulls star Zach LaVine breaks his silence over trade rumors: ‘I don’t see anything happening anytime soon’

Zach LaVine had to address the media himself concerning all the trading speculation surrounding him this summer, as he assured he doesn’t expect to be traded by the Chicago Bulls despite all the fuzz. The 28-year-old recently told NBC Sports Bay Area that even though he understands that this is all part of the basketball business, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jul 2023
Jayson Tatum includes himself and Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown as the new faces who will dominate the NBA

There is no doubt that part of the reasons of the Celtics’ success in recent years has been due to the powerful on-court parntership in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who helped the Boston squad reach the NBA Finals a year ago and the Eastern Conference Finals this past season. Ever since they were first […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jul 2023
Joel Embiid says he just wants to win a championship ‘whether it’s in Philly or anywhere else’

The reigning MVP has delivered a strong message to the Sixers, as he made clear he wants a title-contending roster around him for the next season. Joel Embiid is done with trusting the process in Philadelphia and feels it’s about time to conquer a championship together. If not, the star big man might request a […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Jul 2023
LeBron James changes his Lakers jersey number back to 23 in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell

During his 20-year-career, superstar LeBron James has constantly switched between two jersey numbers. He started out his Lakers spell with No. 23 stamped on his back, then changed to No. 6, and now it seems he’s returning to his previous number to honor Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell for this upcoming campaign. “It’s LeBron’s decision,” […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Jul 2023
Stephen Curry credits ‘losing to the Lakers’ after conquering the American Century celebrity-golf tournament

You’ve probably been hearing about Golden State superstar Stephen Curry impressing fans on the golf course all throughout the summer. The athlete seems to be good at any sport he plays in, but now he has a trophy to prove he deserves the hype. This past weekend at Edgewood Tahoe in Nevada, the Warriors guard […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Jul 2023
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu challenges Stephen Curry after setting three-point shootout record

This weekend, the New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu broke both WNBA and NBA records for most points in a three-point shooting contest, as she dropped all but two in the final round of the competition that kicked off the 2023 WNBA All-Star weekend. Back in 2021, Warriors guard Stephen Curry established a new mark after hitting 31 […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Jul 2023