Craig Battle

NFC West 2021 NFL Preview: Four-team race for league’s tightest division

Craig Battle

The assistant managing editor of Sportsnet.ca, Craig Battle regularly contributes stats-focused analysis on the NBA and NFL. He is also a recurring guest on the Sportsnet Hot Stove radio show.

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AFC West 2021 NFL Preview: Can anyone challenge Chiefs atop division?

The NFL is back, and Sportsnet is breaking down everything you need to know about each of the 32 teams in the lead-up to kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 9. Today, we look at the AFC West.

By the Numbers: Kyle Lowry's legendary impact on the Toronto Raptors

NBA's injury troubles continue as Antetokounmpo hurt in Hawks' Game 4 win

The Atlanta Hawks used a full-team effort in Game 4 to stymy the Milwaukee Bucks, who lost Giannis Antetokounmpo to a knee hyperextension.

Giannis, Bucks get statement win over Hawks in Game 2 to even series

The Milwaukee Bucks got contributions from up and down their lineup Friday night to even up the Eastern Conference final at one game apiece. Here are three takeaways from Game 2.

NBA Eastern Conference Final Preview: Can Giannis vanquish Hawks, doubters?

Booker’s mid-range genius helps Suns beat Clippers in Paul's absence

Devin Booker exploded for his first career triple double as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angels Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.

NBA Western Conference Playoffs Round 2: Can Jazz slow a rolling Kawhi?

With Round 1 officially in the books, here’s a closer look at the two Western Conference semi-finals match-ups with a pick for who’ll win each one.

76ers close out Wizards, but Embiid's status for Round 2 looms large

NBA Western Conference Playoffs Round 1: Can Suns hold off Lakers?

The NBA post-season has arrived. Here’s a closer look at each of the four Western Conference match-ups, with a pick for who’ll win each one.