Packed into the phalanx, the hoplite used his shield to protect his left side, as seen on this sixth-century B.C. bronze figure. Berlin State Museums Photograph by BPK/Scala, Florence The Spartan ...

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie is amongst the top candidates to take home a major NBA award. The former Spartan has ...

The former Spartan is averaging a career-high 14 points ... He has scored in double figures in eight of those 10 contests with a 23-point performance with four three-pointers.