Despite how difficult it can be to get to, Jones Beach is one of my favorite venues in New York, particularly in the summer. First of all, you can’t beat watching a concert outdoors in the summer. Secondly, the views are spectacular. Last year, I saw The Script & OneRepublic perform at Jones Beach Theater ... <a title="Upcoming Jones Beach Concerts 2015 | The Best Summer Concerts at Jones Beach Theater" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/jones-beach-concerts/" aria-label="Read more about Upcoming Jones Beach Concerts 2015 | The Best Summer Concerts at Jones Beach Theater">Read more</a>

If one were to take a poll of 100 baseball fans anywhere outside of NYC (and perhaps even in the five boroughs), New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez would probably come out as one of the most hated players in Major League Baseball. Whether it’s his attitude, his supermodel girlfriends or his use of performance-enhancing drugs, ... <a title="Love Him Or Hate Him, Alex Rodriguez is Still Smashing Records" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/alex-rodriguez-records/" aria-label="Read more about Love Him Or Hate Him, Alex Rodriguez is Still Smashing Records">Read more</a>

After dropping the opening round of the NBA Finals to league MVP Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are trailing in the series one-nil. Meanwhile, the King’s son-LeBron “Bronny” James Jr.-has already led his Gulf Coast Blue Chips team to the fourth grade championship at THE LEAGUE Dallas/Hype Sports ... <a title="LeBron James Jr. Assists His Way to a Championship Medal" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lebron-james-jr-assists-his-way-to-a-championship-medal/" aria-label="Read more about LeBron James Jr. Assists His Way to a Championship Medal">Read more</a>

Recently, we examined the best power forwards ever to play NBA basketball. Today, the TickPick Blog is shifting its focus to the wing with our list of the top five small forwards in league history. Needless to say, there is nothing “small” about any of them, as the hoops legends that populate this list are ... <a title="The Top 5 Small Forwards in NBA History" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-top-5-small-forwards-in-nba-history/" aria-label="Read more about The Top 5 Small Forwards in NBA History">Read more</a>

The International Champions Cup, along with many of your favorite teams from your Europe, will be coming to the United States this Summer to fight for . . . pre-season glory? Nevertheless, the ICC is a great way to see your favorite teams play live without spending a fortune to hop across the pond. Here’s ... <a title="International Champions Cup | The Complete Schedule for ICC’s 2015 North American Tournament" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/international-champions-cup-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about International Champions Cup | The Complete Schedule for ICC’s 2015 North American Tournament">Read more</a>

We know you’ve probably been nervously anticipating the return of British soul-pop sensation Sam Smith, who suffered a vocal chord hemorrhage during a show last April. So now, we’re happy to announce, that after surgery, Sam Smith proclaims “I can sing again!” to his fans on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of Ariel from Disney’s The Little ... <a title="Sam Smith, Fully Recovered, and Ready to Continue Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sam-smith-fully-recovered-and-ready-to-continue-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Sam Smith, Fully Recovered, and Ready to Continue Tour">Read more</a>

Tonight LeBron James embarks on his 5th consecutive NBA Finals appearance and once again he’ll need to be Superman in order to will his team to victory (want to go to the game? Find tickets here). Sure LeBron James is the greatest basketball player on the planet, but like his experience early in his career with the ... <a title="Top 5 Teammates of LeBron James 12 Year NBA Career" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/top-5-teammates-lebron-james/" aria-label="Read more about Top 5 Teammates of LeBron James 12 Year NBA Career">Read more</a>

The time has come. After a grueling 82-game season and three rounds of the battle that is playoff basketball, the NBA Finals are finally set to tip off tonight. For the Golden State Warriors, it marks their return to the championship round for the first time since, well, I’ve been alive. Fortunately,†Stephen Curry and his ... <a title="Throwback Thursday - Warriors Star Klay Thompson Scores 37 In One Quarter" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/warriors-klay-thompson/" aria-label="Read more about Throwback Thursday - Warriors Star Klay Thompson Scores 37 In One Quarter">Read more</a>

The greatest trophy in all of sports is on the line as the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning starts tonight (want to go to the game? Find tickets here). The Blackhawks are going for their third title in the last six seasons and they face a young and inexperienced Lightning team. Without a ... <a title="5 Reasons The Chicago Blackhawks Could Win The Stanley Cup" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/5-reasons-the-chicago-blackhawks-could-win-the-stanley-cup/" aria-label="Read more about 5 Reasons The Chicago Blackhawks Could Win The Stanley Cup">Read more</a>

UPDATE: Iggy Azalea Cancels 2015 Tour As u may know, the tour is cancelled. I’m so sad and sorry to let my fans down...we’ll be back out on the road when the next album is done. — IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) May 29, 2015 The cancellations don’t include Pittsburgh Pride, Ottawa Bluesfest, Québec Summer Festival, or ... <a title="Iggy Azalea Cancels Tour | The Great Escape Tour Has Been Cancelled" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/iggy-azalea-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Iggy Azalea Cancels Tour | The Great Escape Tour Has Been Cancelled">Read more</a>

Following his announced return to the Texas Rangers, we looked at five moments that made Josh Hamilton great. Now, just seven games into his comeback with the team he once led to the World Series, the former MVP is seemingly up to his old tricks. After blasting two homers against the Boston Red Sox just ... <a title="Josh Hamilton Back to His Old Tricks with Texas Rangers" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/josh-hamilton-texas-rangers/" aria-label="Read more about Josh Hamilton Back to His Old Tricks with Texas Rangers">Read more</a>

The legendary Steely Dan, former studio-recluses who refused to go touring unless the gazillion-dollar-an-hour studio musicians they recorded with toured with them, are returning to the famous Beacon theatre for another 8-night run of album and greatest hits inspired shows. Steely Dan’s Schedule of Concerts at the Beacon Theatre Like usual, each show will have ... <a title="Steely Dan @ The Beacon Theatre | Steely Dan’s 8-Night Run at the Beacon" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/steely-dan-beacon-theatre/" aria-label="Read more about Steely Dan @ The Beacon Theatre | Steely Dan’s 8-Night Run at the Beacon">Read more</a>

After years of futility, both the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have finally cracked the code. The king himself, LeBron James and NBA MVP Stephen Curry have led their respective squads to the NBA Finals. Despite the superstar efforts of Steph and LeBron to help their teams overcome a variety of injuries and ... <a title="Stephen Curry is the NBA MVP, But Daughter Riley Steals the Show" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/riley-curry-steals-the-show/" aria-label="Read more about Stephen Curry is the NBA MVP, But Daughter Riley Steals the Show">Read more</a>

Let’s face it—the NBA Draft (tickets) is a total crapshoot. While can’t-miss prospects like John Wall, LeBron James and Tim Duncan come around every so often, for the most part, the teams that can find the diamonds in the rough are the ones that have success. When they were drafted in the late lottery, no ... <a title="The Top 5 NBA Draft Sleepers of 2015" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/nba-draft-sleepers/" aria-label="Read more about The Top 5 NBA Draft Sleepers of 2015">Read more</a>