Author Archives: Michael Rifkin

It Happened Again

By Mike Rifkin The Baltimore Orioles were swept this weekend by the Washington Nationals. For the Orioles, they’ve now dropped six in a row and are 2-8 in their last 10 games played. Furthermore a team that had such lofty expectations at the beginning of the season has the fourth worst record in all ofContinue reading “It Happened Again”

KNICKS UP 2-1 AGAINST CELTICS

BY MARK HALPERN      There are many good rivalries  in the game of Basketball but, none more electric than the Knicks vs the Celtics. In reality any sport that has a playoff involving New York and Boston its going to be a good series.     The Knicks won game one on the back of Jalen Brunson but,Continue reading “KNICKS UP 2-1 AGAINST CELTICS”

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND PREVIEW

BY MIKE RIFKIN It was an exciting first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs that had everything. Goals, physical play, and the dramatics of two epic game sevens. Now, we are one step closer to see who will hoist the Stanley Cup.  ATLANTIC DIVISION : PANTHERS VS MAPLE LEAFS  REG SEASON : PANTHERS WIN 3-1Continue reading “STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND PREVIEW”

A POLAR VORTEX HOVERS OVER CITI FIELD  BY MARK HALPERN

    Pete Alonso had made it pretty clear that he wanted to stay in New York with the Mets. The way things were going Mets fans were starting to believe that Alonso might go elsewhere cause he wasn’t getting the contract “he wanted.”      The reason for the quotes is because his agent wanted him to getContinue reading “A POLAR VORTEX HOVERS OVER CITI FIELD  BY MARK HALPERN”

WHAT TO DRU?

BY MIKE RIFKIN It was a rough season for the New York Rangers. Going from winning the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs as a whole. Changes have already occurred as Head Coach Peter Laviolette and assistant coach Phil Housley are both out, while Dan Muse and Michael Peca will have an opportunity to remainContinue reading “WHAT TO DRU?”

Directionless

By Mike Rifkin It’s being widely reported that the Miami Dolphins and Cornerback Jalen Ramsey are mutually exploring trade options to send the star corner out of Miami. Ramsey, who will turn 31 in October, was acquired by Miami after the 2022 season from the LA Rams in exchange for a third round pick andContinue reading “Directionless”

CHA-CHA-CHANGES

BY MIKE RIFKIN Last season the New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and were six wins away from securing their first Stanley Cup since 1994. This year has been an entirely different story, after an 8-5 loss to the Flyers, the Rangers find themselves on the brink of elimination, and let’s be honest, it’dContinue reading “CHA-CHA-CHANGES”

LAUNCH THE TORPEDOES – IS IT ANOTHER UNFAIR ADVANTAGE?

By Mike Rifkin The New York Yankees belted 15 home runs in their season opening three game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx. The key to this is the torpedo bat. The Yankees had a MIT Scientist take wood from other parts of the bat and place more wood on the barrel ofContinue reading “LAUNCH THE TORPEDOES – IS IT ANOTHER UNFAIR ADVANTAGE?”