By Mike Rifkin The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the definition of consistency in the NFL for a long time. They haven’t had a losing season since 2003, they’ve had three head coaches spanning over 30 years, etc… This offseason the Steelers decided to make a change at the most important position quarterback. The trio ofContinue reading “Check Your Ego”
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All Time Great or All Time Distraction
By Mike Rifkin This past weekend the New York Yankees honored the 2009 World Series Championship team (the last one they won). One member of that team has yet to be honored with a plaque in monument park and thinks he deserves it. That is Alex Rodriguez, but let me ask this question is A-RodContinue reading “All Time Great or All Time Distraction”
Gut Punch
By Mike Rifkin The New York Mets kicked off what is a massive 10 game road trip, just a mere two games back in the NL Wild Card race. They started this massive trip in San Diego, a team the Mets are chasing in the Wild Card race. Now if you asked any Met fanContinue reading “Gut Punch”
Yaroslav Askarov Landing Spots
By Mike Rifkin The Nashville Predators have been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency. Bringing in Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. The best move in my opinion was extending goaltender Juuse Saros to an eight year 61 million dollar contract. Saros last season was 35-24-5 with a 2.86 GAA andContinue reading “Yaroslav Askarov Landing Spots”
DETROIT 2025 OUTLOOK
By MARK HALPERN At the end of last season, the Lions were eliminated in the NFC title game by the 49ers. The Lions had the 49ers on the ropes, and a few mistakes cost them a trip to the Super Bowl. The Detroit Lions last year were arguably one of the best teams on theContinue reading “DETROIT 2025 OUTLOOK”
Something Brewing
By Mike Rifkin The Milwaukee Brewers had a fantastic week of baseball. The Brewers took two of three from the Dodgers and swept the Cleveland Guardians, two of the best teams in baseball. The Brewers outscored the Guardians 9-4 over the three games. The Brewers own a 11 game lead in the NL Central, theContinue reading “Something Brewing”
DALLAS COWBOYS 2025 OUTLOOK
BY MARK HALPERN Well here we are, another football season upon us and another chance at achieving greatness. The Dallas Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1995 and each and every year that we think we are on the cusp we end up in a disappointment but, we are always gnawing at the bitContinue reading ” DALLAS COWBOYS 2025 OUTLOOK”
Leafs Of Change
By Mike Rifkin The Toronto Maple Leafs have changed captains, giving the captaincy to Auston Matthews, replacing John Tavares. Matthews, the 2021-22 Hart Trophy winner was drafted first overall by the Leafs in 2016 and has become one of the premier goal scorers in the NHL. Matthews has won the Rocket Richard trophy three timesContinue reading “Leafs Of Change”
Walk This Way
By Mike Rifkin No, this is not a tribute to the greatest American Rock Band that has announced their retirement but congrats on a tremendous journey.. In the Mets 9-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics Mets’ pitchers walked six hitters. Walks have been a theme for the Mets pitching staff, who have walked 447 hitters,Continue reading “Walk This Way “
Scoreless In Seattle
By Mike Rifkin The New York Mets were swept by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. The Mariners outscored the Mets 22-1 over the three games, and the Mariners pitching staff only allowed 17 hits. The Mets were shutout for the first 24 innings of the series until Jeff McNeil hit a home run inContinue reading “Scoreless In Seattle”