Author Archives: Michael Rifkin

Kings Of New York

By Mike Rifkin The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 12-3 on Wednesday night, completing their first Subway Series sweep since 2013. The Mets scored 36 runs in the four games, hit 13 home runs and 25 extra base hits. The depth of the Mets lineup is what you take away from theseContinue reading “Kings Of New York”

Showing Their Stripes

By Mike Rifkin The NFL season is right around the corner, and training camp is beginning this week.. The Cincinnati Bengals are seen as one of the biggest threats to the Kansas City Chiefs, not just in the AFC but across the NFL.  In 2023 the Bengals finished with a record of 9-8 and missedContinue reading “Showing Their Stripes”

HOW I WOULD VOTE : BASEBALL HALL OF FAME 2025

BY Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Baseball Hall of Fame presented their class of 2024. The class consisted of Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre and Jim Leyland (Vet committee). So let’s look ahead to how I would vote for next year’s class. *Note will not include from Veterans committee.  Returning  First Time

Rifkin Reacts : ESPN’S TOP 10 QB RANKINGS

BY : Mike Rifkin ESPN talked with executives, scouts, and coaches to put together lists of the top 10 players at each position entering the NFL season. Below will be how ESPN ranked the quarterbacks, then I will explain what they got right and what they got wrong. So let the debate ensue.  ESPN RANKINGSContinue reading “Rifkin Reacts : ESPN’S TOP 10 QB RANKINGS”

Joe Pavelski Officially Retires from the NHL

By Nathan Moser After 18 seasons in the NHL, forward Joe Pavelski has officially retired from playing in the league. He was originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks with their seventh-round pick (205th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He made his league debut during the 2006-07 campaign, where he posted 14 goalsContinue reading “Joe Pavelski Officially Retires from the NHL”

First Half MLB Awards

By Mike Rifkin We have reached the halfway point of the Major League Baseball season and it has been quite eventful. Here is how I would vote for the awards at the halfway point of the season.  AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP : Aaron Judge, Yankees : Judge has 34 home runs, which is a Yankee recordContinue reading “First Half MLB Awards”

Nate’s Notes Profiles: Brian Rafalski’s Hockey Journey

By Nathan Moser There have been some talented NHL players who went undrafted before joining the league. One of the most famous examples of this is winger Martin St. Louis, who went undrafted, played shortly for the Calgary Flames, and then took off with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Other examples include Florida Panthers goalie andContinue reading “Nate’s Notes Profiles: Brian Rafalski’s Hockey Journey”

TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 7/13/2024

BY JEFF KNAPP This past weekend, the WWE & NXT held their respected PLE, Money in the Bank and Heatwave. There were so many things that happened over the weekend but John Cena announcing that he will fully retire in 2025 but will wrestle at least into Wrestlemania. No word yet on how far intoContinue reading “TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 7/13/2024”

Nate’s Notes Profiles: The NHL Career of Jimmy Carson

BY Nate Moser The Wayne Gretzky trade rocked the hockey world. Some hockey fans never thought they would see The Great One play in any other jersey other than the Edmonton Oilers. In August of 1988 though, arguably the greatest player in the sport was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings. The full deal wasContinue reading “Nate’s Notes Profiles: The NHL Career of Jimmy Carson”