Michael Rifkin

The Legend Grows

By: Mike Rifkin In the top of the ninth inning, trailing by two runs, the Houston Astros had the right man up. With two runners on, Second Baseman Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead three-run home run to give the Astros a 5-4 victory and a 3-2 series lead in the ALCS. The home run gaveContinue reading “The Legend Grows”

Showdown Sunday

By Mike Rifkin Cue up the Rocky music on Sunday night as the 5-1 Dolphins visit the 5-1 Eagles. The Dolphins are coming off a 42-21 win over the Panthers last week. The Dolphins started slow in that game, trailing 14-0 before scoring 35 unanswered points. Tua Tagovailoa was 21-31 for 262 yards and threeContinue reading ” Showdown Sunday”

Bird Is The Word

By: Mike Rifkin The Detroit Lions will face another test on Sunday as they visit the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions (5-1) are coming off their most impressive win on Sunday, a 20-6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jared Goff continued to play at an MVP level, going 30-44 for 353 yards and two touchdowns.Continue reading “Bird Is The Word”

Harden-ing His Stance

By: Mike Rifkin Earlier this Summer, James Harden requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Yesterday, James Harden missed practice, and the team claimed the absence was “unexcused.” according to multiple reports, Harden has been in Houston. Harden did report when training camp opened last month. Harden, last season, averaged 21.0 points per game, 6.1Continue reading “Harden-ing His Stance”

Now Or Never

By Mike Rifkin We are in the middle of another beautiful College Football season and two weeks away from the first College Football Playoff Rankings being unveiled for the first time. The biggest game of the week takes place in the Big Ten, where seventh-ranked Penn St. travels to Columbus to play the third-ranked OhioContinue reading “Now Or Never”

LOUD WHISPER

By Mark Halpern In a weekend filled with upsets, the Detroit Lions team and fans weren’t upset. The Lions pulled off a monstrous win, but with all the eyes on the Jets beating the Eagles, the Browns beating the 49ers, or even the way Miami dismembered the Panthers, the Lions win was not heavily discussed.Continue reading “LOUD WHISPER”

Making Strides

By Mike Rifkin The Miami Dolphins will host the winless Panthers on Sunday. The Dolphins are coming from a 31-16 win over the Giants. The Dolphins’ speed was on display throughout the game. Tua threw for 308 yards and had two touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged over 10 yards per pass. The Dolphins ranContinue reading “Making Strides “

CHARGED UP

By Mark Halpern Last week, the Cowboys got dismantled by the 49ers. I think my colleague Mike Rifkin said it right when he changed the title of my article from last week from “Gold Duged” to “Exposed?” He has a valid point: the 49ers walked all over the Defense, and the 49ers defense walked allContinue reading “CHARGED UP”

DISTANCING THEMSELVES

By Mark Halpern If the first five weeks tell us anything, it starts to showcase the Division leaders and potential winners. The Detroit Lions have been one of the most complete teams, along with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Miami Dolphins as the potential Super Bowl Candidates. While the season is stillContinue reading “DISTANCING THEMSELVES”

Giving In

By Mike Rifkin Earlier this week, the NHL announced teams will no longer be using pride tape on their sticks. In June, the league announced that teams were prohibited from wearing “specialty” jerseys before games. Several teams followed suit after several players voiced their displeasure and religious beliefs for not wearing the jerseys. The NHLContinue reading “Giving In”