By : Mike Rifkin On Sunday the New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-2, taking four of five in the series and pushing their lead in the National League East to 6.5 over the Braves. For the first time this season the defending World Series Champions have lost three games in a row. InContinue reading “Statement Series”
Author Archives: Michael Rifkin
Waddling Up The Pacific
By: Mike Rifkin Last season the Anaheim Ducks finished seventh in the Pacific Division and thirteenth in the Western Conference. General Manager Pat Verbeek has been very active since the NHL trade deadline. At the deadline Verbeek traded away defenseman Josh Manson to the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche for a 2023 Second roundContinue reading “Waddling Up The Pacific”
TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 8/1/22 – 8/5/22
By Jeff Knapp There have been reports that both Naomi and Sasha Banks have agreed to return to the WWE after falling out a few months ago. Whether this story is true or not, we will have this updated when it is 100% true. Congratulations to Johnathan Gresham who earned a shot at the ProgressContinue reading “TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 8/1/22 – 8/5/22“
Banking On Health
By : Mike Rifkin With the MLB trade deadline passing my biggest takeaway on the New York Mets is that they are banking on the guys currently injured to have big returns. The Mets at the trade deadline added Darin Ruf from the Giants for JD Davis and three prospects. Ruf will DH when theContinue reading “Banking On Health”
Deshaun Watson Suspended
By: Mike Rifkin Monday morning Judge Sue Robinson handed a six game suspension to Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and did not fine him for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy stemming from multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. In her decision Judge Robinson said “ Mr. Watson is hereby suspended for six (6) regular-season games withoutContinue reading “Deshaun Watson Suspended”
TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 7/25 – 7/29
By Jeff Knapp Although this was the biggest news of the week, this might be the biggest news in over 40 years. Vince McMahon has retired from the WWE. I’m not going to go into what caused him to retire, but he has been at the forefront of wrestling since 1984 when he brought usContinue reading “TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 7/25 – 7/29“
Kings Of Queens
By: Mike Rifkin On Wednesday Starling Marte got the walk-off hit as the Mets defeated the Yankees 3-2 completing a sweep in the first installment of the Subway Series. The Mets have now won six of the last eight meetings against their in state rivals. A big difference in the series was hitting with runnersContinue reading “Kings Of Queens”
Vote Of Confidence?
By: Mike Rifkin Tuesday in Oxnard California the Dallas Cowboys opened up training camp. Which meant team Owner, President, and General Manager Jerry Jones spoke to the media. During his press conference Jones said on Head Coach Mike McCarthy “ I want to be real clear: He wouldn’t be sitting here today if I didn’tContinue reading “Vote Of Confidence?”
Subway Series Preview
By : Mike Rifkin Tuesday night at Citi Field will be the first installment of the Subway Series 2022 with both the Mets and the Yankees sitting in first place in their respective divisions. Both teams made changes after disappointing seasons. Last season the Mets won four of six meetings, but overall the Yankees leadContinue reading “Subway Series Preview”
TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 7/18/22 – 7/22/22
By Jeff Knapp The biggest news of the week was Friday when Vincent Kennedy McMahon officially retired from the WWE. Good or bad, Vince changed the wrestling business forever. It was announced that Ric Flair’s last match on July 31 in Nashville, TN will be a tag team match and he will partner with hisContinue reading “TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 7/18/22 – 7/22/22“
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