By : Mike Rifkin Mark Canha is the latest Met to step up in a big way as his two home runs led the Mets to a 10-9 victory over division rival Phillies. After a rain delay Canha hit a game tying three run home run to tie the game at 7. After Jean SeguraContinue reading “Next Man Up”
Author Archives: Michael Rifkin
Are The Flames Better?
By: Mike Rifkin Last season the Calgary Flames won the Pacific Division and lost in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to Alberta rival Edmonton Oilers in five games. The Flames had two major decisions to make this offseason : Were they going to be able to re-sign both Johnny Gaudreau and MatthewContinue reading “Are The Flames Better?”
Looking To Improve
By : Mike Rifkin The Dolphins and Raiders get set to meet in preseason action on Saturday. Both teams had similar offseasons. They both hired new head coaches, traded for and extended star wide receivers and added a premier free agent. Last season the Raiders went 10-7 finishing second in the AFC West and earningContinue reading ” Looking To Improve”
On The Prowl
By: Mike Rifkin Last season the Nashville Predators went 45-30-7 which was good for fifth in the highly competitive Central Division and the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. The reward for that was a first round matchup with the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche. The Predators were without Vezina finalist JuuseContinue reading “On The Prowl “
Time To Leave A Mark
By: Mike Rifkin The New York Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 on Wednesday afternoon. The win pushes the Mets winning streak to six consecutive games. The Mets currently have a seven game lead in the NL East over the Atlanta Braves and 10 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets next 11 gamesContinue reading “Time To Leave A Mark”
Statement Series
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”
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”
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