By Mike Rifkin The LA Kings came out of the All-Star break with an impressive 4-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, and most people thought that was what they needed to get out of this almost two-month funk they’ve been in. Well, on Tuesday night, they lost by a touchdown to the BuffaloContinue reading “Royal Pains”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
Dys-Function Junction Is Your Function
By Mike Rifkin Was there a team with more hype entering the NFL season than the New York Jets? We got it. They added future Hall of Fame Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, plus Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson, who were returning offensively and have one of the best defenses in the NFL. But the team withContinue reading “Dys-Function Junction Is Your Function”
Making Moves
By Mike Rifkin The city of Baltimore is jumping with joy right now. Most people would say the city should be sad after the Ravens lost in the AFC Championship game, but no, Baltimore should be ecstatic after what has occurred over the past few days. A few days ago, it was announced that theContinue reading “Making Moves”
What’s Next
By Mike Rifkin The NFL world witnessed the end of an era when the Patriots and Bill Belichick decided to part ways after 24 seasons and one of the greatest dynasties in all sports. So the question then became, where does Bill Belichick go next? Outside New England, other openings for head coaches included Atlanta,Continue reading “What’s Next”
True Greatness
By Mike Rifkin Most experts thought this was the year that the Kansas City Chiefs faltered. Whether it was the talent at the receiver position or based on what they saw during the regular season, most people didn’t think the Chiefs would be on the cusp of another Super Bowl. For the first time inContinue reading “True Greatness”
Baseball Hall Of Fame 2024
By Mike Rifkin Next Tuesday, the Baseball Hall Of Fame will announce their class of 2024. Players need at least 75% of the vote to be enshrined into the Hall. Players also will have ten years on the ballot to get in; otherwise, they need the Veterans Committee to put them in. If a playerContinue reading “Baseball Hall Of Fame 2024”
Pressure’s On
By Mike Rifkin The NFL Postseason is here, and that has fans excited. Players and coaches can create or add to their existing legacies. If Patrick Mahomes loses in this playoff, it does nothing to what he has already accomplished. But what about the other Quarterbacks in the playoffs? This article will number the quarterbacksContinue reading “Pressure’s On”
Not Trading This Card
By Mike Rifkin Despite their 4-12 record entering week 18, the Arizona Cardinals have been a pesky football team. The Cardinals are coming off a 35-31 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and have now beaten the top two teams in the NFC East; they also have a win over playoff-hopeful Atlanta Falcons. ButContinue reading “Not Trading This Card”
Getting What They Wanted
By Mike Rifkin When the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals were announced, some people were disappointed in the NCAA not putting undefeated ACC Champions Florida State in as one of the four best teams in the country. This is the final season with a four-team playoff; next season, the playoff will expand to 12 teams. Monday,Continue reading “Getting What They Wanted”
Change Of Direction
By Mike Rifkin One of the burning questions entering the NFL season was whether Sean Payton could resurrect Russell Wilson’s career. The answer to this question is a resounding no, as Wednesday, the Broncos announced that they are benching Wilson and starting Jarrett Stidham, and all signs point to Russell Wilson playing somewhere else inContinue reading “Change Of Direction”
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