By Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108. Donovan Mitchell, who the Knicks were rumored to be in on during the offseason had 38 points and 12 assists in Cleveland’s win. Mitchell is currently averaging 32.2 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game and 7.3 assists per game. Yes, itContinue reading “What Could Have Been”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
Into The Lions Den
By : Mike Rifkin The Dolphins look to continue their winning ways, as they go to Detroit to play the Lions. Miami is coming off a 16-10 win over the Steelers on Sunday Night. In his return to the lineup Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was 21-35 for 261 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins offense inContinue reading “Into The Lions Den”
World Series Preview
By : Mike Rifkin On Friday, at Minute Maid Park Game One of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros will be played. The Phillies have not been to the World Series since 2009, haven’t won it since 2008. While the Astros have been in the World Series three of theContinue reading “World Series Preview “
The Last Stand
By : Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Green Bay Packers lost to the Washington Commanders 23-21, it is the Packers third consecutive loss putting their record at 3-4. Aaron Rodgers was 23-35 for 195 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. But this is not the same Packer offense that we have seen the past coupleContinue reading “The Last Stand”
Same Year, Same Story
By : Mike Rifkin On Saturday, the Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS resulting in a sweep. With the win the Astros have advanced to their MLB record sixth consecutive ALCS. For Baseball fans the Astros have been public enemy number one since their cheating scandal in 2017. TheContinue reading “Same Year, Same Story”
Heavyweight Battle(s)
By : Mike Rifkin Sunday’s NFL schedule there are two games that stand out from the rest. The Bills go to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in a rematch from their epic AFC Divisional playoff game. The other one is the Dallas Cowboys traveling to Philadelphia to play the Eagles in an NFC EastContinue reading “Heavyweight Battle(s) “
Trying To Turn The Tide
By: Mike Rifkin The Miami Dolphins are looking to avoid a third straight loss when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Last week the Dolphins were down by two points to the Jets entering the fourth quarter, in the fourth quarter they were outscored 21-0 on their way to a 40-17 loss at MetlifeContinue reading “Trying To Turn The Tide”
Western Conference Predictions
By : Mike Rifkin The NHL season is upon us and here are my picks for the Western Conference. Central Pacific
Eastern Conference Predictions
By : Mike Rifkin With the NHL season upon us here is how I view the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
Max Disaster
By: Mike Rifkin The San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets 7-1 in game one of their Wild Card series. Mets ace Max Scherzer gave up four home runs in the loss. Scherzer went 4.2 innings giving up seven runs on seven hits and four strikeouts. For the second straight start Scherzer had aContinue reading “Max Disaster”