By Mike Rifkin The New York Rangers were the biggest disappointment of the 2024-25 NHL season. They went from two games away from going to the Stanley Cup Final to missing the playoffs altogether. This disaster of a season cost coach Peter Laviolette his job, and GM Chris Drury hired his dream coach, Mike SullivanContinue reading “Righting A Wrong”
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The Final Farewell
By Mike Rifkin 2025 is the farewell tour for John Cena. John Cena has turned heel and found a way to defeat Cody Rhodes to win a record breaking 17th world title at Wrestlemania. Fans had not seen Rhodes since Wrestlemania, until last week when he returned to help Jey Uso fend off a CenaContinue reading “The Final Farewell”
Decisions, Decisions
By Mike Rifkin Once again the Toronto Maple Leafs fell short of their goal of winning the team’s first Stanley Cup since 1967. MLSE President Keith Pelley announced in his end of season press conference that team President Brendan Shannahan would not return to the club. Pelley went on to say that he might notContinue reading “Decisions, Decisions”
A WEEKEND AT CITI : THE STARS ARE OUT
BY MIKE RIFKIN Memorial Day weekend, the first sign of summer coming and that means Baseball will take over the hierarchy. And what better way to celebrate the weekend with an epic showdown in the greatest city in the world. The Mets will welcome the Dodgers to Citi Field this weekend in a rematch fromContinue reading “A WEEKEND AT CITI : THE STARS ARE OUT”
It Happened Again
By Mike Rifkin The Baltimore Orioles were swept this weekend by the Washington Nationals. For the Orioles, they’ve now dropped six in a row and are 2-8 in their last 10 games played. Furthermore a team that had such lofty expectations at the beginning of the season has the fourth worst record in all ofContinue reading “It Happened Again”
REINSTATED
BY MIKE RIFKIN On Tuesday MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred released a statement reinstating several players including Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Manfred said in a statement “In my view, once an individual has passed away, the purposes of rule 21 have been served. Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threatContinue reading “REINSTATED”
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND PREVIEW
BY MIKE RIFKIN It was an exciting first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs that had everything. Goals, physical play, and the dramatics of two epic game sevens. Now, we are one step closer to see who will hoist the Stanley Cup. ATLANTIC DIVISION : PANTHERS VS MAPLE LEAFS REG SEASON : PANTHERS WIN 3-1Continue reading “STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND PREVIEW”
WHAT TO DRU?
BY MIKE RIFKIN It was a rough season for the New York Rangers. Going from winning the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs as a whole. Changes have already occurred as Head Coach Peter Laviolette and assistant coach Phil Housley are both out, while Dan Muse and Michael Peca will have an opportunity to remainContinue reading “WHAT TO DRU?”
Directionless
By Mike Rifkin It’s being widely reported that the Miami Dolphins and Cornerback Jalen Ramsey are mutually exploring trade options to send the star corner out of Miami. Ramsey, who will turn 31 in October, was acquired by Miami after the 2022 season from the LA Rams in exchange for a third round pick andContinue reading “Directionless”
CHA-CHA-CHANGES
BY MIKE RIFKIN Last season the New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and were six wins away from securing their first Stanley Cup since 1994. This year has been an entirely different story, after an 8-5 loss to the Flyers, the Rangers find themselves on the brink of elimination, and let’s be honest, it’dContinue reading “CHA-CHA-CHANGES”
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