BY MIKE RIFKIN Trust The Process, that’s what the Philadelphia 76ers have been saying for years and the process hasn’t won them anything. On Wednesday night the 76ers lost to their rival the New York Knicks 110-105, giving Philly their ninth consecutive loss, their longest in nine years. Sixers’ Center Joel Embiid missed the gameContinue reading “THE PROCESS HAS ENDED”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
MLB OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS (TEAM)
BY MIKE RIFKIN The calendar has turned to February and Baseball season is right around the corner. As Pitchers and Catchers prepare to report to Spring Training, every fan base has excitement in their veins. Now it’s time to look at teams who were active this winter and others who weren’t. WINNERS : DODGERS :Continue reading “MLB OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS (TEAM)”
ALL IN (FOR MYLES)
BY MIKE Rifkin Monday morning of Super Bowl week and before either the Eagles or Chiefs can make headlines, an ALL-PRO stole the headlines. Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett has requested a trade to a contender. Garrett said in a statement “ While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win andContinue reading “ALL IN (FOR MYLES)”
Bad For The Game?
By Mike Rifkin The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first legitimate World Series since 1988 (sorry 2020). This offseason has shown that they are not satisfied with just this title and want to run it back. Here is a list of players the Dodgers have signed this offseason with salary. Blake Snelll ( 5//182 million),Continue reading “Bad For The Game?”
A GIANT DECISION
BY MIKE RIFKIN Giants owner John Mara announced on Monday that both GM Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll will be returning for the 2025 season. The biggest takeaway from Mara and Schoen is that this brass needs to find their franchise Quarterback. The Giants released Daniel Jones during the season, after he onceContinue reading “A GIANT DECISION”
The “W”right Call
BY Mike Rifkin There’s something special about homegrown players. They create and form a bond with the fanbase and it creates something really special. Since their inception in 1962, the Mets have had a lot of homegrown talent leave for greener pastures including trading legends such as Tom Seaver. But there was one Mets playerContinue reading “The “W”right Call”
Somethings Don’t Change
BY Mike Rifkin The first ever 12 team College Football Playoff field has been announced. The field of 12 consists of Oregon, Georgia, Boise St., Arizona St., Texas, Penn St., Notre Dame, Ohio St., Tennessee, Indiana, SMU, and Clemson. Absent from the list are the Alabama Crimson Tide, who in their first season without NickContinue reading “Somethings Don’t Change”
Searching For Answers
By Mike Rifkin Monday was a very interesting day for the New York Rangers. The Rangers had a game Monday night against the St.Louis Blues where they lost 5-2 after giving up three third period goals. The Rangers have lost three in a row and have not scored more than two goals in any ofContinue reading “Searching For Answers”
Dumpster Fire
By Mike Rifkin Even on the bye week, the New York Jets are making headlines. On Tuesday, the Jets announced the firing of General Manager Joe Douglas after five plus seasons. Douglas was 30-64 during his tenure with the Jets, but it begs the question : Why now? There’s six weeks left in the season,Continue reading “Dumpster Fire”
Rock Bottom
By Mike Rifkin The Jets lost to the Cardinals 31-6 on Sunday, dropping the Jets to 3-7 on the season. When the Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers, they believed that they were destined to end their playoff drought and potentially win the franchise’s first Super Bowl since 1969. Well both those ships look like they’re sailingContinue reading “Rock Bottom”
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