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MASTERS 2024

By Ross Mazin

It’s that time of year in the golf world where the elite come to play in the coveted Masters tournament to win that desired Green Jacket. The Masters will kick off from Augusta National next Thursday and the weather looks perfect for this year’s tourney.

Augusta National is 7,435 yards and is one of the most challenging courses on the tour. My favorite hole on this course in the 17th is named Nandina because the berries are considered good luck and you can find these berries at the tee box. This hole is a 440 yards par 4 and the fairway is pretty straight and is guarded by trees on either side. The most intimidating part of this hole is the approach to the green. It is not heavily guarded by bunkers though has two on either side of the front of the green. The green is sloped and depending on where the pin is placed, we could see fewer birdies and more par and bogeys. If you hit a clean drive and are not off to the right or left on your drive you have a good chance at a shot at the green but if you’re in the trees you’re likely punching back out on the fairway (this is not Xbox where you can just go for it) and trying to save par.

As for Mark “Old Ops Guy” Halpern, he told me his favorite hole is the 9th hole known as Carolina Cherry. It’s a 460-yard par four that plays a slight dogleg left and has the most challenging green on the course. It slopes deep right and most players try to play left and come just short of the bunkers to give them a nice chip to approach the hole and have an easy putt. This hole plays like a par five, it’s a very long par four that will frustrate most players.

As for winning the coveted Green Jacket, Mark and I both like Rory Mcilroy, as he has been better this year than last and is due. Others I think will compete well are Max Homa and Adam Shank. As for the “Old Ops Guy” he also likes Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele, and an underdog Cameron Smith.

The Field is set and the course is getting its final trimming and pin placements. Practice rounds will begin shortly and the weather will be gorgeous and time to enjoy a Mint Julep while you watch the best golfers in the world face off for their title shot.

FREE FALL

BY Mike Rifkin

One of the biggest surprises this NHL season had been the play of the Philadelphia Flyers. When Danny Briere and Keith Jones became the top decision makers of the team they talked about a rebuild. This season The Flyers had been in the top three of the Metropolitan Division most of the season. On Saturday the Flyers lost 6-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The loss was Philly’s seventh consecutive loss. The Flyers are 2-5-3 over the last ten games. Over this seven game losing streak includes defeats at the hands of the Blackhawks, Canadiens and Blue Jackets three teams at the bottom of their respective divisions.

With the Flyers being the biggest surprise of the league, head coach John Tortorella was my frontrunner for the Jack Adams Award (Coach Of The Year), but now with the recent play of the team some might reconsider. Torts who is known for his tough demeanor, might be having his act where thin. He scratched Captain Sean Couturier for a few games, only a few weeks after he was named Captain. On Monday after losing to the Islanders, Torterella said “ Only one guy played – the goalie. He was the only player that played in the second period”. Tortorella was referring to Ivan Fedotov, who made his debut in the second period, replacing Samuel Errson. Torts walked back that statement a few days later, talking about the team being together and how they’ve responded all year. But is the Torts act wearing thin?

Over Philly’s last seven games they have scored three goals or more twice. Scoring has been a issue for Philly a lot this season, they averaged 2.86 goals per game. One area where Philly has had problems all season is their power play. The power-less play is connecting at 12.8% with the man advantage. While the Flyers still have an opportunity to make the playoffs, their recent stretch has been brutal. But here’s my question for Flyer fans : do you want to make the playoffs because you’re so close? Or do you want the better draft pick? The Flyers have had a marvelous season to this point, but if they collapse and miss the playoffs, does this make their season a failure? Nobody thought the Flyers would be in a race this late into the season, but this recent stretch is not something to write home about. But I am very curious on what Danny Briere has up his sleeve this summer, especially after this season where the team has overachieved.

FINAL FOUR PREVIEW

BY MIKE RIFKIN

We’ve arrived at the Final Four in Glendale Arizona. Two number one seeds remain, as does a four seed and a Cinderella 11 seed. So let’s dive into the two matchups.

NC STATE VS PURDUE : NC STATE was a bubble team until they went on a miraculous run in the ACC tournament and into the NCAA tournament. DJ Burns has become a star during this tournament. He scored 29 points against Duke to get to the Wolfpack to their first Final Four since 1983. Burns against Purdue’s Zach Edey is a matchup everybody is looking forward to. Edey, who was just named the Player of the Year Had 40 points and 16 rebounds against Tennessee. On the season Edey averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds per game. If Burns and Edey cancel each other out the question becomes which supporting cast will be better? Purdue is in their first Final Four since 1980.

ALABAMA VS UCONN : Alabama is in the Final Four for the first time ever. Alabama is the highest scoring team in the country averaging 90.6 points per game. Alabama was 357 in points allowed giving up over 81 points per game. In the tournament Alabama has given up over 80 points in three of the four games. UConn has been the most dominant team in the tournament. The question for Alabama is can they out physical the duo of Donovan Clingan and Alex Caraban. Tristen Newton vs Marc Sears should a fun matchup in the backcourt.

Two teams that have dominated College Basketball all season and two surprise teams, this Final Four should be a lot of fun to watch. No matter what the title game becomes we should have an epic Saturday on our hands.

SAY GO NY GO NY GO

By Mark Halpern

Billy Joel’s song title “The Longest Time” is the perfect statement for Knicks fans. For the longest time Knicks fans have a real reason to be electrified about this Knicks team that is in contention for the third place in the playoff race.

The New York Knicks are 44-30 and are second in the Atlantic division and fourth in the Eastern Conference one game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the third spot. The Knicks have had their ups and downs this season. Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson and O.G. Anunoby have all dealt with injuries, Anunoby returned but has been sidelined again still dealing with his elbow. The Knicks need Randle to return and this team will be even stronger when he does. Jalen Brunson is the Captain of this team because he has done it all with his leadership on and off the court is inspiring. Brunson is having an MVP year averaging 27.9 points/ 3.6 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game. The Knicks have used many different lineups this season (because of injuries) and no matter what combination of players that are on the floor are working as a unit. Big men such as Robinson and Hartenstein are cleaning up the boards and both averaging career highs in rebounds per game .The team is tied for fourth in the NBA in Rebounds per game. This has been a key reason the Kicks keep the points coming is the offensive rebounds have increased this season and making second chance opportunities count. When the Knicks got Josh Hart last season, I was very excited cause I knew what he was going to bring to this team. His play whether he has started or come off the bench he always makes his presence known. I like to consider him the clean version of Draymond Green but with more points and a much better attitude. If you have been watching the electric play of Donte DiVincenzo, then you get the feeling has when opening a cold Ice Tea on a hot summer day. His chemistry with Brunson and Hart has made him one of the most important additions this season. The Knicks traded for O.G. Anounoby and his presence on the floor has been felt. He has been bothered by an elbow injury and has missed some time but when he has been on the floor his defense has been helpful since Randle went down. Last but, not least is Julius Randle and hopefully he will return soon. Once he is ready to join this powerful team. It has been some time since Randle has been on the floor and I am sure he will be a little rusty and now is the time to get him ready for the playoffs.

This New York Knick team is a threat on all fronts of the game and Thibs has done a great job and this team is returning to greatness. With the playoffs ahead the Knicks are a real contender to go far in the playoffs but we know all roads go through Boston.

Allie’s Pick: Best 40 Wrestlemania Matches to Watch

To celebrate the 40th Wrestlemania this weekend, I have decided to create a personal list of 40 Wrestlemania matches you need to watch before Wrestlemania 40 (XL). Here is my list of 40 matches you need to see in no particular order

Kofi Kingston vs Daniel Bryan- WM 35
Boneyard match: AJ Styles vs Undertaker- WM 36
Rock vs Steve Austin- WM X7
Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels- WM 26
Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair- WM 24
Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior- WM 6
Daniel Bryan vs HHH- WM 30
Bianca Belair vs Sasha Banks- WM 37
Usos vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn- WM 39
Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart-WM 12
Firefly Funhouse Match: Bray Wyatt vs John Cena-WM 36
Undertaker vs Brock Lesnar-WM 30
Gunther vs Sheamus vs Drew Mcintyre-WM 39
Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins-WM 38
Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton vs Kurt Angle-WM 22
Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar-WM 31
HHH vs Sting-WM 31
Hardys vs Dudley Boyz vs Edge and Christian-WM X7
Shawn Michaels vs Steve Austin-WM 14
Macho Man vs Ricky Steamboat- WM 3
Razor Ramon vs Shawn Michaels- WM 10
Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker- WM 25
Owen Hart vs Bret Hart- WM 10
Charlotte Flair vs Rhea Ripley- WM 39
Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels- WM 21
Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio- WM 21
HHH vs Undertaker- WM 28
Daniel Bryan vs Batista vs Randy Orton- WM 30
Edge vs Mick Foley- WM 22
Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho- WM 19
Rock vs Hulk Hogan-WM X8
Undertaker vs HHH- WM 27
MITB 2005- WM 21
Bret Hart vs Steve Austin- WM 13
Evolution vs Rock n Sock Connection- WM 20
Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar-WM 19
Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle- WM 20
John Cena vs The Rock- WM 28
Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant- WM 3
Rey Mysterio vs Dominik Mysterio- WM 39

A GOLDEN SOMBRERO TO OPEN THE SEASON (Not Good)

BY Mark Halpern

The term “Golden Sombrero” is used as a term in baseball for when a player strikes out in four at bats in a game. Now this happens way more than major league players want you to know about but, in this case the New York Mets open the season losing four straight games (three to the Brewers and one to the Tigers) and have earned this moniker.

For the first time since 2005 the Mets opened 0-4 to start the season but, if you remember the Mets went on a tear winning their next six. You can’t really compare that team to this current team because they actually had pitching. To the Mets credit the starting pitching with exception of Severino has been okay. I was beyond encouraged with Sean Manaea’s start against the Tigers Monday night. The Mets problem is that they can’t keep teams off the board whether its starting pitching or the bullpen. When you have a team that doesn’t really have one reliable starter (at the current moment) it’s hard to take this team seriously.

As for the lineup I am encouraged with Francisco Alvarez. He has been making solid contact. The Mets are using him right by letting him DH while getting a break here or there when they give Navarez the start behind the dish. The Mets are in desperate need of J.D. Martinez right now cause like last year there is no way to make sure Pete is seeing the pitches he needs. Martinez is progressing and there have a been a few different reports that he will be moved up by middle of next week or at the end of April. I have been happy with the play from Baty at third. Zach Short and Joey Wendle each have gotten a start and have made defensive blunders. Starling Marte is starting to resemble why the Mets got him 2 years ago. This lineup is capable of much better things and a slow start for Lindor and McNeil is not what the Mets need but we are only four games into the season.

Mets fans are wondering what is the next step? Right now, the next step is to get Martinez up and playing games and a getting another solid bat into this lineup. Kodai Senga is improving and his most recent M.R.I. came back clean and he has been given permission to begin his spring training so to speak and build up his arm strength to be able to pitch. I would NOW think that Senga will be on some type of limits for this season to make sure he is 100% for next season. If the Mets find them in contention for a Playoff spot that could be arranged.

As for the rookies who are in the wings. Drew Gilbert is major league ready and I will expect to see him come up and help the Mets especially if Marte begins to falter a little. Luis Angel Acuna has rapidly moved his way through the Mets organization. I do not think he will be seen until September call ups or if there is series of injuries. Acuna reminds me of a young Lindor watching him play. His athleticism and determination will help spark the Mets clubs in the future. Mark Vientos was left off the roster because he was just beaten out by Zack Short. Vientos I still love and the more time he gets to play down there he might see a call up if the Mets need DH help or depth. Ryan Clifford has been another solid minor leaguer for the Mets and they also have Jett Williams, Kevin Parada, Roony Mauricio and Alex Ramirez all moving solidly through the minors and just getting better every day. This is why Steve Choen and David Sterns said the farm system is “Stacked.” For now, you have to support this team and things will get better for this Mets team when certain players return. Just remember YOU GOTTA BELIVE!

Spotlight Is On

By Mike Rifkin

When you’re an athlete in New York the spotlight is always on. It was a horrendous opening series for the New York Mets, getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field. But for one player in particular might have had the worst weekend.

On Friday Brewers First baseman Rhys Hoskins slid hard into second base and Jeff McNeil was very unhappy. This caused the benches to clear and even though nothing of importance occurred, it was the beginning of two different weekends. Hoskins hit a homerun and drove in four runs, while McNeil had one hit in 11 at bats. McNeil is two seasons removed from winning the Batting Title, but this season might be very important for the second basemen.

Yes, Pete Alonso is in his free agency season, Starling Marte needs a bounce back after an injury riddled 2023, Brett Baty needs to show he belongs in the big leagues, but nobody has more pressure on them in my opinion than McNeil.

McNeil is under contract until 2026 (there’s a club option for 2027). But for McNeil it’s not about the money he makes, it’s about what’s coming through the pipeline. Luis Angel Acuna (acquired for Max Scherzer) is at Triple A Syracuse and Jett Williams (2022 first round pick) is at Double A Binghamton. Both are Shortstops, but that position is locked down for now with Francisco Lindor. Yes, Williams and Acuna can both play other positions, but might be more comfortable at second base. Then there’s Ronny Mauricio, who spent some time with the Mets last season. Mauricio had two homers, nine RBI and seven stolen bases with a slash line of .248/..296/.643. Mauricio tore his ACL playing Winter ball, so one has to wonder if he didn’t would he be in the everyday lineup this season? Like Williams and Acuna, Mauricio can also play other positions, but Mets President David Stearns has emphasized the team getting younger and more athletic.

I felt the 2023 Mets never recovered from the sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves in September of 2022. But if 2024 is anything like 2023, there will be changes made to the roster, and I believe one guy in peril this season is Jeff McNeil, so the spotlight is on.

Quick History

By Mike Rifkin

On Saturday night in Arizona Jonathan Quick made 27 saves in an 8 – 5 Rangers win. For Quick it’s his 392nd victory in the NHL, surpassing Ryan Miller for the most wins by an American born goalie.

370 wins for Quick came as an LA King. Quick also had a 2.46 GAA and a .911 save percentage as a King. Quick in the postseason was incredible with a 49-43 record with a 2.31 GAA and a.921 save percentage. Quick also led the Kings to two Stanley Cups and won the Conn Smythe in 2012. Quick has 29 career wins against the Anaheim Ducks, the most against any team.

Quick has had a great year for the Rangers with 17 wins a 2.44 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Quick’s play while Igor Shesterkin was struggling really kept the Rangers at the top of the Metropolitan Division. Quick, a Connecticut native, has a interesting case of being the Rangers’ MVP this season.

Quick’s resume for the Hockey Hall of Fame was already written. So the most wins for an American born goalie is another note on his resume. Quick has signed a one year extension for 2024-25 and with eight more wins Quick can achieve the 400 win mark.

This Week In Wrestling – 3/29/2024

BY JEFF KNAPP

Jim Ross went back into the hospital this week to get three ports in his chest removed. Good luck to Mr. Ross and a speedy recovery.

This week on NXT, Ridge Holland announced that not being able to be the father and husband he needs to be as of late and announced that he has made a decision. One that is best for him and his own mental health, as well as the best future for his family. He then officially announced he is “stepping away from in-ring competition, indefinitely.”

Reports suggest that one of the great tag teams in TNA/Impact history are about to hit the free agent market on April 1, 2024. That being the Motor City Machine Guns – Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. No matter where they go, they will be a huge asset to whatever promotion signs them.

Jake “The Snake” Roberts announced on his podcast this week that he signed on for another year with AEW. That is amazing news and I hope every wrestler in that company takes the time to pick his brain.

Killer Kelly is apparently taking some time off from TNA and will be back at some point. Reports are that she is signed to the company into 2025. As a fan of her, this is great news to know she will be back at some point.

There are reports that NWA 76 will be held in Philly at the 2300 arena.

This week, Corey Graves announced that debuting April 3^rd on X will be the new show called “Speed” with there being a Speed Championship. Via the press release: “EVERY SECOND COUNTS, Corey Graves is here to introduce WWE Speed!”

The announcement continued, “Your favorite Superstars will go head-to-head in 3-minute matches, where the WWE Speed Championship is the ultimate prize. WWESpeed premieres April 3rd, exclusively on X!”

GCW announced on March 27 that Steve Corino will be inducted into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2024 during WrestleMania weekend. Along with Steve Corino, Trent Acid, The Briscoes, and Kevin Hogan will also be inducted.

The induction ceremony will take place in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 7, at noon and will stream live for free on YouTube.

It’s been announced that Ace Austin, a 3-time X Division Champion and 2-time World Tag Team Champion(with Chris Bey – ABC) has resigned with TNA Wrestling. At 27, he is a piece that TNA can and should use to build around for the next decade.

After the initial allegations were levied against Vince McMahon back in 2023, WWE established a “consensual relationship” policy – a three page document that was circulated to all staff and talent in June of that year. It details WWE’s stance on relationships in the workplace as well as responsibilities of those involved.

To promote a productive environment, free from conflicts, as well as favoritism and unfair advantage, whether perceived or real, WWE has implemented the following policy and guidelines related to consensual relationships in the workplace. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of rank or title.

All employees should recognize the possible negative consequences of romantic, intimate, or sexual relationships in the workplace. Consensual relationships can compromise the integrity of supervisory responsibility, create the potential for abuse of authority or cause problems due to perceptions of favoritism by others. This policy prescribes actions required to address conflicts, and further specifies the situations where consensual relationships are prohibited.

A consensual relationship refers to any relationship that is romantic, intimate, or sexual in nature and to which the parties consent. Consensual relationships that might be acceptable in other circumstances may not be appropriate if one of the parties has institutional responsibility, authority or influence over the other or is involved in evaluation of the other.

Situations covered by this Policy are distinguishable from sexual harassment, which is covered in WWE’s policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Harassment which can be found on The Ring.

Requirements for Employees in a Consensual Relationship.

If an employee is entering, or in, a consensual relationship with another employee, both employees must:

Report the relationship to Human Resources; and

Cooperate in actions taken to address any conflict of interest.

It may be necessary for the executive or manager to assist Human Resources in assessing and addressing any conflict. Addressing conflicts may include:

Transferring one of the individuals to another position; or

Transferring supervisory, decision-making, evaluative, or advisory responsibilities; or

Providing an additional layer of oversight to the supervisory role.

After any conflict is addressed, the employee(s) who have entered a consensual relationship will certify that they have reviewed and understand the Consensual Relationship Policy and agree to the requirements and expectations of WWE as it pertains to professionalism. (See below.)

Affiliated Individuals

WWE has relationships with “affiliated individuals” meaning independent contractors (including but not limited to WWE Talent, Vendor Contractors and Freelancers), interns, temporary workers, vendors, and others with whom it contracts. Any employee who has a consensual relationship with an affiliated individual must abide by the Consensual Relationship Policy with respect to the affiliated individual.

Prohibitions Regarding Consensual Relationships

Consensual relationships are prohibited when effective arrangements to address the conflict cannot be made.

An employee shall not conduct performance evaluations, or make decisions regarding salary, promotion, tenure, or continuation of employment for a person with whom he or she has or had a consensual relationship.

An employee shall not exercise responsibility (instructional, evaluative, or supervisory) for any affiliated individual with whom the employee has or had a consensual relationship.

WWE strongly discourages consensual relationships involving any WWE Board Member, or executive team member such as the CEO, President, CFO, Chief Content Officer, Chief Legal Officer, or Chief Human Resources Officer.

These relationships in particular can compromise the integrity of supervisory responsibility and create the potential for abuse of authority or perceptions of favoritism. In the event an executive team member is involved in such a consensual relationship, it must be disclosed in writing to the Lead Independent Director of the Board, in addition to the Chief Human Resources Officer. In the event a WWE Board member is involved in such a consensual relationship, it must be disclosed in writing to the CEO and Chief Legal Officer, in addition to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Employees are encouraged to report any concerns about anything contained in this policy, any violation of law or WWE policies, or any ethical concerns. You can reach our hotline via a secure website anytime at I or through a dedicated telephone number available 24/7/365, I

Retaliation against employees who report concerns about consensual relationships is prohibited and constitutes a violation of this policy.

Failure to Comply

Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Rollcall of current Champions across the wrestling world

WWE

WWE Universal Championship – Roman Reigns

World Heavyweight Champion – Seth Rollins

WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions – Judgement Day

WWE Women’s Champion – Iyo Sky

Women’s World Champion – Rhea Ripley

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions – The Kabuki Warriors

WWE US Champion – Logan Paul

WWE Intercontinental Champion – Gunther

NXT

NXT Championship- Ilja Dragunov

NXT Women’s Champion – Lyra Valkyria

North American Champion – Oba Femi

Tag Team Champions – The Wolf Dogs (Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin)

Heritage Cup – Charlie Dempsey

AEW

AEW World Champion – Samoa Joe

TNT Champion – Adam Copeland

Women’s Champion – Toni Storm

TBS Champion – Julia Hart

Tag Team Champions – VACANT

Trios Champions – The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn

AEW International Champion – Roderick Strong

AEW Continental Champion – Okada

TNA Wrestling

World Champion – Moose

X Division – Mustafa Ali

Tag Team Champions – The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers)

Digital Media Champion – Crazzy Steve

Knockouts Champion – Jordynne Grace

Knockouts Tag Champions – Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat)

ROH

ROH World Champion – Eddie Kingston

ROH TV Champion – Kyle Fletcher

ROH Pure Champion – Wheeler Yuta

ROH Tag Champions – The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett)

ROH Women’s Champion – Athena

ROH Six Man Tag Champions – Bullet Club Gold (Jay White & Austin & Colton Gunn)

NJPW

IWGP World Champion – Tetsuya Naito

IWGP Global Heavyweight – Nick Nemeth

IWGP Junior Heavyweight – Sho

Strong Openweight Champion – Eddie Kingston

IWGP Television Champion – Matt Riddle

IWGP Tag Team Champions – Bullet Club (Kenta & Chase Owens)

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions – Bullet Club War Dogs (Drilla Moloney and Clark Connors)

Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions – Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo)

NEVER Openweight Champion – Evil

NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Champions – Vacant

KOPW 2023 – Great O Khan

IWGP Women’s Champion – Maya Iwatani (Shared with Stardom)

Strong Women’s Champion – Stephanie Vaquer (Shared with Stardom)

NWA

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion – EC3

NWA World TV Champion – Max The Impaler (unified men’s and women’s)

NWA World Jr Heavyweight Champion – Colby Corino

NWA National Champion – “Thrillbilly Silas Mason

NWA World Tag Team Champions – Blunt Force Trauma – (Carnage & Damage)

NWA US Tag Team Champions – The Immortals (Kratos & Odinson)

NWA World Women’s Champion – Kenzie Paige

NWA World Women’s TV Champion – Max The Impaler

NWA World Women’s Tag Team Champions – The King Bees (Charity King & Danni Bee)

AAA – Triple A Worldwide

AAA Mega Champion – El Hijo Del Vikingo

AAA Latin American Champion – Octagon Jr

AAA World Cruiserweight Champion – Komander

AAA World Tag Team Champions – Nueva Generacion Dinamita (Sanson & Forastero)

AAA World Trios Champions – Los Vipers (Abismo Negro Jr, Psicosis & Toxin)

AAA Reina de Reinas Champion – Flammer

CMLL – Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

CMLL World Heavyweight Champion – Gran Guerrero

CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion – Niebla Roja

CMLL World Middleweight Champion – Templario

CMLL World Welterweight Champion – Titan

CMLL World Lightweight Champion – Stigma

CMLL World Tag Team Champions – Los Nuevos Ingobernables (Ángel de Oro & Niebla Roja)

CMLL World Trios Champions – Los Bárbaros (Dragon Rojo Jr., Bárbaro Cavernario & El Terrible)

CMLL World Women’s Champion – Stephanie Vaquer

CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Champions – Stephanie Vaquer and Zeuxis

Stardom

World of Stardom Champion (main title) – Maika

Wonder of Stardom Champion (secondary title ie IC title) – Saori Anou

Goddess of Stardom Champions (tag) – AphroditE – (Saya Kamitani & Utami Hayashishita)

Artist of Stardom Champions (trios) – Abarenbo GE (Syuri, Mirai and Ami Sohrei)

High Speed Champion (lightweight or x type of title) Mei Seira

WHAT CAN WE DO?

BY MARK HALPERN

It’s definitely hard being a Dallas Cowboys fan these days. For the better part of the last three decades, Cowboys’ fans have been promised glory and there have been glimmers of hope over the years but, we haven’t been able to grab that brass ring or in this case a Super Bowl Trophy. I mean come on Sheldon Cooper won a Nobel Prize and we can’t even win a Wild Card Game. So the question is since the Cowboys have really screwed themselves cap wise over the years and are told “We are all in this season” and then not one major signing. I feel like Oliver with my bowl saying “Please sir can I have some more” but not because I am hungry but, because I am glutton for punishment every year.

The Cowboys have options left out there and one that actually makes sense and would not cost Dallas much is to call Houston and see what Dameon Pierce would cost. I would assume a 6^th round pick would be more than enough. Yes, I know Pierce has been on a downward trend over the years and Houston just traded for Joe Mixon and could use the pick. Right now, it’s looking as Dallas might look towards the draft to replace a running back and not with their first pick either.

This draft is more Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers and Offensive lineman and will occupy most of the first round. Dallas can find themselves in a unique position in the second round at #56. Jaylen Wright from Tennessee would be an immediate upgrade to their situation and would team well with the Cowboys offensive play. The case also could be made for Jonathon Brooks from Texas. By all his grades he is poised for the NFL and will probably be the first of the running backs off the board and if that happens the Cowboys can still upgrade with a draft pick.

What did Jones mean when he said he was “Going all in” to Cowboys fans. Well, the best people close to the situation don’t even know the answer. The one RUMOR that has been circling has been the name DIGGS. Could the Cowboys pull off a deal with Buffalo to bring the brothers together? It would be very hard to think so but Diggs has been saying he would entertain a trade but, Buffalo would need one hell of a package and where would this money come from? Well, I have absolutely no idea but, Once Prescott’s contract is fully redone and Cowboys fans realize that Dak is here to stay. Even at $60million per year sounds unreal but in reality, it isn’t. Out of the top ten paid quarterbacks in the league less than 30% have a Superbowl ring or even appearance. So, when you have invested so much you don’t throw it out the window and start over when your just inches or yards in this case to being even better.

The Cowboys will have some decisions before next months draft and maybe we will be pleasantly surprised by what happens but let’s face it we don’t expect it. Also Jerry need to know what all in means.