NFL – 2017 WEEK 1 – STATS THAT STICK OUT
Welcome to the 2nd annual series I call “NFL Stats That Stick Out”. During each week of the season, I will take note of those players who performed at the top level. I will also include at least one dubious…
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NFL – 2017 PREDICTIONS
MY PICKS – AFC: AFC EAST WINNER – Patriots AFC NORTH WINNER – Steelers AFC SOUTH WINNER – Titans AFC WEST WINNER – Chiefs AFC WILD CARD 1 – Broncos AFC WILD CARD 2 – Raiders AFC CHAMPION – STEELERS…
WHAT’S WRONG WITH ARROGATE? AND, ARE SUCCESSFUL HORSE TRAINERS THE BEST KIND OF COACH IN ALL OF SPORTS?
No one seems to be talking about one of the more interesting sports stories of the weekend. Didn’t anyone see Arrogate, the World’s Best Racehorse on dirt, lose again on Saturday at the Grade 1 TVG Pacific Classic at Del…
THE DAVID PRICE/DENNIS ECKERSLEY DUST-UP REVEALS LACK OF LEADERSHIP IN BOSTON
WHAT WE KNOW On the evening of June 29, 2017, after the Red Sox wrapped up their 4-game series with the Twins at home, they boarded their team charter pointed towards Toronto. As with any other regular season road trip…
IS RETALIATION A PROBLEM IN MLB?
We’re only about a third into the 2017 MLB season and already, there have been several notable incidents of player retaliation around the league. There’s been so much of it, that a debate has been sparked about whether or not…
SPORTS FILM REVIEW – “Fastball (2016)”
Goosebumps. I had them a lot while watching this film: There was the footage of the Dodgers’ Sandy Koufax and his 1965 perfect game during which we heard the buttery voice of Vin Scully calling the final out… Goosebumps. Bob…
NFL – UH-OH, MORE TIE GAMES EXPECTED WITH NEW RULE TO SHORTEN OVERTIME
This week at the league spring meetings, NFL owners are expected to approve the reduction of overtime play in preseason and regular season games from its current 15 minutes to 10 minutes. The former NFL senior V.P. of Officiating, Dean…
PREAKNESS STAKES 2017 – MY PICKS
The Pick: I’ll come right out and say it: I think Always Dreaming will win the 142nd Preakness Stakes and be a real threat for the Triple Crown. He is the most proven horse and this race is setting up…
MATT HARVEY’S LATEST NO-SHOW IS THE ULTIMATE ACT OF PLAYER DISRESPECT
Before the 2017 season started, there was a general optimism around the league that the New York Mets would be a playoff contender due to their starting rotation depth, outstanding young talent, and big offensive potential. But, several injuries very…
KENTUCKY DERBY 2017 – MY PICKS
As you are probably aware, this 143rd version of the Run for the Roses is wide open with no front runner in the mix, unlike in recent years. During this prep season, two of the top horses in the field were retired due…
TENNIS – FORMERLY SUSPENDED PLAYERS WHO DOPED SHOULD NOT RECEIVE WILD CARDS UPON THEIR RETURN
Maria Sharapova returned to tennis last week after serving a 15-month suspension for taking a banned substance in early 2016. The five-time grand slam champion had tested positive for using meldonium or “Mildronate” at the 2016 Australian Open. It is…
MLS – TIM HOWARD HAS A POINT ABOUT WANTING A REVIEW OF FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTIONS
The unruly fan behaviors at the Ryder Cup 2025 in NY reminds me of a post I wrote in 2017. Seems the sporting world continues to be reluctant in dealing with rowdy fans & its creating an unhealthy culture of abuse towards athletes.