A few weeks ago the Philadelphia Union was leading the Eastern Conference, and many considered them an MLS Cup contender. We can fast forward to August, however, and things have changed a lot. Poor displays on defense and a lack of attacking power has the Union in fourth place in the East. They are still on… Continue reading Philadelphia Union Is Going Downhill
Author: Juan Pablo Aravena
Chicago Cubs Catching Fire at the Right Time
The Chicago Cubs have been the best team in baseball by a wide margin this season, there’s no doubt about it. Even though they went through a mini-slump before the All-Star Break, they’ve been unstoppable in August. Joe Maddon’s team has gone 14-2 in August with a 8-2 record over the last 10 games. Their 77-43 mark is… Continue reading Chicago Cubs Catching Fire at the Right Time
Why the Golden State Warriors Shouldn’t Trade Draymond Green
With a bit more than two months for the NBA regular season to start, there’s no question the Golden State Warriors are at the top of the contending lists. Steve Kerr’s team won a Championship in 2014-15 and blew a 3-1 lead last year against the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s not everything, though. They also won had… Continue reading Why the Golden State Warriors Shouldn’t Trade Draymond Green
Alex Rodriguez deserves a place in the Hall of Fame
There are no gray areas when it comes to Alex Rodriguez. A polarizing figure both on and off the field, fans either love him or hate him. He was an absolute stud with the Seattle Mariners, became a perennial All-Star with the Texas Rangers and now he retired as a member of the New York… Continue reading Alex Rodriguez deserves a place in the Hall of Fame
Nicolas Lodeiro Will Save the Seattle Sounders’ Season
It’s not a secret the Seattle Sounders have been a disaster this season. Clint Dempsey’s team sits ninth in the Western Conference with 27 points after 23 matches. They are five points behind the red zone, and to make things even more complicated, they have an interim manager following the firing of Sigi Schmid a few… Continue reading Nicolas Lodeiro Will Save the Seattle Sounders’ Season
Don’t Sleep on the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have been a model organization in the NBA for the last 20 years. Away from controversy and childish disputes, the team ran by R.C. Buford and Gregg Popovich has been a perennial title contender in the Western Conference. They’ve also had some of the best players the league has seen over… Continue reading Don’t Sleep on the San Antonio Spurs
The MLS Golden Boot Race Is Finally Heating Up
The race for the MLS Golden Boot is finally heating up, and several names are battling for the top spot. Even though for the majority of the season it seemed as if David Villa was going to cruise his way to become the league’s top scorer, the Spanish forward has seen a dip in his… Continue reading The MLS Golden Boot Race Is Finally Heating Up
Who Has the Edge in the AL MVP Race This Season?
Last week we covered who has the edge in the NL MVP race for this season, and it seems to be a three-player race between Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado and Daniel Murphy. Things in the AL, however, aren’t nearly as complicated. There’s a clear front-runner for the Award and at this point, we would need a… Continue reading Who Has the Edge in the AL MVP Race This Season?
Russell Westbrook Set to Sign Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook has grabbed lots of headlines over the past month. Ever since Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors, both fans and media want to know what’s going to happen with the All-Star point guard. Is he staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Will he test the free agent market in 2017? Could a… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Set to Sign Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
Toronto Is On Fire: Giovinco , the Atomic Ant, Is Back
Sebastian Giovinco is one of the best players in MLS. He deservedly won the Landon Donovan MVP Award in 2015, and several experts tabbed him as the main candidate to repeat in 2016. He got off to a slow start, however, and he was suddenly seen as nothing more than a one-hit wonder. The Italian forward even… Continue reading Toronto Is On Fire: Giovinco , the Atomic Ant, Is Back