After Groups A and B have finalized their action in the 2016 Copa América Centenario, it has been set in stone that the USMNT will have to face Ecuador for a berth in the tournament’s semifinals. Even though Jürgen Klinsmann’s team already faced two tough teams in Colombia and Paraguay, Ecuador might be the toughest… Continue reading Five Things To Know About Ecuador in Copa America
Author: Juan Pablo Aravena
How can the Cubs fix their suddenly talented outfield logjam?
The Chicago Cubs are the best team in baseball this season, and the rich got richer this week when top outfield prospect Albert Almora Jr. was called up to the majors to replace Jorge Soler. The Cuban slugger was placed in the 15-day DL with a hamstring injury, and Almora got the call to take… Continue reading How can the Cubs fix their suddenly talented outfield logjam?
Top 5 Destinations for Kevin Durant during Free Agency
There’s little doubt that Kevin Durant will be the most sought-after free agent in the market once the current NBA season ends. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is one of the most dynamic scorers in the league, and almost every franchise will be linked to him until he decides to sign a new contract. Durant… Continue reading Top 5 Destinations for Kevin Durant during Free Agency
Did the USMNT turn a corner in the 2016 Copa America Centenario?
What a difference a week makes. After dropping their 2016 Copa America Centenario opening game against Colombia on Friday last week, Jürgen Klinsmann’s team needed to do a much better job to avoid an early exit in the tournament. Even the team’s captain Clint Dempsey said the game was “a must-win” contest, but the players needed to respond… Continue reading Did the USMNT turn a corner in the 2016 Copa America Centenario?
Why David Ortiz Shouldn’t Retire Yet
There’s always the talk of who’s the best hitter in baseball. The names of Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout are always part of the conversation, but both have been displaced in 2016 by a veteran who’s taking his final swings at the MLB level in 2016. Others might have more home runs, a higher batting… Continue reading Why David Ortiz Shouldn’t Retire Yet
Five Things To Look For in the 2016 NBA Finals
32 teams started the season, but only two are still alive. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the Eastern Conference with relative ease in a 4-2 series against the Toronto Raptors, while the Golden State Warriors advanced after a nail-bitting series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, in which they were down 1-3, but managed to win in… Continue reading Five Things To Look For in the 2016 NBA Finals
New York Red Bulls Have Two Legit MVP Candidates in 2016
The 2016 MLS season has had plenty of surprises after 13 weeks of action, and several teams have either underperformed (Portland Timbers) while others have turned heads around with their overall play (Colorado Rapids and Philadelphia Union). New York has been no stranger to surprises this season, and while New York City FC has been… Continue reading New York Red Bulls Have Two Legit MVP Candidates in 2016
Julio Urias Set to Debut with Dodgers
One of the most coveted left-handed pitching prospects in recent years – and arguably the top pitching prospect in the Minors heading into 2016 – will make his MLB debut this Friday. It’s no other than teenager Julio Urias, a 19-year-old Mexican lefty who will start for Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets.… Continue reading Julio Urias Set to Debut with Dodgers
Can Anyone Stop the Oklahoma City Thunder?
No one thought they would be here, yet here they are. The Oklahoma City Thunder were left for dead after a 124-92 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs. At that time, most experts were already talking about the upcoming series between the Spurs and the Golden State Warriors, and… Continue reading Can Anyone Stop the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Three Areas New York City FC Must Improve after Brutal Loss to New York Red Bulls
It’s one thing to lose at home against your biggest rivals, but it’s another to get absolutely thrashed in front of your fans. That’s exactly what happened this past Saturday where New York City FC lose 0-7 in a new version of the Hudson River Derby against New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium. Patrick… Continue reading Three Areas New York City FC Must Improve after Brutal Loss to New York Red Bulls