By winning in Milwaukee, the Warriors secured the number one seed in the Western Conference. Favorites by many to win it all, the Warriors are driving on all cylinders and seem to be dominating teams both at home and on the road. Let’s get to the games: Atlanta Hawks 100 (55-18) Charlotte Hornets 115 (31-41)… Continue reading The Warriors Claim the West: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 28
10 Facts about Those Goodyear Racing Eagles
From handling to speed, choosing the right tires and preparing them properly can give a NASCAR team an advantage in many ways. Yet many fans give the tires little thought. Here are ten things you may not have known about the tires used by your favorite team: Embed from Getty Images 1. Every Goodyear Eagle… Continue reading 10 Facts about Those Goodyear Racing Eagles
The Warriors Control the Pace: NBA Recap for Mar 27
The matchup of the night pitted the Golden State Warriors agains the Memphis Grizzlies. This #1 seed versus #2 was a rematch of a game from this winter in which the Grizzlies pounded the ball to victory, slowing the tempo and exploiting the Warriors’ lack of height. Tonight was a different story, though, as the… Continue reading The Warriors Control the Pace: NBA Recap for Mar 27
It Ain’t Broke, So Let’s Fix It
I hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but now the rumors are more than just rumors. There is sufficient evidence that the NFL is going to change the extra point rule in the 2015 season. Why? The NFL says it’s boring. You know what else is boring? A 2 yard run off the left tackle. … Continue reading It Ain’t Broke, So Let’s Fix It
Thinking Sabermetrically: WAR what is it good for?
Sabermetrics often get a bad rap among baseball fans and the media. The population at large seems to think that sabermetricians are a bunch of nerds who like to obsess about a series of alphabet soup-like stats. In a conversation with Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Brandon Phillips went on a lengthy rant against on-base percentage. Some of… Continue reading Thinking Sabermetrically: WAR what is it good for?
International Break: Breakdown for the MLS
With the MLS season just getting started and the end of the English Premier League season approaching, stars around the world will be taking leave from their club teams to join their national sides. Most European countries will be focused on qualifying for the newly-expanded European Cup (taking place in 2016, mark your calendars), while… Continue reading International Break: Breakdown for the MLS
Predictions for Minnesota United FC in MLS
Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday that Minnesota United will become the league’s 23rd franchise three years from now, beginning play in the 2018 season. The already vibrant community of Twin Cities soccer fans will be thrilled by this news, especially those within the city limits; Minnesota United, who currently play out at a sports… Continue reading Predictions for Minnesota United FC in MLS
Explaining The New England Revolution’s Slow Start
After losing in the MLS Cup final in extra time to the Los Angeles Galaxy, the New England Revolution are again expected to be a force this season. Through three games, though, they have been anything but. The Revs have earned just one point in three matches, which somehow doesn’t explain just how much they’ve… Continue reading Explaining The New England Revolution’s Slow Start
The Pacers Miss a Chance to Move Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 27
The Pacers miss out on a chance to move up in the standings, and instead fall into a three way tie with Brooklyn and Charlotte, 1/2 game behind Boston for the last Eastern Conference playoff spot. Let’s get to the games: Indiana Pacers 107 (31-41) Milwaukee Bucks 111 (36-36) Final Milwaukee jumped out to the… Continue reading The Pacers Miss a Chance to Move Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 27
Fat America Rejoices As MLB Ballparks Roll Out New Eats
Disclaimer: I have the palate of an 8 year old. I think shrimp cocktail is exotic and only recently made the move from Morton’s salt to sea salt—and I can’t tell the difference anyway. New food at Comerica Park in 2015! Bacon and Eggs: Bacon on a stick topped with deviled eggs and fried… Continue reading Fat America Rejoices As MLB Ballparks Roll Out New Eats