In all sports, the defending champion usually begins the following season as the ‘One to Beat.’ For 2015, Kevin Harvick is that man in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. On the other hand, is he? Embed from Getty Images Johnson May Have a Say in the Matter Coming off his first Sprint Cup Series championship… Continue reading Johnson or Harvick: Who is Chasing Who?
Extra Extra! Raheem Sterling (the 20 year old millionaire) makes mistake! The Reds Roundup for April 16, 2015
As many of you already know, Raheem Sterling was caught on camera this week smoking out of a hookah and taking whippets. In one of the pictures, Jordan Ibe was also seen in horrible pants joining in on the party. Which brings us to the major issue here. Not the fact that these professional athletes are smoking when they… Continue reading Extra Extra! Raheem Sterling (the 20 year old millionaire) makes mistake! The Reds Roundup for April 16, 2015
Madison Bumgarner and the Horse He Rode In On
The vibe in San Francisco is just a little bit different than anywhere else. Things that could get you thrown a side eye in other cities can laud you a hero in San Francisco. There’s no arguing the fact that with Madison Bumgarner on the mound, there was no other way the 2014 World Series… Continue reading Madison Bumgarner and the Horse He Rode In On
Who to Watch: Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway is known as one of the most unpredictable tracks on the Sprint Cup circuit. While there’s no guarantee the drivers with the best stats will avoid the inevitable wrecks, and survive the beating and banging, here’s a look at who may take the checkered this weekend. Embed from Getty Images Brad Keselowski,… Continue reading Who to Watch: Bristol
Hot Start in the Heart of America
America’s love affair with the 2014 American League Champion Kansas CIty Royals began with that intense Wild Card game vs the Oakland Athletics. Unfortunately for Royals fans, it ended too soon with Alex Gordon standing on 3rd base in a Game 7 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Most people will remember the Royals as the… Continue reading Hot Start in the Heart of America
A Titanic Start For Adrian Gonzalez
Every year, players have hot starts. A player from the minor leagues will take advantage of the league not having a book on him yet. An old face in a new place will rekindle lightning in a bottle for a series or two. There are hot starts, and then there is the core of the… Continue reading A Titanic Start For Adrian Gonzalez
Arsenal Won’t Win the Title… Again. But Why?
After Arsenal’s 4-1 win against Liverpool last week, Manager Arsene Wenger said that his team would need to be perfect the rest of the season if they want to challenge for the Barclay’s Premier League title. Even if Arsenal do manage to win the remainder of their matches, they still have one big hurdle: Chelsea.… Continue reading Arsenal Won’t Win the Title… Again. But Why?
Wildcats sends 7 to NBA Draft
Compiling a 38-1 record in the 2014-15 basketball season, Kentucky averaged 74.4 points per game. Those top scorers won’t be with the Wildcats next year. Embed from Getty Images Seven Kentucky players recently announced their intentions of leaving the school for a chance at playing in the NBA. The seven (Willie Cauley-Stein, Dakari Johnson, Andrew Harrison,… Continue reading Wildcats sends 7 to NBA Draft
Is Europa League Qualification Worth It for EPL Clubs?
The recent NIT Tournament Champion; last season’s winningest Triple-A baseball team; the Junior Varsity conference title; few people remember who lost and who won within the second-best competition in any given arena. But when it comes to the world’s most popular game, is the Europa League—the second tier below its most illustrious club competition, the… Continue reading Is Europa League Qualification Worth It for EPL Clubs?
Pit Road Penalties: What’s Behind The Increase?
After six races, NASCAR has made the first tweak to the new pit road monitoring system this week. Aspects of the system were used in a number of 2014 races, although they were being tested and not officially in use. Many crew chiefs also got an offseason preview of the technology at the NASCAR Research… Continue reading Pit Road Penalties: What’s Behind The Increase?