With the Major League Soccer season underway and the USSF-sanctioned second tier league, the North American Soccer League (NASL), scheduled to kick-off this weekend, its time again to visit the promotion-relegation debate. Top leagues around the world use the promotion-relegation system to create a competitive environment in their domestic leagues. In not-so-shocking fashion, U.S. Soccer… Continue reading Is it Time for Promotion/Relegation in American Soccer?
Revs, Fire Get First Victories, Dallas Stay Top: MLS Review, March 28 – 29
Although FC Dallas dropped points for the first time this season, their scoreless draw against Seattle still saw them stay undefeated, and remain the top team in MLS with 10 points. At the other end of the spectrum, Chicago Fire entered the weekend without a single point, but took all three from their match against… Continue reading Revs, Fire Get First Victories, Dallas Stay Top: MLS Review, March 28 – 29
Break Out: 5 Young Players Poised To Have Big 2015 Seasons
We all know about Kris Bryant’s impressive Spring Training that had all of Major League Baseball buzzing. However, there are several other players that also had excellent numbers this spring. Though it may not be an automatic guarantee for regular season success, a younger player’s big Spring Training can potentially mean that they’ve turned the… Continue reading Break Out: 5 Young Players Poised To Have Big 2015 Seasons
James Harden Leads Amazing Individual Performances: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 1
With three triple-doubles in the association, it was hardly a night of fools. Let’s get to the games: Philadelphia 76ers 93 (18-58) Washington Wizards 106 (42-33) Final Washington jumped out to the early lead in the first quarter and the 76ers were outscored in the second quarter. The third quarter was owned by the Wizards… Continue reading James Harden Leads Amazing Individual Performances: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 1
Falcao, Pjanic, Benzema and Walcott to Liverpool? Probably just rumors…Right? – The Reds Roundup for 4/2/2015
The EPL is back! Liverpool look to overcome a tough loss to United as they take on perennial #4, Arsenal, in Saturday’s early morning kickoff. Transfer rumors have also swung into full crazy mode with some of the most ludicrous rumors included below. Embed from Getty Images Come skip with me Mario! WEEEEEEEE! Transfer BS: In… Continue reading Falcao, Pjanic, Benzema and Walcott to Liverpool? Probably just rumors…Right? – The Reds Roundup for 4/2/2015
How Real Madrid Won Over The International Break
After only winning one out of their last four matches, and losing the biggest match of their season to Barcelona, Real Madrid were in as close to a tailspin as it is possible for a team as great as Real Madrid can be. Fortunately for them, though, the international break gave them a much needed… Continue reading How Real Madrid Won Over The International Break
Multiple Sport Athletes in the NASCAR Garage
“Neon Deion” Sanders hit a home run and scored a touchdown the same week while Bo Jackson managed to snag invites to both the NFL Pro Bowl and the MLB All-Star Game. You may even be aware that Tom Brady was drafted into the MLB long before he signed with the New England Patriots. But… Continue reading Multiple Sport Athletes in the NASCAR Garage
Will the NBA MVP Contenders Please Stand Up
Will the contenders please step into the ring! The 2015 NBA season has seen its share of classic games, astounding individual efforts, and unfortunately injuries. With 2010-11 MVP Derrick Rose and 2013-14 MVP Kevin Durant both missing significant time due to injury, and LeBron James putting up his worst season by Win Shares since his… Continue reading Will the NBA MVP Contenders Please Stand Up
Deflategate…NASCAR Style
You remember the accusations against the NFL’s New England Patriots concerning the deflating of footballs for better grip in bad weather. The news had a field day (pardon the pun) with Deflategate. NASCAR currently finds itself in a new version of Deflategate with the possible illegal practice of “Bleeding the tires.” Embed from Getty Images… Continue reading Deflategate…NASCAR Style
2015 National League Preview
The National League looks to be the best league this season with the top two World Series favorites (Nationals and Dodgers) residing on either coast. The National League also boasts two of the most exciting young teams in baseball with the Marlins and Cubs being tied as the 8th youngest team at an average age… Continue reading 2015 National League Preview