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
March is Synonymous with Spartan Success
In no galaxy of the sporting world is a team with two national titles to its name considered a Cinderella. A program with that tutelage, including 25 trips to the NCAA tournament, should never be considered a surprise when it advances beyond where it is expected to finish. That’s where the No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans… Continue reading March is Synonymous with Spartan Success
Sun Devils Need A Big Hire to Elevate the Program Within Arizona
The Pac-12 is hardly a basketball powerhouse and neither is charter member, Arizona State. However, the one team that happens to make national noise in an otherwise watered down conference, is the Sun Devils’ arch-enemy. Embed from Getty Images In-state rival Arizona is as consistent of a program as they come. Arizona State, meanwhile, is… Continue reading Sun Devils Need A Big Hire to Elevate the Program Within Arizona
How Luis Suarez, Destroyer Of Worlds, Shined In El Classico
For as long as he’s been on soccer’s biggest stages, Luis Suarez has been the center of attention for better or worse. On Sunday, he claimed the spotlight in the biggest match in club soccer, scoring the winning goal in El Clasico as Barcelona earned a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. The win gave Barca… Continue reading How Luis Suarez, Destroyer Of Worlds, Shined In El Classico
Golden State Warriors Defeat Portland Trail Blazers, Clinch Division Title
This high profile Point Guard match up was close for the first half but the undermanned Trailblazers could not keep up with the Warriors once the 3rd quarter rolled around. Golden State clinched the Pacific division title with a 122-108 victory in Portland. The Curry-Lillard match up did live up to its billing, however, including… Continue reading Golden State Warriors Defeat Portland Trail Blazers, Clinch Division Title
Theo Walcott’s New Contract: Out of Form But In The Fold
Theo Walcott turned 26 last week, and Arsenal honored the pacy winger’s birthday by opening new contract negotiations. While Arsene Wenger enjoys a party as much as the next bloke (um, well, actually, he’s a bit more morose than most), the club isn’t offering Walcott this deal as a birthday present; obviously much more is… Continue reading Theo Walcott’s New Contract: Out of Form But In The Fold