Every year, when college basketball season reaches the month of March, a mid-major program captures the nation’s collective heart with a unique combination of improbable plays and a unique story. This normally occurs during the NCAA Tournament, with teams such as Florida Gulf Coast transforming from beach town also-rans to high flying world beaters over the… Continue reading Can Peter Hooley and Albany Continue College Basketball’s Best Story?
Things Begin to Heat Up in the Battle for Second Place: Serie A Review for Mar 14-16
As Roma and Napoli fall once again by suffering defeats at the hands of Sampdoria and Hellas Verona, the teams beneath them would rise to the occasion to create a truly interesting race for second and third place in Serie A. Lazio, Fiorentina and Sampdoria would all win their games and create a 5 point… Continue reading Things Begin to Heat Up in the Battle for Second Place: Serie A Review for Mar 14-16
Why Arizona Can Beat Kentucky
While Kentucky have been aiming to be the first team since Indiana in 1976 to finish the season with the championship and a perfect record, the Arizona Wildcats have been quietly going about their business in the relative anonymity of late night Pac-12 basketball. This can be the only reason that Arizona, who have lost… Continue reading Why Arizona Can Beat Kentucky
Three Week West Coast Run Keeps Crews Busy
When NASCAR built a three-week west coast run into their schedule, it was designed to make it easier on drivers, crews and team owners who had previously had to endure back-and-forth travel between the races. This also made it much more affordable for smaller teams who may not have had the funds to head out… Continue reading Three Week West Coast Run Keeps Crews Busy
Real and Barca Both Win to Set the Stage for ‘El Clasico’: La Liga Review for Mar 13-16
Casual fans across the world were all hoping that nothing crazy would happen in La Liga this weekend to allow ‘El Clasico’ to remain as a direct battle for first place. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona recorded 2-0 victories to set up another epic showdown on the 22nd. Elsewhere, Valencia had a solid victory that… Continue reading Real and Barca Both Win to Set the Stage for ‘El Clasico’: La Liga Review for Mar 13-16
The 5 vs.12 match up poses exciting challenges
Each of the 68 teams selected to the NCAA basketball tournament celebrated when they saw their name flash on the TV screen at their respective watch parties on Sunday. Whether it was a No. 1 seed or a team participating in the 16-seed play-in game, there was a mood of excitement and jubilation. But a… Continue reading The 5 vs.12 match up poses exciting challenges
The Title Race Ends: BPL Review For March 14-16
What a weird week it was in the Barclays Premier League. With several top clubs called into midweek European tournament action either before or after this weekend’s fixtures, you could expect dropped points from many of England’s elite. Not only did we get those dropped points, but we got an end to the title race… Continue reading The Title Race Ends: BPL Review For March 14-16
NL Spring Prospects Update
With only 20 days until Opening Night, spring training is now in full swing and players are starting to get into their groove. Let’s take a look at four prospects that have fully found their groove in the first week and a half with high hopes to continue great play into the regular season. Kris Bryant, 3B/OF, Chicago Cubs… Continue reading NL Spring Prospects Update
Why Gonzaga Can Beat Kentucky
You may well be aware there is a team named Kentucky who has spent the better part of this college basketball season running over and through anyone who is put in front of them. The fact that Kentucky play in the SEC of course means that ESPN jumped all over this in a heartbeat and… Continue reading Why Gonzaga Can Beat Kentucky
Villa Thrills, Seattle Stumbles, and Dallas/Perez are Top: MLS Review for March 13-15
In the second week of MLS action, both league debutantes, Orlando City and NYC FC, secured their maiden victories, with the latter recording a convincing win over last year’s Eastern Conference Champions, NE Revolution. In the West, the San Jose Earthquakes stymied Seattle’s momentum in a thrilling 3-2 victory, while the LA Galaxy stole a… Continue reading Villa Thrills, Seattle Stumbles, and Dallas/Perez are Top: MLS Review for March 13-15