In most professional sports, the politics of the playground are far from mind. Of course, even as adults, we don’t want to be picked last, to be in the final group of athletes bringing up the rear, but when it comes to professional sports in America, whether the team you cheer for ends up dead… Continue reading EPL Relegation Battle: What to Watch, and Why
Why an El Clasico Final is now an Inevitibility
The moment that the Champions League Semi Final draw kept Barcelona and Real Madrid apart fans around the world began to wonder if an el Clasico Champions League Final could actually happen. Now, half way through each of the semi-finals it seems like this possibility is pretty much inevitable. Barca and Real have met each… Continue reading Why an El Clasico Final is now an Inevitibility
Liverpool lose out on Memphis Depay, but can they take over fourth from United? The Reds Roundup for May 7th, 2015
Liverpool are sitting only 4 points behind United after their home win vs. QPR and United’s home loss against West Brom. Liverpool face the tougher matchup this weekend as they’re away vs. Chelsea, while United cannot afford another slip-up as they’re away at Crystal Palace. Embed from Getty Images Not enough people available to guard him… Continue reading Liverpool lose out on Memphis Depay, but can they take over fourth from United? The Reds Roundup for May 7th, 2015
Barcelona Take a Commanding Lead: Champions League Recap for May 5-6
In the final 15 minutes, Lionel Messi took control for Barcelona and led them to a commanding 3-0 lead with two goals and an assist. In Turin, two home goals by Juventus gave them a 2-1 lead heading to Madrid, but Christiano Ronaldo’s goal might be the difference in the tie if it comes down… Continue reading Barcelona Take a Commanding Lead: Champions League Recap for May 5-6
MLB FanDuel Picks: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015 Hot Players for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions. New to Fanduel? Click Here. Pitchers Name Team Price Exceeds Price Good Matchup Chris Archer TB $8,900 X X Rubby De La Rosa ARZ $6,200 X Collin McHugh HOU $8,400 X X Catcher Name Team Price Exceeds Price Good Matchup James McCann DET $2,400 X X… Continue reading MLB FanDuel Picks: Thursday, May 7, 2015
We’re All Tied Up: NBA Playoff Recap for May 6
The Cavs came out much more aggressively, taking an early lead and going wire-to-wire against a docile Bulls team. Meanwhile in Houston, the Rockets and Clippers combined for 96 free-throws in a drag-it-out game that finished with a huge Rockets win to take the series to 1-1 headed to Los Angeles. Let’s get to the… Continue reading We’re All Tied Up: NBA Playoff Recap for May 6
The Patriots are Cheaters Angle is Back!
After 103 days, Ted Wells released his report on Deflategate. His final analysis? “We have concluded that, in connection with the AFC Championship Game, it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate effort to circumvent the rules.” Tom Brady… Continue reading The Patriots are Cheaters Angle is Back!
Bottom of the Barrel: The Week in MLB Fails
5. There’s a reason the professionals use gloves and not nachos Rarely a week goes by that a fan doesn’t get so excited at the prospect of catching a foul ball that they do something crazy. But for every fan who secures a ball in their cup of beer, there are 10 who fail tremendously.… Continue reading Bottom of the Barrel: The Week in MLB Fails
MLB FanDuel Picks: Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Hot Players for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions. New to Fanduel? Click Here. Pitchers Name Team Price Exceeds Price Good Matchup Chris Heston SF $6,000 X X Alfredo Simon DET $7,600 X X Gerrit Cole LAD $7,500 X Catcher Name Team Price Exceeds Price Good Matchup Stephen Vogt OAK $4,000 X Russell Martin… Continue reading MLB FanDuel Picks: Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The Hawks and Grizzlies Even Things Up: NBA Playoff Recap for May 5
Needing a win to even the series, the Hawks came out strong and led for most of the game, finishing with a comfortable 16 point win. In Golden State, Stephen Curry received his MVP award before the game and Mike Conley returned a mere 8 days after facial reconstruction surgery to lead the Grizzlies to… Continue reading The Hawks and Grizzlies Even Things Up: NBA Playoff Recap for May 5