Author: JMac
Deflategate Fallout Marred By Kraft’s Greed, Ego
For the first time since 2001, someone other than Tom Brady will enter Patriots training camp as the clear-cut starting quarterback.
5 Things to Watch For At the Rio Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games are just around the corner, with the opening ceremony set for Friday, August 5.
After Joining The Warriors, Kevin Durant’s Legacy Has Been Damaged Beyond Repair
Kevin Durant used to do everything right in the NBA. But now, after nine years, that time has come to an end.
Why The Minnesota Vikings Should Have Stayed Outside
Starting with the 2016 season, the Minnesota Vikings will move into U.S. Bank Stadium, a 66,000 seat, state-of-the-art indoor facility that will be expanded to 73,000 when it hosts Super Bowl LII in February 2018.
Marlins Must Find Way To Best Utilize Jose Fernandez
The Miami Marlins have struggled mightily since their last postseason appearance in 2003, as more often than not, they have lacked a true ace that can anchor the starting rotation over the course of a season.
Why The Warriors are Even More Old-School Than We Thought
Suspended for one game due to excessive flagrant fouls and rough play, Draymond Green left a big-time void for the Warriors in Monday night’s Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers. It was an obvious reminder of how team-oriented the Dubs are as well as how they mirror what many old-school teams used to be like.
Comparing the ’16 Cubs to the ’01 Mariners: Can the Cubbies Break 116?
At 40-16, the Chicago Cubs are the best team in baseball by 5 1/2 games. They’re off to the best start since the 2001 Seattle Mariners, who own the all-time record for wins in a season with 116. The Cubs would have to go a remarkable 77-29 from here on out to break that record, but with the way this team manages to win ballgames, that might not be out…
Why the NBA Finals Won’t Make It To A Game 6
Game 2 of the 2016 NBA Finals was competitive for the first 24 minutes. The Golden State Warriors had just wrapped up a productive second quarter, but only led 52-44 at the intermission. Then the Warriors decided that they wanted this win to be easy. They jogged, nonchalantly, out of the tunnel of Oracle Arena, and threw the Cleveland Cavaliers into a fog of misery that had Clevelanders yearning for…
The Mystery of the Red Sox Starting Rotation
54 games into the season, the Boston Red Sox have a lot to be happy about. They lead the American League East at 32-22, and boast arguably the best offense in baseball. Jackie Bradley Jr. has enjoyed a revival at the plate, courtesy of a 29-game hitting streak that propelled his batting average to near .350 at one point. Xander Bogaerts enters Friday’s game with a 26-game hitting streak, and…