The Houston Astros’ 5-2 win in Game 2 assured the Fall Classic is at least going to five and the series will head back to Philly tied Monday night. Pound for pound on the mound Rob Thomson, Phillies manager, deployed presumed Game 3 starter Ranger Suarez for three batters and …
Read More »Miami Dolphins secure late victory in Tua’s return
The Miami Dolphins (4-3) defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-5) 16-10 Sunday, ending a three-game skid symptomatic of Tua Tagovailoa‘s absence. The win meant more than a return to the ways of the Dolphins team that began the season 3-0. The celebrations go above that of having Tua back under center. …
Read More »Matt Ryan leads inspired Colts win over Jaguars
After a 24-0 win in week two, Sunday’s matchup between the Jaguars and Matt Ryan and the Indianapolis Colts meant a chance to complete the divisional sweep for Jacksonville. A chance to remedy the slump symptomatic of two losses on the trot. The chance to dream of their first divisional …
Read More »New York Jets Run Miami Dolphins Down, 40-17
It’s been rough waters in Miami as a second week without Tua Tagovailoa meant a second blemish on the Dolphins’ record following a 40-17 loss against the Jets. A big play on defense fueled the Jets early as the New York offense ran rampant all the way to the win. …
Read More »Buccaneers fall to Mahomes Magic
Round six of the Brady-Mahomes epic saw the Chiefs avenge their Super Bowl LV loss with a 41-31 win over the Buccaneers. A true quarterback duel saw a more efficient, more accurate and higher-rated Tom Brady. But when the dust settled on the gunslingers, Brady’s 385 yards on a 75% …
Read More »Rays Wildcard Race takes a Blue Jay Hit
AL East Champion, for two years running, that title belonged to the Tampa Bay Rays. But a division loaded with the likes of the Blue Jays and a Yankees team behind a historical Aaron Judge developed into a tall ask with each passing series. Sunday night’s 7-1 loss to the …
Read More »Jaguars shutout Colts 24-0
Colts defense took a major hit Sunday with a 24-0 loss to the Jaguars. It’s been a long time The Colts headed into their Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the wrong end of a streak. It had been almost eight years since their last win in Duval …
Read More »Real Madrid: A team beyond Karim Benzema
A golden ball shattered. Millions held their breath as their hearts sunk beneath the royal badge. The worst had happened. Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s gilded nine, left the Champions League opener against Celtic in the 30th minute. Every half step from Benzema’s injured right leg put lightyears between Madrid and …
Read More »Champions League Group F Preview
One of the more straightforward groups in this year’s competition, Group F is what is known as the champion’s group — an easy road for the reigning champs to make it to the next round. This group features soccer royalty in the competition’s winningest team, the royal whites, Real Madrid. …
Read More »Champions League Group C Preview
The unforgiving grace of the UEFA Champions League draw has gifted soccer fans around the globe one of the most formidable groups of death in recent memory in this year’s Group C. FC Barcelona, a Spanish giant. Rebuilt from the ashes, a phoenix under the helm of its legendary maestro …
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