Let’s face it; the sports viewing experience is much worse today than it was when we were kids. It’s easy to chalk that up to aging; the general outlook on life tends to shift when people get older. However, there are several undeniable factors that make being a sports fan worse in today’s day andContinue reading “Gambling is ruining sports.”
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ESPN and MLB Part Ways: What It Means for Fans and Future Broadcasts
In a major announcement last night, Major League Baseball revealed that they will be ending their partnership with ESPN after the 2025 season. This is great news for real baseball fans. Declining Baseball Coverage on ESPN Over the past decade, ESPN has drastically reduced its baseball coverage in favor of more football and basketball content.Continue reading “ESPN and MLB Part Ways: What It Means for Fans and Future Broadcasts”
The Future of All-Star Games: Why the NHL Got It Right and the NBA Got It Wrong
This past weekend, sports fans witnessed two very different versions of an All-Star Break—one that worked and one that flopped. The NHL’s 4 Nations Tournament was a breath of fresh air. Replacing the traditional All-Star Game, this event featured elite-level competition, passionate players, and an exciting atmosphere. The USA vs. Canada matchup on Saturday nightContinue reading “The Future of All-Star Games: Why the NHL Got It Right and the NBA Got It Wrong”
NBA vs. College Basketball: Key Differences, Style of Play & Fan Experience
NBA vs. College Basketball: The Great Debate Earlier this week, long-time WFAN radio host Evan Roberts made a comment on air that stirred controversy in the sports world: The NBA is a better on-court product than college basketball. In New York, many of us might agree. Aside from St. John’s, the state doesn’t have aContinue reading “NBA vs. College Basketball: Key Differences, Style of Play & Fan Experience”
Deebo Samuel outlines the typical star receiver path, minus the results.
There’s nothing I hate more in the NFL than a diva wide receiver. There are so many wide outs in this league who cease to care about the team when they don’t believe they’re getting enough targets. Specific names that come to mind are DK Metcalf, Stefon Diggs, and AJ Brown. Guys who care aboutContinue reading “Deebo Samuel outlines the typical star receiver path, minus the results.”
King Cohen is officially turning the tide in New York.
Earlier this week, the New York Mets made the move people have been talking about for the last five years. They signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the largest contract in the history of professional sports. This in and of itself is fantastic for the Mets, as Soto is a generational talent and still onlyContinue reading “King Cohen is officially turning the tide in New York.”
Surprise, surprise. Rob Manfred is ruining baseball again.
Earlier this week, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred came out and said there’s been significant “buzz” regarding a newly proposed rule change. This rule is being referred to as the “golden at-bat,” and, if implemented, would allow teams to put their best players at the plate in big situations once a game. Although thisContinue reading “Surprise, surprise. Rob Manfred is ruining baseball again.”
There are multiple trainwrecks in East Rutherford.
The last decade has not been kind to the Jets and Giants. Between the quarterback and coaching carousels, public embarrassments, draft misses and losing records, these two football teams haven’t given their fans anything to be happy about. They have one combined playoff win since the Giants’ 2011 season Super Bowl win, and the JetsContinue reading “There are multiple trainwrecks in East Rutherford.”
Anthony Richardson subbed himself out of his starting job.
In the Indianapolis Colts’ 20-23 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, 22-year-old quarterback Anthony Richardson asked to be subbed out prior to a big third down. In his own words, he was “tired,” and “that was a lot of running out there.” In response to this, the Colts are replacing him for the restContinue reading “Anthony Richardson subbed himself out of his starting job.”
NFL week one reaction:
NFL football, the entree to college football’s appetizer, is officially in full swing. Now that each team has finished its first game, we can fire off some more accurate takes and predictions regarding what should be a fun year. Of course, I got slaughtered gambling on the games this week, picking up right where IContinue reading “NFL week one reaction:”
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