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My rainy report for Game 1 of the Subway Series
I thought I planned well for this year’s Subway Series. I would go to the Friday night game, instead of…
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Updated:He may have gone winless in the octagon over the past year, but that hasn’t stopped Conor McGregor from…
Read moreMMA Fight Announcement Tracker: Jul 2/21
As Ferris Bueller said: “Life in the MMA world moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once…
Read moreUFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Women’s Strawweights: Jul 2/21
There is constant debate about the “official” UFC fighter rankings, which are based on voting from a panel of journalists….
Read moreDid Tyson Barrie Steal Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’s Assists?
Updated:Hat-tip to @SportsThor for the suggestion. On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced they had re-signed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to an 8-year,…
Read moreMonte McNair says bringing Luke Walton back was a ‘basketball decision’
Updated:“Luke will continue to be our head coach. He has the support of our players. We have a great working…
Read moreAre Oilers, Adam Larsson Close To Contract?
Updated:On Tuesday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers announced a new eight-year contract with veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The deal locks up…
Read moreBellator Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Bantamweights: Jun 30/21
There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists. Such is…
Read moreMMA Fight Announcement Tracker: Jun 30/21
As Ferris Bueller said: “Life in the MMA world moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once…
Read moreLuke Walton: ‘It’s a Culture of Togetherness’
Updated:Luke Walton had many thoughts on the team moving forward and his return for next season. What did you think…
Read moreOilers Looking For Defensive Help?
Updated:Unfortunately, it looks like the promising NHL career of defenseman Oscar Klefbom will not continue. After missing the entire 2020-21…
Read moreInvicta FC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Atomweights: Jun 29/21
There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists. Such is…
Read moreYour Morning Dump… Where we meet the new guy
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big story line. Because there’s…
Read moreBREAKING: Oilers Set To Re-Sign Ryan Nugent-Hopkins To Eight Year Deal
The Edmonton Oilers made significant progress with forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins over the last few days, and the end result appears…
Read moreOut of Sight, Out of Mind
Updated:There has been a lot of speculation about the Twins as we reach what is really going to be the…
Read moreI’m sure it’s all good news
Updated:The Calgary Flames are getting a new arena, which is too bad, because when the Saddledome is gone, there won’t…
Read moreUFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Women’s Flyweights: Jun 28/21
There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists. Such is…
Read moreMoses Moody NBA Combine Zoom Interview
Updated:There’s a lot to like about Moses Moody. His smooth stroke and exciting on-ball defense are things that should translate…
Read moreUFC Vegas 30 Pick ‘Em Results
Congratulations to Cameron Walsh for winning our UFC Vegas 30 Pick ‘Em Contest via tiebreaker! Next Pick ‘Em action will be…
Read moreOvince Saint Preux Scouting Report
Updated:Ovince Saint Preux Scouting Report Vitals 6’3″ 230 lbs (Heavyweight) 80″ reach, Southpaw April 8, 1983 Record 25-16 (UFC:…
Read moreAndre Fili Career Earnings
Updated:Andre Fili Career Earnings (UFC only – doesn’t including undisclosed bonuses of PPV earnings) * denotes an estimated purse…
Read moreTanner Boser Career Earnings
Updated:Tanner Boser Career Earnings (UFC only – doesn’t including undisclosed bonuses of PPV earnings) * denotes an estimated purse…
Read moreBam Adebayo reacts to DPOY finalist snub
Updated:It appears Bam Adebayo will be entering the NBA Playoffs with a chip on his shoulder, and opposing teams may…
Read moreThe West Coast is Poised to Become MLB’s Next Perennial Power Center
Updated:Major League Baseball’s most dynamic history can be found in the geography of franchise domination. Nothing illustrates this better than…
Read moreHow do we fix this?
Updated:Spring Training was full of optimism for the Twins and their fans. There was some threat that the White Sox…
Read moreIt’s the end of an era
Updated:Last week Rick Carlisle ‘stepped down’ as coach of the Mavs. And for the first time in the history of the…
Read moreJames Bouknight NBA Combine Zoom Interview
Updated:2021 NBA Draft Hype Video. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel James Bouknight is a walking bucket. He is a professional…
Read moreUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov Fight Card
Updated:UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov June 26, 2021 UFC APEX Las Vegas, Nevada UFC Fight Night: Gane vs…
Read moreUFC Vegas 30 Prelim Breakout Star: Warlley Alves
The Prelim Breakout Star is a once-per-event article that helps fans get to know those who will be entertaining them…
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