As we all know the NFL Draft pick is here. Because the New York Giants didn’t make it to the playoffs they got a decent pick in the draft. Also as we know the Giants released or traded many crucial defensive players these past few months, such as Osi Umenyoria and Chase Blackburn. In a previous article … Continue reading
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NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW
After seven months and 82 games of regular season basketball, the NBA playoffs finally start today. I’m so excited because my favorite team, the Brooklyn Nets, is in the playoffs for the first time since the 2006-2007 season. They are squaring up against the Chicago Bulls in the first round. I think the Nets have … Continue reading
The Playoff Push
With the NHL regular season dwindling down, some teams still find themselves fighting for a playoff birth. The shortened season has reached it’s final week but the season is really just starting to heat up, with the playoffs right around the corner. This week will feature key games for those teams looking to make the … Continue reading
Most Interesting NBA Playoff Match-Up?
The 2012-2013 NBA season has finally come to a close and now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the playoffs. There are some pretty interesting match-ups set for this year, but which one is the most intriguing? Surprisingly, the most intriguing match-up is the 1st seed versus 8th seed in the Western Conference–the Oklahoma City … Continue reading
A Rivalry Renewed
Last Saturday featured a battle between two metro rivals. The New York Rangers were at the Nassau Coliseum to take on their long time rival, the New York Islanders. Although as of late, meaning post 2007, the rivalry has not been as great as it once was, Saturday”s game showed that the rivalry is finally renewed. Not … Continue reading
The Sad Truth About Soccer
Many people tuned in to watch the FA Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester City. Manchester City got out to a 2-0 lead off of a Samir Nasri goal and Sergio Aguero’s header. Chelsea got one back off of a wonder strike by Demba Ba to make it 2-1, but that was the final scoreline. … Continue reading
New York is on Fire
Rangers bringing the puck into the zone Girardi shot on net…. GOAL, RANGERS WIN ! Anthony, baseline drives to the hole, goes up miss, gets his miss, gets his miss again, and third times a charm for Anthony Knicks now lead by eight. Petitte comes to the set, delivers, ground ball to Cano and that’ll … Continue reading
Kevin Durant or LeBron James: Who would you build a franchise around?
Two of the premier stars in the league today are Kevin Durant, of the Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James, of the Miami HEAT. Both the stars lead their teams in points per game (ppg) and have their respective teams sitting on top on the East and West Conferences.(Standings according to NBA.com). Kevin Durant broke out … Continue reading
No LeBron? No Wade? No Chalmers? No Problem!
On Sunday night one of the more anticipated games of the season was played. In the eyes of many people it was a preview of things to come in the NBA Finals. The game was played in San Antonio as the Spurs took on the Miami HEAT in a rematch of the game they played … Continue reading
The Disappearance of the Kid Card Collector
I love collecting baseball cards. A summer trip to Cooperstown just isn’t complete unless I purchase anywhere from 40 upwards to close to 500 baseball cards. As a kid, I found a special love for being able to find a picture of my favorite player and be able to look at his picture by simply looking … Continue reading
Volleyball
“I burned inside to play volleyball” (Summer Altice) At first it started off as a silly game I played during gym class, or to pass time on the beach, but overtime it turned into a competitive sport in my eyes. As a 7th grader I joined the school volleyball team. I trained hard to be … Continue reading
The True Meaning Of Cross Country
“A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more. Nobody is going to win a 5,000 meter race after running an easy 2 miles. Not with me. … Continue reading
Racism in soccer
Unfortunately, racism is still a problem in today’s world. Racism can be seen in a multitude of places all over the world. One place where racism is prevalent is on the soccer pitch. Soccer, “the beautiful game”, is scarred with hooligans and racism. There are many fights in the stands and many people get kicked … Continue reading
New York Rangers Contenders or Pretenders?
The 2013 New York Rangers: Pretenders or Contenders? It’s the second straight night in net for hockey’s king. After a true heart breaker in a chippy playoff like game with arch rival Pittsburgh, the king continued his excellent play with 48 saves against the Carolina Hurricanes in a four to one win for the Rangers. … Continue reading
The Best College Basketball Player Is…
Brittney Griner is the best college BASKETBALL player in the nation. Not just in the women’s game, but she is the most dominant player in college. Period. Many people discount her achievements because she plays in the women’s league, but do not be fooled. Brittney stands at 6’8″, by far the tallest player in college and … Continue reading
To Bring Him Back or Not To: That is the Question
With the NBA season winding down, the teams that are going to make the playoffs look all about clinched. The big thing now on the line for the teams seeds two to eight is where they will end up when the season is. Miami looks all about wrapped up with the clinching of the one … Continue reading
A Season To Forget Or The Most Memorable One Yet?
After a series of well-played games and the snatching of must needed points, the Rangers once again find themselves struggling as of late, yet again. The Rangers have now lost three consecutive games after a strong win streak. Now the question looming over the Rangers is how to get the team to respond. The Rangers … Continue reading
Should Soccer Review More Plays?
It has been said that the Barclays Premier League will use goal-line technology starting next year. This has been confirmed in the statement “A spokesman for the Premier League confirmed that all 20 clubs must have the equipment in place for the first day of the new season, “including those promoted” (“Premier League To Use … Continue reading
Kobe Goes Down: Worst Case Scenario?
Just as the Los Angeles Lakers’s season began to look up, their season took a turn for the worst. The Lakers suffered two losses Wednesday night. Not only did they lose to the Atlanta Hawks by 4 but they also lost their All-Star guard Kobe Bryant, who went down with an ankle injury. The game came down to the wire … Continue reading
Top Ten Greatest Sports Movies Of All Time
Whether it be true or made up, sports movies have always been a hit. Everyone seems to love the idea of a underdog who comes out on top against all odds. Counting down will be my pics for the greatest sports movies ever. 10. Leading off at number ten is 1993s’ “The Sandlot”. It’s the … Continue reading