What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Sports
What is going on between Russia and Ukraine Russia began a full invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. This invasion is the product of a Russo-Ukrainian War that has been going on since 2014. In 2014, the Revolution of Dignity (including the annexation of Crimea) happened in Ukraine and Russian backed separatist forces seized…
The Atlanta Hawks Are Championship Ready. Here’s Why.
The Atlanta Hawks, led by Trae Young proved last season that they are a force to be reckoned with. After starting off completely out of the playoff picture, they rallied in the second half of the season to clutch a spot. They even went as far as making it to the ECF. This caught the…
Who actually are Dey? Get to Know the Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals’ Backstory The Cincinnati Bengals were left in a pickle in 2011 when their once first overall pick quarterback Carson Palmer demanded to be traded. Palmer put up some respectable seasons, but would never win a playoff game in two appearances. Then coach Marvin Lewis and the Bengals would turn to their 2nd round selection…
Here One Day and Gone the Next: Is the One and Done Rule Helpful or Hurtful?
What is the One and Done Rule? Amongst other highly debated topics in NCAA sports sits how long athletes should stay in college before going to professional endeavors. Sports like: baseball, hockey, and football have simpler processes from nonprofessional play to professional play. Football players go to college and rarely think about the NFL until…
Predicting Where QBs With Uncertain Futures Will Land
The quarterback position is probably the hardest position to play in professional sports. The quarterback has to know the playbook, what the defense is throwing at them, and have the skills to actually play the position. Some teams cycle through quarterbacks until they find their guy. Others already have one, but draft a young guy…
A Look Into Lance Stroll and His Career So Far
Lance Stroll turned 23 on Friday, and even though he’s still young, he has already had an impressive racing career so far. Stroll competed and excelled in numerous single-series before making his way into Formula One, where he is currently in his fifth year. Here’s a look at Lance Stroll’s career so far. His Road…
The Patriots Could Easily Be 6-1; Have Hung With The Best in the NFL
The New England Patriots are currently 3-4 at the time of this writing, after beating a weak Jets team without Zach Wilson. As a Patriots fan, this team should have a much better record than it does. While this makes me mad, it also makes me hopeful. I’m hopeful for the rest of the season…
A Ranking of the US Grand Prix One-Off Helmet Designs
This weekend was the 2021 United States Grand Prix, held at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. This is the first time in two years that Formula One has raced in the United States as last year’s grand prix was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also this weekend, many drivers sported special one-off…
Aaron Rodgers vs. Patrick Mahomes: Lessons from 2011.
I am not one to entertain frivolous debates about which generational quarterback is more generational. I believe that we ought to just enjoy the incredible play on the field and drop all other nonsense. However, the debate over the greatness of Aaron Rodgers versus Patrick Mahomes is one that I believe was too quickly decided…
NFL Week 7 Game Breakdowns, Injury Report, and Picks
Week 7 is here and even more bye weeks have arrived. The Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and Jacksonville Jaguars are all on a bye this week. Last week I made my predictions for all 16 games and I had a record of 8-6 , bringing my total record…
The Misuse Of Jamal Adams
There is no doubt Jamal Adams is a top talent in the NFL. His speed, combined with his power make offensive players think twice before coming his way. If it were me as the offensive player, I’m making the business decision to go down and avoid Adams at all costs. Jamal Adams has had the…
But You’re Wrong About…the Adam Schefter situation.
Adam Schefter is an NFL insider. If you’re reading this article, you probably already knew that, but my point is not to inform; rather, it is to bring attention to the fact that Adam Schefter is not, at least in title, a journalist. That is not to say that Schefter is not regarded as a…
The Arizona Cardinals are good, but not this good
The Arizona Cardinals have started the season great. They are 5-0 with a dominant wins over the Rams and Titans. They have a big test against the Browns this week in which they are slight road underdogs. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if they won that game, but winning like this, won’t continue. The cardinals…
Liam Lawson: Heartbreak in the Final DTM Race
19-year-old Liam Lawson is in his rookie season in Formula 2, where he currently sits in eighth place in the championship with 80 points. In addition to racing in F2, Lawson also raced in DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) this season, where he was also a rookie. Lawson’s season summed up Despite being a rookie, Liam…
But You’re Wrong About…Youth Football
The last game of my short football career came when I was in middle school. I can still remember the play that turned my suspicions that I may not be cut out for an illustrious gridiron career into a stark reality. The opposing team’s running back, a 13 year old ostensibly occupying a 30 year…
Hot Takes for Week 5 of the NFL
Week 5 is here, but before the games start, here are some hot takes. I made my game predictions for all 16 games and now I’ve made some hot takes. Each game will receive a hot take and will be ranked on a scale of 1-5 based on how hot that take is. 🔥 –…
NFL Top 10 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 4
We are four weeks through the season. Teams have already jumped around, in, and out of my top 10 power rankings this 2021 season. Though power rankings don’t necessarily determine who wins super bowls, they give fans an idea of who holds the momentum within the NFL. So, let’s take a look at my top…
Week 4 NFL Picks: Belichick Prevails, Panthers Remain Undefeated
WEEK 3 RECORD In week 3, I put out my Picks for all 16 games and had a record of 9-7. My total record on the season is now 29-19. JAGUARS @ BENGALS (TNF) The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading to Cincinnati for their 1st prime time game of the season. This will be Trevor Lawrence’s…
Who Is Dennis Hauger? Meet Formula 3’s Newest Champion
The 2021 Formula 3 season ended this weekend in Sochi, and a new Formula 3 champion was crowned: Dennis Hauger. Hauger was dominant in the fight for the championship all season long, and he put together some amazing performances. In fact, Hauger had such a strong season that he managed to secure his championship win…
Best Moments From Week 3 in the NFL
Week 3 was an absolutely thrilling week of action in the NFL. There were so many moments that made you sit back and said “wow” to yourself. A lot of moments this past weekend left us in awe. There were some surprises, like the Chargers beating the Chiefs, or the fight that the Detroit Lions…
Next Manning Up: Arch Manning Is Getting Heavily Recruited Already
Arch Manning, the son of Cooper and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning. He is visiting colleges already at the age of sixteen. He is almost bound to go to a SEC school, but the question is which one. Every school will make an effort to land the top ranked quarterback of the 2023 class….
A Busy Weekend in Single Seaters: This Weekend’s Racing Schedule
This weekend is going to be full of single seater racing action. It’s the Formula One Russian Grand Prix, the Indycar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the final race weekend of the Formula 3 championship, and a race weekend in Formula 2 as well. For racing fans, this weekend might be busy, but it…
How Blockchain and NFT’s Are Changing Monetization For Athletes
The NBA and NFT’s worlds are coming together and its beautiful. With Blockchain growing in popularity celebrities and athletes have been experimenting with different avenues to take towards further monetizing there brand. NFTs (non fungible tokens) have been growing in popularity over the last year. The NBA is taking full advantage of the new technology….
A Review Of The NFC West Through Two Weeks
The NFC West has been playing very good football early in the 2021 season. If you have read my NFC playoff predictions, you know I predicted all four teams to make the playoffs. Each team has shown that they can compete with the best rosters in the NFL. Though it may be a stretch, at…
Top Landing Spots for Josh Gordon after Reinstatement
Another year, another Josh Gordon reinstatement (or, so it seems). Last Tuesday, the NFL Player’s Association recommended Gordon’s reinstatement after successful completion of his treatment program. Now, it is up to Roger Goodell and league commissioners to give the go-ahead on Gordon’s official reinstatement. Gordon was suspended indefinitely in 2019 for violating the league’s substance…
Best Moments From Week 1: Chandler Jones, Raiders GW-TD, Darnold’s Revenge
Week 1 has officially come and gone in the NFL, and man was it good to be back. There were some shocking losses that took place. The Steelers went into Buffalo and stunned the Bills, the Bengals held their own at home against the Vikings, and Monday Night Football saw a game that ended with…
Eight NFL Bloodlines You May Not Know About
The NFL consists of players who come from all over the country, and sometimes even internationally. Within the history of the NFL, the children of former players and coaches sometimes look to follow in their father’s footsteps and go down a similar path. Knowledge of the game is crucial, current and former players know that….
Twitter Speculation: Deandre Swift Potential Suspect in Murder Case?
*ALL THESE REPORTS AND RUMORS ARE PURE SPECULATION* There have been rumors swirling around the NFL Twitter and Reddit Communities about DeAndre swift and for all the wrong reasons. Swift is currently a suspect in the murder case of Zahir Way. Are these overblown accusations or an actual concern? Here’s what we know. This incident…
But You’re Wrong About…Pain Treatment in the NFL
Last week, former NFL player Keith McCants was found dead in his Florida home after a suspected overdose. He was 53. While the details of this incident are still being uncovered, similar stories involving player decline due to drug abuse after retirement are becoming more frequent. The damaging effects of football have been laid to…
College Football Goes Back to the Basics
During the 2020 college football season, more than one-third of the Power 5 teams played eight games or fewer. Now coaches are preaching the basics more than usual. The football coaches talked for days about the basics: how to carry the ball, how to handle a block, how to tackle. As they dissected their position…
NFL Predictions for all 32 teams: 2021-2022 will be a season to remember
DIVISIONS NFC EASTWashington Football TeamPhiladelphia EaglesDallas Cowboys New York GiantsNFC WESTSan Francisco 49ersLos Angeles RamsSeattle SeahawksArizona CardinalsNFC NORTHGreen Bay PackersChicago BearsMinnesota Vikings Detroit LionsNFC SOUTHTampa Bay BuccaneersCarolina PanthersNew Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons AFC EASTBuffalo Bills Miami DolphinsNew England PatriotsNew York JetsAFC WESTKansas City Chiefs Los Angeles ChargersLas Vegas RaidersDenver BroncosAFC NORTHCleveland BrownsPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore RavensCincinnati BengalsAFC SOUTHTennessee…
The Case For Cam: Why Newton should Start Week 1.
For a moment, imagine the New England Patriots as a ship that is sailing across an ocean. Next imagine that somewhere along the way, a part of the ship breaks. This particular part just so happens to be an integral piece of the ship’s ability to navigate the ocean successfully. You have two options. Your…
But You’re Wrong About…Taunting in the NFL.
Week two everyone, give it up for week two! For those of you who unfortunately missed the inaugural edition, But You’re Wrong About is a weekly series meant to provide an alternative take on a trending topic in the sports world. This week, I’d like to take a closer look at the NFL’s added emphasis…
Nowhere To Go: the Story of the Alpine Juniors
The Alpine Academy (formerly known as the Renault Sport Academy) is a young drivers program that currently houses many drivers in Formula 2, Formula 3, and other single-seater racing series. The aim of Alpine Academy is to prepare the Alpine juniors for a career in Formula One, and to one day have some of these…