Last night certainly had disaster potential for the New York Mets (22-27). Jacob deGrom was off early and left after two innings with a hamstring spasm, putting the Mets in an early hole, but solid relief work from Michael Wacha and an inspired offensive effort led to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies (24-24). The two teams have now split the first two games … [Read more...] about 9/17/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
Rapid Recap: Kemba's return to form can't stop a hideous collapse as Celtics drop Game 2
Rapid Recap is designed for the busiest of Celtics fans. Whether you can’t stay awake to read 10 paragraphs or your hangover is just too much, Rapid Recap tells the timeline of the game in only a minute or two. Game 1 was not a fluke for the Miami Heat—they’re damn good. Nor was it some massive crisis for the Boston Celtics—they barely lost in OT. Were most Cs fans nonetheless … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Kemba's return to form can't stop a hideous collapse as Celtics drop Game 2
5 Tips To Help Win Through Horse Racing
If you love betting on sports, you know it is among the three top sports to bet on in the USA. Funny enough, when it comes to the number of people who actually sit to watch the sport itself, horse racing comes in on the 26th position. People don’t necessarily watch horse racing because they enjoy it; they watch it so they can successfully place a bet. Most people who watch this … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Help Win Through Horse Racing
Jimmy Butler vows to reward family for their sacrifice by bringing them a title
Jimmy Butler has been the best player in the bubble, but he’s not only looking for personal accolades. No, instead, he’s not going to stop balling out until he leads the Heat to a title, apparently. Butler took more of a backseat in the team’s 106-101 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night, dropping 14 points on 4-of-11 shooting. Lucky for him, Goran … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler vows to reward family for their sacrifice by bringing them a title
A Pimp To The High Heavens
This game had everything you’d expect out of 2020, and a few things you didn’t expect … much like 2020. First off, who expected the Mets to jump out to a 3-0 off Aaron Nola, who was not his dominant self? Then, who expected Seth Lugo to lose the lead not only so quickly, but so forcefully? The Phillies played pinball with Lugo as Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Didi Gregorius all … [Read more...] about A Pimp To The High Heavens
Flashback 2014: Aaron Rodgers Returns from Injury to Lead Packers Past Lions for Division Title
The 2014 season finale between the Packers and Lions loomed large. Both teams entered the game with 11-4-0 records and the winner would capture the NFC North Division crown. The Packers were looking to win their fourth straight division title while the Lions hadn’t won a division title since 1993. It looked like Green Bay would just run over the Lions early as Eddie Lacy and … [Read more...] about Flashback 2014: Aaron Rodgers Returns from Injury to Lead Packers Past Lions for Division Title
Michael Chandler Signs with the UFC; Will be Backup at UFC 254
The wait is finally over. Like wrestler AJ Styles when he was in Impact Wrestling, Bellator’s Michael Chandler is arguably the promotion’s biggest homegrown star. Fans have waited for years to see Chandler hit the sport’s No. 1 promotion, and the time has finally come. Dana White announced the signing on SportsCenter, adding that the 34-year-old star will serve as the … [Read more...] about Michael Chandler Signs with the UFC; Will be Backup at UFC 254
NBA Fantasy Stud of the Night: Bam Adebayo
Sep 17, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) wears a shirt that says VOTE during warmups before game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Every morning The Hoops Manifesto scours the boxscores from the … [Read more...] about NBA Fantasy Stud of the Night: Bam Adebayo
Your Morning Dump…Where the C's find themselves in an 0-2 hole.
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Stevens had hinted at possible lineup changes this week and went with backup big man Tyler Zeller over Johnson to start the second half of Game 2. With Boston trailing 2-0 in the best-of-7 series, few expected … [Read more...] about Your Morning Dump…Where the C's find themselves in an 0-2 hole.