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One of my favorite board games growing up was Stratego by Milton-Bradley.  Its a pretty simple 2-player game of strategy that is really kind of a simplified version of chess but as originally made with a Napoleonic theme.  The various pieces were labeled as various rank of soldiers (Scouts, Sergeants, Generals, etc) or bombs.  To win the game, all you had to do was to capture … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Wild re-sign Kirill Kaprizov to 5-Year, $45 Million Deal

The Green Bay Packers are set to welcome back an old friend when they take on the Detroit Lions in the home opener at Lambeau Field tonight. Running back Jamaal Williams will be on the field in a Lions uniform for the first time after signing with Detroit as a free agent this past offseason.  The Packers drafted Williams in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. As a rookie, … [Read more...] about Jamaal Williams Set for Return to Lambeau Field Tonight

Two division rivals clash tonight in Green Bay. The Detroit Lions (0-1) travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers (0-1) on Monday Night Football. Both teams are coming off opening season losses, just like the rest of the NFC North. Green Bay lost their season opener for the first time in six years as they got dismantled by the New Orleans Saints 38-3. Detroit started off … [Read more...] about Game Prediction: Lions-Packers

  Date: November 21, 2015 Card: K-1 World Grand Prix 2015 The Championship Championship(s): K-1 55kg Championship (Takeru) Venue: Yoyogi National Gymnasium Location: Tokyo, Japan   … [Read more...] about Fight of the Day: Charles Bongiovanni vs. Takeru

Dec 1, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Lauren Murphy (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Barb Honchak (red gloves) during The Ultimate Fighter Finale at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists.  Such is the case with something as … [Read more...] about UFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Women's Flyweights: Sept 20/21

So you think you know your MMA? You think you can predict who is going to win a fight and how?  Time to prove it. We present to you The MMA Manifesto Pick ‘Em contest.   This week’s winner wins a $70 gift card from our sponsor – Engage! Engage is a premium brand offering a wide range of products that are custom designed for those who have an interest in Combat Sports. From … [Read more...] about UFC 266 Pick 'Em Contest

Sometimes Major League Baseball teams can find diamonds in the rough by making minor trades. The New York Mets hope they have a diamond on their hands in outfielder Carlos Rincon, who they acquired in a trade from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Billy McKinney after they designated the latter for assignment this summer. Rincon, 23, finished this year out with AA Binghamton and is … [Read more...] about Minor League Mondays: Carlos Rincon finishes the year strong in Binghamton

Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario of Guayama, Puerto Rico made Major League Baseball history on Sunday by hitting for the cycle in the least number of pitches since at least 1990 according to Justice delos Santos of mlb.com. Rosario got a single, triple and home run on the first pitch he saw, and a double on the second pitch in a 3-0 Braves win over the San Francisco … [Read more...] about Eddie Rosario hits for the cycle in five pitches

With Rookie Camps opened and the season just around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the notable players in the Oilers’ development system. Separated into general tiers, I’ll try to give some thoughts on the players and the road ahead for each of them.   Tier 1: Imminent and High Impact Bouchard   Although Evan has already played in 21 NHL games over the past 2 … [Read more...] about Oilers Prospect Report