Editor's Note: this article originally ran in the fall of 2018. The sports calendar is sort of imbalanced, but once it gets moving, it has a lot of velocity. For about four months in the summer you have pretty much nothing but baseball. And that lull is extremely brutal. But once college football starts– boom! The NFL is the very next week. Hockey preseason starts two … [Read more...] about 25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies
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Current Cubs Teams Reminiscent of Epic 2004 Cubs Collapse
Editor's note: this is a re-post from Sept. 19. Entering the season's final week, the 2023 Chicago Cubs still held the third and final wild card playoff berth in their grasp, but only on tie-breaker, over the Cincinnati Reds. Losers of five straight and 2-8 in their last 10, they are sliding to be sure, we can't help up evoke 2004 Cubs comparisons. It isn't the first time … [Read more...] about Current Cubs Teams Reminiscent of Epic 2004 Cubs Collapse
Arlington Heights White Sox? Don’t Laugh! This is a Bit Legit
The Chicago White Sox, the team colloquially known as "the Southsiders," could be on the move to Arlington Heights. Yes, the team whose City Connect jerseys reads "Southside" might be relocating to this northwest suburb with a population of 77,700. Don't laugh, it's not as crazy an idea as it sounds. The other two locations (West Side near the United Center, Soldier Field) … [Read more...] about Arlington Heights White Sox? Don’t Laugh! This is a Bit Legit
How the Mets went from Marvels to Meltdown
Before a pitch was thrown in 2023, New York Mets fans would’ve been more than a little hopeful of their franchise making their first World Series since 2015. A successful 2022 campaign in the NL East put the franchise within striking distance of securing the division title, had it not been for a late charge from the Atlanta Braves. Their subsequent demolition in the … [Read more...] about How the Mets went from Marvels to Meltdown
Yankee Stadium Hosts Huge Hip-Hop 50th Birthday Concert Event
In the words of Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz: "But if it wasn't for the Bronx. This rap sh** probably never would be going on So tell me where you from? Uptown, baby, uptown, baby." You'll recall Yankee Stadium was the backdrop for that music video, "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)." The song sampled Steely Dan's yacht rock classic, "Black Cow." It's true, hip-hop was born in the Bronx, … [Read more...] about Yankee Stadium Hosts Huge Hip-Hop 50th Birthday Concert Event
Common Pitfalls and Baseball Betting Mistakes to Avoid
Baseball, a top choice for many American sports fans, is more than just a game. It's exciting and uncertain twists make betting on outcomes a popular activity. The rise of baseball betting apps has made this even more popular, but it's not always easy. This blog will discuss the common mistakes people often make when betting on baseball. It gives tips for those new to … [Read more...] about Common Pitfalls and Baseball Betting Mistakes to Avoid
52 Mickey Mantle Card Defaced, Loses Tens of Thousands in Value
The 43rd annual National Sports Card Convention, colloquially known as The National is currently ongoing and in town (suburban Rosemont, actually to be specific). You won't have to look hard to find a 52 Mickey Mantle card, as this convention inspires people to bring only their best and brightest cards to trade and sell. And the 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card (Topps; #311) … [Read more...] about 52 Mickey Mantle Card Defaced, Loses Tens of Thousands in Value
The National Provides Investment Opportunity for Baseball Card Collectors
Right now the baseball world is focused on wheeling and dealing, as Major League Baseball's trade deadline is fast approaching. While neither the Chicago Cubs nor the Chicago White Sox are expected to be a major focal point in any of the major buying and selling, Chicago will be the epicenter for another kind of baseball trading extravaganza this week. … [Read more...] about The National Provides Investment Opportunity for Baseball Card Collectors