Complete Games Have Become A Lost Art Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - May 19, 20161 Noah Syndergaard had what may have been his best pitching performance of the season last night. He struck out 10 Nationals, and he gave up no runs in seven innings of work in the Mets’ 2-0 victory over the NL East-leading Nationals at Citi Field. He was dialed in from the
Ode To The Guitar Tech Music & Concerts by Russ_Cohen - May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 After covering the Generation AXE tour I now have a new found respect for the guitar tech. Yes you get to tune of the axe’s of legends like Tosin Abasi, of “Animals” fame, Nuno Bettencourt, who was in the band “Extreme”, Zakk Wylde, of Ozzy Osbourne fame as well as
Daunting, Daring, Definitive New York Yankees Quiz 8 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - May 16, 2016May 16, 20160 Lots of terrific questions and answers were sent along but only a few made my editorializing. Keep them coming. You do not have to be a Yankee fan to take the quiz – it’s sort of a brain teaser. Go to it. 82. After Lou Gehrig, who became the next captain? A.
McGahee Is Looking Towards The Future Entertainment by Russ_Cohen - May 14, 2016May 14, 20160 When you’re a former star athlete you can’t hide from your past. Anything you said or did on the field, in the locker room or on the practice field is under a microscope. So it makes sense that former NFL running back, Willis McGahee decided to join the cast of
It’s Hard To Embrace Chapman Despite His Skill Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - May 13, 2016May 13, 20163 Aroldis Chapman made his Yankee debut Monday night against the Royals. This comes after he served his 30-game suspension for domestic violence. Not surprisingly, Chapman received a standing ovation from Yankees fans at Yankee Stadium. The fans were in awe with him throwing 102 mph in getting the Royals out and
Fitzpatrick Needs To End His Charade Footballology by Leslie Monteiro - May 12, 2016May 14, 20160 It’s May 12, and Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is still a free agent. Most free agents already made their decision on what team to play for. They are preparing for offseason workouts in the NFL. It’s clear now this is a game of chicken between Fitzpatrick and Jets. It’s about who gives
Willis McGahee Stars in new E! Show Famously Single Entertainment Footballology by Russ_Cohen - May 12, 2016May 12, 20160 Willis McGahee, now 34, has decided to join the cast of Famously Single where he will learn how to date responsibly. I say that because he has eight children with seven mothers. Already in the premiere episode (will air June 14th 10/9c) he said, “Don’t judge me” when he revealed
What Will Get the Islanders Over The Hump? Hockeyology by Leslie Monteiro - May 11, 2016May 11, 20160 The Islanders said their good-byes to each other in what was breakup day yesterday. They are heading to the offseason with something to be proud of. They finally advanced past the first round for the first time since 1993. This is another step in their playoff development. Advancing to the Eastern Conference
Like The Islanders, Tavares Goes Down Meekly Hockeyology by Leslie Monteiro - May 9, 2016May 9, 20160 This isn’t surprising the Islanders lost in their elimination game yesterday. What’s surprising is the way the Islanders and John Tavares played. They both laid down. There was no fight by both of them in the Islanders’ 4-0 loss to the Lightning in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday afternoon at Amalie Arena.
2016 NHL Draft My Top 30 Rankings Version 3.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 9, 2016June 3, 20160 Version 4.0 will come out after the World Champions and possibly after the combine. 1) Auston Matthews - 6-2, 210 - C - When he goes in deep with the puck. Nobody stops him and then he can shoot or pass. He’s unselfish. Swats away pucks with great force on
