The National Sports Collectors Convention Is Open For Business Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - August 4, 20160 Atlantic City, NJ -- Before I could get off the AC Expressway I saw billboards of “The Taj” and by the time I hit the exit for the Convention Center I heard they were going out of business after Labor Day weekend. That’s the reality of that area - -
Getting Bruce Is Better Than Nothing Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 3, 20160 For the second straight year, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson did something in the trade deadline. He acquired a hitter from another team to boost a struggling lineup. After getting Yoenis Cespedes last year, the Mets acquired Jay Bruce from the Reds for Dilson Herrera and minor leaguer left-hander Max Wotell
“All American Out” and other Yankee Nicknames Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 3, 2016August 3, 20160 “All American Out” and other Yankee Nicknames Nicknames for the greatest baseball franchise ever have run the gamut. . Some of them are asinine. Some others are insulting. There are even a few that have gone down in history and are remembered for their relevance and insights. You be the
Flyers Camp Expected To Help Vecchione In Senior Year at Union Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 2, 2016August 2, 20190 Mike Vecchione was a teammate of Shayne Gostisbehere when they both won the Frozen Four, in Philly, back in 2014. It was the school’s first championship and Vecchione was a freshman. Getting invited to Flyers camp can help him get signed as a free-agent over next summer. “It was a real
A Moment Hal Steinbrenner Can Be Proud Of Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 1, 20160 When Hal Steinbrenner inherited control of the Yankees after his father died, he was on cruise control. He did not have to make decisions or do much work. All he had to do was let Yankees general manager Brian Cashman do his job. The son of George thought this would be
Hockey great P.K. Subban Addresses Press For a Good Cause and Some Laughs Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 1, 2016August 1, 20160 Just For Laughs Festival held a media press conference this morning with ex-Montreal Canadiens defenceman, now new Nashville Predators teammate P.K. Subban to hear his thoughts about the trade and his hosting duties for tonight's All Star closing night gala. Proceeds from tonight's sold out Gala will go to Subban's charity, The
Fitzpatrick Needs To Deliver Footballology by Leslie Monteiro - July 29, 20160 Count me as one of those folks that was indifferent about Ryan Fitzpatrick signing his one-year, $12-million contract with the Jets on Wednesday. It’s great he’s back. It became old hearing about him waiting to get a market value deal. For $12 million a year, he better lead the Jets to the
Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Feel More Pressure This Season Footballology by Russ_Cohen - July 29, 20160 He’s back! His hair is bushier. His beard is longer. He may have gained a few pounds but he’s ready to lead the Jets, where? Exactly where will he lead the Jets to? Right now there’s not a pundit in the NFL universe that thinks the Jets are Super Bowl
Connor McDavid Laces Up Some New CCM Skates Hockeyology by Sportsologist - July 29, 20160 “The revolutionary new CCM Super Tacks skate features a one piece seamless composite boot construction, eliminating the need for the outsole found in a traditional skate boot. Engineered with MonoFrame 360 technology, the skate provides a fully anatomical heel-lock with a comfortable 360-degree fit around and under the foot that
Flashback Movie Review: Idol of the Crowds Entertainment Reviews by Russ_Cohen - July 28, 2016July 28, 20160 This is one of the hardest movies to find. I’m sure with today’s technology it’s getting easier. There are a few reasons why you MUST see this hockey flick (TCM has it on once in a blue moon). John Wayne on skates! He’s not a rootin’ tootin’ cowboy on skates rather