Princeton-Holy Cross Performance Notes

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - October 29, 2017October 29, 20170

Here are some notes from players who may have been scouted today: Princeton – Ryan Ferland – 6-0, 175 – G – He’s a freshman with a lot of talent. He gave up two goals in the first win of the season. He covers the corners well. His glove his sure-handed

ULTIMATE YANKEE QUIZ

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - October 27, 20170

For your reading and wondering pleasure, here come the Yankees in quiz form from the professor of Bronx Bomber content. No peeking at the answers. Take the quiz first. Five correct answers makes you an “All Star.” Lower than that read some of my Yankee books. Herewith: 150 provocative questions and

The Weather May Decide the World Series

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - October 24, 2017October 24, 20170

Los Angeles will be 21 degrees over the usual high this time of the year for Game 1 of the 2017 World Series. 100 vs. 79. It might be 95 degrees to start the game. This could be a problem for the pitchers. The game will start at 5:09PM local

Kailer Yamamoto is Ready for The Long Haul

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - October 23, 2017October 23, 20170

Kailer Yamamoto was drafted 22nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in this year’s draft. He then performed, like he always does, in preseason and made the Oilers out of training camp. Those who doubt him will be victimized by him in the future. I had the Spokane, Washington native ranked 19th.

Owen Tippett Has Star Potential

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - October 19, 2017November 30, 20170

Owen Tippett made his NHL debut against the Philadelphia Flyers recently. He sat and waited. He watched from the press box before he got to play an NHL regular season game. This was a smart move and the youngster understands why the Florida Panthers did this. “Every game I was watching

PRELUDE: Here come the Yankees

Baseballology

by Harvey Frommer - October 17, 2017October 17, 20170

From a stumbling start back in 1903, from owners that since then in the main have set a top drawer tone and a high standard, from managers who asserted their will pushing players to perform beyond their abilities, who established winning ways setting the pattern for others to follow, from

USA Hockey & NHL Network Announce Extension and Expansion of Exclusive U.S. TV Rights Agreement Through 2021

Hockeyology

by Sportsology - October 17, 2017October 17, 20170

October 17, 2017 – USA Hockey and NHL Network today announced an agreement that gives NHL Network the exclusive U.S. rights to televise the IIHF World Junior Championship, IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship and the IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship through 2021. NHL Network will provide complete coverage of each tournament, including game telecasts and comprehensive previews,

The NFL is Having Another Bad Year

Footballology

by Russ_Cohen - October 16, 20170

Controversy usually sells and the NFL has had no shortage of that this season. However, the ratings aren’t what they used to be and that’s a function of a lot of reasons. Fans are losing faith in the league and the officials. At this point we all saw the call or

Sports Book Reviews – – October Edition

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by Russ_Cohen - October 13, 2017October 13, 20170

A couple of years back my wife Myrna and I were interviewing for our oral history IT HAPPENED IN MIAMI. We were taken aback by the many wonderful stories we heard about Muhammad Ali and his time spent at the Fifth Street Gym where he trained and entranced so many

The NFL Media Hates The New York Jets

Footballology

by Russ_Cohen - October 11, 2017October 12, 20170

The NFL media hates the New York Jets. It’s obvious. They prop up the Jets at times just to rip them in the end. This year many outlets did the opposite. They decided to say the Jets would have the first winless season since the 2008 Detroit Lions. Well they