Say It Ain’t Syndergaard

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - November 30, 20180

This winter has been a whirlwind for Mets fans. Nobody believed they were “really” in on Bryce Harper, so they could easily ignore that. Many shook their heads as they chose Travis d’Arnaud over Wilmer Flores, but that’s still small potatoes. Trying to acquire Robinson Cano seems to be just

Is Brady Tkachuk Battling For the Calder?

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - November 29, 20180

Brady Tkachuk loves hockey. Hockey brings his joy and that joy is passed on to his teammates on and off the ice. You can tell, even as a rookie, that he’s one of the most popular players on the team. Even if he was a mucker and grinder, he’d still

Sports Book Reviews

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by Harvey Frommer - November 28, 20180

This is the time of year for sports book giving and getting. Below are the top choices from your favorite critic. THE PATS by Glenn Stout and Richard A. Johnson (Houghton Mifflin $35.00, 365 pages) gets my vote for the best sports book of 2018. Detailed, carefully crafted, filled with fun,

West Laurel Hill Cemetery Honors Hobey Baker’s Legacy with Commemoration

Hockeyology

by Sportsologist - November 28, 2018November 28, 20180

BALA CYNWYD, PA – November 2018 – West Laurel Hill Cemetery, in partnership with the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation, is pleased to commemorate the legendary hockey player Hobart (Hobey) Baker upon the 100thanniversary of his passing. Historic West Laurel Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Hobey Baker, will

Interview with Charlotte Hornets rookie Devonte Graham

Hoopsology

by Russ_Cohen - November 27, 20180

Hear what Devonte Graham thinks about the Charlotte Hornets and owner, Michael Jordan.

No Heavy Lifting Book Review

by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 20180

No Heavy Lifting is the latest tome from Rob Simpson, sometimes author, always a morning radio host on Sirius NHL Network Radio. Versed on all sports, this book shows off his versatility and fun nature as he toured around the world chronicling many of his adventures. ECW Press has a winner

You Don’t Trade Players Like Noah Syndergaard

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 2018November 21, 20180

This isn’t R.A. Dickey we’re talking about here. That trade was explainable, and Noah Syndergaard was a part of that deal. Top prospect, Travis d’arnaud was the jewel of the deal. At least that’s what the Mets thought and so far it’s been the opposite and it will stay that

ECAC Player Notes

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - November 17, 2018November 18, 20180

Here are some player notes from players who don’t get a lot of press. Princeton Christian O’Neill– 5-11, 175 – LW - Freshman –He’s strong around the net. On the second line. He moves the puck up quickly into the offensive zone up the wall. He has good communication with his teammates

Shoeless Joe Remains a Scapegoat

Baseballology

by Harvey Frommer - November 15, 2018November 15, 20180

With the recent announcement of a new class of inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the skeletons in the closet come front and center once again. Pete Rose and and "Shoeless Joe" are becoming baseball's odd couple - both ineligible for the Hall of Fame because of a lifetime ban,

KHL Prospect Update – Vasily Podkolzin, Grigory Denisenko and More

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - November 13, 20180

Prospect watch – Russia U20 With little KHL hockey played last week, the main event for scouts tracking the progress of Russian prospects took place in Hodonin, Czech Republic at a four-nation U20 international tournament. Russia took second place in the competition, losing out to the Finns, and there were notable