WAGS Atlanta Has an Interesting Mixture of Sports Stars Entertainment by Russ_Cohen - December 17, 20170 I saw the first few episodes. Here are some early thoughts on the series: Jair Jurrjens – The current free agent major league pitcher and his wife Kaylin are a perfect match. Jair admitted to battling depression after failing a PED test and a lengthy suspension. Kaylin really was doing her
2017 Hockey Book Gift Guide Reviews by Stephen Laroche - December 17, 20170 The holiday season always has plenty of options for a perfect gift for the hockey fan in your life, but outside of tickets to a game, there is often nothing better than a good book about the game. Whether it is an autobiography from a favorite player, coverage of the
Talking Yankee Factoids, Trivia, Oddities Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - December 17, 2017December 17, 20170 With the “Baby Bombers” now part of the scene, with the Yankee future becoming brighter and brighter, with all the renewed interest in the franchise, herewith for your reading pleasure and edification some interesting sidebars that are part of the franchise history Yankees A reference with the name "Yankees” first appeared in
The Modern Era Hall Panel Whiffs on Ted Simmons Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - December 11, 2017December 8, 20190 Ted Simmons needed 12 votes to be inducted and he got 11. He played fewer seasons than Carlton Fisk and had more RBI and was a better hitter. He didn’t have the power and Fisk was better behind the plate but Simmons has a place in baseball history. The eight-time All-Star
Giancarlo Stanton Meet George Herman Ruth Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - December 9, 2017December 17, 20170 The stunning news that Giancarlo Stanton, one of baseball’s best sluggers is now a member of the powerful New York Yankees, It is almost like a flashback to the World newspaper headlines of January 6, 1920. “YANKEES BUY RUTH AND HOME RUN BAT FOR OVER $100,000.” “Pay Highest Price in History.”
The Most Overlooked Calder Candidate in the NHL Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 8, 2017December 8, 20170 At this moment in time, Brock Boeser would be my pick for the Calder. I mentioned that on air today. https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/russ-cohen-on-stellick-and-simmer-talking-wjc-selections-calder-candidates-and-more However, a player who I’ve had to defend, for years, is rapidly getting in the race, his name is Malcom Subban. You remember, that first round goaltender from the 2012
Phantoms – Penguins December 6th Report Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 7, 2017December 7, 20170 In a game where the Phantoms dominated the Penguins. Here are some notes: Penguins: Daniel Sprong – 6-0, 195 – RW - Showed speed on the wing. Missed the net after he was wide open. Needs to get in the flow of the game more. No power play late. Lukas Bengtsson – 5-10,
Team Canada World Junior Championship Camp Omissions and More Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 6, 2017December 6, 20170 Team Canada had their conference call to talk about who was invited to their camp. There’s always that feeling that they have too many players to go around but if that was really the case they’d win a gold medal every year, and they don’t. Owen Tippett was playing in the
BOONE TOWN! OCTOBER 16, 17, 2003 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - December 4, 2017December 17, 20170 The following excerpt from my The Ultimate Yankee Book celebrates “Booney,” the new guy on the block as manager of the New York Yankees. You can read more about Aaron Boone and other Yankee moments, streaks, feats and much more in the book. Enjoy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It was a match up that all
Sean Kuraly is Playing His Game Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 3, 20170 Sean Kuraly was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. A key component in the Martin Jones deal, some may have forgotten about him. Last season he got eight games with Boston and had a good season with Providence. His 14 goals
