The Semi-finals of the Gold Cup are set. USA takes on Costa Rica, and Mexico take on Jamaica. One is a matchup of two teams still competing for Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying, the other is a rematch of the 2015 final. Each team left standing has looked good and bad. Now is the time […]
Read more "And then there were four: Gold Cup Semi-Final preview"This past Wednesday night, the Union traveled north of the border in search of points agaisnt a Montreal team that was decimated by injuries and Gold Cup absences. Philly fielded a strong lineup missing only three starters, and executed a pressing style of defense early. Fafa Picault turned Montreal over inside their own box. Ilsinho […]
Read more "Selfishness and bickering led to Union’s loss at Montreal, can they turn it around in Columbus?"Training Camp is just two days away for the Philadelphia Eagles and excitement surrounding the upcoming season is at an all time high. That means we have one more opportunity to examine the roster before camp opens and make one last prediction as to how it will all shake out. Be prepared for a few […]
Read more "Eagles 53-man roster prediction: Pre-Training Camp edition"As we move along the trenches, the seventh part in our ultimate Eagles Training Camp preview examines arguably the most explosive position on the roster, defensive end. The team spent their 2017 first round pick on Derek Barnett to bolster the pass rush, but some extra additions and headlines through the Spring make it an […]
Read more "The Ultimate Eagles Training Camp Preview Part 7: Defensive End edition"Going into last night’s games, the MLB leader in consecutive scoreless innings pitched was former Phillie and now Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Hamels entered last night’s tilt against the Baltimore Orioles having thrown 21 consecutive scoreless frames in a row. He breezed through the first three innings in Baltimore, bringing that total to 24 […]
Read more "Profiling the Phillies pitcher who has become the active leader In scoreless innings"2016 was a big year for one Eagles Defensive tackle…and his name isn’t the one on the tip of your tongue. Beau Allen, a seventh round pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, would be called upon regularly throughout the 2016 campaign…giving him a perfect opportunity to shine and prove his worth. But just months later, […]
Read more "Despite a career year, Eagles DT Beau Allen enters training camp with his back against the wall"The first ever NBA Awards show was held this past June. Russell Westbrook took home MVP honors, Draymond Green won Defensive Player of the Year and Eric Gordon won the Sixth Man of the Year Award. Now it’s time to predict the winners for the Sixers version of the upcoming 2017-18 NBA season. Most […]
Read more "A look into the future: The Philadelphia 76ers 2017-18 NBA Awards Show"With the Chip Kelly era in the rear-view mirror, this Eagles’ team looks a lot different than it did during the 2015 season – the last of Chip’s tenure in Philadelphia, and the one that saw him serve as the HC/de facto GM of the team. While the re-established Eagles’ front office has made sure […]
Read more "While the Chip Kelly era may be over, Eagles are primed to reap rewards from 2015 Draft"Our Ultimate Eagles Training Camp Preview now heads onto the other side of the field, taking a closer look at the trenches. The loss of Bennie Logan hurt the Birds initially, but the drafting of Derek Barnett, and a trade for Timmy Jernigan ensured that the team have a ruthless front seven heading into 2017…looking […]
Read more "The Ultimate Eagles Training Camp Preview Part 6: Defensive Tackle Edition"The Phillies are gearing up for a three game weekend series at home with the Brewers. If it seems like they just played Milwaukee, it’s because they have. The Brewers took last Friday and Saturday’s contests against the Phillies before the Phils were able to salvage the wrap up game on Sunday. Just a week […]
Read more "Can a red-hot Phillies Offense finally crack Matt Garza when the Brewers come to town?"