This upcoming NFL season, I’ll be tracking the action from around the league in a weekly column called Read Option. Every week I’ll tackle three or four topics and provide my thoughts on different storylines. It isn’t all football- I’ve already talked about TV and rugby! This column will be published on the website NFL … Continue reading Read Option Column: HOF Game and Preseason Week 1
NFC East Dallas Cowboys Best-Case Scenario: 12-4. Ezekiel Elliott lives up to the hype, rushing for over 1,500 yards while Tony Romo stays healthy and at Pro Bowl level. With the rushing attack keeping opposing defenses on the field, Dallas’ defense stays off the field. Worst-Case Scenario: 4-12. Romo goes down with injury and the … Continue reading NFL Preview: Best, Worst Case Scenarios for NFC Teams
AFC East New England Patriots Best-Case Scenario: 14-2. Backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo steadies the ship while Tom Brady serves a suspension, Brady’s weapons stay healthy and the offensive line builds consistency. Worst-Case Scenario: 10-6. In Brady’s absence, the Patriots tumble out of the gate and some combination of tight end Rob Gronkowski, running back Dion … Continue reading NFL Preview: Best, Worst-Case Scenarios for AFC Teams
When you’re a Cowboys fan in Redskins’ territory, life is tough. From the time that I fatefully chose the Tony Romo jersey off the sale rack at Dicks’ Sporting Goods as a young first grader, my Cowboys fandom has earned me boos and jeers any time I’m wearing Dallas gear or cheering for the Boys. … Continue reading Defending Double Fandom- Why I Root For Both the Cowboys and Ravens
Entering the second half of the MLB season, the list of possible contenders for a championship run is shortening every week. Halfway through the season, the list now includes only half the teams in the majors. These fifteen teams have a chance, from likely to remotely, of reaching the World Series. Note: any team that … Continue reading World Series race is down to fifteen teams
This Independence Day will be one to remember for the fireworks that went off in the NBA. Preceded by a sparkly week of NBA free agency, the grand finale saved the best for last as MVP Kevin Durant chose the direction his basketball career is headed. Most expected an Oklahoma City return for Durant, but … Continue reading Meet Golden State’s new Splash Bro, Kevin Durant
NL Ballot Catcher- Wilson Ramos, Washington Nationals Buster Posey and Yadier Molina are more recognized, decorated catchers in a competitive National League, but Wilson Ramos is having the season of his life. Ramos is hitting an astounding .340 batting average, trailing only teammate Daniel Murphy among all National League players. Not coincidentally, the Nats are … Continue reading Examining John’s MLB All Star Ballot
Last night, sports fans around the world witnessed history. The thrilling, down-to-the wire Game 7 bout between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors ended with the Cavaliers winning their first-ever championship, 93-89, the first championship for a Cleveland professional sports team in 52 years. But the quest for a Cleveland championship goes beyond this … Continue reading NBA Finals Comeback is LeBron’s Crowning Moment
Talking about the uniforms of professional sports teams can be a divisive topic. Which make viewers tune into the game just to see the uniforms? Which stick out like a sore thumb? As a proud owner of nearly 20 jerseys from the NBA, NFL, and MLB, this is one of my favorite topics to talk … Continue reading The Best Uniforms in Sports, By Color
Two months into the MLB season, one team is doing exactly as expected. That team is the Chicago Cubs, who are living up to their lofty expectations and playing at a historic pace. The Cubs lead the majors in wins with a 43-18 record through June 12, four games ahead of the Washington Nationals in … Continue reading Three stats that show Cubs’ early dominance
Riker's Block 