The 2013 MLB postseason has been nothing short of captivating. The playoffs have been characterized by walk-off hits, unlikely superstars, and late game heroics, allowing teams on the cusp of defeat to rise to victory. Two teams that have exemplified these qualities better than others are the two teams matching up in the World Series: […]
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English Premier League: Week 8 Recap
Earlier this week, I wrote an article summarizing the happenings of the Premier League, up to and including Week 7. Each week I will post a recap of the matches involving the teams in contention for the Premier League Championship. Overall, Week 8 seemed to continue existing trends and the league table will not be […]
English Premier League Review: Week 7
The English Premier League is only 7 weeks into its long and arduous season, but yet so much has happened. One of the biggest clubs in all of Europe has fallen off the map, while another has embraced low expectations to soar to the top of the table. There has been controversy, upsets, and all […]
Who’s To Blame for the Giants’ Horrid Season?
On February 5th, 2012, the New York Giants were making their way through the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan, celebrating their fourth Super Bowl victory in the franchises’ history and their second in five seasons. They had a star quarterback in Eli Manning, a stud defensive line anchored by veteran Justin Tuck and All-Pro Jason […]
Diamonds in the Rough
The 2013 baseball season has been a tough pill to swallow for fans of the New York Yankees. After seeing the Bronx Bombers make the postseason for 17 of the past 18 years, many remain uncertain of this team’s future. Will they make an improbable comeback and win the AL East? Will they sneak into […]
Baruch Basketball 2012-2013
March Madness – one of the most exciting times of the year for any sports fan. This year’s NCAA Tournament capped off what was one of the most exciting years in recent college basketball history. From all the massive upsets to the thrilling buzzer beaters, this season was jam packed with excitement. March Madness fully […]
MLB Season Preview: NL East
The MLB Season Preview Series continues with analysis of the National League East Division… Before last season, the Washington Nationals (formerly the Montreal Expos) franchise had not participated in the postseason for 31 years. Perhaps more significant was the fact that the Nationals brought postseason baseball to the nation’s capital for the first time since […]
MLB Season Preview: NL West
The 2013 MLB Season Preview Series continues with analysis of the National League West Division… Probable 1st place finish: Los Angeles Dodgers Almost a year removed from the much-maligned ownership of Frank McCourt, it’s amazing to see how the Dodgers’ fortunes have changed. The new ownership group, led by former NBA star Magic Johnson, has […]
MLB Season Preview: AL West
The 2013 MLB Season Preview Series continues with analysis of the American League West Division… Probable 1st place finish: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim For the second off-season in a row, the “LAnaheim” Angels went after the biggest names on the free-agent market. Last year, it was first baseman Albert Pujols and starting pitcher C.J. […]
MLB Season Preview: AL Central
The month of April has always had a certain duality to it, in that it is both the beginning and end of spring. The days are longer and the sun shines brighter for sure. But for the 30 clubs of Major League Baseball and their fans, April signifies the end of Spring Training and the […]
