February 2019 - Franchise Sports

Why are LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers struggling?

February 28, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

When LeBron James ventured West in search of a better future after a gruelling season with the floundering Cleveland Cavaliers, expectations were high for the Lakers this season.

Arenado and Mikolas extensions highlight growing trend

February 28, 2019 Archie Banks 2

It may not be until 2021 that the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Players’ Union and Major League Baseball expires, but there is a definite shadow being cast by that deadline which can be observed throughout the game.

It’s not good for the Texas Rangers, but it could be a lot worse

February 28, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Texas Rangers lost 95 games last year, though they were forgotten about amid the group of terrible American League teams.

NHL Roundup: Lightning break record, Flames make it magnificent seven, trade deadline moves

February 28, 2019 Peter Moore 0

Peter Moore covers the latest action, including several trade deadline moves.

Five leading candidates to win the MLS Golden Boot

February 27, 2019 Greg Forbes 0

The golden boot will be hotly contested this year with the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kei Kamara, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Nemanja Nikolić and Josef Martínez all battling it out to see who reigns supreme by the end of the regular season.

Baltimore Orioles’ 2019 season is all about building trade value and a high draft pick in 2020

February 27, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Orioles, having traded away Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop and lost Adam Jones to free agency, are heading for a lengthy rebuild. The 115 games lost in 2018 was just the start.

Difficult 2019 probable for White Sox despite Jimenez arrival

February 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

After an ambitious offseason, the Chicago White Sox are coming to the end of their rebuild, despite free agent disappointment.

Kansas City Royals have very little to get excited about in 2019

February 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

It’s a waiting game for Brady Singer, Nick Pratto and Khalil Lee, while hoping for breakout seasons and successful drafting.

NFC East: One reason to be cheerful, one reason to be fearful

February 25, 2019 Mark Gill 0

The Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys have challenging offseasons ahead as they address weaknesses.

New York Yankees extending Hicks could prove to be a bargain

February 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Centre fielder Aaron Hicks has signed a seven-year, $70 million contract extension with the New York Yankees, as first reported by Jack Curry.

Colorado Rapids’ Andre Shinyashiki could take MLS by storm

February 24, 2019 Greg Forbes 0

For most of those outside North America, the striker named Andre Shinyashiki means very little. This rhetoric however, is something he will be eager to overturn in the 2019 campaign, as he hopes to take the world by storm.

NHL Roundup: Kucherov century, Ovechkin makes history

February 24, 2019 Peter Moore 0

Peter Moore rounds up all the latest news.

Limited positives ahead of 2019 season for Detroit Tigers

February 23, 2019 Sam Cox 0

It’s going to be a long season. There’s little intrigue in this Tigers roster and the best prospects, like last season’s number one overall pick Casey Mize, are unlikely to appear in the Majors in 2019.

AFC East: One reason to be cheerful, one reason to be fearful

February 22, 2019 Mark Gill 0

New England Patriots won yet another Super Bowl earlier this year, but that doesn't mean it's all bleak for the rest of the AFC East.

Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: Episode Six

February 21, 2019 franchisesports 0

Joe and Sam cover Manny Machado signing with the San Diego Padres, what the Padres do now and the slow-moving free agency.