February 2019 - Franchise Sports

FC Cincinnati’s Die Innenstadt: German roots, beginning of a rivalry, joining MLS

February 17, 2019 Greg Forbes 0

Soccer in the States reaches farther than just the top-flight. From grassroots to MLS, the game has improved enormously. Most importantly however, the fans are at the core of the game’s success.

Adaptation, longevity, hardware: CC Sabathia will retire a modern great

February 16, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Whatever happens this season, though, he will retire as an influential figure in 21st century baseball. Few players have been so significant for three franchises, and only a handful have competed at the highest level for 19 years.

Phillies $45 million Nola extension might be the best move of the offseason

February 15, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Philadelphia Phillies and starter Aaron Nola agreed to a contract extension prior to an arbitration hearing this week, as reported by Jeff Passan.

Four landing spots for former Brewer Mike Moustakas

February 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Third baseman Mike Moustakas was a headline figure in the slow-moving 2017/18 free agency. He’s gone under the radar in 2018/19, but it has been much the same.

Making sense of the Denver Broncos trading for Joe Flacco

February 13, 2019 Mark Gill 0

The first of the quarterback dominoes of the 2019 NFL offseason has fallen. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Denver Broncos were trading a mid-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for veteran Joe Flacco.

Five teams that should be trying to work out a trade for Antonio Brown

February 12, 2019 Adam Wright-Johnson 0

The best wide receiver in football, who turns 31 this July, is due to hit the market and, as you can imagine, there will be numerous suitors.

What has caused the Boston Celtics to underachieve this season?

February 12, 2019 Stephen Beavon 0

In all seriousness, the Celtics currently have a few small issues rather than a big one, which is much easier to deal with. Whether some of the young guys have been put off by the constant Anthony Davis rumours with the team, I don’t know. The only way we will find out is if the team put their heads down and work for each other and the team, rather than themselves.

Everything you need to know about the AAF

February 12, 2019 Scott McDonald 0

Now that the NFL season is complete, we have almost six months before the first preseason game is played. So that means we have six months of awkward Sundays where we’re struggling to find something other than actually socialising with our families and loved ones, right? Wrong. Football fans, meet the AAF.

Jorge Alfaro’s upside makes him an exciting addition for the Miami Marlins

February 11, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Philadelphia Phillies sent catcher Jorge Alfaro to the Miami Marlins in the deal that saw All-Star J.T. Realmuto go the other way.

Los Angeles Clippers face an uncertain short and long-term future

February 11, 2019 Sam Barker 0

As the Clippers stand on the brink of a playoff run, it will be down to the front office to secure many future successful seasons for the organisation.