September 2019

Franchise Sports

A New York Era: Eli Manning has left the building

And in the midst of all the talk Eli will continue to be the ultimate professional. The perfect teammate. The way he always has been. And in an NFL world where the aforementioned characteristics are becoming increasingly scarce, we say thank you Eli. Thank you for the memories, the victories, and the sweet sweet taste of Super Bowl success.

A New York Era: Eli Manning has left the building Read More »

Franchise Sports

Season not over for Pittsburgh Steelers after Roethlisberger injury

What a rollercoaster of a week it’s been for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team fell to 0-2 after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks at home, losing starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the process. Mason Rudolph, meanwhile, proved to a solid replacement for the two-time Super Bowl MVP.

Season not over for Pittsburgh Steelers after Roethlisberger injury Read More »

Franchise Sports

Doug Marrone is the biggest obstacle in Gardner Minshew’s magical ascendance

The NFL loves shiny new toys and when an image of one of Minshew’s pregame outfits began to circulate, the former Washington State QB accumulated a type of cult following. But would Minshew’s fashion sense translate to the field against the Houston Texans?

Doug Marrone is the biggest obstacle in Gardner Minshew’s magical ascendance Read More »

Franchise Sports

Five issues the new Boston Red Sox general manager will need to solve

Ultimately not many would turn down the chance to lead the Red Sox’s Baseball Operations. They have a huge market and are willing to spend and have some of the best young talent in the league on their roster who won it all less than a year ago. Big teams are often able to rebuild whilst still winning, and that is what the new GM will hope to achieve.

Five issues the new Boston Red Sox general manager will need to solve Read More »

Franchise Sports

Strong Packers defence looks to stop the Vikings’ efficient offence

The Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers meet this Sunday in a showdown between 1-0 teams that, based on the squads’ performances in Week 1, could prove to be among the games that will decide the 2019 NFC North champion. The Wisconsin-based team gained an advantage in the divisional games, beating the Chicago Bears, 10-7, in the opening Thursday.

Strong Packers defence looks to stop the Vikings’ efficient offence Read More »

Franchise Sports

Generational talent Saquon Barkley is the key to Giants success this season

The New York Giants are licking their wounds after a week one thrashing at the hands of divisional the Dallas Cowboys, things look bleak for Eli Manning and co. However, there are a few positives to take away from the week one loss, most notably the performance of the best running back in the NFL – Saquon Barkley.

Generational talent Saquon Barkley is the key to Giants success this season Read More »

Franchise Sports

Christian Yelich injury cuts short all time great individual season and ends Milwaukee Brewers playoff hopes

Christian Yelich is out for the remainder of the 2019 season after fracturing his knee. The injury occured when Yelich fouled the ball into his knee whilst playing against his former team, the Miami Marlins. This freak incident has cut short one of the best individual offensive seasons in baseball history and has deprived us of an exciting National League MVP race.

Christian Yelich injury cuts short all time great individual season and ends Milwaukee Brewers playoff hopes Read More »

Franchise Sports

How Trey Mancini has quietly gone from solid rookie to elite hitter

Trey Mancini has disappeared into the 100-loss ether with the Baltimore Orioles. Several galaxies away from contention and without an attention-attracting superstar since Manny Machado was traded last July, the Orioles are stuck in the heavy mud of a lengthy rebuild. Mancini, meanwhile, continues to perform.

How Trey Mancini has quietly gone from solid rookie to elite hitter Read More »