Washington DC has a World Series team for the first time in 86 years. Having not won a playoff series since their move from Montreal in 2004, the Nationals have managed to win two after sweeping the Cardinals. They will play either the Yankees or the Astros to win their first title.
How the Washington Nationals defied the odds to make their first World Series Read More »
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead continued to live up to his reputation as one of the most aggressive team builders in the contemporary NFL, rivalled only by his counterpart Howie Roseman in Philadelphia for his willingness to engage in blockbuster trades.
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At first glance the trade of All Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday evening seems like a win-win for both franchises. However, the trade may indicate further issues for both teams, especially as they move forward with championship aspirations in their respective conferences.
What does the Jalen Ramsey trade mean for the Jacksonville Jaguars? Read More »
The San Francisco 49ers have taken the league by storm this season. The Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch project has finally gotten off the ground following two long disappointing seasons. Although the Niners did struggle the previous two seasons, avid watchers of the NFL could see that there was something special brewing in Santa Clara.
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In the second NFL game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the Carolina Panthers capitalized on 5 interceptions thrown by Jameis Winston to win in convincing fashion, 37-26. His offensive line continued its woes dating back to last week’s clash against the Saints, and the Bucs QB has been sacked 13 times as opposed to 14 in the team’s first three games.
Is Cam Newton’s long term job in jeopardy? Read More »
Joe and Sam react to the Cardinals, Nationals, Yankees and Astros booking their places in the Championship Series.
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It is a NBA off-season tradition to knight a ‘dark horse’. A fashionable team with a collection of young, unproven talents eager to make their stance on the landscape of the NBA. This year it is clearly the Sacramento Kings.
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After the Baltimore Ravens’ first two games of the season, the superlatives were being thrown out to describe the performances of the Ravens’ sophomore quarterback Lamar Jackson. In games against the Miami Dolphins and the Arizona Cardinals, Jackson had thrown for 7 TDs and 596 yards with zero picks. In the season opener against the Dolphins he put together a completion percentage of 85% and a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
Lamar Jackson analysis: Much improved passer, still makes mistakes Read More »
The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals will meet in the National League Championship Series.
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The NL Wildcard Washington Nationals have battled all the way to a deciding fifth game of the NLDS against the two-straight National League champions Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the biggest contributors on a very dangerous team so far has been starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg.
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After the Chiefs’ shocking home loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, Kansas City’s Super Bowl odds took a giant dip, going from 7-2 to 6-1, according to theScore. It was their third loss in the last four primetime games at Arrowhead going back to last year’s losses to the Patriots (AFC Championship) and to the Chargers (Week 15). The loudest stadium in the world doesn’t look unconquerable anymore.
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This most recent edition of Monday Night Football presented a fascinating match-up between two of the NFL’s most intriguing teams. Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns kicked off on Monday night following a win and eager to prove to the rest of the NFL that they’re not pretenders.
San Francisco 49ers prove they’re the real deal with emphatic win over Browns Read More »
All the talk in the lead up to the first of this season’s London series games was about the performance of the Chicago Bears defence four games into the season. Some folks in Bears circles were even talking of what it would mean for QB Mitch Trubisky’s job security if backup Chase Daniel dominated against the Oakland Raiders.
Where does dramatic NFL London clash leave the Bears and Raiders? Read More »
For the second year in a row, the NFL has sent a strong lineup of games to London (less said about the Browns vs Vikings, Kizer vs Keenum blowout of two years ago the better).
NFL London: What to look forward to as Bears meet the Raiders Read More »
Joe and Sam get stuck into the start of the MLB postseason.
Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: Episode Sixteen Read More »
