NHL
NHL Roundup: Season put on hold
Peter Moore rounds up the latest from the NHL.
Month: March 2020
Green Bay Packers
Austin Hooper’s free agency: Three teams who should be interested
The tight end position has become increasingly important in the NFL, a centre piece of innovation and creativity used by offensive minds across the league to try and gain another advantage over their defensive counterparts. As a result, teams are looking more and more to upgrade at the position and with free agency looming, we take a look at one of the names set to garner huge interest on the market: Austin Hooper.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings cut Rhodes, Joseph: aftermath and possible CB tandems
The sports world might be in a state of a shutdown but NFL business never stops. Even on a Wednesday in mid-March, 5 days before the (scheduled) start of free agency across the National Football League. Despite a bunch of clubs emptying their facilities, the Minnesota Vikings were one of the few to make moves as they cut CB Xavier Rhodes and DT Linval Joseph, freeing up approximately $19 million in cap space.… Read more
MLB
San Diego Padres: Time for another up-and-down year in 2020
That drought, the third-longest active in the MLB, didn't come to an end in 2019. The Padres made, however, a 4-win year-to-year improvement – and a push by rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first-year starting pitcher Chris Paddock, who both impressed.
MLB
Aaron Judge’s rookie year is beginning to look like an outlier
In 2017 Aaron Judge broke out in the Bronx, smashing an AL rookie record 52 homers en route to the Rookie of The Year award - with some also believing that he was deserving of the MVP award too.
Oakland Raiders
Where will Jameis Winston end up this offseason?
Former number one overall pick Jameis Winston is currently slated to hit free agency in lieu of an offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Where could the former Alabama quarterback end up this offseason?
Denver Nuggets
Do the Denver Nuggets have enough to overthrow the Lakers?
The Denver Nuggets are on course for another challenge for the Western Conference crown in the NBA post-season. Michael Malone’s men reached the Conference Semi-Finals last term, only to be beaten by the Portland Trail Blazers, losing the last two games of their series.
NBA
NBA season suspended: What do we know?
NBA season is suspended after Rudy Gobert and Emmanuel Mudiay tested positive for corona virus. Donovan Mitchell has since tested positive too.
Podcasts
Laker Central Podcast: Coronavirus hits NBA
Lakers beat reporter Lauren Jones and Overtime Heroics writer Lanchard Binkley join Alex to discuss the state of the Lakers and the scheduled matchup with the Rockets.
Podcasts
Franchise Sports Talk Football: Episode Two
Alen, John and Teodor return to discuss NFL free agency in episode two of Franchise Sports Talk Football.
Carolina Panthers
Five landing spots for Ryan Tannehill if he leaves the Tennessee Titans
This offseason has seen the 'QB Carousel' been turning more at an active pace than previous years. One such name upon the carousel is former Miami Dolphins and current Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
NFL
Film Study: Fred Warner is the next great linebacker
Since John Lynch assumed his role as 49ers GM in the Spring of 2017, the San Francisco 49ers have made two big moves in trying to find the Patrick Willis replacement the defence so badly needed after Willis' surprise retirement in 2015.
MLB
Oakland Athletics are more dangerous than ever entering 2020
How will Oakland fare in 2020?
Carolina Panthers
Five best landing spots for Chris Harris Jr. in free agency
When the news broke a few days back the Denver Broncos will trade for AJ Bouye from the Jacksonville Jaguars, it all but confirmed two things. The Jags look to be entering a rebuild mode and the Broncos are preparing for the potential loss of Chris Harris Jr.
Podcasts
Franchise Sports Talk Football: Episode One
Alen Ramic hosts the first episode of Franchise Sports Talk Football. Alen is joined by John Dunham and Teodor Tsenov to discuss a strong quarterback free agency class.
