Trent Baalke has been on fire since ascending up the organizational ranks to the position of San Francisco 49ers general manager in summer 2011. After consecutive offseason of great late-free agency moves along with an incredible 2011 draft, Baalke has made things happen via trade this offseason while letting the right people walk away. Bringing [...]
It all started a few months ago. My friend and I were talking about Patrick Kane’s worthiness for a Hart Trophy nomination when she posed the hypothetical: “What if he was nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy?” That snowballed into us campaigning for that to happen. I found that some of my Chicago-based friends had [...]
The Pittsburgh Pirates‘ next six games consist of three games against the 11-30 Houston Astros and the 17-23 Chicago Cubs, both series’ coming at PNC Park. You’re probably wondering why six games against terrible teams are so crucial; the answer is simple: The Pirates need to dominate weaker competition. At 24-17, the Pirates find themselves [...]
If the Los Angeles Clippers want to truly be considered as NBA title contenders, they need to make several moves during the offseason. The first one is very obvious: give Chris Paul a blank check. The Clippers need to keep Paul with the franchise. If he leaves, forget it. Then they’ll become the Clippers of [...]
Look, right off the bat, I realize that many people are going to read the headline of this article and wonder if I am asking a legitimate question. You might be thinking to yourself that maybe the headline is minor foreshadowing of a piece that will be filled with satirical irony and feel-good nickames, such [...]
The wait is over! Andrew Wiggins has finally decided where he will be playing next season. The most anticipated and hyped up recruit since LeBron James has decided that he will be taking his talents to Lawrence, Kansas to play for Bill Self. The Jayhawks were considered by many the least likely to land Wiggins, [...]
To be in the sports industry as long as Craig Sager has you have to be a little bit peculiar and have your fair share of gimmicks. With that being said, Sager has tortured us all with his fashion sense for the last 40 years, so the question is slowly developing whether or not Sager’s [...]
Unfortunately, professional athletes finding themselves in trouble with the law seems like it will always be a popular trend and one of the latest victims happens to be former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young. The wideout made headlines last week after he was arrested for DUI followed by an attempt to steal his towed [...]
In sports, there are always guys who get a ton of credit, and also those players who consistently perform but never get the recognition. This also applies to fantasy baseball, as many quality contributors often fly under the radar, only to play well year after year. Finding these solid veterans for cheap can be invaluable [...]
After yet another pit-stop plagued race, Formula 1 tire manufacturer Pirelli announced it would be making drastic changes regarding its tire compounds beginning at the Canadian Grand Prix next month, with the 2013 compound being scrapped in favor of a hybrid of Pirelli’s even harder compound from 2011 and 2013, with some 2013 compound integrity [...]
Fernando Alonso scored his second victory of the 2013 Formula 1 season with a win at his native Spanish Grand Prix. Alonso led the charge en route to a double podium for Scuderia Ferrari with his teammate Felipe Massa finishing the day in P3. Alonso worked his way past Kimi Raikkonen and then Lewis Hamilton [...]
After the second two week hiatus of 2013 Formula 1 is back in action, and for the second time in a row Nico Rosberg has snagged the pole position during qualifying. Rosberg took P1 for the Spanish Grand Prix on the strength of a 1:20.718 lap in Barcelona. Rosberg is hoping to find a race [...]
Formula 1 analysts, both professional and otherwise, have been saying it for weeks, but finally somebody who matters has spoken the words: Kimi Raikkonen says that Lotus F1 Team needs to qualify better. Raikkonen has qualified seventh or lower in three of the four Grands Prix thus far in the 2013 season, but has still [...]
Formula 1 shot caller Bernie Ecclestone recently confirmed that he has been holding talks with the organizers of the Long Beach Grand Prix with the goal of bringing F1 to the US West Coast perhaps as early as the 2014 season. IndyCar currently has a contract with the street circuit, where F1 races were held [...]
The 2013 Formula 1 season is now four races old and the picture is becoming clearer as to how the season is going to shape up. The top four drivers from the end of 2012 are still leading the pack, though in a slightly different order, and it looks like those will be the dominant [...]
The grid is set for the Formula 1 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix, and Nico Rosberg will be leading the pack from the pole position on race day. The Mercedes AMG wheel man grabbed the top spot during qualifying after going back-and-forth with Sebastian Vettel by lapping in 1:32.330. The reigning World Champion will start from P2 [...]
The 2013 Chinese Grand Prix was one of the most entertaining Formula 1 races in recent memory. Scuderia Ferrari has flown under the radar via quiet but strong finishes and is now threatening in both the driver’s and constructor’s championships. Lotus F1 Team kept rolling on what has been a quick and impressive rise early [...]
It has been over two weeks since the last Formula 1 race, the Malaysia Grand Prix, was run but at long last the wait is almost over and the cars will soon be back on the track. With the opening practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix only a few days out, here are some [...]
Red Bull Racing top dog Dietrich Mateschitz recently stated in an interview that he has told current Red Bull driver Mark Webber that he will be a candidate for a race seat in 2014, adding that Webber will be “always welcome” at RBR. That should have been all Mateschitz said regarding Red Bull’s possible 2014 [...]
