“The teams are so closely matched that on any given Sunday, any one team can beat any other team.” Those words were said by coined by former commissioner Bert Bell in 1952. It marked the beginning of the expression…
After seven weeks of grueling football, the AFC North has proven the doubters wrong as the toughest division in the league. All four teams have a record of .500 and above which makes the race for the division winner…
“If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” The quote is from 6-time NNA Finals MVP and 4-time regular season MVP, Michael…
"It goes without saying, winning against a good team in a hostile crowd on the road, it's just an absolutely huge win." Those words were uttered by former 2-time Super Bowl Bowl and 5-time MVP, Peyton Manning. Winning is…
Week 6 of the NFL was a reminder that perfection is a nearly impossible feat to achieve. We entered the week with two unbeaten teams in the league, and in the end, both lost shockingly. It means the 1972…
Last night, the Broncos offense mustered only 8 points in Arrowhead Stadium and dropped to a 1-5 record in the 2023 season. At that record, a playoff berth from this position is inconceivable. It is the same scenario the…
The title of America’s team usually refers to the Dallas Cowboys. The nickname was conferred on the team in a 1978 highlight film by John Facenda where the narrator felt like the players were as famous presidents and movie…
Believe it or not, a quarter of the NFL season is now in the books. The top teams have separated themselves after indifferent results to start the season. Sadly, some franchises are already watching College football to see who…
The word from week 4 of the NFL is nostalgia. It is defined as a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning to return to some past period or irrecoverable condition. The fans in New England, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Denver, and New…
After three weeks of enthralling football, the numbers heading into week 4 are three and four. The 49ers, Eagles, and Dolphins remain the only unbeaten teams in the league. The 49ers look like the most dominant team in the…
If week 3 had a theme in the NFL, it would be coming back to earth. As I detailed in my preview, four surprise teams entered the week with a perfect 2-0 record including the Saints, Commanders, Buccaneers, and…
Every year, the NFL is the top sports league because teams rise from the ashes of the previous season to shock the world. A team that may finish last place in their division can turn it around and capture…
As the saying goes, great teams do not make losing become a habit. In week 2, the Chiefs and the Bills responded to their week one adversity by producing a dominant display in contrasting fashions. On the other hand,…
As I predicted last week, Week 1 is the hardest slate on the NFL schedule to pick. I went 2-3 in my picks, and at one point, it seemed like it could have been a disastrous 1-4. Entering week…
Week 1 of the NFL season lived up to expectations and perhaps exceeded it. It started with an opening night upset, as the Lions strode into Arrowhead Stadium unfazed by the hysteria that would come with a banner celebration…
We are back! Yes, the NFL Week 1 starts today with reigning Superbowl Champions hosting the Detroit Lions. Week 1 is the toughest week to make predictions because most teams rest their starters in the preseason, and it is…
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” The quote was said famously by Vincent Thomas Lombardi. Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to three straight championships in the 1960s and won five in seven years. Yes, the quote came…
There is a saying in today’s world that in order to be the champs, you have to beat the champs. Heading into the 2023-24, the Kansas City Chiefs wear the belt as defending Superbowl Champions, and every team is…
If you love high-level, competitive, and dramatic sports, then the 2023 IAAF World Track & Field Championship held in Budapest, Hungary, lived up to and perhaps exceeded expectations. The nine-day event showcased the world’s best athletes who demonstrated speed,…
“I love New York. It is an amazing city, and the U.S. Open is a lot about the show. There are tens of thousands of spectators; these are some of the best courts in the world, and there is…