The curtain falls on the first-half of the Major League Baseball season after Sunday’s action. What’s different since the season began in late March? The Divisional leaders projected are in order across both leagues; injuries abound among them; and, the bottom end of standings are pretty much the way we thought.
Biggest surprises : Red Sox, Yankees (up & down) and Paul Skenes being yanked out of two no-hit bids by the Pirates.
World Series: Dodgers vs. Orioles.
Not crazy to say? Aaron Boone might just get fired by the Yankees.
Euro 2024 winner: SPAIN 2-0 Copa 2025 winner: ARGENTINA 2-1
The NBA East battle in 2025 conclusion of Boston, NY and Philadelphia will undoubtedly be epic.
Now that Nick Nurse has a PhD fair to call the 76ers head coach Doctor Nurse. Not quite as splendid as Doctor J in Philly sports lore … but close.
The consensus of the College Football magazines is telling us it looms as a top-heavy season in 2024.
Michigan begins “ Life after Harbaugh” and Ohio State looms large as always in Big 10. Newcomers from the now-deceased PAC 12 with the exception of Oregon be hit or miss at best.
The whole spectrum of college football changes with the expanded 12 team playoff which kicks off on December 20th. The mantra will be “just get in” and then you’ve got your shot at glory.
The SEC just cannot get any better. Texas and Oklahoma join the fray and are poised for big seasons.
The countdown is well underway!
Speaking of Texas, Arch Manning looks to be carrying a clipboard for another year in Austin. A phenomenal prospect waits and chomps at the bit. Arch would be starting at any number of other schools, yet the Longhorn allure proving much too appealing.
Thank you Phil Steele for yet another great CFB Yearbook!
The Boston Celtics are for sale. What a buzz kill. 18th World Championship in the bank and the ownership group wants more — as in green backs!
Let’s hope it’s a group with Tom Brady, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck minus J- Lo.
The Celtics will fetch a bundle no doubt; too bad ownerships anymore just want to cash out on a high. Easy to understand, yet this group has it going. Soon they will be gone.
Breaking: Klay Thompson to the Mavs. Lakers will regret not getting him done and in their fold.
Euro2024 is just awesome. England win on Sunday was miraculous!
15 year old Miles Russell fired a -2 par round today at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 2 rounds complete he’s at level par and will be a must watch this weekend if he can make the cut at the Detroit Golf Club.
Alex Cora is out the door at season’s end with the Boston Red Sox. What he is doing with this rag tag group is amazing. He will have multiple suitors.
Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees is a prolific hitter and the poster child for injury proneness… dude gets hurt brushing his teeth …
Hats off to the Florida Panthers! Wild & crazy series and the last 3 minutes was riveting. ABC/ ESPN play-by-play man Sean McDonough aced the entire series … and the playoffs!
Ah, the Knicks just drew a line in the sand. The Boston Celtics – NY Knicks rivalry is back !!!
With the addition of Mikal Bridges look out. The Knicks are officially loaded.
Tyler Lavigne on Soccer is tremendous … find out tonight at 6:25p Eastern. SportsByLine
Well, the Red Sox, if nothing else, are getting to be fun to watch.
The Cubs? Bullpen is putrid.
The NBA Draft should be done in private. Why? Who really cares?
Scottie Scheffler is almost a turn key golfer. Hartford was exciting, but you knew he’d win it. Masterful!
I want Rory to win the British Open. His vacation was a smart move.
Lionel Messi is an incredible watch. But I must say, Soccer detractors got a lot of ammunition with all these draws.
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Very proud of my niece Ashleigh in Indianapolis working the US Olympic Swimming Trials at converted Lucas Oil Stadium. “Ash” is also a great Mom and seems to be juggling a great career and a family.
When I think of Ashleigh, brothers Matt & Andy and the whole Burakiewicz family, I get to revisit my late sister Maureen’s incredible life. “Mo Mo” passed away in May of 2015 after a courageous battle with ALS. Just like our Mom, family meant everything to Mo. Everything!
I think it’s important to mention sportswriter Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star at this time as well. While we received her devastating diagnosis in 2012, Greg – a frequent guest on radio shows “Marty & Miller”- took a genuine interest and care in Mo’s plight.
He became a true friend. Calls, texts, emails – visits even. Kind of beyond belief. When she finally succumbed to her illness he was one of the first to visit and offer his condolences.
Doyle is seen as a polarizing figure. He’s not afraid to speak/write his opinions — he’s a columnist! You either love or despise him; however, you can’t ignore him. He is never dull.
I’m convinced he’s “dumb like a fox.” One minute he’s ripping a coach, player… heck, another media member! No one got a hall pass. He knew how to poke and prod. Masterfully.
He also has a HEART ❤️ beyond words. Years have passed. He’s written and spoken millions of words. But I harken back to a column he wrote chronicling Maureen’s last few years; I read it often and it pangs as much today as it did in early May 2015.
Doyel has known ups & downs – he shared them openly. His exchange with Caitlin Clark a few months back was a little harmless humor run amuck. He meant no harm and the whole ordeal was way overblown. Caitlin has said as much!
My point is this: “You stand to be judged or condemned according to the same standard you hold.”
