The Sports Blitz

Miguel Cabrera on his way to another Triple Crown

Guest — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:00:27 +0000

What we once thought was unbreakable is starting to seem like it could happen twice in only two years. After 45 games Miguel Cabrera has picked up where he left off. In 184 at bats Miguel Cabrera leads the American League in Batting Average (.391), Runs Batted In (55) and is one Home Run shy of tying Chris Davis for first in the league.... Read more

Can the Spurs beat the Heat: Looking ahead

Matt Neuffer — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:20 +0000

The questions are starting to be asked, can the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat?

Sure, it’s possible.

Just as possible as LeBron James forgetting what team he plays for and showing up in the Cleveland Cavaliers arena.

Maybe Dwyane Wade’s baby mamma shows up and kidnaps his two children before the game and holds them ransom, that would alter things.... Read more

Not just no-calls led Caps, Ovechkin to another early exit

Jim Hobby — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:25:28 +0000

Since we get most of our news from Twitter nowadays, the biggest news out of the Capitals after their 5-0 shoveling at the hands of the Rangers was Alex Ovechkin’s comments about the officiating, or lack thereof, during their series with the Rangers. “…someone just wanted Game 7. For the ratings. You know, the lockout, escrow, the league needs to make profit.” Pretty inflammatory words from the team captain, and he may have a point, if a slight one.... Read more

Time to bench B.J. Upton?

Eric Harris — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:07 +0000

The hot Atlanta Braves are having arguably the best offensive season in the history of the club, and one of the biggest offseason acquisitions this year, is off to his worst start ever. B.J. Upton was considered the crown jewel of the offseason for the Braves and for good reason. He was considered to have more upside than his brother Justin, and was coming off arguably his best offensive season since his 2007 campaign in which he hit .273 with 24 HR’s.... Read more

Dwight Howard could be looking to get another coach fired

Guest — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:03 +0000

Dwight Howard isn’t the only one questioning Mike D’Antoni. It started the moment they overlooked Phil Jackson.

Fans, radio personalities, and now even Dwight Howard can’t make sense of D’Antoni’s system and the lack of player the Los Angeles Lakers have to run it.

In retrospect the Lakers made a mistake when they brought in Mike D’Antoni. They should have either let Mike Brown ride out the season or brought back Phil Jackson.... Read more

Yankees to partner with English Premier League

Guest — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:11 +0000

The rich get richer? Well, it seems that way. The New York Yankees are partnering up with the English Premier League soccer club Manchester City.

The new MLS team will become the 20th franchise here in the U.S. and is hoping to be ready for the 2015 season.

The New York City Football Club will have Manchester City as the majority partner.... Read more

Hey, Joba ‘the Hut’, keep your mouth shut

Alex Rugile — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:55:07 +0000

For those of you who haven’t already heard the news, Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain told Yankees closer Mariano Rivera to never “shush” him again. The remark came in the middle of an interview Mo was having with some of the media after Friday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Chamberlain apparently got so loud, that Mo had to tell him to keep his voice down so he could hear the questions being asked and could concentrate better.... Read more

Is Tiger Woods, in fact, back?

Eric Harris — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:28:57 +0000

Tiger Woods has always been considered the best golfer in the game for over the past decade. His major pursuit is like watching history unfold before our eyes. His swing makeovers have always kept him on top of his game to let him compete with the younger crowd and keep him in contention, later in his career. There has never been a golfer more broken down and analyzed more, than Tiger has.... Read more

Rickey Henderson, the greatest ever

Guest — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:12 +0000

There is only one Rickey Henderson and in my mind he was greatest ever. Yes, he only had 297 career homers and yes his career batting average in only .279. But, I believe, being a career leadoff hitter, his batting average is somewhat jaded. Listen, we all know that Rickey was clearly a thief on the base path. Anyone ever heard of a Rickey-Rally?... Read more

Don’t blame Miller: Poor defense led to Sabres lack of Goaltending

GB Bongiovanni — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:26:13 +0000

The Buffalo Sabres goaltending situation is as tenuous as can be after a rocky season that watched the Sabres fire long-time head coach Lindy Ruff on its way to missing the playoffs for the second-straight year.

The Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth duo was supposed to be a the pairing that solidified Buffalo’s net. Unfortunately for the Sabres, Miller was peppered with shots all season, and Enroth continued the slide he left off on after last season.... Read more