-
Jets Hoping Zach Wilson will break their Quarterback Curse
The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson as the 2nd overall pick. He is widely considered to be the second best quarterback in the draft after Trevor Lawrence. After early struggles to his college career, he excelled in his final year, with 3,692 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. He is replacing…
-
Jaguars select Trevor Lawrence with 1st overall pick
As expected by everyone, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected QB Trevor Lawrence as the first overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft. Trevor Lawrence is arguably the most touted NFL quarterback prospect since recent Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, with many analysts already calling him a generational talent. He won two national championships in college…
-
Orioles Talk: Wow! The Orioles Top Two Starting Pitchers are Actually Good!
My favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, have not been particularly good at baseball for several seasons. FanGraphs gave them a 0.0% chance to make the postseason this year (which is disrespectful; at least give us a 0.1% chance). So far this year, they have proven that. But there have been some positives on the…
-
MLB Highlights of Last Week: Athletics Historic Win Streak is Over, Tatis Jr’s Big Week, Cole vs Bieber Epic Duel
It was another great week of baseball. Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner has regained his World Series MVP form and pitched a 0-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a doubleheader. Unfortunately, it did not count as a no-hitter because the game only lasted seven innings. The Mets’ Jacob DeGrom dominated again,…
-
Ravens Trade Star Tackle Orlando Brown Jr to Chiefs
The Baltimore Ravens traded offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr to the Kansas City Chiefs today for an extra first-round pick, third-round pick, and fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft. The Chiefs also received a 2021 second-round pick and 2022 sixth round pick. Orlando Brown Jr, formerly a right tackle, was moved to left tackle for…
-
Nets, 76ers, Knicks all Playing their Best Basketball at the Same Time in Decades
The basketball being played in the tri-state area has been the best it has ever been. The Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and surprisingly the New York Knicks are legitimately balling out. Every team has an identity as the NBA playoffs begin to loom into the picture. The favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference…
-
NBA Responds to Chauvin Verdict
The NBA has responded after the jury reached a verdict on the murder trial of Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The former police officer has been found guilty of all charges, which includes second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter. Lebron James, a vocal leader and supporter of the Black…
-
MLB Highlights of Last Week: Ronald Acuna Jr, A Terrible Call, A No-Hitter, and On-Field Tensions
It was another eventful week of baseball as a new generation of talent continues to flourish at the beginning of the season. Electric rookies Akil Baddoo of the Detroit Tigers and Yermin Mercedes of the Chicago White Sox continued their early season dominance while international star Shohei Ohtani has showed signs of having a breakout…
-
Legendary Football Coach Don Shula Passes Away
The NFL along with the rest of the sports world continues to mourn the passing of legendary coach Don Shula. The two-time Super Bowl Champion passed away yesterday at the age of 90. He was the winningest coach in NFL history. Known for his strict, competitive demeanor, many sports fans, players, and analysts remember him…
-
Well-coached Steelers a dark horse despite unimpressive draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a forgettable draft. They did not draft anybody in the first round and their first pick in their second round was Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool, who had a good season last year, but was definitely not the best wide receiver prospect in this draft. With Roethlisberger getting older and…
Got any book recommendations?
The Craftsports 