By Chuck Collier 8. Pittsburg Steelers-Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season. He is a phenomenal coach! Tomlin is a great motivator and communicator. He is a leader of men. His expectations are always high for his players. Russell Wilson is playing like his old self in Pittsburgh. In addition, Tomlin has solved the […]
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The Packers are 6-3 at the Midpoint of the season
By Charles Collier The Packers’ Midseason Grade is a B+ Quarterbacks Grade C+ I can’t lie: I’m baffled by the front office’s decision to play an injured Jordan Love. Malik Willis is one of the top backup QBs in the NFL and is 2-0 as a starter this season. Jordan Love has had an up […]
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The Dodgers are World Champions
By Charles Collier On October 30, 2024, the Dodgers overcame a five-run deficit and beat the Yankees 7-6 to win their 8th World Series. Gerrit Cole made a mental mistake and didn’t cover first base on a routine ground ball hit to Anthony Rizzo. Aaron Judge dropped a fly ball, and the Yankees gave up […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Open Season Against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 23
By Charles Collier This is the first time, in the last few years, the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been favored to finish first or second in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics are favored to win the Eastern Conference and the NBA Championship. Experts picked the Bucks to finish fourth behind the Celtics, Knicks, and 76ers. […]
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Brewers Clinch the NL Central Title
By Charles Collier The Brewers celebrate clinching NL Central with a walk-off win against the Phillies. On 9/19/24, the Brewers beat the Phillies 2-1. Jake Bauer hit the game-ending single in a close game. The win led to a huge Central title celebration. 20-year-old Rookie of the Year candidate Jackson Chourio was surprised by the […]
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In The NFL 2024-25 Season Opener Chiefs Beat The Ravens
By Charles Collier On September 5, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-20. Pat Mahomes threw a rare interception. However other than that one mistake he looked sharp. I opine, that Mahomes will become the first quarterback to win three straight Super Bowls in NFL history. Mahomes threw for 291 yards with […]
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Brewers Remain in First Place
By Charles Collier The Brewers are 17-10 since the all-star break. They are 73-54, 19 games over .500. As of 8/22/2024, the Brewers have a commanding 10-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. They have the 4th best record in baseball and should end up with one of the top two records in the National […]
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Packers Show Jordan Love
By Charles Collier The Packers showed Jordan Love by signing him to the richest contract in NFL history. His four-year deal is worth $220 million. His consistent play in the second half of last year’s regular season and his impressive play in the NFL playoffs forced the Packers’ hand. The 25-year-old quarterback blossomed right in […]
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Brewers in First Place in NL Central
By Charles Collier The Milwaukee Brewers play the Florida Marlins in a weekend series starting Friday night leading the NL Central by six games. Most sports experts had them finishing in the bottom half of the division after losing their manager and ace Corbin Burns. Craig Counsel took over as manager for the Chicago Cubs […]
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MLB is not Doing Enough economically for the Former Negro League Players’ Heirs
By Charles Collier Discrimination without compensation is frowned upon. MLB discriminated against former Negro League players from 1920-1948. Major League Baseball needs to right the wrong. They (MLB) should provide economic support to the heirs of former Negro League Players (FNLPH). I opine, that MLB needs to pay reparations to FNLPH. In addition, the Rickwood […]