American League East of Major League Baseball (AL East)
Divisional makeup The AL (American League) East has operated under the same configuration since the 1998 season. In that year, the Detroit Tigers moved out of the division to allow expansion of the Tampa Rays. The division itself now consists, in alphabetical order, of the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Rays […]
5 factors that could determine how / why people vote for a candidate
In each election, a variety of circumstances, reasons, justification / reasoning, personal considerations, biases, and who actually takes the time and makes the effort to vote, etc., often determines the winner! As I write this article, today, the United States will have its last day to cast its vote and determine the next president of […]
The return home of the goalkeeper from his three Stanley glasses is very emotional
Cris Collinsworth wondered during the Super Bowl last Sunday how many Pittsburgh fans were upset, even though the season had ended nearly a month ago for her beloved Steelers. The announcer was referring to the two controversial sacks that drew video criticism, only to be confirmed touchdowns for the Philadelphia Eagles. Their opponents, the New […]
Henri Richard helps Gordie Howe tie Maurice Richard’s all-time goal record
Maurice Richard’s career spanned from 1942 to 1960 and in that time he won the Stanley Cup eight times and won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP in 1947. He set numerous scoring records, including being the first player to score. 50 goals in 50 games. and the first player to score more than […]
The Essential Guide to the Fantasy Basketball Cheat Sheet: Part I
If you want to win your fantasy basketball league, you have to do your homework now, BEFORE THE DRAFT. The easiest way to do this is to create a cheat sheet. In the past, I have used two methods to make my Cheat Sheets: 1.) I use large Post-It Notes to display my information and […]
The Racist Strike – The Albert Pujols, Stan Musial and Jackie Robinson Contract
In honor of last year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game in St. Louis, Missouri, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, I thought to tell the story of one of the most famous contracts of all time, the signing of Jackie Robinson for the St. Louis Cardinals. Brooklyn Dodgers to break through baseball’s color barrier, and […]
Bad credit mortgage companies
In the past, having bad credit was the biggest detriment to getting approved for a mortgage. However, today there are a large number of companies that specialize in granting mortgages to people with bad credit. Even a large number of major companies (read: highly reputable companies) are joining the fray. Today, mortgages for people with […]
Pre Playoffs 2013 and Outlook for the next season
What a surprise: the last game turned out to be the crucial game of the 2012/2013 season; this time the opponent turned out to be last season’s champion, Eisbären Berlin. This was a tough team for the Tigers to beat, as only a win could have resulted in them taking 10th place, which was the […]
Why Flood Insurance Is Important Even If You Don’t Live In A Flood Prone Area
According to the US list of disasters, a flood is one of the most dangerous and devastating natural disasters in the country, so it is highly recommended that homeowners carry flood insurance policies. Many homeowners find out too late and risk financial ruin once a flood has damaged the property. Importance of flood insurance If […]
Online Sports Betting Basics: Learning Specific Bets
Online sports betting is expanding every day and it is not difficult to understand why. It combines two all-time favorite hobbies: sports and risk taking. Not all of us can play professional sports. Most people cannot take weekly trips to Las Vegas. But thanks to online sports betting, you can have the thrill of watching […]