Tough 4th quarter does Sixers in; lose to Lakers 93-81

The 76ers aren’t quite there, yet. They fell to the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers 93-81, Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center.  Both teams started the game off cold, trading missed shots for the first few minutes of the opening quarter.  Then the game opened up a bit for the Sixers and they [...]

BEAT LA! Belief may be 76ers best weapon

The 76ers are riding high, having won seven of their last nine games. Their improved play has sparked renewed interest in the team from the media and fans. Which is saying a lot considering the current state of the Philly sports scene. The Philadelphia Flyers currently hold the NHL’s best record. The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing [...]

After Monday Night’s Debacle, a Long Time Jets Fan Chimes in on the Emotional Toll of Being a Jets Fan

Well, that was embarrassing. For the first time in his head coaching tenure, Rex Ryan was thoroughly outcoached at the hands of Bill Belichick, and it was ugly as could be as the Jets lost their first road game of the year 45-3 in Foxboro. A few days ago, I got an email from a [...]

Around the Web: Taking on the Patriots

As Dexter Morgan would say… “tonight’s the night.” It’s finally Monday, and in a few hours, the game of the year in the NFL will be live on ESPN from Foxboro, Massachusetts as the 9-2 Jets put their 5-0 road record on the line against the 9-2 Patriots. Beating the New England Patriots in New [...]

With Jim Leonhard Going on IR, Jets Use Their Open Roster Spot to Bring Back Laveranues Coles

As the Jets get closer to their Monday night battle with the Patriots,  a familiar face will reportedly join the team. The Jets are expected to re-sign veteran WR Laveranues Coles on Sunday morning, bringing back the longtime Jet in what is likely a motivational tactic by coach Rex Ryan. Jenny Vrentas has the story [...]

Jets Lose Jim Leonhard for the Season to Freak Injury in Practice

The Jets took a huge blow today at the end of Friday practice when safety Jim Leonhard got tangled up with back-up receiver Patrick Turner and suffered what was originally described by the team as a “severe” injury to his shin and had to be carted off the field. The team later confirmed that the [...]

Both Jets and Patriots Have Different Looks Since Their Last Meeting

When the Jets beat the Patriots in week 2, it was a huge victory at the time for Gang Green. They were coming off an embarrassing 10-9 week 1 loss, and had a virtual must-win against New England. No one in the Jets organization would’ve liked starting 0-2 coming off of Hard Knocks with all [...]

The Quiet Before the Storm: The Jets Prepare for a Monday Night Showdown with the Patriots

Here’s something that Jets fans haven’t heard in awhile. Silence. The Jets are quietly and diligently preparing for their week 13 matchup in Foxboro, and that means you won’t hear any trash-talking from either team this week. Strictly business. “We talked enough for two seasons,” said linebacker Bart Scott. “Now it’s time to show people. [...]

Thanksgiving Day NFL primer

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers, best wishes for a very happy holiday with your family and friends. Other thank eating some turkey this afternoon, the most important thing today is NFL football. Three games worth. Lets get right to the breakdown o…

Laker bench unloads on Bulls for a 98-91 victory

Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson put up their usual numbers and kept the Chicago Bulls (7-5) in the game, but the bench was outscored 38-to-10, which was the main factor in the 13-2 Los Angeles Lakers 98-91 win Tuesday. The Bulls hung in the game against the Lakers and at times looked as [...]

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