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NFL Teams Focusing on Running Back

July 31, 2016 by Bradley Kingston

What do NFL teams look for when selecting who should be their primary running back? As the professional teams start to get ready for training camps and then the preseason, this will be a question on pretty much every coach’s mind, and it will be in the thoughts of almost all serious football fans, too. Let’s take a look at the RB position, and try to figure out what makes a good running back in the NFL.

Let’s start by looking at the battle going on for the position on the New England Patriots. Last year, both of the top RBs on the team ended the season battling injury. LeGarrette Blount had an up and down season, only to end it on the IR.

Is Andrew Luck the Real Deal?

July 25, 2016 by Bradley Kingston

In the NFL, Andrew Luck was one of the most hyped players a few years ago. Today, it is almost universally recognized that he’s a decent quarterback, but he isn’t getting nearly the same amount of buzz that he once was. Much of that is because he missed more than half of the season last year with an injury. However, Luck is expected to come back strong this season. Whether you love him or hate him, knowing what to expect from the Indianapolis Colts quarterback is smart, especially if you are planning on playing any fantasy football this year.

AL East Summary

July 21, 2016 by Bradley Kingston

The race in the American League East keeps getting hotter. The Boston Red Sox have regained the lead at the moment, but the race for Divisional Champions is one of the tightest in all of Major League Baseball. There are three teams performing at the best in all of MLB right now in this Division, and only five teams in the Division. The Boston Red Sox, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Toronto Blue Jays are all within a single game of each other, and they are three of the top teams in the American League. Only the Cleveland Indians and the Texas Rangers currently have better win-loss records.

Be Ready for Baseball

July 19, 2016 by Bradley Kingston

Now that the 2016 All Star Game has come and gone, regular MLB action is getting back to normal. The second half of the season is here, and the drive to the postseason is in full swing. If you are planning on going to a baseball game, be prepared for the busyness that is the second half of the season. There are a number of things to think about, and if you are prepared ahead of time for them, your friends and your family will enjoy themselves much more when you finally get to the game you’ve been waiting for all year. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you go.