There are mixed emotions and then there are what Atlanta Braves fans have been feeling since March 14. That of course is when the Braves announced they had traded for Oakland A’s first baseman Matt Olson, signaling the end of the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta. Freeman not re-signing with the Braves was like when …
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I want to talk about the Braves
This is the best. I’m still not quite sure I’ve fully comprehended the fact that the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. A team that struggled to find its footing all season, dealt with injuries all over – including a season-ending one to the best player in the National League – peaked at the right …
BBQ Bucket List: Charleston
It’s been over a year since I’ve updated this site. Not much has really happened in that time right? Ok, so maybe a few things did happen. I became a Dad, the global pandemic went on for much longer than anyone could have imagined, “The Challenge” brought back some all-time greats for an All-Star Season …
The Challenge is here to save your quarantine, and maybe the world
It’s day whatever of your quarantine. There is no end in sight. Your snacks are low and you’ve considered pulling off a heist on the Charmin truck scheduled to arrive at your local Publix later tonight. I get it. Times are tough. But I come bearing good news. MTV is here to save your sanity. …
It’s time to stop being surprised by FSU Hoops
After Wednesday’s 54-50 win over Virginia, Florida State is now 15-2 on the season overall and 5-1 in the ACC. The ninth-ranked Seminoles are one of the biggest surprises of the season in college basketball. FSU had to replace six of its top eight scorers off last year’s Sweet 16 team that accounted for 51 …
Foles Gold: How the Jaguars blew it again
Iron Pyrite has fooled prospectors at first sight for centuries. Its metallic sparkle and light brass-yellow hue give it the same appearance as gold at first look. But pyrite is not gold. In fact it’s the most common of the sulfide minerals according to Wikipedia, so you know it’s true. That’s why it has earned …
Minshew Magic is just what the doctor ordered
Because Jaguars. That’s really the only way to sum up the first two weeks of the 2019 season for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 1 the new franchise quarterback, Nick Foles, delivered the most crisp pass in many moons for the Jaguars on a 35-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Chark, only to break his collar …
Don’t let Atlanta’s pitching ruin watching Ronald Acuña for you
Let’s just get it out of the way, the Atlanta Braves bullpen is not a lot of fun to watch — unless of course you’re rooting against the Braves. The last two months the staff hasn’t met a lead it feels comfortable with. Even when it does get the job done, Braves fans heart rates …
BBQ Bucket List: Berlin
I’ll go just about anywhere for barbecue. If I’m on vacation and have heard about a local spot, I’ll usually find a way to work it into the itinerary. Yet ahead of my first trip to Europe last month, I did no research on the local barbecue scene. It never even occurred to me actually. …
Golf’s next youth wave is here
In 2003 the NBA was in desperate need of new young stars. Which is just what that historic draft delivered. LeBron James was the No. 1 overall pick, Carmelo Anthony was third, Chris Bosh was fourth and Dwayne Wade was fifth. Even before James, Bosh and Wade teamed up in Miami the quartet helped flip …
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