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Yanks Can Solve Their Pitching Dilemma If They J(ust) A(dd) Happ

Yanks Can Solve Their Pitching Dilemma If They J(ust) A(dd) Happ

Shane Palma, Editor-in-Chief July 5, 2018

With a lineup on pace to break the single-season home run record, it appears that the Yankees can focus all of their attention at the trade deadline on adding one more starting pitcher. And there should...

Dont Bet Against LeBron

Don’t Bet Against LeBron

Shane Palma, Sports Editor May 31, 2018

They were without Kyrie Irving and without Gordon Hayward, but the Boston Celtics had the Cleveland Cavaliers on the ropes. In just his first NBA season, Rookie of the Year candidate Jason Tatum had led...

The Evil Empire 2.0

The Evil Empire 2.0

Mr. Simone, The Shield Advisor May 4, 2018

As a long-suffering fan of the Houston Astros, 2017 could not have been a more enjoyable year for me. Taking down three historic franchises - the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers...

Welcome To The Future

Welcome To The Future

Shane Palma, Sports Editor May 1, 2018

Did the Browns screw up once again? After a year in which they matched the 2008 Detroit Lions for the worst season in NFL history (0-16), Cleveland possessed both the first and fourth overall picks in...

Steal Of The Century

Steal Of The Century

Zachary Velez, Junior High Sports Editor May 1, 2018

There is arguably no more important position in all of sports than the man behind the center. For the first time in NFL history, four quarterbacks were selected within the first ten picks of the draft...

Potential Champions?

Potential Champions?

Zachary Velez, Junior High Sports Editor May 1, 2018

The NFL offseason has been much crazier than usual. There have been numerous players changing teams, much more than recent years. And easily the biggest winer of these trades and free agent signings is...

No Mistake By The Lake

No Mistake By The Lake

Zachary Velez, Junior High Sports Editor April 30, 2018

At a time in professional sports when players seem to change teams just to chase a championship, Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas decided to remain with one franchise. When he announced his retirement...

Time To Panic Yet?

Time To Panic Yet?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor April 11, 2018

The National League MVP. The American League Rookie of the Year. A Cy Young runner-up. The proclaimed best bullpen in baseball. A top tier catcher and a rising superstar shortstop. Yankee fans went...

A Letter To Kirk Cousins From A Jets Fan

A Letter To Kirk Cousins From A Jets Fan

Shane Palma, Sports Editor March 14, 2018

Dear Kirk, First off, congratulations on your “promotion” to becoming the highest paid-player in NFL history. After being drafted with the 102nd pick in the fourth round of the 2012 draft, the future...

NFL Draft Preview: The Quarterbacks

NFL Draft Preview: The Quarterbacks

Shane Palma, Sports Editor March 14, 2018

The combine is over and the NFL Draft is quickly approaching. For teams that struggle to win (*cough cough Cleveland Browns), this event is basically the pinnacle of their season. This year, there just...

March Madness Under A Cloud Of Suspicion

March Madness Under A Cloud Of Suspicion

Zachary Velez, Junior High Editor March 12, 2018

As teams gear up for yet another NCAA basketball tournament, and people fill out their brackets, the NCAA and colleges will make close to a billion dollars on the highly anticipated three-week event. Television networks...

The Next Rookie Of The Year?

The Next Rookie Of The Year?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor March 8, 2018

In the past, the New York Yankees often built their roster around big spending of top free agents. But recent years have seen the farm system produce some of the best stars in the game. Luis Severino,...

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