Our Case for 18 Games

August 18, 2010 – We are a week into the NFL preseason and Sportscream, like everybody, is trying to get a handle on what it means. The first statement we’d like to make is that we are for the 18 game schedule. There’s nothing more disturbing than four preseason games, with fans paying full price, to watch critical injuries happen and marginal players try to make the team. With... [Read more]

Can’t We Just All Get Along?

August 11, 2010 – $20 million a year is the benchmark. Of course, there are those that make more, but for those who make a number below it, they strive to get there. For those that are already there, they strive to push the ceiling. To prevent unfair competition, uncontrolled spending by rich guys and perhaps, the risk of teams going bankrupt, the powers between labor and management in professional... [Read more]

The Teflon Begins To Crack On Girardi

August 10, 2010 – If you have a lead in your division, a strong shot at a wild card spot at the very least, fifty games to play, a $200+ million payroll of stars and a juggernaut of a brand, things can be pretty cozy for Yankee manager Joe Girardi. People in Chicago floated the prospect of Girardi taking over his hometown Cubs when Lou Piniella steps down, so seemingly he’s in demand.... [Read more]

What I’m Thinkin’

August 4, 2010 - By Norman Rey I don’t care what Bill Simmons says about rooting for more than one team, I’m a transplanted Detroiter, who has lived in New York for 35 years, and most of my family now resides near Philadelphia. So, I’ve got a broader point of view than most. I’m just a little confused when Philly, Detroit and New York teams go head-to-head….Starting... [Read more]

Anatomy Of A Pennant Contender’s Crash

August 1, 2010 – If you happen to entertain loyalties to Detroit you are well used to the wags condemning the pro sports teams like so many of the neighborhoods and businesses of the Motor City. The Pistons are for sale and have crashed from their once heady heights. The Red Wings have grown old. Say what you want about the Lions prospects for 2010, they still are fifty years removed from... [Read more]