Russell Wilson not worth destroying Seattle Seahawks organization
February 12, 2015
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column
The New England Patriots are still celebrating their incredible Super Bowl victory against the Seattle Seahawks. But focus in Seattle has shifted to making Russell Wilson one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL. Bad idea. There is no doubt Wilson will re-sign with the team, as he has said...
WWE Review: Royal Rumble a royal disappointment
January 27, 2015
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, the WWE had an opportunity to follow the momentum Survivor Series and TLC had. Unfortunately for the company, and more importantly its fans, they chose a different route. They chose to disgust the live audience and people sitting in their homes by letting Roman Reigns...
Bill Belichick defends Patriots in ‘Deflategate’ accusations
January 27, 2015
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
By Sammy Hurwitz New England Patriots’ fans have come to expect the unexpected when it comes to head coach Bill Belichick. Saturday afternoon was no different. Belichick—in a very “un-Belichick” fashion—summonsed the media to an impromptu press conference. He led with a rather lengthy des...
UFC Fight Night 59: The Octagon thrills Boston
January 19, 2015
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UFC Fight Night 59 came almost exactly as advertised. The fight card was stacked with Irish, Irish-American and local fighters from the Boston area. The night was capped off with Conor McGregor’s beatdown of the veteran Dennis Siver. After his victory, the Irishman followed up with a swift leap over the...
A closer look at the Rajon Rondo trade
December 18, 2014
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
It is official: Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Rumors swirled the Internet late Wednesday about Boston Celtics’ President and General Manager Danny Ainge listening to potential trade offers. ESPN writer Marc Stein broke the official news on Thursday of the two teams finalizing a...
WWE stars entertain troops during annual holiday show
December 18, 2014
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
Since the holiday season in 2003, the WWE and its performers have held a show for members of United States Military. The entertainment company have always shown gratitude to the military, and previously have traveled to the troops in the Middle East for their performance. This year, WWE held their show at ...
WWE Survivor Series Recap: Dolph Ziggler dominates
November 25, 2014
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
By Will Señar The World Wrestling Entertainment’s latest pay-per-view show, Survivor Series, gave fans quite a treat; perhaps their best pay-per-view since Wrestlemania 30. The event started with chairman Vince McMahon walking down the ramp and promising that this Survivor Series would be one...
Raw Review: The Rock returns to WWE
October 9, 2014
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
By Will Señar Monday Night Raw kicks off with Seth Rollins walking down the ramp. It was a usual opening segment where a wrestler talks about what happened in past shows. John Cena and Dean Ambrose came bursting into the Barclay's Center to attack Rollins. Rollins gets away, Triple H and Ste...
Offended by New England Patriots offensive line
September 28, 2014
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By Ian Kea The key to winning a Super Bowl: keep Tom Brady off his back. It is plain and simple, yet the Patriots offensive line can’t do it. Brady is already the sixth most sacked quarterback in the league, according to ESPN. The quarterback has been sacked seven times over three games and has h...
