October 2016 – My Mind on Sports

Cubs stave off elimination, force Game 6 in Cleveland

October 31, 2016 Eddie McDonaldAndrew Miller, Anthony Rizzo, Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Santana, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Coco Crisp, Cody Allen, Corey Kluber, Jason Kipnis, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks, Lonnie Chisenhall, Terry Francona, World Series0 comment

This series has been as good as advertised through the first five games. Cleveland was able to take the first two games at Wrigley Field to take a commanding 3-1 lead. Chicago staved off elimination in Game 5 to force the series back east to Progressive Field. Chicago isn’t out of the woods just yet, but did exactly what they… Read More

NBA Wizards

Gasol forces OT, Wizards fall to Grizzlies

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 Kelvin MinesJohn Wall, Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, Vince Carter, Washington Wizards0 comment

The Wizards fell to 0-2 on the young season with a tough loss to Memphis last night. Washington went down in the first half, but would recover and put themselves in position to win the game in regulation. They just couldn’t close the deal. The Grizzlies forced overtime and from there, the home team made the most of their opportunity.… Read More

NFL Redskins

A Must Win Week For Washington

October 28, 2016 JamualD93A.J. Green, Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals, httr, Jeremy hill, Kirk Cousins, Matt Jones, NFL, Redskins, Robert Kelley, Washington Redskins0 comment

Heading into this week’s game Washington is at a 4-3, pretty solid after a rough start to their season. Losing the Lions game is not a critical loss in terms of postseason hopes, but at the same time that loss has made this week’s game against the Bengals a pivotal one. Cincinnati is coming into this week at 3-4 after… Read More

NBA Wizards

Wizards start season with loss in Atlanta

October 28, 2016 Jalenhunter1Atlanta Hawk, Bradley Beal, Dwight Howard, John Wall, NBA, Paul Millsap, Washington Wizards, Wizards Recap0 comment

The Wizards lose their first game of the season 114-98 to the Atlanta Hawks behind 28 points and 11 rebounds from Paul Millsap. Here is a breakdown of what went right and what went wrong for Washington tonight: What Went Right .Markieff Morris was solid all night for Washington. He finished the game with 22 points and four rebounds. Keef had… Read More