We’re getting into the deep water portion of this countdown, and seeing there’s but a (mini-spoiler alert) tiny handful of “sad” songs ranked ahead of “Make It Real” by the Jets show how much I loved this sappy tune. Throughout this little expedition I’ve reminded readers a few times this is a countdown of my … Read More
BILLS: Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Williams, who was arrested in July 2016 on potential charges of Driving While Intoxicated, will not face any league discipline for the incident, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. SABRES: Phil Housley would not make himself available during the NHL Entry Draft in Chicago, but he did come … Read More
When music fans think of history-making acts, few jump in to mention the Go-Go’s. That’s a shame. Here’s a quick trivia question. How many all-female acts had an album soar to the top of the Billboard charts in which said group sang, played and wrote all of their own material aside from The Go-Go’s? The answer … Read More
Yacht Rock, baby! I’m well aware that soft rock doesn’t carry a lot of weight among hardened mainstream music lovers, but the charm and craftsmanship Christopher Cross brought to this record is undeniable. Laugh all you want but Cross was the Led Zepplin of soft rock and in turn, Sailing was his Stairway to Heaven. … Read More
Some reading material while you pretend to be hard at work this morning… YANKEES: Tyler Clippard and Dellin Betances have lockers next to each other in the visitor’s clubhouse at Guaranteed Rate Field while the Yankees are playing the White Sox this week. Tuesday night the relievers took turns in front of those stalls explaining how … Read More
For weeks now, maybe months we’ve seen ad nauseam Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projections well in advance of training camp, beginning late next month. Don’t get me wrong— projections serve a purpose and provide solid water cooler debate—whether it’s mature discussion or good ole’ fashion Twitter trolling. However, in reality there’s but a handful of … Read More
Alright, man. I know Karma Chameleon isn’t the most masculine song on my countdown. Variety is the spice of life, my friend. This song came out when I was 12 years old and at the time it felt like the world’s coolest nursery rhyme. In a 2003 book titled The Billboard Book of Number One … Read More
YANKEES: Already losers of 8 of their last 10, the Yankees did their best to make it 9 of 11, but the bullpen held on (barely) and New York earned a 6-5 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox. SABRES: The Sabres added to their defensive depth for 2017-’18, re-signing Taylor Fedun to a two-year, … Read More
Hey, did you know that in the video for Dancing in the Dark, future mega-star Courtney Cox goes from enjoying Bruce Springsteen’s song in the crowd to being invited on stage to dance with him? Oh, you did? Yes, because the entire world knows it. I love Dancing in the Dark and don’t give a … Read More
YANKEES: Yankees’ freefall persists as Michael Pineda and rally falter in loss to Rangers. BILLS: As we grow up, we become increasingly aware of how unpredictable life can be. Even the best drawn up plan can succumb to change without a moment’s notice. It is for these reasons that we strive to live each day … Read More
