Behind the Mic: Roots
Gary will be returning with a new blog on May 2. This week, he’s asked RCN’s John Leone to guest blog. RCN-TV viewers should recognize John from the Lafayette College basketball broadcasts on the Lafayette Sports Network. When a college has been around for nearly two centuries as Lafayette has, it stands to reason that…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Phillies Prospects Update
Today here at “The Shop,” we bring you comments from the Phillies minor league prospects followed by some insights on their “ceilings” and potential arrival times in the Big Leagues. Starting right-handed pitcher Jake Thompson and left-handed hitting outfielder Nick Williams, seems to be the odds-on favorites among the top blue-chip prospects to get the…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Play Ball!
Play ball!! Those are the words that baseball fans heard this week when the 2016 season began on Sunday. Hopes are always high as the new season begins. Fans from Toronto, Texas, Kansas City, St. Louis, LA, and New York hope their teams can repeat as Divisional champions. Royals’ fans are hoping for a two-peat…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Hall of Fame
I have been around Lehigh Valley sports for a long time. Some of you may think it’s been too long. I hope that is not the majority opinion. But I digress. Each year, I attend the VIA All-Star Basketball Classic Banquet. I am always impressed with the quality of the speakers (Michael Irvin and Chuck…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Spring Pre-Season HS Notes
As much as I love basketball season, I do enjoy the start of the spring sports season. If the weather cooperates and allows athletes time to get outside (and leads to warmer weather), it’s even better! I’ve always felt the spring coaches, in general, have the toughest assignments preparing for their seasons. They not only…
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