Author: tonybattalio

  • Gio Reyna, once hailed as the future of US soccer, has struggled for playing time in Europe, which may necessitate a stint in MLS for rejuvenation. At just 23, he has opportunities in leagues like Serie A and La Liga…

    Gio Reyna: What’s Next?
  • It almost feels like the impossible happened last night at Nationwide Arena. The Columbus Blue Jackets stormed back to beat the Predators with two third period goals. In an all too familiar feeling, it has usually been Columbus that has…

    Blue Jackets Steal One Late, Continue March Towards Postseason
  • Notre Dame’s basketball team must secure a top 15 finish in the ACC to qualify for the conference tournament. Despite their inconsistent performance this season and being 16th in the standings with a 4-12 record, they have shown potential for…

    Can Notre Dame Steal A Bid?
  • Notre Dame basketball, once thriving under coach Mike Brey, faced struggles from 2019-2023. However, new coach Micah Shrewsberry has sparked hope with promising recruits like Markus Burton and solid core players. Despite injuries, the team, currently 6-3, is gaining relevance…

    Notre Dame Basketball Finally Golden Again?
  • Notre Dame’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff led to their decision to opt out of a bowl game, revealing an MOU guaranteeing future playoff spots. The situation raised questions about playoff committee decisions, especially regarding Alabama’s standing. This could…

    How Notre Dame May Have Broken The Monopoly
  • In around five days time, a 7-5 Duke Blue Devils team will play for the conference championship. If Duke defeats Virginia, the Atlantic Coast Conference will be left out of the college football playoffs. It would be the final domino…

    What’s Next For The Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Notre Dame has finished a strong 10-2 season, but its playoff hopes rely on the outcomes of the Texas Tech and Georgia conference championship games. Despite being a top team, Notre Dame faces tough competition for two available playoff spots,…

    Irish Fans Brace for Playoff Outcome: The Reality Check
  • The penultimate week of the college football regular season is here. Notre Dame comes into rivalry weekend sitting in a playoff position. There is plenty of football left to play for the Golden Domers and the rest of the country.…

    The Irish Playoff Famine: How Notre Dame Could Miss The CFP
  • The long-awaited first career start of Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders finally happened on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas. As the Browns took on the Las Vegas Raiders in week 12 of National Football League action. It was technically…

    Maybe.. The Timing Was Perfect All Along
  • The college football season is basically already over with as far as the regular season is concerned. As there are only one or two more games for the majority of teams in the country. With that the CFP race is…

    The Case For Their Playoff Chase: Notre Dame Fighting Irish