Welcome to my baby and brain child, First Down Sportanista! Now I know you're probably scratching your head a bit at the name, but it is a play on words because a fashionista is someone devoted to all things fashion and since I am a girl completely devoted to sports, it just seemed to work. … Continue reading First Things First
NHL Season Preview
As we hockey fans gear up for the start of yet another National Hockey League season, let's take a look at the more interesting headlines from the off-season to get you all caught up for the 2018-19 NHL season. This off-season hockey fans were blessed with not one but two #PlayerWatch. The first belonged solely … Continue reading NHL Season Preview
Who is Ready for MLB Game 163?
Leading into the final regular season action of the 2018 Major League Baseball season, four teams needed one win and one loss to decide the winner of their respective decisions. But 162 games just wasn't enough to crown a winner so the MLB will have two tie-breaker games on Monday October 1st to decide who … Continue reading Who is Ready for MLB Game 163?
Ohio State’s Tone Deaf Social Content
Ohio State is currently dealing with allegations for sexual assault and their football head coach is coming off of a suspension after failing to do anything about one of his assistant and their domestic violence issues. So you would think that the athletic department would make sure to not post anything that might offend or … Continue reading Ohio State’s Tone Deaf Social Content
The NFL’s Rougher the Passer Problem
Monday night there were four roughing the passer fouls called between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers, bringing the grand total to 34 through three weeks of National Football League action. But the NFL's competition committee doesn't seem to be in a rush to solve the problem. And fans thought the new helmet rule … Continue reading The NFL’s Rougher the Passer Problem
Tiger Woods Ends Drought
Sunday Tiger Woods ended his victory drought by winning the PGA Tour Championship. The win capped off a fantastic tournament run for Woods who was always near the top or at the top of the leader board heading into Sunday's action. It also notched win number 80 for Woods, thus putting him in second of … Continue reading Tiger Woods Ends Drought
Jimmy Butler V. Timberwolves?
What on earth is going on with the Minnesota Timberwolves? It seems like there is a whole lot of drama going on with players subtweeting and posting passive agressive Instagram stories aimed at their fellow teammates And most importantly it seems as All-Star Point Guard Jimmy Butler has requested a trade wanting to take his … Continue reading Jimmy Butler V. Timberwolves?
PGA to Punish Jordan Spieth?
Imagine my surprise when during a mundane part of my day I see a notification from ESPN with the vague description of how Professional Golfer Jordan Spieth will atone for failing to compete in 25 events. The description was just vague enough to grab my attention because why would Spieth have to atone for not … Continue reading PGA to Punish Jordan Spieth?
