The sports world is coming back and the latest sport to announce their return plan is Major League Soccer. The North American pro soccer league has something special planned for all it's fans with a 54 match tournament that will span over a total of 35 days. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQXOhppceW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link I'm a MASSIVE fan of these weirdContinue reading "The MLS Returns"
NHL Playoff Outlook
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1265382934632169472?s=20 As the return of sports crawls closer and closer each day, it's important to pay attention to how the sports are returning as much as when they return. Traditionally 16 NHL franchises have made the playoffs but with this year's unnatural format, 24 teams will attempt to take home Lord Stanley with the topContinue reading "NHL Playoff Outlook"
NBA Set On July 31st Return
Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore Covid-19 has put a stunt to all sports as you may know. The first major sport to close their doors was the NBA. After months of no sports, the NBA feels that there has been enough progression to at least plan to return to normal operations. The NHL announcedContinue reading "NBA Set On July 31st Return"
TFTB’s 2020 Fantasy Mock Draft
It's here folks. Our first taste of fantasy football comes to you from the good men of Thoughts From The Bench. Five of our studded lads (Boyd, Derrik, Dre, Malek, and Moorhead) decided to do a mock draft with the others being computers to make picks as well to complete the cycle of a twelveContinue reading "TFTB’s 2020 Fantasy Mock Draft"
Be the Change
Yesterday, Thoughts from the Bench didn’t post any content. I feel you all should understand why. In the morning, the Rank King had an article ready to go for our followers. Immediately Deke said no posts because of Blackout Tuesday. The entire Bench 100% understood and began to post a black picture on their socialContinue reading "Be the Change"
Has PNC Given Up On The Pirates?
PNC might be out on the Pirates, what could the future look like for PNC Park?
The Top 10 Quarterbacks Facing the Most Pressure (2020 Edition)
The 2020 NFL season is almost here, but it feels like forever. With the recent spike of the weather, I'd thought to bring back a segment I did last year with the Top Ten Quarterbacks Facing the Most Pressure. Sweating bullets is an understatement because being an NFL quarterback is a very stressful position. TheContinue reading "The Top 10 Quarterbacks Facing the Most Pressure (2020 Edition)"
The Premier League is Set to Return June 17th.
The EPL has agreed to return to action on June 17th without fans in attendance. As excited as I am to see English soccer return, it is already certain that Liverpool will be crowned Premier League Champions, only needing two wins to claim the title. The first full round of matches will take place theContinue reading "The Premier League is Set to Return June 17th."
Top prospect Mac McClung Withdraws from NBA Draft, Transfers to Texas Tech
Not too long ago I wrote an article about the fact that Mac McClung had declared for the NBA draft... that obviously did not age well. This week, the high flying Caucasian announced that he would withdraw from the NBA draft and instead continue his academic and athletic career at Texas Tech University, leaving Georgetown.Continue reading "Top prospect Mac McClung Withdraws from NBA Draft, Transfers to Texas Tech"
NHL approves the return to play!
Welp ladies and gentleman, hockey is on it's way back! On Tuesday, the NHL announced that an approved plan with 24 teams in competition for the Stanley Cup will be underway shortly. After pausing the season on March 12 due to COVID-19, hockey will finally be back. They will be cutting the remaining 189 gamesContinue reading "NHL approves the return to play!"