If you don't enjoy the things I write about — entertainment, nightlife, music, booze, gadgets, sports, Playboy models and more —you're probably dead. I enjoy when you read what I write. (And, yes, it's my real name. Stop asking.)
Joe Student
2016 NLCS Recap: Cubs Shut Out Dodgers, 5-0, Reach 1st World Series Since 1945
Kyle Hendricks pitched seven-plus shutout innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-0, at Wrigley Field on Saturday night to win the 2016 National League Championship Series in six games and advance to the World Series for the first time since 1945.
NFL Week 5 Recap — The Vikings Stand Alone & Other Things We Learned
Only one unbeaten team remains after five Sundays of the 2016 NFL season. Here’s what we learned this week:
2016 ALDS Recap: Blue Jays Sweep Rangers On Walk-Off Error
Josh Donaldson scored from second base when Rougned Odor threw wildly on a double-play relay in the 10th inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers, 7-6, to complete a three-game sweep of the 2016 American League Division Series in Toronto on Sunday night.
AL Wild Card Recap: Blue Jays Beat Orioles, 5-2, on Walk-Off
Edwin Encarnacion hit a game-winning, three-run home run in the 11th inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles, 5-2, in the American League Wild Card game in Toronto on Tuesday night.
Vikings Squash Giants, 24-10, to Stay Unbeaten
The Vikings defense forced two turnovers that led to 10 points, and Minnesota squashed the New York Giants, 24-10, on Monday night.
Patriots Blank Fumbling Texans, 27-0
LeGarrette Blount ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, and the New England Patriots routed the Houston Texans, 27-0, in Foxborough, Mass. on Thursday night.
2016 NBA Playoff Recap: Cavs Rout Raptors, 113-87, Advance To NBA Finals
LeBron James had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Raptors, 113-87, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Toronto on Friday night.
Things We Learned From the First Round of the 2016 NFL Draft
The 2016 NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday night in Chicago, as NFL teams began their annual springtime ritual of replenishing their rosters. Here are the most important takeaways from the night.
North Carolina & Villanova Win, Will Play for National Title Monday
North Carolina and Villanova each won their respective Final Four games in Houston on Saturday to advance to Monday night's national championship.
Oregon, Kansas, Villanova & Oklahoma Advance To Elite 8
Oregon, Kansas, Villanova and Oklahoma each advanced to the NCAA Tournament's regional finals on Thursday night. Here's a recap of the night's Sweet 16 games:
Super Bowl 50 Recap: Defense Leads Broncos Over Panthers, 24-10
The Denver defense had seven sacks and forced four turnovers, and the Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers, 24-10, in Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday night.
NFL Divisional Recap: Broncos & Panthers Win, Advance To Title Games
The top seeds in the AFC and NFC each won on Sunday to advance to next week’s conference championships. Here’s a recap of the action: