Author: Todd A Neikirk

by Todd A Neikirk | August 13, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Part III debuted at theatres in May. The movie did quite well, earning $845 million, a certified hit for Marvel Studios. The last chapter was bittersweet as many of the beloved actors from the franchise will not be returning. The movie recently hit...

by Todd A Neikirk | August 8, 2023

At the midpoint of each baseball season, many teams realize they won't be winning the pennant. And the teams at the top of the league are looking to make their teams stronger. Traditionally, those teams at the bottom trade their best guys for players who could help...

by Todd A Neikirk | August 7, 2023

The Lakers have had an astonishing run in the NBA since joining the league in 1948. The team moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960 and the success has only continued. With a total of 17 championships between the two cities, the team has featured a...

by Todd A Neikirk | July 30, 2023

Some years there are several players entering Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame. This wasn't one of those years. Instead, only two players received the sport's highest honor, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. It is interesting that McGriff and Rolen will be entering the Hall together as...

by Todd A Neikirk | July 25, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a relatively new NHL franchise. The team was formed in 1967 and struggled for years to find its footing. Things changed in the 1980s when the team added Mario Lemieux, one of the league's all-time greats. The Penguins have been one of the...

by Todd A Neikirk | July 22, 2023

This week, Major League Baseball held its annual draft. This allows a good opportunity to look back at the prospects who were drafted a year ago in 2022. A handful of players from last year's draft have already reached the big leagues. Most of the others, though,...

by Todd A Neikirk | July 20, 2023

Many comic book creators will work in the industry writing or illustrating for decades. Todd McFarlane, outside of the occasional project, only worked regularly for around 1. In that time, however, he left an indelible mark on the hobby. McFarlane's books never really go out of style...

by Todd A Neikirk | July 20, 2023

The Seattle Mariners baseball franchise originated in 1977. The early days were tough for the Pacific Northwest team. In fact, they didn't have their first winning season until 1991. Still, the Mariners have been home to some of the league's best players over the last few decades....

by Todd A Neikirk | July 16, 2023

While the city boasts the Yankees, Mets, and Giants, New York City has always been a basketball town. Madison Square Garden is often called The Mecca of Basketball. And despite decades of losing, Knicks fans stuck around and are now enjoying the current winning team led by...

by Todd A Neikirk | July 9, 2023

The Atlanta Braves have produced a consistently winning product for more than 30 years. An important aspect of the franchise's spectacular performance has come down to scouting. While Atlanta doesn't typically outspend their rivals, the club is excellent at scouting. A good example of Atlanta's success in...