Ravens:
Flacco, Reed, and Rice were all named to the NFL Networks Top 100 players of 2013. Gear up is starting for Training camp which is only weeks away, believe it or not!
Orioles:
After taking 3 of 4 from Boston, and 2 of 3 from the defending AL champion Tigers, the Orioles have hit a major road block in Toronto. Meanwhile, several Orioles either lead or among tops in their position in all-star voting. If you haven’t done so already, please take advantage of your 25 internet votes now. Voting is only open 1 more week.
| If the Playoffs started today… | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | American | National |
| 1 | Boston | St. Louis |
| 2 | Texas | Atlanta |
| 3 | Detroit | Arizona |
| WC1 | Oakland | Pittsburgh |
| WC2 | BALTIMORE | Cincinnati |
Alouettes
The Als finish the preseason 0-2, Losing to Hamilton 33-26, and Toronto 24-20. Season opener is Thursday at Winnipeg.
Blast:
New Franchise awarded to St. Louis, Missouri. They will be called the Ambush.
Chesapeake Bayhawks: (Home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)
The Bayhawks (4-4, tied for 3rd, 4 GB) have lost 2 in a row, including a 16-15 OT blown lead this past weekend to the Charlotte Hounds. Next game is Saturday at Hamilton (6-2, 2nd).
Charm:
The Charm’s (1-1) next game is at home on July 12, against the Cleveland Crush (0-1).
Capitals (See website for more details):
Nothing to report.
Wizards (See website for more details):
Nothing to report.
Mystics (See website for more details):
Mystics have lost 2 in a row to drop to 4-3 on the season, and will next play tonight at Los Angeles.
D.C.United (See website for more details):
DC (2-11-3) defeated San Jose (4-7-6) 1-0 on Saturday but still have the worst record in the MLS. DC will next host New England (5-5-5) on Wednesday, and Vancouver (6-5-4) on Saturday.
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Schedule
| 2013 Preseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | |
| Thursday, August 8, 2013 | @Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:30 PM | ||
| Thursday, August 15, 2013 | Atlanta Falcons | 7:30 PM | ||
| Thursday, August 22, 2013 | Carolina Panthers | 8:00 PM | ||
| Thursday, August 29, 2013 | @Saint Louis Rams | 8:00 PM | ||
| 2013 Regular Season | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Record | Time | Result |
| Thursday, September 5, 2013 | @Denver Broncos | 7-4 Overall, 2-3 Away | 8:30 PM | |
| Sunday, September 15, 2013 | Cleveland Browns | 21-7 Overall, 11-3 Home | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, September 22, 2013 | Houston Texans | 6-1 Overall, 3-0 Home | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, September 29, 2013 | @Buffalo Bills | 3-2 Overall, 0-1 Away | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, October 6, 2013 | @Miami Dolphins | 5-5 Overall, 3-4 Away | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, October 13, 2013 | Green Bay Packers | 1-3 Overall, 1-0 Home | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, October 20, 2013 | @pittsburgh steelers | 15-22 Overall, 7-12 Away | 4:25 PM | |
| Sunday, November 3, 2013 | @Cleveland Browns | 21-7 Overall, 10-4 Away | 4:25 PM | |
| Sunday, November 10, 2013 | Cincinnati Bengals | 19-15 Overall, 12-5 Home | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, November 17, 2013 | @Chicago Bears | 2-2 Overall, 0-2 Away | 1:00 PM | |
| Sunday, November 24, 2013 | New York Jets | 7-1 Overall, 5-0 Home | 1:00 PM | |
| Thursday, November 28, 2013 | pittsburgh steelers | 15-22 Overall, 8-10 Home | 8:30 PM | |
| Sunday, December 8, 2013 | Minnesota Vikings | 2-2 Overall, 2-1 Home | 1:00 PM | |
| Monday, December 16, 2013 | @Detroit Lions | 2-1 Overall, 0-1 Away | 8:40 PM | |
| Sunday, December 22, 2013 | New England Patriots | 3-7 Overall, 1-2 Home | 8:30 PM | |
| Sunday, December 29, 2013 | @Cincinnati Bengals | 19-15 Overall, 7-10 Away | 1:00 PM | |
Relevant Football Links
- NFL: Tie Breaking Procedures
- Johnny Road Trip NFL Schedules 2010-2017
- PrintYourBrackets.com Good source of printable team schedules
- NFL Rule Book
- Spotrac.com Awesome source of player contracts and impact on salary cap
Iggy’s Predictions
“Past performance does not guarantee future success, but it sure is the way to bet!”
- NBA (11-4)
- First Round (6-2)
- Second Round (3-1)
- Conference Finals (1-1)
- Championship (1-0)
- Heat over Spurs in 6. Miami won regular season match-up 2-0, and look to pull a similar number here. Heat repeat as Champions
- NHL
- First Round (6-2)
- Second Round (2-2)
- Conference Finals (1-1)
- Stanley Cup Finals
- Blackhawks over Bruins in 6. They did not play in the shortened regular season, but Chicago has what they need this year. Hawks up 3-2
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