BamHop Sports Briefing August 16-31, 2019 Today's Top Story: Colts QB Andrew Luck retires at the age of 29 Sources: Sports Illustrated (Photo), ESPN, NFL, Adam Schefter, Mike Wells - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday night, saying regular injuries have taken away his love for the game. - Luck, who turns 30 on September 12, had met with Colts owner Jim Irsay earlier to tell him of the decision. - Luck, who played college football at Stanford, was the 1st overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Other Awards: - 4x Pro Bowler (2012, 2013, 2014, 2018) - 2018 NFL Comeback Player of the Year - NFL Passing Touchdowns Leader (2014) - Most Passing Yards in a Game by a Rookie (433 Yards)
BamHop Sports Briefing August 10-15, 2019 by Joe Carroll With only a quarter left of regular season baseball, here is BamHopWeb’s official 2019 MLB Division Champion Predictions. The American League AL East : New York Yankees Barring any significant injuries, the New York Yankees will take the AL East crown with relative ease. The Pinstripes are focused on their chances at Number 28. Photo by the New York Post AL Central: Minnesota Twins The AL Central race is a dogfight between the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians. However, Minnesota’s remaining schedule is much easier than Cleveland’s, so the Twins have the edge in the AL Central. Photo by Minnesota Public Radio AL West: Houston Astros The Houston Astros winning the AL West is a sure bet. The Astros are widely regarded as the best team in baseball and are expected to represent the American League in the World Series. Photo by the Houston Chronicle The National League NL East: Atlanta Bra