ARE YOU READY FOR THE MADNESS OF SPORTS HEADED OUR WAY?

 

It's that time of year when the sports world is busting at the seams.  Much of it has to do with March Madness.  But there are a whole lot of other things going on too.

The Women are completing the run to the championship games in their conference tournaments in college basketball.  NCAA Tourney pairings are nearly here.  And then the portal window opens.  Heck, girls are heavy into in their high school state championships, too. Then once completed, many will begin making decisions on their college and life choices.    

The Men.  They are just about to blast our airwaves with their run to the Final Four.  And much of that is because there is no clear-cut favorite this year.  It could be Houston or Auburn.  Maybe Tennessee, Duke or Florida.  Who's your pick in the bracket?  Good fortune whoever you choose.  Boys Basketball is nearly upon us as well.  

This next month is going to be crazy.  The TV will be chalk full of game after game after game.  I almost feel sorry for someone who hates sports.  Almost.  Afterall, can't they tune into Fox News, CNN, C-Span or any of the movie sites there are?  I will say their options will be severely limited.  

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Let's take a look at what else will be going on in the sports world:

The NHL Trade Deadline is Friday, March 7th.  Hockey GM's love to make trades.  There will be some interesting players moving to new addresses.  Then the run for the Stanley Cup begins.  A long, long run.  

Major League Baseball is in full stride with Spring Training.  The season will open the end of March.  And it goes without saying, "there is nothing quite like Opening Day".   Hopefully, someone can challenge the Dodgers this year.  If there's one consolation, you don't win the title based on "paper".  

Let's not forget the NBA.  There are roughly 20 games left in the year.  Many fans wait until the playoffs to get really involved.  It's such a difference between the regular season and playoffs.  Will there be someone new on the mountain top in 2025?   Ya just never know. 

Football?  Football?  We're not going to forget Football, are we?  The window opens on Monday for NFL free agency.  Even though teams can't sign players until Wednesday, the 12th, player signings often become public before then.  Once the fur is done flying with player acquisitions, comes the NFL Draft.  Get ready for that the end of April.   

MLS Soccer is underway and runs into the early fall.  I'm not a big follower but kudos to anyone that's a fan.  

College Wrestling is in the Championship mode too.  Team and individual champions will be decided March 20-22.  Penn State looks like the favorite again.  Their dominance speaks for itself.

Lastly, the UFL begins play at the end of March.  If you haven't gotten your fill of sports by then, check it out.

I'm sure I'm leaving some sport out but will mention College Baseball and Softball.  Gymnastics, MMA, Boxing, Golf and Tennis.   And the only reason is, it's hard to keep up with it all the Madness headed our way.  I ask again.  Are you ready?   

P.S.  How does one forget the WNBA?  Caitlin.  Are you ready for an encore?  We can't wait.

Have fun all and enjoy your teams in the upcoming months!!!