Robert Criscola

Robert has been a die-hard sports fan and handicapper for many years. A lifelong Brooklynite, his home away from home is Belmont Park. Follow Robert on Twitter: @itsgood2beking

The scariest players in NFL history

Thu Oct 31 2024Robert Criscola

There’s no doubting the toughness of any NFL player, but there have been some titans of the turf who appeared to be a different breed. With Halloween just around the corner, we decided to rank the five scariest players in NFL history.
The 5 worst inaugural seasons in NHL history

Sun Feb 20 2022Robert Criscola

The Seattle Kraken, like most expansion teams, have struggled on the ice in their inaugural season. But they're not historically bad like these five squads.
San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl History: Wins, losses, appearances, and all-time record

Wed Jan 26 2022Robert Criscola

The 49ers are no strangers to the Super Bowl. Let’s look back at their long and decorated franchise history as it relates to America’s biggest game.
The best goalies in NHL history

Sat Jan 08 2022Robert Criscola

Goaltending in the NHL is an art, and these netminders perfected it during their playing days. Here is our countdown of the greatest goalies in NHL history.
The highest-scoring games in NHL history

Mon Dec 27 2021Robert Criscola

Only a goalie could hate a high-scoring NHL game. It’s thrilling to watch your favorite team or player pile up points, and the drama builds when you know that no lead is safe.
The best teams in NHL history

Wed Dec 22 2021Robert Criscola

It’s hard to be dominant in the NHL, but these teams were difficult to beat anytime they took the ice, and they all capped it off with a Stanley Cup championship.
A brief history of MLB labor stoppages

Sat Dec 11 2021Robert Criscola

MLB players have been locked out for over a week, with no signs that labor peace will be restored soon. This isn’t the first time that there’s been animosity between baseball players and team owners.
The 5 best Thanksgiving Day performances in NFL history

Sun Nov 21 2021Robert Criscola

With Turkey Day just around the corner, we decided to take a look back at the five greatest individual Thanksgiving Day performances in NFL history.
Ranking the greatest Detroit Pistons of all time

Sat May 29 2021Robert Criscola

From the “Bad Boys” era to the “Going to Work” era, the story of the NBA cannot be told without the Detroit Pistons, one of the league’s founding members. Here are their five greatest players ever.
The 5 greatest Opening Day performances in MLB history

Wed Mar 31 2021Robert Criscola

Opening Day may just be one game out of 162, but it’s often the one that stands out the most during the regular season. Here are the five greatest Opening Day performances in MLB history.