* The NFL Pro Bowl was played on Sunday. It was strange not having an NFL game on TV since September. The Pro Bowl went back to an AFC vs. NFC format, with the AFC winning, 24-23.
Even though I missed football yesterday I didn't miss it enough to watch the putrid Pro Bowl game, which may be the worst pro sports all-star game. First, there were no Eagles in the game, obviously, because the Birds are in the Super Bowl. Second, it's a meaningless game where players play at half-speed, no blitzing is allowed, and the rules are changed.
On the other hand, I did watch most of the NHL All-Star game, and it was entertaining as hell. The 3-on-3 format, like a regular season overtime period, makes for wide-open, fast-paced action.
The Pacific Division eventually won the million dollar prize, but it really didn't matter. More than the football Pro Bowl, the hockey all-star game featured the skills of the NHL's best players. It's action-packed with goals galore.
The Flyers' Claude Giroux scored a goal for the Metropolitan Division in their match-up against the winning Atlantic Division. Giroux was the only Flyer in the game.The Orange and Black begin play again om Wednesday at Washington to face the Capitols.
* The Sixers lost a competitive game at Oklahoma City vs. the Thunder last night. OKC's Russell Westbrook scored 39 points, while Joel Embiid tallied 27 points, continuing their bitter rivalry.
The 76'ers continue their four-game road trip tonight at Milwaukee. The game is significant in that Embiid may play tonight for the first time in back-to-back games.
* The Baltimore Orioles recently announced they are moving third baseman Manny Machado to shortstop for the 2018 season. Machado was originally a shortstop before shifting to the hot corner for Baltimore.
Machado is 25-years-old. He is slated to become a free agent after this season, unless he resigns with the Orioles ( doubtful) or he is traded. If Machado walks away form Baltimore after the summer he will likely be moved back to third again, especially if the Phillies pursue him,a s expected.
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