Author: Daniel Tirado

Family man! born and raised in Los Angeles, California. A Criminal Justice major that loves sports overall. Created FlurrySports to give us fans a space to rant, discuss, and talk sports without the "big media" filter. I am just a sports fan like all of you and here at FlurrySports, we are dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in the sports world every single day.

MLB

Giancarlo Stanton, the reigning National League MVP, will be traded to the New York Yankees. Every year during the MLB offseason, we hear big names and potential landing places for top players. This year, Giancarlo Stanton was that player. Speculations were high as to where Stanton would be playing next season. The Los Angeles Dodgers were a big contender to land him due to Stanton growing up in Los Angeles County. The 2017 National League MVP met with several teams, which included the St.Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. At one point, the Los Angeles Dodgers and…

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World Cup 2018 The stage is set for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Russia. This tournament, which takes place every four years, gathers the attention of many viewers throughout the world. This will be the 21st FIFA World Cup to include 32 Men’s National Soccer teams. The World Cup will take place in Russia, and it will begin on June 14, 2018 and conclude July 15, 2018. The world is ready to see big stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, and Neymar take the field.   Tournament Group Stage FIFA held its World Cup group draw to…

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NBA

The Game The stage was set on 11/29/17 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers awaited the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. The game got off to a fast start, as Golden State got the early lead. Staples Center witnessed this young Lakers team going head to head against the Warriors. Golden State had their usual stars perform, as Curry’s 28 Pts/5 Reb/7 Ast performance helped the Warriors win this game. However, the Lakers had an opportunity late in the fourth quarter to win the game, but were unsuccessful. It was a close game with a lot of excitement on…

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NFL

Is it disrespect to the flag or social awareness? By now we all know the name Colin Kaepernick, the man who took a knee during the National Anthem. The media quickly made note of it, and this protest quickly rolled out like an avalanche. Initially everyone questioned why Kaepernick took a knee, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on…

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MLB

7 Games to “Earn It” Dodgers stadium was packed for Game 7. The Astros showed up to play ball and their offense was set to go from the start, jumping out to a 5-0 lead by the second inning. Yu Darvish struggled for the Dodgers and was pulled by Roberts in that same inning, as Kershaw entered the game. It was early in the game, but the damage had been done. The Dodgers left runners on the bases, which ultimately cost them the game. Both bullpens stepped up and no runs were scored by the Astros, and only one for the Dodgers. This…

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The World Series has been on for the past two weeks and fans from all over the world have witnessed an exciting series. Los Angeles finally gets to see baseball in October, and what a series it has been. Tonight we get to watch October baseball in November, and I don’t think anyone is ready for Game 7. Puig promised Dodger fans a Game 7, and he has kept his word with a little help from Joc Pederson. This series has come down to one final game, and tonight we will finally crown a new champion. These two teams have given…

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This World Series is One for the Books The World Series is well underway and both the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are showing us why they are here. The Dodgers had everything going for them, as they took a four run lead early on and had a well-rested Kershaw ready to go. The game was definitely one for the history books, as this early lead quickly disappeared when Kershaw lost his grip and allowed a walk, single, double, and a home run to tie game. Minute Maid stadium was loud once again, and the Astros were back in…

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The World Series is back in Los Angeles! Dodgers fever is in full effect in Los Angeles. The weather well over 100 degrees in October and the excitement for Dodgers fans can be felt throughout the city. This is the simplest description of the World Series arriving to Los Angeles. Everyone is excited to see both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros take the field. It was an emotional start to the game, as both teams took the field. Chris Taylor took his first pitch and hammered it out of the field for the first homerun of the series.…

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TBE- The Best Ever We witnessed history this past weekend, as Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather stepped into the ring. McGregor making his debut as a boxer against Floyd Mayweather was a much anticipated battle the fans wanted to see. At first glance, this appeared to be a “joke” to boxing fans; however, McGregor quickly changed their view. The first couple of rounds, McGregor was aggressive and made a statement that he wouldn’t be pushed over. The match offered several minutes of excitement for boxing fans as the two battled it out. McGregor’s biggest downfall was time, as the match…

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The Los Angeles Football Club is the newest expansion team within the MLS. The team is getting a new stadium, which is currently being built. They will share their hometown with the Los Angeles Galaxy and should quickly compete for popularity. The Los Angeles Galaxy are among the top teams in the league with five MLS championships. Since the announcement of the team’s arrival, they have presented head coach, Bob Bradley, who is a successful coach in U.S. Men’s soccer. Bradley has a lengthy resume, which includes many great accomplishments. The roster isn’t set as of now, however the roster…

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