The NFL schedule was released last week. The Eagles have their work cut out for them. They have to play the AFC North and NFC North this season. I believe the Washington Commanders will be a lot better than they have been the last few years, and they will be motivated more to play for the new ownership and the city.
The Eagles play their first game of the season in Brazil against the Green Bay Packers, who are one of the most improved teams from last year. I also think the Detroit Lions, the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals could be Super Bowl contenders. Coming off the draft, the Eagles are receiving a lot of hype, so it is a good thing that they’re going to have to prove how good they can be right from the start. The only thing good about their schedule is the fact that four of the last five games are at home.
I was correct about an exciting finish at the PGA Championship. Xander Schauffele won by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau on the 72nd hole. Xander was able to take advantage of being in the last group on Sunday. He made a 6-foot putt to win his first major. I was rooting for him to win to help out the PGA Tour because Bryson DeChambeau plays on the alternate LIV tour.
Justin Thomas was able to finish eighth in his attempt to win in his hometown. He did not have a good enough third round to give himself a real chance to win on Sunday.
The Phillies currently have a six-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East division after 51 games. The Phillies record is 37-14, which is the best record in franchise history before Memorial Day. It is obvious they’re going to have to continue winning since the Atlanta Braves have won the division for many, many consecutive prior years. I’ve also heard rumors that Trea Turner wants to come back early from his hamstring injury. I hope the team says no and lets him heal for at least another week.
And some local great news. The Cape High girls’ lacrosse team just started another streak today winning the state championship against Tatnall School. Congratulations to the players and coaching staff.
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A 2002 Cape grad and 2007 UD grad, Lewes resident Sumner Spence is one of the Cape area's biggest sports fans. Although he’s used a wheelchair his entire life, he has lived vicariously through his sports-playing father, brother, and friends, who gave him his love of sports. He hopes to provide new and interesting perspectives on the sports stories and issues of the day. Email Sumner at sumspence@gmail.com.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and building pages, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
