Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Top Sports News for Tuesday, May 21, 2013
1. Big Surprise: Dwight Howard blames woes on his coach.
2. Matt Kemp turning homeruns into cash for tornado victims.
3. Golf finally banning the 'cheater stick.'
4. Surgery to sideline Romo until training camp.
5. Hornets making return to Charlotte.
6. Evil Empire and Man City teaming up on NYC's MLS club.
7. What if 50th Super Bowl was played at Lambeau? ... Read More
Monday, May 20, 2013
Top Sports News for Monday, May 20, 2013
1. LeBron James ready to prove Heat aren't 'just another team.'
When Pacers coach Frank Vogel commented that Miami was "just the next team" in the way for Indiana, it's doubtful he was trying to put down the Heat. Vogel's comment was likely a psychological tactic to keep his team focused on the task and not the hype or emotions of playing a talented team like the Heat. Regardless of his intent, ... Read More
Friday, May 17, 2013
Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:08 AM.
Top Sports News for Friday, May 17, 2013
1. Spurs advance; huge matchup with Memphis awaits.
The Spurs outlasted the feisty and streaky Warriors to advance to the Western Conference Finals where they will face the Grizzlies. The win marked the tenth win in eleven tries for the Spurs in closeout games since the start of the 2007 playoffs.
2. Knicks extend series with win over Pacers. ... Read More
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM.
Top Sports News for Wednesday, May 15, 2013
1. Is New York's heavy reliance on three-ball and jump-shots losing series against Pacers?
Maybe the clichés are true: You live by the three, you die by the three; the Knicks are just showing their age, or maybe teams built around shooting can't rebound. "During their 26-point Game 2 win over the Pacers, the ... Read More
Monday, May 13, 2013
Top Sports News for Monday, May 13, 2013
1. Golden State evens series on big comeback.
Over the final 9:40 of the fourth quarter and overtime the Warriors outscored the Spurs 25-7 to even the series at two games apiece. Tuesday night's matchup in San Antonio proves to be a pivotal one, especially if Golden State is able to steal a win for a chance to clinch at home in ... Read More
Friday, May 10, 2013
Posted on May 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM.
Top Sports News for Friday, May 10, 2013
1. MLB Umpires having a rough week.
A botched homerun ruling on a replay one day was followed by a horribly wrong interpretation of another rule last night. In the first instance, Major League Baseball played the "no one is perfect ... it's a judgment call" card. Last night's gaff, however; was a ... Read More
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Posted on May 8, 2013 at 09:22 AM.
Top Sports News for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
1. J.A. Happ carted off field after liner to the side of his head.
A ball off the bat of Desmond Jennings connected with the left side of the Blue Jays pitcher and sailed down the right field line towards the bullpen. Last year, Oakland's Brandon McCarthy had his skull fractured and required brain surgery ... Read More
Monday, May 6, 2013
Posted on May 6, 2013 at 09:18 AM.
Top Sports News for Monday, May 6, 2013
1. 'The King' claims his fourth MVP crown in the past five seasons.
For the first time since the 1999-2000 season when Shaquille O'Neal pulled the feat, LeBron James tallied an incredible 191 of 192 votes for NBA MVP. The lone remaining vote went for New York's Carmelo Anthony. The addition of LBJ to the 'fourth-in-five' club means ... Read More
Friday, May 3, 2013
Posted on May 3, 2013 at 09:32 AM.
Top Sports News for Friday, May 3, 2013
1. Debate over racist tone of 'Redskins' could lead to name change.
A poll conducted by the Associated Press shows approximately 80% of people asked have no problem with the 'Redskins' name for Washington, D.C's prized NFL franchise. Despite the support, several movements are underway that could lead to a name change -- including congressional action. One suggested ... Read More
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Top Sports News for Wednesday, May 1, 2013
1. Tim Tebow clears waivers, NFL days may be over.
The mixture of Tebow and New York City created a circus that may have scared away other NFL organizations. Teams must weigh the potential on-field benefits of signing Tim Tebow versus the distractions that come with him. In Tebow's case, this may be the perfect opportunity to walk away from ... Read More
Monday, April 29, 2013
Top Sports News for Monday, April 29, 2013
1. LA Lakers swept by Spurs. Does D'Antoni deserve the blame?
For a team that barely made the playoffs, LA still had a lot of pressure to perform. Injuries, a new coach, and new superstars all thickened the plot -- perhaps too much. Change is likely coming, but who should stay and who should go?
2. Tim Tebow cut by NY Jets
The ... Read More
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Most fans could only dream of a refund for witnessing a poor performance -- one man took a literal stab at it.
Imagine a world where professional sports competitions featured your favorite team as the victor -- guaranteed or your money back.
Cleveland fans might salivate at the idea -- however mythical it seems -- but one man has taken it to the extreme. A lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the San Antonio Spurs ... Read More
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Posted on January 9, 2013 at 01:33 PM.
The Baseball Writer's have struck again. For the eighth time in their history they've decided that no one is worthy of induction into Cooperstown. 2013 will go down as a blip on the screen.
I've written previously regarding my desire to see Baseball's Hall of Fame include the tainted past (including players who admit to PED use) even if it meant incorporating an "Asterisk Room."
... Read More
Monday, December 10, 2012
A misperception exists in some pockets of American culture that sports and life are somehow disconnected. To these folks, sport is looked upon as a release from life, an activity of leisure and great pleasure that is to be completed apart from the daily grind.
... Read More
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
It doesn't happen very often but when it does it's ugly.
Fans throwing debris on the field, cheering an injury, or dumping a beer on a player as he leaves the court -- it's all happened recently and it makes no sense. There is zero justification for it in the perspective of life yet it is a far-from-rare action when considering the complex web that is human behavior. We tab such actions as deplorable but the ... Read More
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