Drafter Third overall by the Atlanta Hawks on the ‘04 draft, Smith has become slowly evolved into the star that the Hawks management envisioned him to become. Gifted with phenomenal athleticism and amazing bounce in his game, i could see smith becoming an all star in the immediate future.
I …

Antoine Wright has been a big surprise early this season for the New Jersey Nets. With Vince Carter being out with injury early on, Wright has stepped into the starting line-up and has produced significantly for the Nets. He has given them toughness in the three spot and some …

The Orlando Magic offseason so far has been uneventful. During the ‘06 NBA Draft the Magic selected J.J Redick, a deadshot 3 point shooter from Duke university. The pick should be highly justified since the team in all likelihood will lose SG Deshawn Stevenson to Free Agency this summer. …

I actually learnt about Big Daddy from my Dad. He told me about him in the past and his memorable battles with Giant Haystacks, but it wasn’t until we got The Wrestling Channel over here that I had the chance to actually witness some of these battles.
He was one …

Edelweiss’s product is the first and only liquid chalk I have ever tried. I’ve always used chalk balls in the past but my new indoor climbing gym insists on the liquid variety - and for good reason.
I was happy to make the purchase because using liquid chalk, of any …

Ultimate Frisbee is a glorious sport. I have played it for two years on my college’s club team. I was a total beginner when I started but it is easy to pick up the basics, though it takes years of dedication to master every skill and aspect …

Two years ago, the Wildcats of Arizona had an incredible run in the NCAA division 1 mens basketball tournament. Among the players that helped them to succedd that year was the six foot eleven inch, all American center, Channing Frye. Channing is one of the more exciting big men …

In the bout dubbed The Challenge, a bout between two counter-punchers in their mid thirties, one fought his age and the other lived to his name. It was Marquez’s first fight as a lightweight and he was a little shaky at the get-go. Being in the lightweight division for …

The first player off the bench of the Memphis Grizzlies is Spanish import Juan Carlos Navarro a teammate of Center Pau Gasol for the Spanish National team who is the current defending champions in the world. Navarro who plays a vital role for Spain’s National team also has integrated …

Bob Backlund was the WWWF champion from 1978 - 1983. He had becomes a controversial figure because he was a rather bland champion who decidedly lacked charisma, but he maintained a solid drawing card ability that did not diminish until the very last few months of his title reign. …

Robina Woods Golf Club in Robina, Queensland is half an hour from the city. We waited an hour to tee off, since we played on the 6,700-yard (championship tees) course on a Saturday, and up ahead were two flights of women that couldn’t get out fast from the …

New Knick guard Stephon Marbury the self proclaimed greatest point guard in the league today and as he said probably all time is much maligned in the new york media as he has been unable to deliver the Knicks to the promised land. Finishing last in the Eastern Conference …

Jarett Jack of the Portland Trailblazers started the year as the team’s official starter at the point guard spot. He has since then lost that starting position to Steve Blake as he now comes off the bench but his play has dramatically improved since the switch.
He has played inspired …

The consensus starter for the point guard position of the Los Angeles Clippers is star guard Sam Cassell. He is also one of the oldest players in the league but when healthy and in the mix of things he can still get the job done. Early in the season …

The 2009 NASCAR season got under way with the Bud Shootout 2009 race on February 7 and while it didn’t end exactly how I wanted it to, it was a very good race.
This special race is run in two segments, the first being 25 laps and the second being …

A few years ago I thought the Houston Rockets were the best team in the west. I guess I’m not the basketball expert I thought because they never made it past the first round of the playoffs. In those years I was picking them to win, my favorite player …

If the Mannings are like the Bush’s of the National Football League, then the Barry’s are like the Kennedy’s of the National Basketball Association. Brent Barry, son of professional basketball player, Rick Barry, is alost one of four basketball playing brothers. Drew, Scooter and Jon. Brent is by far …

Shelden ” the Landlord” Williams has had mixed reviews in his game in the league so fat. In his collegiate days, williams was called the Landlord due to the fact that he was a monster in the middle for the Duke Blue Devils. Being a former lottery pick …

Chris Duhon of the Chicago Bulls was a very good collegiate player while playing for the Duke Blue Divel’s. He was a high intensity defensive player who can stop almost anybody. When he went to the NBA he brought along those same traits into the league and has developed …

Is one of my all time favorite one day cricketer. He is also one of the most under-estimated cricketers. I have been very impressed by his performance. I hardly remember any time when he has not made runs for his country. He has an expectation average of over 55 …

I have been playing tennis for most of my life, and have experienced a wide range of rackets, ranging from Wilson to Dunlop via Head and Yonex. I have developed a love story with Babolat of late however, after trying out some of their newest products. As a junior, …

The Washington Wizards has been a constant figure in the Eastern Conference play-offs picture since the day they signed Gilbert Arenas. With the trio of themselves in Arenas, Jamison and Caron Buttler, The Wizards will remain a play-off team for the East in the next five years. Their …

Rex staked his claim to a job in ‘03, when he became the first known Bears rookie signal-caller to win his first two starts. In fact, only Jim McMahon (in 1982) ever had won even his initial start. In his second game, Grossman threw a record-setting pass, as his …

Two years ago, Pat Riley sat up high in his ivory tower and dictated to the peasants that coach Stan Van Gunday wasn’t worth of leading the Miami Heat and their impressive roster to an NBA title. So, upon lopping his head off, (firing him) Pat Riley climbed down …

Now that a couple of teams are seeking a new head coach, former 49ers and Lions coach Steve Mariucci’s name will likely come up as a candidate. Teams should shy away from him.
Mariucci isn’t a horrible coach; his record with the 49ers proves that. But, the teams that are …

Brian Lara is considered as the best test batsman in the world. He is stylish left hander player who has scored tons of runs over 11000 runs has been scored by his bst till now Brian Lara also holds records for scoring most number of run in an innings …

Grant Hill of the Orlando Magic was a perenial all star before injury struck hard. Playing for the Pistons back then he was simply in a league on his own. Highly agile for a 6-8 forward/guard, he often entered the lane with his crossover moves, using his quickness and …

My Dad and I used to go to St Andrews every other Saturday afternoon to watch our favorite football team Birmingham City play. My dad and I have supported Birmingham City for many years now from when it was standing only and in a very decrepit state, to …

Just as is the case with Ronaldinho, wathcing Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a bit of a sad case for me because I really feel as if he is one of those players who never really worked hard enough to realize his true potential as a football player. With Ronaldinho though, …

The Atlanta Falcons are a hard team to judge. On paper, they could very well in be in the Super Bowl this year, considering they have a solid defense and one of the best running games in the league. However, it really comes down to the quarterback position.
Michael Vick …

To me Andray Blatche of the Washington Wizards is the most improved player of the season so far. I know that a lot of people will argue a case for Dwight Howard or Azuibuke of the Golden state warriors but to me the player who has shown great strides …

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs might be the ultimate superstar in the NBA. You won’t see that many Duncan jersey being worn around the country or the world for that matter but if i want to start a team and build it to be an NBA champion …

Kenny Thomas of the Sacramento Kings has noticeable lost some edge to his game this season so far. He has been lost deep in the bench and averages only a few minutes a game for new head coach Reggie Theus. When he first started out his career with …

Here we go. A man after my own heart. The Oakland Raiders new head coach, Lane Kiffin, really breathes some hope back into a franchise that, once was committed to excellence, now seem to be adapted at losing.
The youngest head coach in the history of the NFL, Kiffin …

The projected starting point guard for the Atlanta Hawks this year is Tyronne Lue. He was suppose to start games while teaching rookie point guard Acie Law IV the tricks of the trade. Unfortunately of Lue he hasn’t played in a single game in the NBA this year due …

So I recently tried out the KSix-One Tour 90 raquet on an open day at my local tennis club. The raquet is the same as used by world number one tennis player Roger Federer. As I approached a practice set with my playing parter I decided to use the …

It was the second game of the new season for Manchester United. Fulham away. We had a great start at home to Newcastle, but having lost at Fulham last year with an injury hit team this, this game was going to be far from easy and I knew it. …

Mike Dunleavy of the Golden State Warriors who’s also the son of the coach of the Los Angeles Clippers defines in my opionion the combination of potential and versatility. At six-feet nine inches, Dunleavy can easily handle the ball and take it up the court. He can also drive …

We had waited 20 years for this to happen. Prior to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, such a draw had been mooted by the press, but now it was a reality. England had not started the World Cup well, they were not performing and had finished only …

Ben Roethlisberger was a winner from the start, literally. Coming out of Miami of Ohio, Big Ben was the savior the Pittsburgh Steelers were hoping for. He set a record for games won by a rookie quarterback, and in only his second year, took the Steelers to the Super …

I really think I would have rated the user-friendliness of this running performance analysis system much higher if connection to the internet was not such a big part of its operation and I had to connect as part of the setup process to download the software to be installed, …

Vince Young is a very talented young Quarterback. He can run just about as well as Michael Vick can, and he also can throw with good accuracy and speed. If Vince can just beat out the Titans Quarterback’s this year, he will definetly have a starting spot on that …

Sarena Williams is the younger sister of Venus Williams. She came out inexperienced and was able to recover from her in experience, and finally she became a very good tennis player. She replaced Venus Williams as world no.1. She is very powerful player with grate four hand …

Going to witness one of the greatest derbies of the game of football live, was one of if not the best birthday present I had ever received in my lifetime, considering the fact that watching Real Madrid up against Barcelona in person is something that was beyond my wildest …

Ime Udoka of the San Antonio Spurs has bounced from league to league in the whole world even playing in countries like the Philippines, Qatar and Italy and from team to team in the NBA. He has played very little time in the league but has had great experiences …

The Main Event Mafia as the name may suggest, is not only a collective collaboration of some of the greatest Main event Caliber professional wrestlers of all time, it is also a collective collaboration of some of the greatest world heavyweight champions in the history of professional wrestling. The …

Stephon Marbury is a very talented player for the New York Knicks. playing point guard at 6 feet tall, he has an unbelievable body that can get to the lane finish. What i like about his drives to the basket is his ability to cradle the ball much like …

Cleveland Cavaliers reached the Finals last year in the NBA due to it’s improved bench play. And, heading that bench was the exciting big man Anderson Varejao from Brazil. More popularly known as ” the Wild Thing” Varejao entered games last year with passion and electrifies the players and …

I attended the draw for the Confederations cup to be held as a dress rehearsal for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and I generally felt as if they were making something really big out of something which is not all that big. The draw itself was …