IT is no longer the time of the big man in the NBA. Sure, they used to reign supreme over the smaller guards and forwards, but those days seem to be long gone. And in New York, where the Knicks seem to go out and embarrass themselves nightly, it …

Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats who was selected second overall after Dwight Howard has played in the pro’s the way i envisioned him to be. A shot-blocking big man who can rebound and score off of missed shots and great passes from teammate and starting point guard Reymond …

Vince Carter known as the Half amazing half human has been a popular icon in the world of basketball for the past ten years. He started his career for the Toronto Rartors and wowed the crowd with his amazing acrobats and dunking prowess. What i remember the most was …

I bought these Asics about a year ago to prepare to run for the Boston Marathon. (I had already qualified for it earlier that year.) My old shoes looked the almost 1,000 miles that it had suffered through, and I saw that my wallet was almost depleted. I headed …

Ronnie Price of the Utah Jazz who is the team’s third string point guard was originally drafted by the Sacramento Kings. Now with the Jazz, Price will be a player who will come off the bench only on situations where the game has already been decided.
He is still young …

Kim Clijsters announced her retirement from the World of Tennis on Sunday. Actually she planned to retire at the end of the year 2007. But now she changes her decision and announced her retirement before the French Open Tennis. I really missed to watch her tennis. …

Charlotte Bobcats swingman Gerald Wallace who leads the team in steals is one of the most talented and gifted players athletically in the NBA. He is long and at six feet eight inches tall, Wallace has the length to defend the best players around the league. His anticipation for …

More popularly known as “the white chocolate” for his earlier exploits as the starting Point guard for that sacramento team on his rookie campaign. Jason Williams has toned down his style of play a bit and has since shown great maturity in his game that exudes confidence in the …

The world of martial arts has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Decades ago, forms training were the main way students practiced their art. This practice has fallen by the wayside since many money martial arts disapprove of the method. Those that are fortunate enough to view a …

When Randy Moss drew interest from the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots this past off season, I thought both teams were making a mistake even looking at him. But, after watching him play for the Patriots this year, I think I was wrong on my assumption he …

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 …

When the Seattle Seahawks cut former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, I thought some team would sign him right away.
Turns out, I shouldn’t have been surprised to see him remain unsigned.
I like Shaun Alexander and, in the right situation, he was a dominating running back. However, despite his award, he …

My local basketball hero is non-other than Alvin Patrimonio, the current manager of the Purefoods franchise, the only ballclub he played during his 16 illustrious career in basketball. Sixteen. That is also the jersey number he and I played. Only, his was retired.
Being a fan to him meant …

Denver Nuggets signed Jelanie McCoy as a guarantee whenever a crucial piece of their front line rotation goes down with an injury. This is specially the case since year after year the Nuggets seem to suffer so much injury. Kenyon Martin has just regained his health after at least …

Charlie Bell is one of those score first pass later type of point guards in the NBA who prefer to score the basket rather than pass to open teammates. Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks after signing an extension last summer, Bell who has played several years in the CBA …

I just got my membership at the Country Club, so I needed a set of golf clubs that had style. The Distance Master Red 17 Piece Men’s Complete Set of clubs are just as gorgeous as they are functional. A lot of golf is a mind game, and having …

Ever since Ted Thompson was hired as the Green Bay Packers general manager, there has been about half the Packers fans wanting him fired. They believe, as long as he’s in charge, the Packers will never win again.
I, however, believe he’s building this team for a successful future.
One of …

The recent prized addition to the MLS’s New York Red Bull franchise is none other than former French National team standout Thierry Henry. In addition to his duty with ‘Les Bleus’, Henry has starred for English Premier League team Arsenal, and La Liga giants FC Barcelona.
A month …

Kurt Thomas of the Seattle Supersonics is one of the classiest guys you will ever see in the NBA. He is one of the NBA’s version of a gentleman. The Sonics acquired him after stints with the Miami Heat, New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns decided …

With the peak of my interest in football entering its nova phase in the late nineties, one my international footballing heroes would unsurprisingly be Ronaldo De Lima, given his popularity at the time and his epic rise to stardom.
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France is the …

I have never purchased a golf umbrella in my life before. Honestly, I did not know that they were any different than regular umbrellas.
That being said, the new Nike Victory Red Golf Umbrella is a very well crafted product. I bought the 62 inch version and this thing is …

Former Denver Nugget who had great potential coming into the league James Posey who now don’s the Miami Heat Jersey has slowly evolved into a top-tier league defender and shooter rather than the athletic, versatile with superstar ability player who entered the league. He has slowed down offensively and …

Fresh off their win from the 2010 Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers are the early favorites to come of on top of the Western Conference. With their core roster intact and a few key additions, the Lakers are among the few contenders that can match up well with almost …

The Redhead From California, Brian Scalabrine who was an instrumental player coming off the bench for the New Jersey Nets when they were making there run for the title is a good addition for the Celtics as he provides them with hustle, toughness and some offense off the bench. …

James Jones started his career in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers as some sort of a Reggie Miller clone. Since he entered the league with a deadly three point shot, they trained him with reggie and taught him every tricks that Miller use to do in the game. …

Mike Conley Jr. who was drafted as the third overall pick in last years draft behind Kevin Durant who went second to the Seattle Supersonics and to Greg Oden who was drafted first overall by the Portland Trailblazers. I would have thought that Mike will be the heir apparent …

This is a boxing goldmine!
When reviewing Nahka-Sakke, rather of saying what they do, it would be easier to say what they do not. To put it simply Nahka-Sakke does it all.
They made hand made boxing and other equipment. For example heavy bags and wrestling dummies. No cheap imports but …

The half Korean, half African American wide receiver Hines Ward is no stranger to adversity. Born in Korea and eventually coming to the states to play college football for the University of Georgia, Hines Ward has had to deal with a lot of stuff. But, it’s not what you …

Greg Oden who was drafted as the first overall pick in this year’s NBA draft instantly felt what its like to be in the bottom of your emotions in the NBA. After his selection by the Portland TrailBlazers, Oden suffered a season ending injury even before he got to …

Once upon a time, Scott Pollard of the Boston Celtics was a primary contributor in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings. It wasn’t that long ago as well. He was an integral part of what the Kings where trying to do. He came off the bench and gave Vlade …

If you’ve been watching NBA games in the past decade or so, then you probably know Bill Walton’s voice. I know, it is kind of annoying after about three words. But apart from being that pretentious, rhetoric spraying sports accouncer, he is also a few more things. He is …

While I don’t like the Pittsburgh Steelers (it comes with being a Ravens fan) I did respect them as worthy adversaries. They had a formidable offense and a defense that rivaled even our great one. As such, I always knew that a game against them would be …

Justin henin from the Belgium is the current world no. tennis player. Despite her average built, she is surprisingly a very powerful player with grate ground stroke, particularly the fore hand.. She won all the major grand slam tournament.She has been dominating women ennis for past few years. …

Women’s Snowboard Cross at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics was quite fun. The qualifying was boring, but the heats were much more exciting.
France’s Claire Chapotot stalled out at the beginning of her quarter final heat that included Norway’s Helene Olafsen and Faye Gulini of America. Gulini didn’t …

Foxsports.com has allocated a part of their website in the NBA section for Dime Smack. It is a page that is run by its magazine version editors and in this part, it voices their opinion of the going-ons in the NBA and around the players that are NBA potential. …

Mark Madsen who popularized himself nationally when he played for the Los Angeles Lakers during that three title run that they had with Kobe, Shaq and fisher signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves when his contract expired with the Lakers. Bringing that same passion, energy and hustle that he gave …

When I think of the Duke University Blue Devils I think of one name, J.J. Redick. And when I think of J.J. Redick, I think of four words, “Buckets and more buckets.” Okay, I think of three more too, “Nothing but net.” Redick is one of the most fantastically …

Before proceeding with the review, let me introduce myself. I am Jey and I have been playing badminton for the past 8 years and now I am in the recreational level. I used play at least 5days a week …

Following the end of the 2006 season, the Atlanta Falcons parted ways with their coach Jim Mora. I thought it was a mistake then and still believe that now.
Mora, now an assistant with the Seattle Seahawks, was a decent coach who managed some success in Atlanta despite the fact …

Rasheed Wallace has been T’d up three times since I started writing this. If anyone knows who this guy is, they know he is the undisputed reigning bad boy of basketball. The twelve year veteran out of the great North Carolina Tarheel program in the NCAA divison 1 mens …

When the Packers decided to replace their all-time leading scorer with a kicker that had only attempted one field goal in the NFL and missed I admit I was skeptical.
However, Dave Rayner has done a lot to alleviate any concerns I had.
So far, through 5 games, Rayner is 8 …

Men’s Ski Cross is another new event for me. Traditionally, it’s always been the downhill and the slalom that I’ve watched, but now we have so many new, exciting types of skiing events. I’m learning to love these new competitions because of the fast pace, the thrill, …

Another in a long line of great Duke University Blue Devils players to make the splash in the NBA is the Utah Jazz power forward standing six feet nine inches tall, Carlos Boozer. Boozer, who has been playing for five years, is the Jazz’s primary threat down low. Though …

Memphis Grizzlies All Star and the main pivot for the Spanish National team Pau Gasol is one of the most promising dominant figures in the game. He mainly plays inside and on offense uses variety of moves from spins, head fakes and his ability to evade defenders with …

Tony Parker from France is probably the best point guard in the NBA history at finishing in the painted line. His amazing i tell you. He uses this some sort of a nos speed booster that allows him to gain a little advantage and propels him into the painted …

The Beijing summer Olympics, have been a world class Olympics and one to remember, i really enjoyed watching the Olympics this year. My favorite sport to watch was of course the soccer games since i am a big soccer game.
There were some very good games but the level of …

Recently let go from his head coaching position for the Baltimore Ravens, coach Brain Billick is the most deserving head coach released this season. Regarded as an “offensive genius” his Ravens team managed to be among the bottom of the offensive production head for every year he was …

One of my very first experiences of playing golf in Alabama was when a friend took me to Cambrian Ridge, one of the Trent Jones Trail golf courses. This one is situated in Greenville, Ala. and is a beautiful, pristine course that is great to play and a pleasure …

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games continued its biathlon events with the Women’s 12.5 Pursuit Mass Start. I prefer the mass starts over the individual, separated timed events. I want to see competition, fast and furious. It leads to more thrills and excitement, and that’s what …