The Men’s 30k Pursuit at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics proved to be quite the surprise. This event starts out with four laps of classic and then four laps freestyle skiing.
Through the classic style, it was amazing to see all four of Canada’s team in the lead pack. …

The recent release of strong safety Donovan Darius should make him one of the top free agents on the NFL market and I expect him to attract attention from several teams.
The 31-year-old Darius is a solid run stopper and a fierce hitter, making him perfect for the strong safety …

Currently the starting point guard of the LA Clippers in the NBA. Sam Cassel has a reputation of being a crunch player who handles the pressure well in the NBA. He was signed by the Clippers to possibly mentor rising superstar Shaun Livingston, but with his steady play he …

Daequan Cook is an explosive rookie for the Miami Heat. He established his potential and his value to the team early in the season while Dwayne Wade was struggling and out with his injury. Cook made most out of that opportunity and has since then gotten a steady playing …

A short while ago, I wrote a piece about Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant and how I liked his potential and wished I could see him play more.
This past Monday, I got my wish and, after seeing some extensive playing time from him, I have a better …

The Bob XL is great product for any martial artist looking for a free standing punching dummy. The Bob (Body Opponent Bag) is a very well made product from century martial arts that is one of the best options if you’re unable to have a hanging bag in or around …

Since soccer is a dangerous sport, you need all kinds of protective gears. The cleats that you should wear are designed with strength and protection to your toes and feet. The jersey uniform is dri-fit to maintain proper ventilation while actively engaging in the sport. There are also protective …

It never fails, the second some team has a great season, everyone wants to rob them of their assistants. Sometimes this works out, other times, they end up flopping.
As much as I like Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, I think he’s going to be one of those guys …

When you mention the word Legend in professional Wrestling, when you mention the word Epic Battles, Epic Victories over a gigantic human being, when you mention the most famous and most anticipated match in wrestling history, you immediately think Andre The Giant Vs Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 3.
Andre The …

There have been a lot of talented basketball players to come out of the University of Connecticut Huskies NCAA program. You can look around the league and spot a Huskies alumni on every other team. They can recruit in the nort east and they can coach those young men …

Beno Udrih is probably the best European player that nobody’s ever heard of. Well, unless of course you’re an avid basketball fan like myself, or live in the Sacramento area where he plays for the Kings. The six foot three guard from Slovenia is among only a few other …

When the Miami Heat won the NBA championship just two short seasons ago, they had a huge roster that boasted some legitimate talent. Out of all the recognizable names on the squad were a few that just wanted to make a name for themselves. One of these great young …

I only know a little bit of France. They had the hundred years war with England, they have good cheeses and wines, I think that’s where they make crepes, and they have two very good basketball players currently signed in America’s National Basketball Association. (two that I know of) …

Some sports are hard to enjoy over television, and in my opinion, cross country events are in that category. The Men’s 15km Individual for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics featured competitors from 50 nations. There were actually 96 skiers. It’s a timed race, with 15 seconds …

I received the Dale Earnhardt boxed set as a present from someone who knew I was a NASCAR fan. Unfortunately they didn’t realize that I didn’t start watching the sport until after he died and even then I couldn’t understand why so many people loved him. I ended up …

The Linn Park Municipal Golf Course on the south side of Glasgow is an 18-hole golf course that I have played on numerous occasions. It is a very short course by comparison to others with a Par of only 63. Many of the holes are longish Par 3 with …

While looking at irons at Golf Galaxy, I came across Taylormade’s newest set: the R9 iron set.
I must say what drew me to them first is their look. I love their appearance. It’s very simple with clean lines. The back of the clubs have a balance of silver and …

Another chapter in the storied Jets-Patriots rivalry was written last Sunday as the Jets, led by the New York’s USC rookie signal calley Mark Sanchez and defensive mastermind Rex Ryan at the head coaching position.
New England started the game off by raising havoc in the Jets backfield as …

As part of the one/two guard punch for the Maryland Terrapins national championship winning basketball team a few years ago, Steve Blake was a surprisingly athletic player. The six foot three inch point guard did everything he could for Maryland to win that year, and the NBA scouts took …

Well, I guess I was wrong about the Seattle Seahawks this year. I thought they would be a legitimate playoff contender under new head coach Jim Mora but that’s obviously not the case.
Not that it is totally his fault. The team has suffered quite a few injuries to key …

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 …

Earlier this year I upgraded to the REI Mars 80 Backpack. I needed a larger backpack that could hold more when I want to go on trips for longer than a week.
As soon as I put this pack on, I liked three things that are available on this …

There is no secret that the WWE Divas division has gone down hill.We have lost Mickie James,Michelle McCool,Layla(injured),Gail Kim,Maryse,and Melina.We have come from the almighty and powerful Chyna all the
way to Kelly Kelly.I think WWE needs to stop hiring models.The company as of …

The next round of the Carling Cup saw Manchester United pit their wits against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Last year Wolves had fielded a weakened side in the league at Old Trafford and received widespread criticism for it, but this time the side that was going to play looked quite useful. …

The Miami Heat who won the NBA championship against the Dallas Mavericks two years ago has gone from a legitimate contender to being a team on danger of not even making the play-offs. Although injuries and aging stars are at fault, i still can’t see them duplicating that championship …

Yet to win away from home in the league, Manchester Uniteds next test was a trip away to play Sunderland. Just like Bolton this was never an easy game. For United it always seemed to be a fixture that was either very comfortable or very tight, as like Bolton, …

Carl Landry of the Houston Rockets is more of a project for them right now than an instant contributor. I do like his game. He has a nice mid range jumper for a power forward. A nice stroke that with confidence will lead to a high accuracy in the …

The St. Louis Rams are trying to determine if Lamar Gordon may be the eventual successor of their present running back Marshall Faulk. Although he was harrassed with injuries throughout 2003, the early returns have been very promising for Rams fans. The ‘02 third-rounder has shown explosiveness into the …

Ever hear everyone talk about how running is bad for you because it wears and tears on your knees? Well there is a little known secret out there that can prove these rumors wrong.
Vibram …

Ever since his days with the Miami Heat i have already liked the game of Rasual Butler. He is a very versatile six feet nine inch player who has many arsenal on his disposal that he uses to score in and around the basket. Most impressive of all for …

If he were a couple of inches taller, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith would be a definite first round draft pick. But, because of his height, he’ll likely be drafted in a later round. That’ll be a mistake for several NFL teams.
Smith has amazing accuracy when it comes to …

Kim Clisterz is another good player from Belgium. She was also world no.1 for some time, but was finally replaced by justis henin. Like henin, she has also got good power play for ground stroke and serve and volley but she could not keep her good form because of …

David West of the New Orleans Hornets started his career as a nobody. He came into the league with little to no credentials at all and he was given little playing time at first. But, with the continued growth of West both on and off the court. The Hornets …

The Winding Ridge Golf Club gives the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana a beautiful little gem of a golf course. This golf course is one of several RN Thompson developed golf courses, and as such is reasonably priced ($35 greens fees with cart) and well manicured.
The greens roll true, …

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 …

The boys had barely gotten back on the track to begin the second hour-long practice for the Bud Shootout when action exploded. Juan Pablo Montoya’s 42-car hooked the rear of Kurt Busch’s 2-car, causing Busch to contact the wall and slide across the track. Montoya again! …

Fantasy football season is approaching fast and, after some research, I have settled for NFL.com for my fantasy football league.
NFL.com offers free fantasy football, which is something that’s important to me since I don’t like to pay for something that is more of a thing to do when I’m …

Chicago Bulls starting point guard Kirk Hinrich from the University of Kansas has come a long way from the days when he started in the league. He has become a leader in a very young team that has unlimited potential in the future.
The Bulls have a number of …

While The Firm has been around a while, there are many people that have not jumped on the bandwagon. For those that don’t know, The Firm is a video/dvd series of workouts. They claim “Visible Results within 10 Days or your money back” and it’s true. It involves weights, …

For Joakim Noah, escaping his father’s shadow was almost an impossible task. For those of you who don’t know, Joakim’s father is tennis legeng and french idol pop star, Yannic Noah. Though Joakim never aspired to have fame greater than that of his father’s, he did want to step …

The Portland Trail Blazers had a lot to look forward to this season. Coach Nate McMillan was poised to take the Ohio State sensation, Gren Oden, on a ride around the league to destroy any other big man who got in the way. Unfortunately, Oden was injured and the …

Remember the Titans? Well, National Football League quarterback Steve McNair does. They discharged him and didn’t even let him back on the property. That’s an awful thing to do to a quarterback who helped take you to a Super Bowl. Eventually McNair was picked up by the Baltimore Ravens …

The Minnesote Vikings and quarterback and two terms you rarely hear in the same sentence. Why? Because they don’t have a quarterback worth mentioning now, and never really did as far back as I can remember. Their quarterback of today, Brooks Bollinger, is a five year veteran out of …

Every once in a while you’ll find a player coming out of high school and expecting to make the leap into the NBA. Though league commissioner, David Stern, has since set the age limit for acceptance into the NBA to nineteen years, it wasn’t always like that. And nine …

Last month, I was looking for an overnight bag that I could use for a weekend trip out of town. I wanted something that was pretty, yet practical and lightweight. I saw the Adidas Phantom which was colored black and purple and I immediately fell in love …

Utah Jazz star Carlos Boozer who suffered from an injury plagued season last year has slowly recovered before the season ended. He showed promise of recovering his old deadly self before the injury and will become the teams main man in offense. Boozer is very gifted physically and offensively. …

Drafted first over-all draft pick by the Washington Wizards in the ‘02 class, Brown has never made up to the reputatation and the expectations that was bestowed on him. At seven feet tall and with the necessary tools and talents to be a great player in the league. Every …

Jonty Rhodes is the best fielder world every produced. He is from south Africa. He was a useful middle order bats man from south Africa and contributed often an important occasion for the country. But he was always known for his brilliant fielding. He was quick as a tiger …

Nate Robinson became the shortest player to win the Slam Dunk competition since Spud Webb. He participated in the Competition and was average in my best estimation. For me he shouldn’t have won that competition. He had to do the final dunk 21 times before making it and watching …

I had the opportunity to use and ride in a Wintec 2000 All Purpose saddle for a while. Many people use the synthetic Wintec saddles and those who have the 2000 All Purpose love its comfort and low maintenance. I tried the Wintec out for about four months, and …