Ira Newble of the Cleveland Cavaliers is one of those veteran presence that helps a teams other young players develop in terms of character more than anything. He is in the mold of a Greg Buckner who helps a young team like the Cavaliers are develop into a contender …

I bought an Anti-Hero skateboard deck about 3 months ago, and I have to say, it’s one of the most durable decks I have owned! Here’s the breakdown.
Looks: Excellent, I got the “Nothing’s Free” deck, costed the same as any other deck ($45). Very detailed eagle design, made me …

Chris Richard is the very talented first baseman for the Indianapolis Indians. Richard is not always the first option, but he is one of the first. Most people believe that he will soon be going up to Pittsburgh, and I am definetly one of them. Richard has been doing …

Memphis Grizzlies Forward Mike Miller whome they acquired from the Orlando Magic for Drew Gooden is one of those versatile mid players that can almost do everything. Miller can especially shoot from the deep and this perhaps was the reason the Magic drafted him really high on the ‘02 …

Nene Hilario of the Denver Nuggets has been a disappointment ever since he joined the Denver Nuggets. He was drafted quite high on the rookie draft since the Nuggets and pretty much everyone on the league expected him to be a star someday. Coming from Brazil, Nene has all …

For the former Maryland Terrapins star guard, D.J. Strawberry, growing up in the shadow of his father was a hard thing to do. Young Strawberry, who is best known as lil’ Darrell, is the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, Darrell Strawberry. It was no question for …

Well, I’ll admit it, when the Minnesota Vikings started out their season, I never thought they would be the team to claim the competitive NFC North title. I thought the Packers would do it and, if not them, the Chicago Bears.
I’ll give them my congratulations but, even though the …

I’m a mega fan of basketball, all sports for that matter. But there’s something about the National Basketball Association that lures me in and keeps me on the edge of my seat. And my favorite type of players are those quiet storm types. You know, they types that don’t …

Matt Barnes of the Golden State Warriors is one of those players who has revived their careers playing in the NBA due to Don Nelson’s style of play. He was already a lost player after a dismal stint with the Sacramento Kings but he was still given a shot …

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 …

Bristol, Tennessee is a short track that always provides plenty of action, and today was no exception. Veteran Mark Martin led the field to the green flag.
Some news, notes, and perceptions:
–Darrell Waltrip commented on Kyle Busch’s actions at the end of the Nationwide race yesterday. The younger …

You talk about durability over here!
Nahka-Sakke manufactures hand made heavy bags in Finland and it really shows. This one can take a beating, of all of my life of bags which I have ever tried, this has been clearly the best! It is made from same material as inflatable …

There is one thing I love more than to see naturally gifted players showing off their technical skill and flair, and that is underdogs coming to the fore and showing the world that they are no pushovers. With a player like Diego Forlan it was a case of a …

Blackjack Mulligan is one of the most recognized professional Wrestlers of all time, and is the heir and founder of the legendary ‘Windham’ Wrestling family which includes his famous son Barry Windham, and his less known son Kendall Windham who in his own right is a legend.
Naturally, Mulligan was …

Now here’s a coach that you better obey! If not, you may end up sleeping with the fishes. It’s no wonder why the people of New York loves their new head coach, Eric Mangini. Not only did he take the Jets to the playoffs in his first year there, …

Tom Coughlin has got to be one of the meanest guys I’ve ever seen in my life. I’d hate to run into him in a dark alley somewhere. But, who knows, maybe the guy is really a big teddy bear. I know… I doubt it. But he has had …

Jose Calderon of the Toronto Raptors who backs up TJ Ford for them has slowly evolved into a starting point guard type of a player. At times, late in some of the Raptors games. Coach Sam Mitchell prefers to have Calderon in the game rather than Ford and in …

Since football is my overall best sport by far, one which I also play at a relatively above-average level, I can safely say that I am constantly up to speed with all the latest developments, innovations and happenings on and off the pitch, relating to the beautiful game.
One of …

Julia Mancuso from the USA was the first to make the attempt down the hill for the Women’s Super-G event in the 2010 Winter Olympics at Vancouver. This is the event where skiers don’t get to take any trial runs down the hill and only get to inspect …

This coming weekend, Vikings Quarterback Brooks Bollinger may get yet another chance to start in the NFL. But, like his previous times starting, it is more because of injuries than him actually earning a job.
Bollinger was a great quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers. But, his game is better suited …

Manchester United had made a shaky start to the season. Silly dropped points away from home meant they were yet to win on their travels. Dropped points at home last night time out had concerned everyone and they traveled to Stoke with the news that Wayne Rooney, who had …

A couple years ago, you could look at Chicago Bears’ coach Lovie Smith and say his job was secure. After all, he took the team to a Super Bowl.
Today, heading into the NFL training camps, I look at his job as being a bit more on shaky ground. This …

Well Saturday April 21st is the big day for my grandaughter Shelly, as this is the first year she has joined Little Leauge! She’s eight years old. I’m so proud of her for wanting to join a sport. I’m even more proud, because she wanted to buy her glove …

Everyone was excited to watch the free skate portion of the figure skating event for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games. The top three are very close together. Any one of them began the evening knowing they could win gold.
Before the big action, though, the skaters below …

Christian Cage; Once known as the other half of the high flying duo tag-team, Edge and Christian, now known throughout the world as THE INSTANT CLASSIC, CAPTAIN CHARISMA, CHRISTIAN CAGE! Since November 2005, Christian Cage has proved himself on numereous occasions that he can survive in the real world, …

Larry Fitzgerald is a highly rated wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. I believe that Larry Fitzgerald is one of the most dominant receivers in the league. He is currently one of my favorite players to watch.
Larry Fitzgerald has always been a consistant …

The more I look at Brian Billick’s career as the Baltimore Ravens head coach, the more I think he got a raw deal when he was fired by the team.
Billick isn�t an offensive genius, like many people thought he would be when he was hired 9 years ago. …

After Larry Brown left the Philadelphia 76ers, nobody thought they would have a good team again for a while. And then Allen Iverson left and everyone in Philadelphia pretty much went back to liking football. Maurice Cheeks arrived after Allen had left the team and never got a chance …

Matt Harpring of the Utah Jazz is a solid player that can compliment a great player with his overall versatility. He has enough offensive talent that he can average over twenty points a game. He can also rebound the ball as he has in his career averaged over seven …

I have to say that I did a lot of holding my breath during the Men’s 1000m short track event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. This sport changes on a dime. One second you’re in the lead, and the next you’re sliding into the pad. …

Jared Swopshire is a 6-7, 215 pound Freshman playing for the University of Louisville. He hails from St. Louis, Missouri. He has not received a lot of playing time this year but has cracked the rotation as the 9th man.
Pros: Swopshire has good height and length …

Afa Anoia, anyone who is a fan of wrestling has heard of this famous name as one of the most recognizable in our sport. Afa Anoia Jnr is of course the Son of Wild Samoan Afa.
This young man has been a professional for many years having only competed in …

It’s interesting to see NFL Guard Mike Wahle continuing his career with the same coach he started his career with, Mike Holmgren. However, if the Seahawks think they are getting the same dominating lineman that left the Green Bay Packers a couple of years ago, they are mistaken.
Wahle is …

One of those prep to pro stars. Andrew Bynum came into the laker organization with some expectations that he might be the next shaquille O’neal. He has the size, strength and the body to rival that of O’neal’s. He also has the passion and the drive to win at …

At one point, I thought Packers running back Vernand Morency could turn into a starter and a steal for the team. Now, I think he’ll be lucky if he’s still around next season.
Morency possesses decent speed and showed some flashes of greatness as a back up to Ahman Green …

Chris Kaman of the Los Angeles Clippers is one of the best Centers in the league today. When the team learned that Elton Brand is gonna be out until mid february, they decided to give Chris Kaman the free Reins to play inside and so far he has responded …

The 2010 NASCAR Pole Qualifying for the Gatorade Duels occurred on Saturday, February 6th, and the wind was supposed to be a big factor. With wind gusts up to 25mph, the feeling was that the winds would really impede the speed of the cars on Turn 4 and …

Stave Waugh is was one of the most successful Australian player. He captioned Australia as well and won many matches for them. Steave wags was an aggressive right hand bats man an he came in the middle order and provide it strength to Aus cricket team. middle order. …

Flip Murray of the Detroit Pistons was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks then traded to the Seattle Supersonics in that Gary Payton deal that also sent Ray Allen to the Supersonics. Murray is a good player to have as a back up point guard though generally he is …

The Florida State Seminoles had a fairly decent basketball team last year. Though playing in Florida, they will now always be second best to the back to back NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Champions, the Florida Gators. Though the Seminoles really can’t do much with being second best …

Malik Allen of the New Jersey Nets has been around the league for so long that i can’t even remember when he started or where he started out. It seems to me that he has played in every team in the league since he get signed year after year. …

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 …

Another player that i didn’t expect to become a star in the NBA is Kevin Martin of the Sacramento Kings. He doesn’t have the persona, the size and the weight to be an unstoppable player in the league. But a superstar is exactly what he has become. He has …

Bison Smith is currently one of my favorite wrestlers on the independent circuit, if you do not know why he has the name Bison smith, then you will need to take a look at him and make that decision for yourself. He is an innovator of smash mouth and …

Jason Terry is the firepower off the bench for the Dallas Mavericks. Gifted with incredible speed, he often leaves his defenders in the perimeter using a variety of moves. He has perfected the art of head pumping, head fake and head and body shake that eludes him off of …

I first spotted Chris Hero in a short lived tag-team with his real life friend, CM Punk, who is now on the ECW brand of World Wrestling Entertainment. Chris Hero has amazing potential, and looking back, I find it hard to grasp that only CM Punk was signed and …

Despite their valiant effort against the New England Patriots that will send them into the playoffs with some momentum, I think the New York Giants will once against finish their season without a post season win, something that may once again cause fans to want a change at coach …

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 …

Lindsey Hunter for me is one of the best defensive point guards in the league. After starting out his career with the Pistons as a three point specialists, he figured that he needed to find a new niche in his game to be able to be more effective. When …

I love Kyle Busch, but I never joined his fan club before. I couldn’t get myself to pay any money that would possibly go to Hendrick Motorsports. When he switched to Joe Gibbs Racing I thought about joining the fan club and kept putting it off. Then I somehow …