It was a warm day at the Nashville SuperSpeedway in Tennessee on the day before Easter when Carl Edwards led the field to the green flag. Unlike most Nationwide races, this one was largely devoid of big name Sprint Cup drivers, and that’s because it’s an off-weekend for …

From the always exciting Bristol Motor Speedway, the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide The Scotts Turf Builder 300 race took place on Saturday, March 20. The close racing quarters are what really keep the drivers alert and the fans watching every second.
The thrill of this race began before the event …

When I look at the 2007 Minnesota Vikings, I am reminded of Murphy�s Law �What can go wrong, will go wrong.� The reality is, if the Vikings didn�t have bad luck, they would have no luck at all.
The defense is probably the only bright spot on the team. Or, …

If you watched college basketball six years ago, you probably remember the Kentucky Wildcat’s tall and extremly thin player, Tayshaun Prince. If you don’t, just imagine a tree branch that can dribble, shoot and defend the basketball. I’m not kidding, Tayshaun is six foot nine and weighs like one …

“One” brand Thai pads for kickboxing and other martial arts and self defense training are some of the best pads (especially for their cost) that I have used in my experience. These pads typically are available in a black/red style with double straps along the back. One strap is …

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 …

Ski jumping is always a hoot to watch. Get a steady fast speed and then fly through the air, careful not to land too early or too late. Seeing someone gliding through the air is exhilarating for me. Their form has to be perfect as they …

Brett Lee is at present the fastest bowler in international cricket. The Australian has got superb pace that troubles batsmen all the time. He mixes his pace very well, varies in swingers that makes deadly combination. Earlier he did not had a good line and length but slowly he …

These are Nike’s newest fairway woods. They accompany the new driver that was released in the Victory Red family.
Overall, I never quite see what the difference is in fairway woods. I feel that for the most part, they offer better control and I do not see much difference in …

Brevin Knight is one of the smallest players in the league right now. But this is not a measure of his character. Knight who has continually battled the public perception on him being too small to play in the big man’s game has in my opinion more than made …

The Bulls youth movement continues with Thabo Sefolosha. Highly drafted with little to no experience at all. He was an unknown player when he entered the draft in the year ‘04. But i was surprised when the Bulls drafted him early in the second round. He was a virtual …

The North Carolina Tarheels have always been one of the NCAA mens basketball programs finest teams. They produce talent on a consistent basis and have had very few players drafted to the NBA whom have disappointed. The Heels were home to the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael …

In my opinion, Corey Maggette is one of the most gifted scorers in the game. Saddled with injuries though for a majority of his career. Still talent can’t be deceived. Maggette has one of the most flawless jump shots i’ve ever seen. His stroke is effortless and this translates …

I am not exactly a fan of The Amazing Red at all, I’ve saw many of his matches, especially in Total Nonstop Action and I can’t deny that he is an amazing up and comer when it comes to high flying wrestling. However, over the years, how many highflying …

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, …

Golden State Warriors two-guard Jason Richardson who won the slam dunk contest two years in a row is more than just dunking. His game has superstar potential written all over it. His great leaping ability is his main asset and in the slam dunk competition no one is better …

NFL.com is the official website of the National Football League. This website is an excellent source on the league.
What I like is that the website is full of up to date news and information. The top stories of the day are fully explained by expert analysts and writers …

The sports world seemed shocked nine years ago when the Sacramento Kings used their seventh overall pick in the draft to select Jason Williams from the Florida Gators. That shock turned to joy when the young point guard quickly grew to become one of the more exciting players in …

With Greg Oden out for the year with a microfracture surgery before his season even begun, Joel Przybilla has taken the starting Center position of the team and has played really well. He has led the team in rebounding and in shot blocking as well. He ranks at the …

Son of former NBA player Gerald Wilkins and a nephew to one of the 50 greatest players of all time in Dominique Wilkins, Damien Wilkins has slowly carved up a career for himself in the NBA this season with the Seattle Supersonics. He has scored his career high of …

Dikembe Mutombo is perhaps one of the best shot blockers all time in the league. He came from congo and experienced poverty when he was growing up. With his seven foot two inches tall frame though, Mutombo used it to get a collegiate scholarship in the US and have …

I am a huge fan of AJ Styles from his cocky persona to his amazing and unmatched high risk and fast paced move set. AJ Styles in my opinion is one of the best in the world today. Why ONLY at the age of 29, he is a two …

Sean May who won an NCAA championship with the University of North Carolina tar Heels had a stellar collegiate career. He is a son of a former NBA player as well. His collegiate success though has not resulted in an NBA success. A native of Chicago IL., May was …

1998 was the year that I was introduced into ATV riding. My Grandpa decided that he wanted to get his Grandchildren (My brother and I) intro the whole offroad scene. He did so by picking up a Yamaha Breeze. We rode that breeze into the gound. We rolled …

The Nationwide Series of NASCAR ran their Father’s Day weekend race in Milwaukee. The Northerntool.com 250 race featured mostly Nationwide regulars since the Sprint Cup race on Sunday is in California. Only points championship contenders Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch flew in for the race. With …

Going into their game against the Detroit Lions, I had doubts about whether or not the Green Bay Packers deserved to be the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. But, after they destroyed the Lions, despite not starting a half dozen of their starters and pulling the rest before …

Indiana Pacers Forward/Center Jermaine O’neal who’s annual participation in the All-star game is a proof of his talent and work ethics. Drafted and became the youngest player in NBA history to play in a regular season game, he was relegated to the bench early in his Career with …

I am an incredibly HUGE fan of the entire Guerrero family. Gory, Hector, Mando, Eddie, Chavo Sr, and the most recent being Chavo Guerrero Jr. There is only three years difference in age between Chavo and the late Eddie Guerrero, but it is not evident and respectfully is a …

Jarron Collins who plays for the Utah Jazz and has an identical twin playing for the New Jersey Nets is a solid back-up center. I have to admit to the fact that sometimes I am at a loss as to who is who when they face each other but …

To set the field for the annual Daytona 500, which is the official first race of every season, two short races are held. These are called the Gatorade Duels. The NASCAR 2009 Gatorade Duels were terrific races, each sixty laps, and each providing plenty of action.
My main …

Now that the Ravens are in need of a head coach, let’s take a look at what the new guy in charge will inherit.
The Ravens are about 7 years removed from a Super Bowl title. The dominating defense that won them that title grew old and most of the …

The Tippmann Alpha Black Paintball Marker is one of the more common guns I’ve come across playing paintball. I own one myself, and have been extremely pleased with its performance. It’s rugged. It won’t break. I’ve seen the gun bashed on rocks, trees, shrubs, …

My brother uses this perenial installment of the legendary classic series of the “Pro Staff tour” rackets from the Pete Sampras Days of dominating the sport to the evolvement of this stick as used today by probably one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time Roger …

After losing to the Orlando Magic in the semifinals of the NBA Eastern Conference last season, the Boston Celtics will try to comeback and make another run for the NBA championship. What are the reasons? Well, Kevin Garnett is back! After the Big Ticket was sidelined by …

Martell Webster came into the league straight out of high school and was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers as their lottery pick in the year 2004. He came in with a great reputation as a pure shooter with the best release in that rookie class and unfortunately for …

After the tragic Hurricane Katrina that severely hit the New Orleans Area, the team was temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City and with the National effort made to renew and restore New Orleans, the team should be expected to get back playing in front of their home crowd next year. …

This was a unique tournament played in India in April-May 2008 where some of the world’s best cricket players were seen in action. This was a multi million dollar tournament watched by millions of cricket lovers all over the world. I watched a number of matches on the TV. …

When it comes to playing paintball, not all players are interested in playing indoors or even outdoors with tons of other people that they probably don’t know. I find it to be quite an advantage to be playing with people that you don’t know, because it gives you the …

Larry Hughes was a former all star who signed with the Cavaliers to help and play second fiddle to Lebron James. He has excellent mid range jumper and can convert on three point shots as well. Larry can also finish his gliding drives with flair and has good speed …

Sacramento Kings Center Brad Miller was not a well known prospect coming out of college. He was widely considered as a slow footed center who can only shoot the ball from the outside as his main offensive arsenal. And at first, when he came into the league it seemed …

The decision is a program that aired on ESPN about a year ago that Lebron James showed up on to announce which team he was going to play for. He was currently a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers and there were several other teams that …

There have been a few sports families in history of American sport. YOu have the Mannings with the NFL, the Bonds’ and Griffey’s with MLB and the Barry’s with the NBA. A little known basketball family around is the Wilkins’. The Wilkins family consists of brothers Gerald and Dominique …

Most people remember Brandon Stokley from the Indianapolis Colts where he was a great third receiver for Peyton Manning’s crucial offense. Since signing a contract with the Denver Broncos, Stokley is proving that it is more than Peyton Manning that made him a good receiver. With Jake Plummer throwing …

Somehow Jeff Foster of the Indiana Pacers have never developed into a better offensive player in the NBA than what he is now. I like him in the fact that he is a very good rebounder both offensively and defensively. He is really good at tipping in shots as …

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 …

The runner-up of last years NBA Finals made roster changes this season. they acquired Anthony Johnson who was instrumental in indiana’s play-off push last year when he averaged 20 points and eight assist per game in the series against Jason Kidd and the New Jersey nets. They sent veteran …

Indiana Pacers Forward Danny Granger who was drafted out of the University of New Mexico is one of the most versatile players in the league. He is listed at six feet ten nine inches long, has long arms and the speed of a guard. Granger is very explosive off …

As a die-hard Packers fan, I believe the best thing the Detroit Lions can do for my team is keep Matt Millen as their general manager.
I mean, how does that guy keep his job? All Millen has done as GM is waste first round picks on players who don’t …

With the first pick in the NFl draft last year, the Oakland Raiders selected Jamarcus Russel, a quarterback out of LSU. Being a Raiders fan I’m estatic about this pick and I’m sure that Russell will not disappoint. However, it wasn’t looking very good for Russell in the few …

Shane Warne is worlds greatest leg spinner ever. He currently holds record for maximum test wickets. He like murlidharan has amazing tendency to spin the ball on any surface. However he is not as successful with Indian so he has done on other country. This is the only …