Former Slam Dunk King Fred Jones of the New York Knicks has done very little since being dealt to the Knicks. I somewhat admired him when he was still playing for the Indiana Pacers a couple of years back. He was a dynamic player for Rick Carlisle coming off …

When the Packers first drafted linebacker Nick Barnett, I thought he would prove to be too small to play the middle linebacker position and would eventually have to move outside. Happily, he has proven me wrong.
There are a lot of other linebackers who get more publicity than Barnett, but …

Paradise Poker is one of my favorite rooms to play, and I’ll tell you why…
First of all, Paradise Poker has extremely loose games; there are many rooms that share this feature, so it isn’t unique, but something particularly about Paradise Poker strikes me as particularly fun. I think it’s …

Cleveland Cavaliers Forward Drew Gooden who has recently just received a new US$23 million for three years deal with the Cavs has finally found a home with Cleveland. He has been on the trade rumors for the majority of his career after starting out with Memphis Grizzlies after he …

Before David Stern, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association, changed the rule last year that prohibited players from making the leap from high school directly into the NBA, one player got in just before the shop closed. Louis Williams, the six foot two inch poing guard from South …

Former Denver Nuggets All-star Antonio Mcdyess who now dons the Detroit Pistons Jersey was one of those annointed as the next line of superstars that would carry the league for years to come. Unfortunately for Mcdyess, he injured his knee and was relegated to a lot of rehabilitation and …

This indoor climbing location is great. The routes change often, and there are always challenging things to try. There is a large bouldering cave as well as a practice wall.
For the beginner, there are training courses you can take. I took one, and it was an easy way to …

The Palms at Sanctuary Cove in Robina, Queensland, less than half an hour from the city center, is one of two courses in the property, the other being The Pines, a longer and tougher course where pro tournaments are played. The course is definitely upscale and charming, and …

Anthony Carter, man has he been in the league for so long. I remember him as a Rookie dogging it out for the Miami Heat on the Tim Hardaway era. He was their back-up point guard back then and he played the same then to the way his playing …

At the start of the year, I was certain this would be Coach Jon Gruden’s last year in Tampa Bay. He had an aging team and seemed desperate to find a starting quarterback; signing both Jeff Garcia and trading a draft pick to get retired quarterback Jake Plummer (who …

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 …

The Toronto Raptors have missed the services of Jorge Garbajosa. I totally blew this picks that i had with Jorge. He was a developing player last year for them and was starting to really contribute when their season ended. Since then Garbajosa broke his ankle and knees. He rested …

Last year, I was turning the TV around and caught the tail end of a dunk on a replay of the NBA all star weekend slam dunk compeition. Having missed the original airing of the contest, I was more than happy to watch a replay. It was Dwight Howards …

For as long as I have been a keen follower of the game of football, Real Madrid always posed as the benchmark in terms of success at club level, having won the most sought after club prize in the world of football a record nine times.
Admittedly though, I only …

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 …

My main complaints about ski goggles have always been getting the fit right so it is comfortable, as well as the whole lenses fogging up issue. I have gone through several goggles, and I finally think I found a good pair. I would sacrifice good looks for functionality when …

America finally struck through the Nordic Combined barrier for the Olympic games. For decades upon decades, the USA has been shut out of these events, never scoring any medals. Finally, during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, we’ve made some headway.
The Men’s Large Hill event is in two …

I follow NASCAR pretty closely these days and have been the last few years. I watched it as a child, too, but left the sport behind into becoming hooked again circa 2005. The one thing that has bugged me, probably more than anything else, since that time …

The squirrel tail worm is a straight finesse-style plastic worm. It comes in two sizes and about a dozen colors. The color selection of this particular bait should accommodate most water conditions. The bait was designed by shakey head fishing guru Jeff Kriet.
The bait has a normal …

Phoenix Suns forward James Jones owns one of the quickest releasing shot in the NBA and is quite accuarte with it as well. Under the handling of Reggie Miller whome he played with and mentored him when he was still with the Indiana Pacers, Jones has taken up the …

RollerBlad, or in- line skating, is a very exciting sport. It gives you new ability, or I can better say, it helps you find your concealed abilities. You’ll learn to have a wonderful equilibrium on for in line wheels. You’ll learn how to fully concentrate and how to begin …

Raef LaFrentz entered the league as the fourth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft for the Denver Nuggets. And if truth be told, i was scared to death with this guys potential. Of all the comparative talks about who’s gonna be the next Larry Bird, LaFrentz was the …

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 …

I recently bought the Bonfire Radiant snowboard jacket and after a few weeks use thought it was worthy of a review.
I bought this mainly to use for work as I work outdoors in all weathers I needed something that would keep me dry and warm while still being breathable …

Raef LaFrentz is the little known power forward for the Portland Trailblazers. Though not one of the best power forwards in the National Basketball Association, this six foot eleven, nine year man from the Kansas Jayhawks is definitely a top notch player. I’ve only seen him come off the …

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 …

Packers training camp is just around the corner and, being the fan that I am (and being absolutely bored today) I feel I would take a few minutes to review what I feel to be a very talented team with potential for great things; assuming a few weak spots …

New Jersey Nets forward/center Nenad Kristic who was drafted out of Yugoslavia compliments well with the rest of the superstars the team has. With the trio of the best athletic players in the league and perhaps the history of the game(Carter, Jefferson and kidd)Kristic comes in and be the …

After yet another losing season, the Detroit Lions decided to make a major change to turn their fortunes around�.they fired their offensive coordinator. Give me a break.
How many lives does Lions general manager Matt Millen have? Don’t get me wrong, as a Packers fan, I’m glad he’s calling the …

As I write these words, Spain has just lifted the World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history. That being so, it is perhaps a bit unfair to be too critical of them, and I do accept that they have been the best footballing side in the …

I am looking for a putter to compliment my all Nike set so I naturally started to look at the few Nike putters that were available at Golfsmith and came across this one.
The Nike IC 20-10A putter is Nike’s blade putter with no insert. It is their attempt to …

Hilton Armstrong of the New Orleans Hornets is a type of player that does everything possible in him to be in the NBA. He has very limited offensive skills solely depending on passes from Chris Paul and from tipping in missed shots off the offensive rebound.
But the fact that …

Hall’s performance in the 2002 Kansas City Chiefs offense gave encouraging signs of things to come as he showed he has the ability to be a true gamebreaker with his long-distance speed. Against the Chiefs AFC West rivals in Denver, the Broncos, Hall had a breakout game in the …

When the Packers signed Mike McCarthy as their head coach this past offseason I thought he was a good choice for a young team.
And, after seeing him through 15 games of his first season, I still stand by that opinion.
There’s a good chance the Packers will finish 7-9 this …

Eddy Curry is an intriguing talent and some sort of a tease to his coaching staff. He has the body, the size and strength to be a dominant force in the League but has so far been limited to mediocre at best. He has a decent turn-around shot from …

They will be a lottery team and will be at the bottom of the best division in the league. Looking at their line-up, I’m at a loss as to how they perform so bad with the team that they have. Starting Forward is Pau Gasol who a few years …

Turkish national player Hedo Torkuglo who currently plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA has a very high potential to succeed in the NBA. He is six feet ten inches tall who shoots from the deep range. He can also put the ball on the floor to penetrate …

Primoz Brezec of the Charlotte Bobcats has had an up and down career in the NBA so far. Last year when he was healthy and playing well, Brezec was a main fixture in the bobcats offense. He was often involved in high-low plays with Emeka Okafor and was …

Christiano Ronaldo, the most important player in Manchester United has been transferred to Real Madrid in this season 2009-2010. At the beginning of his career in Manchester United, I think he still tried to tune in with the speed and rhythm of United’s playing style. He joined Manchester United …

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, …

The team from the Bay, the Golden State Warriors have taken in a new portfolio in the NBA. After being another one of those doormat teams in the league the last decade, the Warriors have finally assembled a significant group of players that for me will guarantee them a …

Derek Anderson is a six foot five guard that comes to the NBA via the Kentucky Wildcats. Anderson was a bright shining star in his few short years with the NCAA mens division 1 power house. And he wasn’t very shy about quickly making an impression on the fans …

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. …

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 …

The Luverne Country Club about 40 miles south of Montgomery, Alabama is not the most prestigious golf club you will ever visit, but it is definitely one of the friendliest. I have played at Luverne every summer for the past 9 years and feel as though I am one …

Well, Green Bay Packers training camp is just around the corner and, after a 6-10 finish last season and some off season moves this year, it’ll be interesting to see if they will repeat that performance or if it was just a fluke and they will show improvement now …

lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers is one my favorite players in the league today. He is a six feet ten inch specimen who can play all five positions. He has that rare ability for a big man to handle the ball and facilitate the offense. He gets …

Being a die-hard Packers fan, I obviously am not a huge fan of the Chicago Bears. But, I will try to be objective when looking at their past season, which resulted in a winning record but not a playoff appearance.
Offensively, I think the Bears have improved from last year, …

Men’s Super G, a part of the alpine skiing competition for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, was truly exciting to watch. As an American, I was thrilled to see Andrew Weibrecht do so well. He made a mistake up top, but recovered nicely and ended up …

Asya was one of the female wrestlers in WCW that actually scared me. I first saw her as a member of Shane Douglas’ Faction known as The Revolution alongside fellow members Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn and of course the leader, Shane Douglas. The faction was short lived …