While the tactical standard of African football is generally behind that of the Europeans, the technical ability and skill levels of the players, I think, is evidently superior.
I really got confirmation to this after I watched this year’s AFCON finals and I have to say that I really think …

Out of all the European players currently lending their services and talents to the National Basketball Association, Peja Stojakovic was probably the first and still one of the most famous. Of corse he wasn’t the first European player, but he was definitely one of the first legitimate super stars …

CNNSI’s NBA basketball coverage is exemplary. I watch and follow the NBA a lot. And everyday i log in to Sportsillustrated.com/basketball to check their live updated scores, they also have articles from their acclaimed writers about the different teams in the NBA and their players. What i love to …

Coby Karl of the Los Angeles Lakers and the son of Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl has had a tough road on the way to the NBA. He has had to endure media criticism and peer pressure just to get to where he is now. And it is …

Viktor Khryapa came into the Bulls together with Tyrus Thomas in that Draft day deal with the Portland Trailblazers for the right to the second overall pick which later they used to draft Lamarcus Aldridge. Khryapa will eventually become a good player for the Bulls. The only problem is …

Ronny Turiaf of the Los Angeles Lakers who is their main power forward behind Lamar Odom made it through after tough times early in his career. He was diagnosed with a heart condition and undergone a surgery to have it repaired. There was even some rumors that he might …

Abdullah the Butcher is probably the coolest professional wrestler who ever lived. Even though he is now 70 years old, he continues to wrestle in Japan and on the independent scene in the United States. There were many people who copied the maniac gimmick of the �original� Sheik, but …

Robert Horry has more rings than an old oak tree. The star from Alabama has played an amazing fifteen years with the National Basketball Association and has always been around for the biggest and best games this league has had to offer in the last decade and a half. …

The die-hard fanaticism of the tens of thousands of Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club’s supporters, who have no problem filling any stadium anywhere in the country, is an ideal I strongly feel should be adopted by the entire South African football fraternity if South African football is to break new …

Under the cloudy Loudon, New Hampshire skies, the NASCAR Sprint Cup series continued their hectic race schedule with the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 race on Sunday, June 28. Qualifying had been rained out, so the field was set by owner’s points, which put Tony Stewart on the poll …

Carlos Arroyo who hails from Puerto Rico and plays for the Magic is a valuable player off the bench for the Magic. He posses a quick first step and a game that to some level and degree is unstoppable when his hot. He has a very good mid range …

In the NCAA mens division 1 basketball tournament last year, many had the Ohio State Buckeyes winning the national championship in a route. And with players like Greg Oden and Mike Conley, it’s easy to see why. The Buckeyes made it to the national championship game but lost to …

Chris Crains is the only genuine all rounder that New Zealand has ever produced. New Zealand team has always been struggling with a good all rounder, with a genuinely good batsman or bowler but luckily they had Crains who was both an excellent bowler and a very useful …

I typically play golf in the summer 5 to 6 days out of the week, and I was seeking a driver that gave me good distance but was forgiving to a mis-swing. When I came upon the 2008 Burner driver at a golf store in Indiana it was …

About fourteen years ago, there was a team in NCAA mens division 1 basketball that was probably the best team never to win a national championship. I’m speaking of course of the Michigan Wolverines and their fab-five team which included Juwan Howard. Juwan was one of the super stars …

I personally think if anyone claims they love the game of football, no matter what team they support, they have to love watching Barcelona Football Club in action, with their short passing, patient game that is characterized by a team of highly skilled individuals that fight for each other …

America’s Louie Vito isn’t normally the type of guy I’d say is cute, but after watching him on Dancing with the Stars, he is kinda cute. After seeing this different dancing side of him, how can I not root for him at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics? …

The San Diego Charger came to life late this season and actually won a playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts. A bit part of this victory was the much hyped and talked about wide receiver, Vincent Jackson. Vincent is a product of his environment. He’s rough and tough and …

I read today that the Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Bills’ head coach Gregg Williams as their defensive coordinator. I couldn’t think of a better movie.
Williams is a true motivator. His defenses will do anything for him and that commitment should help Jacksonville get over the final hurdle toward winning …

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 …

Tony Allen came into the league as a highly touted player from the collegiate ranks. He was often reviewed as someone who has crazy athletic abilities. And he also proved in the collegiate ranks that he does in fact posses those said abilities. He dominated the slam dunk competitions …

The Coca-Cola 600 is one of those NASCAR races that real fans consider one of the biggest races and one of the races they have to see in person along with the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400. For the last two years I’ve been lucky enough to see …

The Camping World 300 race was the opening race for the Nationwide Series. Held on February 13, 2010 in Daytona, the field was led by Kyle Busch on the poll with Carl Edwards completing the first row. Fifteen drivers are also in the Sprint Cup Series and …

Currently owning the Houston Rockets starting point guard position over Rafer Alston, James is more of an offensive threat than Alston is. He is a very reliable three point shooter who can also do a one dribble and get inside the three point line and shoot that long two …

Steve Francis formerly known as “The Franchise” for the Houston Rockets signed with the team this summer for a second try with the Rockets. After being dealt to Orlando Magic for that Tracy McGrady Trade, Francis comes back to Houston playing a different role. He was once the vital …

Once considered as the heir apparent to Micheal Jordan, Penny Hardaway was primed for bigtime even in the collegiate ranks where he played for the University Of Memphis. Hardaway entered the league after being drafted 3rd overall by the Warriors. He was then sent to the Orlando Magic on …

Mad about NBA statistics? I am.. hehe.. Anyway, 82games.com is a website that offers probably the best statistics in the whole worldwideweb. For NBA fantasy league owners such as myself, there is no better site to check on a player or a teams statistics. I highly recommend this site …

A long time removed from the glory days of Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton, the Seattle SuperSonics woke up with a high draft pick in last years NBA draft. A lot of players on the board were looking good. But after Greg Oden went to the Portland Trailblazers, there …

Bonzi Wells for me is probably the best rebounding two guard in the league. He has great height and deft to be able to battle bigger players down low for that rebounds be it on the offensive or at the defensive end.
I have always admired Wells game ever …

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 …

George Steinbrenner Field on Tampa Bay is one of the nicest and biggest ballparks I’ve ever been too for a minor league game. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the people that worked there and the people at the game more than usual. The employees were very curtious, even with …

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! …

A lot of people are talking about former Atlanta Falcon’s coach Bobby Petrino and how he left the team after just 13 games. Many are taking the time to call him a quitter and other names. I won’t. I will just reiterate what I said when he took the …

Rasho Nesterovic is a 7 footer out of Slovenia. He is a serviceable big man at best and can contribute on the defensive end. He plays for the Toronto Raptors and starts at times in place of Andrea Bargnani. On the offensive end, Nesterovic has little range on his …

The Miami Dolphins today named Joey Harrington their starter over former starter Dante Culpepper. I agree with this decision.
Harrington really hasn’t done much throughout his career to earn a starting spot. However, Culpepper has looked downright awful during the first part of the season.
First, he doesn’t seem to have …

The Detroit Pistons is a well oiled running team that has been in the contention for the title the last five years. With a solid Starting five and the fact that they have nurtured their young players to someday replace the aging stars that they have, the bench has …

I have been playing tennis for most of my life, and have experienced a wide range of rackets, ranging from Wilson to Dunlop via Head and Yonex. I have developed a love story with Babolat of late however, after trying out some of their newest products. As a junior, …

Denver Nuggets forward Reggie Evans who recently signed a new five year deal with Denver is pure energy personified. He doesn’t posses much of a offensive skills, neither does he posses a GQ type of face but what makes Evans a valuable NBA player is his hustle and …

Burnley were in the top flight of English football for the first time in 33 years. Turf Moor was their home ground and the venue for what was billed as a titanic encounter which Premier League Champions, Manchester United. Turf Moor was not a big stadium, but the fans …

Vince Young pulled off what most thought was impossible to do in his national championship debut with the University of Texas Longhorns. Their team defeated the reigning national champion USC Trojans which included the powerhouse duo Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush. After doing this with last minute heroics, Vince …

When the Packers named Jarrett Bush their Nickel Back, I had some serious concerns about the position. And, through the first few games of the 2007 season, I had plenty of reason to doubt he was the right guy for the job.
But, as he�s gotten more experience, I have …

Michael Doleac of the Minnesota Timberwolves is a solid back-up Center who started his career with the Orlando Magic as a high first round pick for them. And in that sense that he is a first round pick i think he will be considered a disappointment in the league.
After …

From what I saw of the Bears during their first pre-season game, I think you’re going to see another season where their defense will win them the division but their offense will keep them from going far in the playoffs.
Starter Rex Grossman and the first team offense did absolutely …

I’m an avid skier and I know how important it is to have comfortable ski boots that fit well and provide good ankle support. I had to get rid of my old boots because they didn’t fit right and I came to purchase the Salomon Impact 7 ski …

Travis Diener was given a chance in the NBA by the Orlando Magic. He was signed after going un-drafted in the ‘05 draft. And with the chance that the Magic gave to him, he re-paid them by going into games and contributing with his three point shooting.
Although it …

This was the biggest heartache of my sports following history. The trade that sent Grant Hill to the Orlando Magic for then considered nothing but garbage Ben wallace and Chucky Atkins. At that time it seemed like a no brainer for the Magic to make the deal. But alas, …

Adam Gilchrist recently declared his retirement from International cricket, this came as a surprise to many who thought he is still in very good form and almost at the peak of his career. Gilchrist enjoys an exceptional record both as wicket keeper and as a batsman, he has …

More known for his defensive skills, Shane Battier has been a terrific find for the Houston Rockets. He was acquired via a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Forward Stromile Swift. Battier is also a high percentage three point shooter whom both Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady love to …

The NASCAR races at Infineon are typically fairly boring at least in my opinion. I have a hard time staying focused on the races that take place at the road courses because you don’t see a lot of racing going on. The drivers tend to play it safe and …

The best way of describing this cart is: The Linksman Golf X7 is the generic version of Sun Mountain’s V1 Speed 3 Wheel Cart.
That is basically it. They emulated that design but made some crucial changes. First, the handle is adjustable so it accommodates any height and helps out …