The NASCAR 2009 Sprint Cup Race - Fontana didn’t end up quite the way I’d hoped, but it a was a good race. Matt Kenseth won his second race in a row, with Jeff Gordon coming in second. Kenseth’s pit crew got him out ahead of Gordon …

If you’re looking for a big power forward to put your hopes and dreams on and ride all the way to the bank, then look no further. The National Basketball Association is in no short supply of talented power forwards, and the big man from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, seven …

The Seattle Supersonics will experience a great decline in the next two years before they can reap the benefits of drafting Collegiate player of the year and consensus best collegiate player in Kevin Durant. They decided to start from scratch and traded away their star players in Ray Allen …

Smush Parker of the Miami Heat who signed a contract with the team last summer after a successful stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat where hoping to get a combo guard with Parker much in the mold of Keyoon Dooling who previously played for the Heat as …

Ever since I started playing tennis, I’ve always used my old twenty dollar tennis racket I got from a local sports outlet. But when my tennis addiction grew, along with the skill of my level of tennis playing, my cheap old racket began to feel weak and brittle. Starting …

While the Seattle Seahawks enter the NFC playoffs as the 3rd seed, I have to think they are entering as one of the weaker teams in the post season.
The Seahawks were able to dominate their division but there aren�t many teams in their division with more than a few …

The Orlando Magic offseason so far has been uneventful. During the ‘06 NBA Draft the Magic selected J.J Redick, a deadshot 3 point shooter from Duke university. The pick should be highly justified since the team in all likelihood will lose SG Deshawn Stevenson to Free Agency this summer. …

After receiving multiple concussions in his career, it’s uncertain whethere the Miami Dolphins quarterback, Trent Green, will be back or not. He has been a journyman all his career, playing for multiple teams under harsh circumstances. His last success story was with the Kansas City Chiefs where he was …

There are so many European players in the National Basketball Association that I’m not even sure we’ll have enough American Born players to compile an Olympic team here in a few years. I don’t mean to sound like I want to keep European players out, because I’m a firm …

Of all the things that can make one’s life considerably easier in the sporting world, perspiration wrist bands are certain cogs that may seem to be objects of accessorizing. From a distance that may be, but whenever I am strutting my stuff on the tennis court, my Nike Wrist …

I LOVED Bam Bam Bigelow and followed him throughout his career since the 90’s. He in my opinion was probably the best big man in the history of our sport, weighing near 400 pounds but still able to fly, how many big men can do that? Put it this …

Will Scott is a 6-4 Senior guard for the University of Louisville’s men’s basketball team. He hails from New York City and transferred from Cornell University.
Pros: Will Scott is a really smart kid. His dad is a doctor, and Will Scott himself is going …

When the Cowboys benched Drew Bledsoe in favor of Tony Romo earlier this season, I thought they were cashing in the rest of their year.
I have to admit though, Romo has looked pretty good so far.
He is definitely much more mobile than Bledsoe was, which was needed considering the …

I’ve been taking the time to look at NFL teams around the league and give my opinion on each of them, based both on what I’ve seen and what I can expect from them next year. In my search, the team that just came up next is the Kansas …

Al Jefferson is the new face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is acquired in this summers mega deal where the Wolves sent it’s greatest ever player in Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics in exchange of a couple picks, Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, the expiring contract of Theo Ratliff, …

Shawn Marion of the Phoenix Suns is one of the top tree forwards in the league in my estimation. In an offense like the Phoenix Suns, Marion’s ability to glide to the hoop and not need many set-up plays is very valuable. To be effective doesn’t need plays to …

Jason Kapono of the Toronto Raptors led the league in three point accuracy last year. He averaged a total of 50.1 percent field goal percentage from the three point arc and beyond while playing for the Miami Heat.
The Heat though decided to let him walk away for nothing …

Look around the NBA today and there’s probably one stand out player on every team. These players range in size and personal strengths but they all most likely share one thing is common…popularity. Now, popular doesn’t necessarily mean good and of course good doesn’t necessarily mean the player will …

The New York Knicks certainly were not considered an elite franchise for the past 9 years. The NBA always criticizing the moves the franchise made up until two years ago when Donnie Walsh took over as team president. From the day he started working he had two goals; one …

Another one of those so called “journeyman” in the NBA. I remember him having played for at least three separate teams in his career so far. Now playing for the Charlotte Bobcats as more of a bench player to fill some open spots in the bench to meet the …

“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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

I must admit I haven’t watched Men’s Snowboard Cross that much over the years. This is one of the newer Olympic events, one of the winter extreme sports added to the list of competitions. As I watch the qualifying the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, I realized something. …

Many goalkeepers will find that there is nothing worse than playing in wet conditions. And every time you reach for the ball it just slips through your fingertips and into the back of the net.well look no further for the glove that ergonomically fits your hand to perfection, 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 …

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 …

Despite what people might think; Think Skateboards are one of the best skateboard companys around. Their decks are made 100 percent from American Maple and made in the USA and not in China like a lot of other brands. Their shapes are very simular to Zero or Mystery decks …

Earl Clark is one of the stars of the University of Louisville’s 2008/2009 college basketball team. He is one of the best slashing big men in the country and has a lot of talent. He is a 6-9 forward weighing 220 pounds and will leave the team …

Due to multiple injuries to the Clippers line-up this year, they were forced to sign players from other leagues and from the developmental league as well. Because of this, Richie Frahm was given a chance by the Clippers when they signed him to a non guaranteed contract last month. …

If you have not figured out from my previous reviews, I am a Nike Fanatic! I love all of Nike’s products and especially have been mesmerized by their golf department.
The new Nike VR Str8 Fit Driver is the perfect addition to Nike’s already high quality line of golf clubs. …

Some claim that it is undoubtedly the biggest sport event of the entire year. The Super Bowl. Now I will admit to not being the biggest most diehard football fan, I enjoy an occasional good game and am always down to watch my hometown team, The Chargers, play. Shout …

Following the end of the 2006 season, the Atlanta Falcons parted ways with their coach Jim Mora. I thought it was a mistake then and still believe that now.
Mora, now an assistant with the Seattle Seahawks, was a decent coach who managed some success in Atlanta despite the fact …

When Javon Walker was a Green Bay Packer, I always felt he was a great speed guy with good hands but wasn’t much more than a number 2 wide out. And after he forced his way off the Packers and joined the Denver Broncos; giving him a chance to …

I am not happy with this one. This is going to be another dust accumulator in my home. Had it for two months and used it twice a week from the time I bought it. I thought that by buying something expensive from a trusted brand would be good. …

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 …

Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince is one of the premiere defenders in the league. At six feet ten inches tall, Prince owns one of the longest wing spans in the game. He also has the desire and the mental attitude to be a great defender. He owns a long …

Steelers and Bengals put up a primetime worthy finish on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium.
The Bengals came into the game as a 1-1 team just coming off a upset against the Packers, looking to knock off the defending Super Bowl champs. Coming into this game, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of …

For those who have never seen or play volleyball before, volleyball is a basically a game which requires to teams to try to keep the ball not to fall into their own side of the court. Well, it is not that difficult? That is just one of the beauty …

Over a decade ago there was a player coming out of the the Connecticut Huskies NCAA mens basketball program who had all the buzz. Six foot five guard Ray Allen would prove that he had chops for both basketball and the silver screen. After being drafted in the first …

In Arizona where losing is the norm, the Cardinals surprisingly had a chance to go to the playoffs this year. After their initial starter, Matt Leinart, was hurt, Kurt Warner took over at the helm and looked like he did when he played with St. Louis. While with the …

Sachin Tendulkar is the best batsman in the world of Cricket next to Bradman.He always speaks with his bat to critics rather than with words.He is a run machine and scored more than 75 centuries in both Test and ODI form of cricket.He has created record such that …

I’m an avid skier and it’s really important to me to have good equipment that will last and most importantly will offer the greatest safety. That being said, my friends recommended that I spend the extra money and invest in a pair of Oakley A Frame Ski Goggles.
The …

I’m a fan of talent in the sport of basketball, but I’m also picky about players attitudes. The six foot ten forward from the Kansas Jayhawks, Drew Gooden, seems to be both talented and have a great attitude. But I just can’t find myself rooting for him to win. …

A couple of years ago, Javon Walker wanted to be paid like one of the best wide receivers in the league. The Green Bay Packers said no and, a year later, he forced them to trade him.
The Denver Broncos bit and paid him the money he was seeking only …

The North Carolina Tarheels have long been atop of the NCAA Men’s Division one college basketball standings. They have put tremendously talented basketball players through to the National Basketball Association, and through to the real world where young men have made a success out of life. Such is the …

The Davis pro max jig is designed to be a swimming jig. This jig’s versatility goes far beyond just swimming applications. The pro max comes in a wide selection of colors. The pro max only comes in two sizes 1/4oz and 3/8oz.
The pro max is …

Plummer clogged up the Bears’ passing lanes in week 1 of 2003, when the ultra-gifted cornerback tallied two passes defensed and two picks, including a staggeing 68-yard interception return for a touchdown. He finished his remarkable compaign with 16 passes defensed. Ahmed certainly does know how to defend his …

I attended the draw for the Confederations cup to be held as a dress rehearsal for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and I generally felt as if they were making something really big out of something which is not all that big. The draw itself was …