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 …

Stromile Swift entered the NBA with high expectations. He was drafted third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the hopes that he would someday become the next Kevin Garnett. So far though, Swift has done nothing but disappoint the Grizzlies. He has teased them with extraordinary leaping ability and …

Troy Hudson of the Golden State Warriors has just ended his career as he was forced to retire early with a chronic hip injury that needs to be replaced soon and with little to no chance of recovery at least in the NBA level of play. And for me …

Bob Backlund was the WWWF champion from 1978 - 1983. He had becomes a controversial figure because he was a rather bland champion who decidedly lacked charisma, but he maintained a solid drawing card ability that did not diminish until the very last few months of his title reign. …

Ranked in the top ten best leagues in the world, I think much of the basis for this ranking lies firmly on the amount of money flowing through the Absa Premiership, the sponsorships as well as the organization, but not the quality of football itself.
As a South African, soccer …

Kevin Durant is one of the best players to come out of college in recent history. I followed this guys career throughout his freshmen year last season playing for the University of Texas and all i can say is that he will be the next dominant scorer in the …

Malik Rose of the New York Knicks is one of those players in the NBA that has a great knack for the ball. He is a bit undersized for a power forward or a Center but can match up pretty well in either of those positions since he can …

The fact the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to rely on Najeh Davenport as their featured back following the injury to Willie Parker should be a concern to Steelers fans.
While a decent number 2 back, Davenport is not a player you’re going to want to pin your playoff hopes on. …

Manchester United had not enjoyed their finest start to the season and this was mainly due to their away form which had seen them unbeaten but actually told the story of several draws and a host of dropped points that were not going to help them really set the …

RJ as often called in the league, Jefferson has slowly evolved from a mediocre player to a perennial all-star in the league. Acrobatic in his natural way, he often opens up the lane with his drive to the basket shots and his commendable shot from 15foot and beyond. Highly …

The New Jersey Nets are one of those teams who are standing at the edge of greatness yet they can’t seem to take that final step. Coach Lawrence Frank, who’s been there since early 2004, is no stranger to having a good team. But the responsibility falls on him …

Marcus Banks was originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft. He is a fast but stable point guard who can run with the best of the point guards in the league as well. In the beginning of his career, I really …

Robert Horry is perhaps the most clutch shooter in the NBA. I sometimes think that maybe Horry saves his tank for crucial situations and rise up on these instances when the chance presents itself. He constantly sticks dagger into the hearts of opposing teams from the day he entered …

New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd was the NBA?s epitome of versatility. He probably still is, the only gathering concern is his health issues that has been hounding him the last couple of years. After an ACL surgery a couple of years back and an aging age of …

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 …

Indiana Pacers General Manager and Former NBA MVP and a Legend Larry Bird has done an inspiring job with the Pacers. Although they are struggling to make the play-offs the last couple of years, the Indiana Pacers have stayed competitive and has given their opponents a run for their …

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 …

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 …

Michael Redd of the Milwaukee Bucks for me is one of the deadliest outside shooters in the league if not in the history. He has one of the prettiest form in that release of his that is fundamentally perfect for the shooting motion.
When he first came into the …

The New York Knicks has probably the worst management in any pro sports in my own estimation. They suck from the President all the way down to the towel guy. The owner probably is ok since he pays for the salary of his players without complaints but other than …

The 2009 racing season is underway with the Daytona 500. I have a few definite reactions to the big race.
–I’m proud of the 24 team. Jeff Gordon is my favorite driver, and he did a great job all day. He also made a daring call, coming …

Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest who was the main protagonist on that infamous November brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hill Michigan is a legit All star in the NBA. When healthy and behaving normally Artest is simply one of the game’s best players. His ability to defend not …

Every team skates to the same dance, doing two rotations on the rink. It’s a contest of technique. It’s much more of the classical ice dancing that I grew up watching versus the free style post-Bolero entry that changed the sport forever. It’s really a head …

From an American’s perspective, the Nordic Combined, Team Large Hill event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games were astounding. For the first time in modern history, an American team won a medal in this event. We’ve been shut out for what seems like forever. Then …

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, …

If you were to look around the National Basketball Association today at all the different teams and players, you would notice a trend. A lot of the best teams have a shorter player playing down in the paint. The Utah Jazz are up on this trend and have a …

Manchester United were holders of the Carling Cup. They had actually retained it the year before for the first time in the clubs history and were now looking to do something that only Liverpool had done and tat was to win it three years on the trot. So when …

It took me some time to write a view about this year�s version of the Green Bay Packers. This is mainly because, up until last week, I didn�t know what to think of them.
The Packers currently stand at 8-1 but, for some time, I had a hard time telling …

Earl Barron of the Miami Heat has been with the team for over three years now. He was signed by the team to play if and ever Shaquille O’neal or Alonzo Mourning gets injured. Barron though has played very little and far and off in between. It has been …

When I began to play badminton I was confused that which one Racket should I buy. I had lots of options, my coach suggested me to buy a Racket of yonex. Then I bought yonex armortec 70MG. At the time of buying Racket I was not satisfied with my …

As the new coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, first year hopeful Randy Wittman certainly has his hands full. After Kevin Garnett finally got out of there, the Timberwolves don’t have another start to speak of. Trapped in the toughest conference in the history of basketball with teams like the …

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 zen master. The coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson, is synonomous with winning basketball games. The inventor of the triangle offense won more titles with the Chicago Bulls than a dart throwing champion could win Stairway to Heaven posters at a carnival. And that trent continued …

Last season, the Seattle Seahawks were supposed to send retiring head coach Mike Holmgren out on a high note. As it turns out, the team ended up struggling in his final year and he ended up leaving after a losing season with the franchise.
This year is about change. Jim …

When i first saw Danny Granger of the University of New Mexico when he was still in college, i already had an inkling that his gonna be good in the NBA. He has all the tools necessary to succeed in the league today. He has size, speed, power, agility …

One of the neat sports to watch during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games is ski jumping. There’s just something about watching these competitors sliding down the hill, going high into the air, and then making a clean landing hundreds of feet later. I’m not a skier, …

If you’ve ever heard anyone call the San Antonio Spurs point guard, Tony Parker lucky, please smack them on the head for me. To say he’s lucky is the biggest understatement of all time. In fact, the only way I can word it to make sense to me is …

Los Angeles Clippers Center Chris Kaman has finally reached his potential in the league. Entering the draft in ‘02, he was highly touted for his talents in the NCAA level. At seven feet tall, Kaman is very agile. Offensively, he moves really well without the basket that often results …

Before this year, I doubt that anyone in the world had ever heard of the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, David Garrard. He was a surprise for everyone except his teammates and coach. Only throwing a handful of interceptions this year, Garrard led his team to a playoff birth where they …

The amazing feats of Michael Phelps in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, were amazing. Not only did he win 8 gold medals but he won those eight with a ton of pressure on his shoulders. Every single race he had, everyone was looking at him waiting for him …

Doc Rivers is the former all star basketball player turned coach for the NBA’s Boston Celtics. This year they’re leading the league in wins. As I type this they have won 25 games and lost only 3. That’s impressive and reminds me of the great Chicago Bulls teams with …

Former Duke point guard Chris Duhon who currently runs the offense for the Chicago Bulls has earned himself a reputation as a tireless worker who plays and practices through pain for the good of the team. He was much praised when he experienced a very painful rib injury last …

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 …

Inzmamm ul Huq recently retired from international cricket. He was the most successful Pakistani batsman ever. He averaged over 45 in test and scoreed over 10000 runs in cricket. Only 5 batsman in the world able to do that he is very cool player and hardly losses his head. …

Favre is definetly one of the best QB’s in the league, or used to be. He still is a great quarterback no doubt about it, but he seems to be going downhill now in his career. He is one of my favorite players and I hate to say stuff …

The bobsled has always been an exciting sport to watch. The notion of two men inside this bobsled, going ridiculously fast with unthinkable g-forces attacking their body is mind boggling. It’s thrilling to watch, especially at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
The event takes place over two nights, …

Yukon Seated Calf Machine is a piece of exercising equipment designed specifically to shape your calves. Calves are considered among the hardest muscles to exercise, so a machine like this specifically targeting them is a nice idea. However, the same can be considered a drawback: this piece of equipment …

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 Portland Trail Blazers had a lot to look forward to this season. Coach Nate McMillan was poised to take the Ohio State sensation, Gren Oden, on a ride around the league to destroy any other big man who got in the way. Unfortunately, Oden was injured and the …

The Youtek series is a new brand of racquets that allows the racquets to conform to “you” and your style of playing (hence the name “you” “tek”). After buying this racquet and playing with it on numerous occasions over a year, I am delighted with the overall performance of …