Baseball is my passion. I especially love minor league baseball. I was in my element recently at a home game for the Yakima Bears. There’s something special about minor league baseball. It isn’t all dressed up and the players are trying to prove themselves so they really try as …

These paintballs really work fine as tournament and really high quality recreational paintballs. I can’t believe how cheap they are for their quality, however it’s something I’ve come to expect from Nelson paintballs. Nelson paintballs are about the cheapest as far as the quality of the paintballs go, therefore …

Ricky Ponting is the present Australian captain. He recently equaled the world record of making Australia winning its consecutive 16th test match when they beat India today on 6th January 2008. He has been one of the most successful captains of Australian team. He is an excellent batsman …

The same year the LeBron James was coming out of high school to take the NBA by storm, he had some pretty stiff competition. Syracuse super star, Carmelo Anthony, was also poised to take the NBA head on. Though the two are completely different players, they’re basically the same …

Now in all my football following exploits I have never ever come across a more under-rated player than Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o and it really baffles me how the world keeps on misjudging the quality that is in Samuel Eto’s boots.
In my personal view, it is players such as Samuel …

In the bout dubbed The Challenge, a bout between two counter-punchers in their mid thirties, one fought his age and the other lived to his name. It was Marquez’s first fight as a lightweight and he was a little shaky at the get-go. Being in the lightweight division for …

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 …

Now this is a face only a mother can love. Mike Dunleavy Sr. reminds me of Kevin Spacey if he let himself go, got hit my a train, and started going bald. No, all kidding aside, Mike Dunleavy Sr. is an incredible coach in my opinion. Not that he …

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 …

Antonio McDyess once belonged to the best of the league’s big man. He was a versatile power forward who has crazy athletic abilities and who’s offensive game was as limitless as the sky. He can post-up, shoot the midrange jumper, use his speed to get to the rim and …

For a fast player like me, the dynamics of a soccer boot used should fall within a specific range of design, with special focus on comfort, fit, style and even durability.
After spending hours and hours in within the confines of a specialist shoe factory, trying on all sorts of …

All these European players with their offense, offense, offense. Did anyone ever teach these guys that the ball bounces both ways? Apparently not. I was watching the playoffs last year where I witnessed the Russian born player, Andrei Kirilenko get dunked on by Baron Davis. Sure, Baron dunks on …

Devin Harris of the Dallas Mavericks in my opinion is one of the most speedy point guards out there today. He has this quick burst of speed that leaves defenders behind. Harris is a valuable part of the Mavericks drive to the championship. I’ve seen him a couple of …

Brodie Croyle was a great starting quarterback for the University of Alabama. Croyle was great throughout the entire season and helped his team along almost all by himself. Brodie’s teammates all looked up to him sort of as the team leader. If your looking for someone that can …

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 …

Since I am one of those football followers who love to see a bit a skill and flair, Lionel Messi would naturally be one of the players I admire the most and watching him in action and analysing his game is always a nice activity to get into. I …

I was lucky enough to have a really great seat for the Car Quest Auto Parts 300 Nationwide NASCAR race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on May 24, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina. My best friend and I picked up two tickets to the race just a few weeks before …

Now that Donovan McNaab’s season is over, I think it’s time for him to consider retirement or, at very least, a change of location.
McNaab was a solid starter for the Eagles for several years. However, I credit that to his mobility and to a solid defense.
After two straight season-ending …

The Rollerblade Lightning inline skates are awesome! I have been inline skating for 18 years now, and have found that Rollerblade is the best brand. They have the best technology, excellent quality, and most durable inline skates. I have owned other Rollerblade inline skates along with a few other …

Chris Mihm was drafted by the Boston Celtics from Texas University. he came into the league with quite lofty expectations after having a stellar career in the collegiate ranks. Mihm at seven feet tall had the jump shot going. He can also post down low and score off of …

Portable pop up soccer nets are a must have for all soccer coaches. This is a great tool for players to own as well since they are easily transportable when a group of friends just want to play small sided pick up games in the park.
Usually sold in …

While looking at irons at Golf Galaxy, I came across Taylormade’s newest set: the R9 iron set.
I must say what drew me to them first is their look. I love their appearance. It’s very simple with clean lines. The back of the clubs have a balance of silver and …

The Head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Avery Johnson has slowly ascended in the field of good coaches in the NBA. Johnson started out as an undrafted point guard for the San Antonio Spurs. He went on to lead that team to it’s first ever championship when he partnered …

A good helmet for skiing and snowboarding is for me not that easy to find. I want a helmet that looks good, feels comfortable, does not get too warm or cold and without costing too much.
I decided on the Bern Watts helmet. Bern designs really cool helmets …

It’s really hard to come up with the words to describe New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick. On one hand, he’s a heck of a coach. He’s 3-1 in the Super Bowl, has turned the Patriots into an annual contender for the NFL title and, quite simply put, could …

Since the late 90’s and early 2000’s, the St. Louis Rams have been known as a high-powered, explosive, point scoring football machine. All that changed this year with new head coach, Scott Linehan. After firing their old coach, Mike Martz, the Rams quickly plummeted to the bottom of the …

Former all-star Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat who struggled after having a kidney transplant three years ago has been rewarded for his dedication and hard work for the Heat with his first ever championship ring. He was a vital cog for the heat last year when he contibuted …

Bobby The Brain Heenan is one of the greatest managers to ever set foot in professional wrestling, the only man capable of getting an audience booing and chanting ‘Weasel’ just by stepping through the curtain and showing his face. That was the effect Bobby the Brain Heenan always had. …

If you come to Baltimore you have to try to at least visit the home of the orioles Camden Yards. When it was decided around 156years ago to move the Orioles from Memorial stadium to a downtown location there was a lot of hoopla that this concept …

If you like soccer, so you must know Manchester United, the football club won Champion League last year and get a chance to win this year too. Manchester United is located in the city of Manchester. This club has gained a lot trophy in England and Europe Championship when …

I started longboarding because it’s a great crossover sport for surfers or snowboarders looking for something to do when they can’t get to the snow or surf.
This board I bought is a Lush Mako made by the British company Lush Longboards it is a 44″ pintail shape board made …

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 …

When I was growing up, I used to love pro wrestling and, even as an adult, I would watch on occassion.
Now that the WWF has become the WWE, I can’t stand watching it.
The appeal of pro wrestling during its height in the 80s was it was a clean, family-oriented …

When the Packers decided to replace their all-time leading scorer with a kicker that had only attempted one field goal in the NFL and missed I admit I was skeptical.
However, Dave Rayner has done a lot to alleviate any concerns I had.
So far, through 5 games, Rayner is 8 …

The Green Bay Packers may soon find themselves looking for a replacement for quarterbacks coach Tom Clements. That is, of course, if other teams realize just how great of a job he’s done and look to sign him as an offensive coordinator.
Clements had the task of taking a 38-year-old …

After the New England Patriots won a few Super Bowls, they thought it smart to get rid of the players who helped get them there and rest the weight of the world on Tom Brady’s shoulders. This was a pill hard to swallow for Deion Branch who was reportly …

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 …

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 …

When the Seattle Seahawks cut former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, I thought some team would sign him right away.
Turns out, I shouldn’t have been surprised to see him remain unsigned.
I like Shaun Alexander and, in the right situation, he was a dominating running back. However, despite his award, he …

I bought these Etnies skate shoes around 6 months ago in a board shop sale having owned several pairs of Etnies shoes in the past and also some Etnies clothing it has always been a brand that in my opinion produces excellent quality clothes and shoes.
Out of the box …

The other day, I was watching a Packers game and one of the announcers mentioned Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and how he reminds them of Brett Favre.
Out of curiosity, I decided to watch a Cowboys game to see just how accurate this description was. And, I was impressed.
When Romo …

NASCAR’s truck series was supposed to get under way on Friday evening, February 12, but rain meant that the race wasn’t held until Saturday evening, after the Nationwide race was concluded. The truck series is a different breed, a mix of veteran drivers, Sprint Cup wannabes, and everything …

Alex Rodriguez was born July 27, 1975, he plays for the New York Yankees as their third baseman. A-Rod, as he is known to his fans started his career with the Seattle Mariners and then went to the Texas rangers. I remember watching the All Star game, …

I am a huge fan of West Bromwich Albion football club and been a supporter since I was 12 years old. This is a little late in football terms to start following a team after all I did support Liverpool and Tottenham in my Primary School days. However when …

Channing Frye whom the Portland Trail Blazers traded for this summer in that blockbuster deal that sent Zach Randolph to the New York Knicks for Frye and Stever Francis was specially selected by the team because of his unique talent.
Channing really surprised everyone when he first played as a …

The Indiana Pacers whom through the years has been suffering with public relations disaster with the arrests and being indicted the pacers has gone into this season with a minimal expectation from their fans and the experts alike, they have performed tremendously well for their standards.
What i like …

I consider Theo Ratliff in his prime as one of the best shot blockers out there in the league second only though to Dikembe Mutombo in the modern era. Although he has aged now and is even having trouble staying in the floor due to various injuries, Ratliff can …

My family and I love to ride bikes and sometimes we get into a little bit of rough terrain. That is what led me to the decision of buying my Mongoose bike. It is a 26 inch Womens Estes. Like I said the riding gets pretty rough so I …

I really don’t know how this team came to it’s downfall. Four years removed from being serious title contenders in the West when they had magnificent starting line-up of Webber, Divac, Bibby, Stojakovic and Christie. Mike Bibby is still running the show with old holdovers in Brad Miller backing …

Everyone knows the Chicago Bears. Even if you’re not a fan of the National Football League, you have probably danced along with the “Super Bowl Shuffle.” I know I have. And most people know that the Bears had a horrible season this year after going to the Super Bowl …