Considering they won the AFC North title, you would think the Steelers would be a favorite to get past the first round of the playoffs and even surprise higher seeded teams.
I don�t think that�s the case. I think they were lucky to make it into the playoffs but …

When the Packers traded last year’s star, Samkon Gado for Vernand Morency, my first thought was “who.” But, after seeing him play Monday night, I do think they got the better end of that trade.
Gado has potential to be a star in the right system. However, during preseason and …

A seven foot center for the Boston Celtics Kendrick Perkins is one of those who got drafted straight out of high school. When he entered the league he was considered a raw prospect that needed repolishing but he did had the necessary tools to be productive. Perkins has indeed …

This is a boxing goldmine!
When reviewing Nahka-Sakke, rather of saying what they do, it would be easier to say what they do not. To put it simply Nahka-Sakke does it all.
They made hand made boxing and other equipment. For example heavy bags and wrestling dummies. No cheap imports but …

When the Oakland Raiders hired coach Lane Kiffin, I had a lot of doubts about him. And, while I’ve gained a little more respect for him following this past season, I do still think he’s way over his head.
Kiffin did a decent job producing on offense this season; despite …

Rodney Carney of the Philadelphia 76ers has stagnated his growth in the league so far this season. I was ready to think that he would be an improved player this year with the 76ers not having that true legitimate go to guy anymore with the demise of Allen Iverson …

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 …

I can’t say too much about Bruce Bowen without becoming completely infuriated. He is a six foot seven small forward out of Cal State Fullerton who currently plays with the San Antonio Spurs. He has played eleven extremely dirty and rule breaking years in the National Basketball Association. And …

The Shallot is the largest of Kershaw’s “Onion themed” line of folding knives, one step larger than the Leek. It weighs 4.2 oz., has a 3 1/2″ blade, and measures 4 3/8″ when closed. The handles are 410 stainless steel, and the blade is Sandvik 14C28N stainless. …

If you are a fan of football, then watching Manchester United play Rangers in the European Champions League in the 2010/11 season has been no great spectacle. Manchester United were the huge favourites when on the way to Ibrox, but having watched Rangers defend for 90 minutes at old …

I am a huge baseball enthusiast and have almost made it my goal to go to every major league team to watch the play. Usually, I am extremely excited and can usually look over small kinks of usually a happy experience. However, it was a different story when I …

2006 Score Select is one of the best brands of cards that you can get. I love my Vince Young, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and A.J. Hawk rookies. I believe that this brand is worth a lot more than you pay to buy a pack. My opinion is that …

My local basketball hero is non-other than Alvin Patrimonio, the current manager of the Purefoods franchise, the only ballclub he played during his 16 illustrious career in basketball. Sixteen. That is also the jersey number he and I played. Only, his was retired.
Being a fan to him meant …

Somehow Jeff Foster of the Indiana Pacers have never developed into a better offensive player in the NBA than what he is now. I like him in the fact that he is a very good rebounder both offensively and defensively. He is really good at tipping in shots as …

When your football team becomes the first time in NFL history to finish its season with a 0-16 record (once thought impossible), there is really very little you can plan to build around. And, while I do think the Detroit Lions are doing some good things team wise, I …

Brett lee is one of the fastest bowler in cricketing world. He has a fast right hand bowler from Australia . Recently he seem to access the speed and swing to a deadly extend he is very successful Australian bowler. However his economy just quite a high but as …

Tracy McGrady, or T-Mac, is the outstandingly talented guard who plays for the Houston Rockets. You can say this guy has basketball in his blood. His first cousin is the New Jersey Nets forward, Vince Carter, and the two were once teammates in Toronto with the Raptors. During McGrady’s …

San Antonio Spurs french point guard Tony Parker is a rarity among point guards. He has difficulty in hitting his outside shots but constantly belongs to the top 5 in the league in FG percentage. He often creates his shots with ball fakes, head shakes, crossover moves, and with …

I got the wave for Christmas after seeing it at Sportsauthority, i tried it out and loved it. The wave is like surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, and Skim boarding all in one board. The wave features a two platforms connected by a bar in the center. On …

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 …

It was 75 laps as always for the annual Bud Shootout that commences the racing action for those in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series. Carl Edwards was on the pole, a result of a good draw in the Shootout Pole show. It’s not a technical accomplishment, but 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 …

After a couple years of playing disc golf, I decided that I really wanted to develop my overhand and sidearm game. Luckily, there is one disc by Innova that fits both of those niches quite nicely. The disc I’m talking about is the Firebird.
This disc …

Fomer Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Norv Turner was always a considered a coach that couldn’t win if he were in the top spot. He’s had top coaching jobs and the Washington Redskins and also at the Oakland Raiders. He has failed miserably to put together a winning team anywhere …

Bobby Jackson is probably my favorite name in the history of names. It was my bosses name at my former job and I called him “OG Bobby Jacson” as a name play on OG Bobby Johnson, the famous gantsa turned activist from the duece gang on the highly acclaimed …

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 …

The Detriot Lions have turned out to be a draft day embarrassment to anyone who appreciates the significance of a college prospect. You can sit at home in front of your TV and know exactly who the Lions are going to select. Just look at your draft board and …

Eight years ago the players of the Duke Blue Devils put together some impressive wings. A lot of their players ended up in the NBA. One of those being the six foot eight inch forward, Elton Brand. Elton started out his career with promise. He was a highly talented …

The newly acquired Heat Forward Mark Blount has had better stints with other teams than what he has done for the Miami Heat. He has averaged double figure points with the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves and even started for those teams.
With the Miami Heat though, his …

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 …

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 …

Mo Williams who just signed a five year $57 million contract to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks has proven that he was worth all that money that the Bucks threw his way. He has lightning quick first step that allows him to get into the basket and use his …

Jared Swopshire is a 6-7, 215 pound Freshman playing for the University of Louisville. He hails from St. Louis, Missouri. He has not received a lot of playing time this year but has cracked the rotation as the 9th man.
Pros: Swopshire has good height and length …

The Starting Center spot position of the Boston Celtics belongs to Kendrick Perkins. Just three years off of high school and showing some great promise on the defensive end. This behemoth seven feet center contributes minimally on the celtics offense.
He is used primarily on Screen and roll plays …

The Detriot Lions are somewhat of a sad commentary in sports. Nothing they ever do seems to work out. Now this has been blamed on everyone from head coaches, quarterbacks, front office management to a fan in the parking lot of the stadium. One thing all of Detriot’s failures …

Desagana Diop who is a very good shot blocking big man for the Dallas Mavericks hails from Congo. At seven feet and one inch tall, Diop often intimidates smaller players from driving to the lane with his physical presence. And not just that, he also has great instincts and …

If you watched the Dallas Cowboys play at all this year, then you’ve probably seen their energetic coach on the sidelines, Wade Phillips. Wade is a transplant from colder climates. Once up in Buffalo, he’s now down in Texas to see how his brand of football works with America’s …

As a die hard supporter of Orlando Pirates FC, one of the most exciting and tense games for me is the SOWETO derby match against our bitter rivals, Kaizer Chiefs.
The latest derby which was to take place on the 15th of November was an eagerly anticipated match for …

James Jones started his career in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers as some sort of a Reggie Miller clone. Since he entered the league with a deadly three point shot, they trained him with reggie and taught him every tricks that Miller use to do in the game. …

I don’t recall ever watching the Team Sprint competition before but I have to say that it was definitely exciting to watch the Men’s Team Sprint during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. What I like about this snow event is that it’s a fast competition and we …

After watching Noah Herron in extensive action during the Packers game against the Rams, I am starting to understand what the coaches saw in him when they decided to keep him and cut Najeh Davenport.
Herron seems to be a solid one-cut runner who is capable of stepping up and …

Scotty 2 Hotty is best known for his tenure spent with the legendary and iconic World Wrestling Entertainment as both a singles competitor in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions and as a tag team and faction wrestler as a main part of the “Too Cool” faction with former …

I don’t often do reviews of the qualifying for NASCAR races, but every now and then I watch and think that things are worth mentioning, and this is one of those times. The qualifying was for the Saturday, April 10 night race at Phoenix International Raceway. This …

Manchester United were the Champions of the Premier League and were starting the new season, at home to newly promoted Birmingham City. It was sure to be a tough game because Manchester United had sold their prized asset, Cristiano Ronaldo, to Real Madrid for a world record fee. It …

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, …

David West of the New Orleans Hornets started his career as a nobody. He came into the league with little to no credentials at all and he was given little playing time at first. But, with the continued growth of West both on and off the court. The Hornets …

Even when Micheal Jordan roamed the NBA courts i have always adored Penny Hardaway. Coming out of Memphis, Hardaway was selected 3rd overall by the Golden State Warriors, on draft day he was traded to the Orlando Magic for the rights of the first overall selection of Chris Webber …

Drafted 3rd overall pick behind Lebron James and ahead of Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony has become an unstoppable force in the NBA. Playing in the Fiba americas tournament last summer with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Michael Redd, Jason Kidd and Dwight Howard has made a …

Grant Hill of the Orlando Magic was a perenial all star before injury struck hard. Playing for the Pistons back then he was simply in a league on his own. Highly agile for a 6-8 forward/guard, he often entered the lane with his crossover moves, using his quickness and …

Now that Tony Sparano has been named Miami Dolphins’ head coach, I have to question the decision a bit.
Not that Bill Parcells doesn’t know what he’s doing when he hired his former assistant coach, it’s just Sparano might be a bit overrated because he really hasn’t accomplished a whole …