When the Cincinnati Bengals chose to keep Marvin Lewis as their head coach, I’m convinced it was more because they didn’t think they could find anyone better than him actually being the right fit for the organization. I think they are waiting to see if Bill Cowher will be …

Another in a long line of great Duke University Blue Devils players to make the splash in the NBA is the Utah Jazz power forward standing six feet nine inches tall, Carlos Boozer. Boozer, who has been playing for five years, is the Jazz’s primary threat down low. Though …

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 …

While we were in Arlington Texas, to catch an Oriole Game against the Texas Rangers we were walking along the promenade when we saw a notice that they had a baseball museum. We have a baseball museum in Baltimore and decided that we would check theirs out while …

I am slowly taking a liking to Bobby Lashley over the past few weeks after witnessing a match between him and Chris Benoit in which he proved that he could work the mat, and that he could work a great and solid technical match. Although, this was against Benoit, …

If you watch a lot of television, and in particular pay attention to the online poker commercials that come on more and more frequently every day, you’ll doubtless have seen commercials for Full Tilt Poker.
Full Tilt seems to stake a lot of its success on using poker pros for …

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 …

Used by many touring pros Babolat Pure Drive is the flagship racket that represents the company in the game of tennis, Andy Roddick and Robi Genipri to name a few who plays with this stick. I’ve tried this one time, when a friend from Japan sent us one to …

Los Angeles Lakers Forward/Guard Lamar Odom is one of the more unique players in the league. Odom is listed at 6 feet 10 inches long and has arms that has so much length that it probably belonged to a 7 footer. But, what makes him a unique NBA player …

Saturday night racing is always an interesting thing. When you throw in 43 cars on the short track in Richmond, Virginia the race becomes something completely different and a whole lot more interesting. This year’s spring race at Richmond was Denny Hamlin’s race to win, and by extension his …

The Utah Jazz drafted unknown Rookie Morris Almond in this years NBA draft selection last June. As i understand, it was coach Jerry Sloan who requested to have Almond on the team as he previously saw this guy in action in a pick-up game and was deeply interested.
So …

It’s hard to draw any real conclusions from a team scrimmage (I’m reserving final judgement for preseason) but, from what I did see, the team looks much sharper than it did at this time last year.
Brett Favre was very accurate during the scrimmage and even managed to throw for …

The Suunto t3c is the first sports specific heart rate monitor/watch I have ever invested in, so I can only give my opinion on this product without comparing it to any other brands.
I would like to start by saying I have recommended this watch to all of my …

After the year he had last year, one that resulted in him being knocked from the playoffs and then having to hear rants from his former running back, I’m glad Tom Coughlin finally has a shot at the Super Bowl; even though it came at the expense of my …

I have owned a Bowflex Xtreme SE home gym for a little over eight months now and I have paid over $1500 dollars for it and I think that it is the best investment that I have ever made. It comes with 210 pounds of power rod resistance but …

Kyle Lowry of the Memphis Grizzlies is one of the better athletic point guards out there in the league today. Although he has seen less and less of a playing time with the Grizzlies primarily due to the fact that back-up point guard Juan Carlos Navarro has been playing …

Ricky Hatton v Manny Pacquiao. It was Ricky Hattons second shot at greatness and being labeled the worlds pound for pound best fighter. He had previously lost this chance to Floyd Mayweather.
In the build up to the fight it was clear that the two fighters appeared to get on …

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 …

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 …

Bristol, Tennessee is a short track that always provides plenty of action, and today was no exception. Veteran Mark Martin led the field to the green flag.
Some news, notes, and perceptions:
–Darrell Waltrip commented on Kyle Busch’s actions at the end of the Nationwide race yesterday. The younger …

I am neither a fan of the two teams. In fact, I don’t like to see them win so other can have the chance at the championship. However, watching the two of them slug it out in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs was simply amazing!
Defending …

I have been an avid wrestling fan for almost fifteen years. So I really feel kind of guilty that I am going to be writing this negative review. I have been tuning in for the past year every Monday just like I have for many years. I am so …

The biggest Event in the game of Cricket is going to start on sunday 11th of march in West Indies.for people of Asia to whom Cricket is their religion and the players are all gods this will be wonderful event and will always try to watch all the …

Clay court specialist Rafael Nadal from spain often wows the crowd with his personality and his vigor to return the ball. His style of play matches well in a clay surface as he has speed and that awkward heavy topspin that is designed to hook the ball back into …

The Holt family has definetly been good to North Carolina State’s football program that they have. Both Torry and brother Terrence, a walk -on safety, were Wolfpack All-Americans. Torry really supported his yonger brother both financially and with good advice. After following Torry’s suggestion that he not take easy …

Another of the young talents that i really expected to blossom this year for the Philadelphia 76ers is young guard Thadeus Young whom they drafted in the first round of last years draft. He has the physical attributes to be a good scorer in this league. His lean, his …

Some sports are hard to enjoy over television, and in my opinion, cross country events are in that category. The Men’s 15km Individual for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics featured competitors from 50 nations. There were actually 96 skiers. It’s a timed race, with 15 seconds …

Although I am not a Manchester United supporter, I cannot help but admire the driving force behind the greatness that is accociated with Manchester United, Sir Alex Furgason, and I have no problem at all claiming that he is certainly the best manager the world of club football has …

The Chicago Bulls had a great team last year. They swept the defending champion Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs and gave the Detroit Pistons, their bitter rivals, all they could handle in six games. Led by head coach Scott Skiles, the Bulls started off poorly …

With a career average of 8.9 yards per catch, Bubba has become a safety blanket for the QB Brett Favre and a lock to get a first down. The sure-handed tight end caught four touchdown passes in 2003, bringing his career total to a huge 21, putting him third …

Paradise Poker is one of my favorite rooms to play, and I’ll tell you why…
First of all, Paradise Poker has extremely loose games; there are many rooms that share this feature, so it isn’t unique, but something particularly about Paradise Poker strikes me as particularly fun. I think it’s …

When the Green Bay Packers drafted Korey Hall this past April, I didn’t think too much of the move. Hall had played linebacker in college and they said they were going to convert him to fullback; a position he never played before. I figured, at best, he was going …

After the tragic Hurricane Katrina that severely hit the New Orleans Area, the team was temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City and with the National effort made to renew and restore New Orleans, the team should be expected to get back playing in front of their home crowd next year. …

The tippman 98 custom is one of the best paintball guns Ive ever had the pleasure to fire. I currently own a tippman 98 custom with a woodland camouflage finish and a CAR adjustable stock. I have been through alot with it Ive used it in the rain, snow, …

Whenever someone asks me about San Diego Chargers Head Coach Norv Turner, my response to them is ‘one heck of a coordinator, lousy coach.’
Turner is an innovative offensive coach who pretty much designed the offense the San Diego Chargers have had success with over the past few years. But, …

The Atlanta Falcons are a hard team to judge. On paper, they could very well in be in the Super Bowl this year, considering they have a solid defense and one of the best running games in the league. However, it really comes down to the quarterback position.
Michael Vick …

There were twenty couples participating in the Pairs Short Program of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics for figure skating. I love figure skating, but I have to say that I’m really sick and tired of improper scoring, skaters falling, and this crazy holding their legs up by touching …

Brian Scalabrine started his NBA career with the New Jersey Nets playing in that team that went to the NBA finals with Jason Kidd, K-mart, Kittles and RJ at the helm.
Scalabrine came off the bench and was a fighter. He often comes in to games knowing that his …

With the peak of my interest in football entering its nova phase in the late nineties, one my international footballing heroes would unsurprisingly be Ronaldo De Lima, given his popularity at the time and his epic rise to stardom.
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France is the …

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 …

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 …

One of the member of the fab five from the University of Michigan where they dominated the collegiate ranks in the early 90’s. Howard entered the league as one of the most talented and highly touted rookies. He lived-up to those expectations early in his career where he was …

Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas who they acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers from that Chris Webber deal is an important factor on the kings success if he just plays more consistently. Always a double-double threat in the games that he plays in. Thomas is a gifted midrange shooter who …

I have been playing disc golf for several years now, and I have putted with a variety of putters. I got my start like a lot of other players, putting with a distance driver or midrange disc. As I recall, I spent my first ten rounds or …

To set the field for the annual Daytona 500, which is the official first race of every season, two short races are held. These are called the Gatorade Duels. The NASCAR 2009 Gatorade Duels were terrific races, each sixty laps, and each providing plenty of action.
My main …

It was a tough year for the Washington Redskins. Deaths and injuries prevented them from playing to their full potential. Jason Campbell seemed to be a bright lining early on in the year. He was learning the system very well and playing Joe Gibbs’ brand of football to its …

It seems that money talks and loyalty is a thing of the past. Another example of a decent ball player trading sides for money is Johnny Damon. Johnny Damon left the Boston Red Sox for the blue pinstripes of the Yankees and the money.
He started his …

After Terrell Owens left the Eagles for less green pastures, The Philadelphia footballers have been really struggling. Not able to find a decent receiver in the lot, Donovan McNabb has unfairly been taking the blame for the teams decline. There is a decent playing among them however. Reggie Brown, …

Kenyon Martin of the Denver Nuggets is a former first overall pick in the NBA draft. He was selected first overall by the New Jersey Nets and on that year he won the Rookie of the year award. At six feet and ten inches tall, Martin is a pure …

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 …