The Men’s 1500 meter Speed Skating event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics was full of excitement and some despair.
What I like about this event is the fast pace and that on any given day, a surprise can be had. That’s what happened in this event — surprise. …

Spencer Hawes of the Sacramento Kings whom they drafted at the eleventh overall pick in this year’s draft is slowly making progress this season. He was injured before the season even started and a lot of rumors about his chronic health problems in the past that might haunt his …

Attention California, the green eyed bandit is back. The Sacramento Kings made a coaching change this off season bringing in Reggie Theus to lead up their team. The Kings, once a great team just a few years removed, seemed to be going nowhere with their last coach. I for …

‘Hotlanta’ as the Atlanta NASCAR race is known took place on a hot March day in 2009. Veteran Mark Martin sat on the pole for the first time since 2001. He managed to lead three laps before the first caution came out due to a mechanical failure …

Jorge Posada was born on 17 August 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He is a catcher for the New York Yankees. He is ranked as one of the best Yankee catchers ranking high up with Yogi Berra, Elston Howard and Thurman Munson.
He is a powerful …

These are Nike’s newest fairway woods. They accompany the new driver that was released in the Victory Red family.
Overall, I never quite see what the difference is in fairway woods. I feel that for the most part, they offer better control and I do not see much difference in …

When I think about the elite receivers in the league, Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens is always one of the first to come to mind.
Owens no longer has the big play speed he used to have. But, he does have one advantage many receivers around the league don’t, height. He …

This guy Rich Thompson plays some Left Field, and some Center Field for the Indianapolis Indians. He is a very fast base runner, and is known for doubles, as well as quite a few stolen bases. Rich has been batting well recently, and has helped the Indians a lot. …

Anil Kumble is the most successful Indian team bowler in the history of Indian cricket. Recently he cross 500 wicket mark. Which is record for Indian cricket bowler Kumble is a tall man and he got a built of fast bowler and he is a fastest spinner in the …

The first time I witnessed Benni play was under very controversial circumstances in which the young seventeen-year-old, eyebrow-raising selection proved the then South African national team coach, Jomo Sono, to be right in picking the young lad. A true desire to make his mark saw him play with real …

The 2010 NASCAR Pole Qualifying for the Gatorade Duels occurred on Saturday, February 6th, and the wind was supposed to be a big factor. With wind gusts up to 25mph, the feeling was that the winds would really impede the speed of the cars on Turn 4 and …

For eleven years now, the six foot nine player from the Alabama Crimson Tide’s NCAA mens basketball team, Antonio McDyess, has been causing harm to anyone who dare step in the paint. Though he’s been an off the bench player for most of his carerr, McDyess brings a firey …

Injuries can change the scope of things in the NFL almost overnight. The Seattle Seahawks are the perfect example of this.
At one point, the Seahawks looked like legitimate Super Bowl contenders. They had weapons on both offense and defense and still had a future Hall of Fame coach in …

Coming out of the NBA draft four years ago were some impressive young players who really had the basketball world buzzing. Among these players was Syracuse star, Carmelo Anthony and high school prodigy, LeBron James. With these two tremendous talents grabbing up all the hype, it’s not wonder a …

If you enjoy the wonderful game of Golf and have a club head speed of less than 100 mph, you now have a ball that will give you the same performance as the Pros because you can compress it like they compress their golf balls!
Enter the Wilson Staff Fifty. …

Recently acquired by the Houston Rockets, Shane Battier is the NBA?s version of a workhorse. He often does the dirty things and at times be very functional on offense. Came from a solid organization under the tutelage of Mike kzywzyski at Duke University, Battier has taken the role …

Red Bull Racing are, as I write this in the spring of 2010, a bit of an enigma when it comes to Formula One teams. By rights they ought to be streaking away with the world championship, since they have two extremely fast drivers in Mark Webber and Sebastian …

Fantasy football season is approaching fast and, after some research, I have settled for NFL.com for my fantasy football league.
NFL.com offers free fantasy football, which is something that’s important to me since I don’t like to pay for something that is more of a thing to do when I’m …

For anyone that loves boxing, the Super Six event appeared to be a great invention to wake up the Super-Middleweight division. Rather that have lots o pointless fights between boxers throughout the year that meant very little, 6 of the best fighters from the division agreed to take part …

The Men’s Aerials finals in the freestyle skiing sport of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics was exhilarating. These amazing athletes ski upside down into flips, tucks, and spins that are barely comprehendible. They go anywhere from 35 to 50 feet in the air, twist around, tumble over …

Just before preseason, I took a look at the Minnesota Vikings and thought they were an overrated team; especially since they didn’t have an answer at the quarterback position. Then they signed Brett Favre and are now off to a 2-0 start.
You know what, they are better than I …

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 …

Terrell played well for a rookie in Chicago’s receiving rotation during 2001. The former Michigan standout caught seven passes for 91 yards in a week 6 win over Cincinnati. Terrell set a career high with 43 receptions in 2003, including seven grabs against Green Bay in Week 4 and …

Looking at the names of the top receivers in the league, I always notice Donald Driver’s name is ommitted. He has to be one of the most underrated receivers in the NFL.
Coming to the Packers as a late round draft choice, Driver worked his way up the depth chart …

Candice Michelle is a gorgeous woman and easily one of the most beautiful women you will see in World Wrestling Entertainment, but can she wrestle? The answer is no. I have personally watched her since her debut, and why she is obviously training and improving week in and week …

The fifth overall pick off of that legendary ‘03 draft. Dwayne Wade is one of the most promising players of the NBA. Possessed with the ability to bend his body and defy gravity during hang time, he virtually escapes defenses with spectacular drives to the basket for an explosive …

Called “The Landlord” in the NCAA for his toughness in the middle both offensively and defensively, Shelden Williams is a great addition for the Atlanta Hawks by the Draft. With the fifth overall selection the Hawks picked him in hopes of finally finding someone who can patrol the paint …

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 …

Squash
First and foremost, this game is for everyone, you don’t have to be young and fit, you can be any age, male or female. You don’t have to be rich to play, all you need is a pair of non-marking shoes and a racket, there are courts at …

Last season, the Chargers, who were arguably the most talented team in the league player wise, backed into the playoffs with an 8-8 record and needed to beat the Denver Broncos in the final week to do that much. However, once they did make the playoffs, they almost managed …

Ike Diogu is the former Arizona State University foward. He’s only been in the leage for two years, but already he’s made it his permanent home. The way he explodes when he plays, it’s a lock that he’s not going back to the minors, so the speak. The six …

Last month, I was looking for an overnight bag that I could use for a weekend trip out of town. I wanted something that was pretty, yet practical and lightweight. I saw the Adidas Phantom which was colored black and purple and I immediately fell in love …

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 …

Heading into the 2008 season, I thought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be a legitimate playoff contender. Now I’m thinking they will finish near the bottom of the NFC South Division.
The Buccaneers are 2-1, I will give them that. But, they beat a rebuilding Atlanta Falcons team and they …

This is prince’s version of a players racket. 100 sq. inch headsize and slightly lighter than its counterparts offering. I was wxpecting a more traditional feel on this racket before i used it and was pleasantly surprised with its versatility. You can basically serve and volley then get back …

It’s interesting to see NFL Guard Mike Wahle continuing his career with the same coach he started his career with, Mike Holmgren. However, if the Seahawks think they are getting the same dominating lineman that left the Green Bay Packers a couple of years ago, they are mistaken.
Wahle is …

Playing Everton at Goodison Park is never an easy game in the Premier League. The crowd is always behind the team, Everton always give 100% and run 100 miles to try and get a result, but they always seem to almost double their efforts when one of the top …

I’m a lover of good fights, I do not care if it is boxing, karate, mixed martial arts or other sport fighting, I only want exciting fights that will amuse me. A few months ago a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao which known as Pacman and Joshua Clottey caught …

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 …

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 …

The Florida State Seminoles had a fairly decent basketball team last year. Though playing in Florida, they will now always be second best to the back to back NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Champions, the Florida Gators. Though the Seminoles really can’t do much with being second best …

Now that the 2010 World Cup is over, I suppose it is time to review the performance of the England side, which happens to be my home team. That’s not something I am particularly pleased about, given their disappointing (to use a very mild word) level of achievement in …

Scott Hall may be better known to some professional wrestling fans as “The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon. To others he may be better known as “The Diamond Studd” but to most he is likely better known by his real and his birth name, Scott Hall.
Scott Hall became infamous in …

A lot of people look at the Minnesota Vikings this year and list them as the favorites to win the NFC North division. While that might be the case, I don’t think it is as clear cut as many people think it is.
Here’s a look at the team; position …

The Bob XL is great product for any martial artist looking for a free standing punching dummy. The Bob (Body Opponent Bag) is a very well made product from century martial arts that is one of the best options if you’re unable to have a hanging bag in or around …

My uncle attended the University of Maryland, so I kind of grew up a fan by force. I always pronounced their team name “Terror Pins” when I was a kid. Only later did I realize that it was the Maryland Terrapins. And to this day, I still have absolutely …

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 …

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 …

When the Packers named Jarrett Bush their Nickel Back, I had some serious concerns about the position. And, through the first few games of the 2007 season, I had plenty of reason to doubt he was the right guy for the job.
But, as he�s gotten more experience, I have …

Shareef Abdur Rahim of the Sacramento Kings was one of my all time favorites before. He was a very talented very versatile big man coming out of college for the Vancouver Grizzlies. He was selected as the third overall pick in a draft that was one for the ages. …