My son and hi friends love to play basketball during the warmer months. When he was younger he had a kids basketball hoop, but now that he was starting to get taller, he was ready for a taller basketball hoop to place near the driveway so he and …

When the Green Bay Packers traded away Javon Walker during the 2006 draft, critics said they would never be able to replace his production. I’m very excited to say they may have found his replacement.
Greg Jennings is a rookie receiver and does make rookie mistakes throughout the games. However, …

I bought my Dakine tour snowboard bag a few years ago to use for trips to the local ski centres
dry slopes and occasional holidays.
The bag I bought is the 165cm one which is big enough to take my 153cm snowboard with bindings attached and still have room for my …

Despite what people might think; Think Skateboards are one of the best skateboard companys around. Their decks are made 100 percent from American Maple and made in the USA and not in China like a lot of other brands. Their shapes are very simular to Zero or Mystery decks …

After Larry Brown left the Philadelphia 76ers, nobody thought they would have a good team again for a while. And then Allen Iverson left and everyone in Philadelphia pretty much went back to liking football. Maurice Cheeks arrived after Allen had left the team and never got a chance …

There is no other tennis athlete out there more enjoyable to watch than Roger Federer, if not ever. The smooth strokes like an artist at work, the effortless footwork and the style of play all fit together and for the past 6 years or so, this individual has dominated …

Dallas Mavericks acquired Jerry Stackhouse for that antawn jamison trade and his value to the team highly depends on his ability to stay healthy for the duration of the season. Although not quite as explosive as he once was when he was younger, Stackhouse still is gifted enough to …

Pat Garrity of the Orlando Magic is one of the best shooters in the game today. The only problem is that’s about the only thing he does on a basketball court. He contributes very little on other aspects of the game and his vigor to improve himself has slowly …

Minnesota Timberwolves who owned the seventh overall selection in this years draft took university of Florida Gators standout Corey Brewer. Many projected Brewer as probably the next Scottie Pippen in the league. They both have the same attributes physically in the sense that they are both tall and lanky. …

Until recently, I only knew of two players who came out of France. One of them is the super lucky super star for the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker. This France phenom is the Seattle SuperSonics seven footer playing center, Johan Petro. Petro has only been in the league …

The first time I came across Al Greene was in the earlier years of World Championship Wrestling, but I never saw enough of him to become a fan. Then however, he made a return in the later years of the company when he was being managed by Fit Finlay …

Justin Williams of the Sacramento Kings who is entering his second season out of Illinois must start to show what he got in his game to stay in the league. He has so far struggled from his rookie season and just hasn’t gotten himself going. I like Williams in …

Manchester United headed into the home game with Blackburn Rovers, with Rooney back in the side, but Berbatov without a goal ion 10 games and Manchester United yet to really play well and thrash a team this season.
This game saw them produce something they had yet to really achieve …

Rojon Rondo the starting Point Guard of the Boston Celtics inherited a job that should be an envy to many. Task to quarterback the sparkling trio of Garnett, Pierce and Allen. The success of the Celtics will largely depend on the Contribution Rondo will be able to provide them.
Entering …

I watch the NBA a lot and I believe that this was one of the best finals that I’ve watched. The match up was between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks won the series in 6 games and I was very proud of …

UFC 127 was a good card. In this review I’m only going to talk about the main event, B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch. As soon as the bell rang, Penn charged out strong, throwing a few punches, then to everyone’s surprise, shooting for a take down. Fitch initially fought …

Damon Jones declared himself as the Best three point shooter in the World three years ago. I don’t know if he was drunk or anything but sure seemed like it when he made that announcement.
In my mind, no doubt he can shoot and he has also proven that he …

After a slow start to the season Manchester United had hopefully got their season back on track against Stoke City but now the faced the visit of Spurs, who had forced their way into the top four at the end of last season. Now playing in the Champions League, …

The world of martial arts has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Decades ago, forms training were the main way students practiced their art. This practice has fallen by the wayside since many money martial arts disapprove of the method. Those that are fortunate enough to view a …

The commitment of the Detroit Pistons to finally have a bench play this year continues with Ronald Dupree. He has been around the Pistons for quite some time now and was never given any playing time before this season where he was surprised to have gotten the ticks early …

Sarena Williams is the younger sister of Venus Williams. She came out inexperienced and was able to recover from her in experience, and finally she became a very good tennis player. She replaced Venus Williams as world no.1. She is very powerful player with grate four hand …

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 …

Here’s how I summarize the Carolina Panthers; they lost their starting quarterback for the season and their back up quarterbacks, including Vinnie Testaverde, who was signed a couple of weeks into the regular season, can’t seem to stay healthy. However, they are 4-4 and are still in the playoff …

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 …

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games continued its biathlon events with the Women’s 12.5 Pursuit Mass Start. I prefer the mass starts over the individual, separated timed events. I want to see competition, fast and furious. It leads to more thrills and excitement, and that’s what …

Rather as I had feared, the 2010 World Cup Final proved to be a pretty disappointing affair, which will probably end up being remembered more for the enormous number of niggling fouls and yellow cards (fourteen, including two - and therefore a red - to one player) than for …

Carlton badminton racquets have been raising the standards in badminton for over 50 years. The difficulty of the sport and preciseness needed to carrying out every quick swing is what drives Carlton badminton racquet’s designers to make such great racquets. We go to great lengths to make sure that every …

Rasheed Wallace has been T’d up three times since I started writing this. If anyone knows who this guy is, they know he is the undisputed reigning bad boy of basketball. The twelve year veteran out of the great North Carolina Tarheel program in the NCAA divison 1 mens …

I consider Leandro Barbosa as the fastest man in the NBA. He gets into transition faster than a car and most importantly he converts majority of his drives to the basket. He has the complete package to be a dominant scorer in the NBA as he has no surprisingly …

former US open Champ Svetlana Kuznetsova from Russia has slowly descended from the upper echelon of the woman’s game of tennis to the lower part of the rankings. After winning her first and only grandslam at the 2004 US open, Kuznetsova looked like she was well on her way …

Marikina is the eastern part of the fiscal and statistical capital of the Philippines, Metro Manila. It is nestled in a valley with the Marikina River snaking around it. There are no high-rise buildings because of building restrictions —“ nothing higher than four-storeys can be built. Despite the lack …

England had not made a great start to their World Cup campaign in South Africa, having drawn with the U.S.A they were under huge pressure to get a result. From a fans point of view this was usual England for me, promising lots and based on the first game …

Quarterback Byron Leftwich got his first start with the Atlanta Falcons this past weekend and didn�t even finish the game before he got hurt. That, in my opinion, paints a clear picture about why he won�t be a successful NFL quarterback.
Leftwich has the physical tools to play the game. …

Schlesinger is not only one of the best blocking fullbacks, but his soft hands make him a dangerous threat out of the backfield. The former Cornhusker has shown the heart of a lion in his career, racking up lots of catches for receiving yards. Cory has been a huge …

One of the problems of New Zealand cricket team have hardly had been some players in their side and with the retirement of Nathan Astle it seems that they are in deeper trouble, I think Nathan Astle is one of the best New Zealand batsman ever produced. Although …

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 …

Pro Player Stadium is one of the most prestigious stadiums in sports; it was the site of one of the best super bowls, and the legendary World Series title that the marlins won for the first time in many years along with many other memorable moments.
This is probably the …

After watching the Oakland Raiders through 4 games this season, I think it’s time for the NFL to force Al Davis to give up his ownership rights to the team.
In an era of parity, Al Davis has put together a team that has a better chance at getting the …

I had the opportunity to play Tartan Pines in Enterprise for the second time and I certainly hope I get to play there again. The golf club is really a story of two nines. The front nine eases you in rather gently and then you are faced with a …

There are elite receivers in the NFL. And, then there’s a tier that is slightly below that elite receiver group. Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson falls into that group.
Johnson, at one point, probably could have been an elite player in the league. The problem is, his ego got in …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of the most brutal and hardcore wrestler’s to ever step into a ring. He is one of the worlds toughest fighters. Stone Cold Steve Austin does a great move called the Stone Cold Stunner that leaves his rivals on the ground. I like his …

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 …

Bruce Bowen of the San Antonio Spurs is considered by many among his NBA peers as a dirty defender. He is a pesky defensive specialists who plays with a lot of passion but sometimes i think maybe a bit too much. He defends a bit physically and at times …

Two years ago, Pat Riley sat up high in his ivory tower and dictated to the peasants that coach Stan Van Gunday wasn’t worth of leading the Miami Heat and their impressive roster to an NBA title. So, upon lopping his head off, (firing him) Pat Riley climbed down …

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 …

I also play golf during occasional times. One of my best friends introduced me to the sport and in the spirit of amity, I decided to try his sport. My first love has always been soccer and surfing. I find the sport too unproductive. During our lessons, I bought …

The Utah Jazz had a decent run in the playoffs last year. The NBA legendary team beat the hot to trot Golden State Warriors in a well played series that featured one of the games sentimental favorites, Derek Fisher. Fisher, the former Laker, only played with the Jazz a …