The Nationwide race at Dover International Speedway was one that people will be talking about for years to come. For some people the main reason they tuned in was to see racing phenom Joey Lagono in his first major stock car debut. Mark Martin first spotted his talent a …

With Randy Moss on the roster, it wasn’t as if Minnesota needed another potentially explosive receiver, but they drafted one in Burleson. Last season, the ‘02 NCAA receptions leader started nine games and piled up the fifth-most receiving yards ever by a Vikings rookie. “Nate just gets better,” the …

Wally Szczerbiak may be the only person in the world (outside of his family who share the name) whom contains a name with two Z’s in it. I had to google this just now to spell “Szczerbiak” I had it “Sczerbiac” Close, but no cigar. With the name you …

Over the past few years, the Detroit Lions have been a joke. Each year, they draft the next big star only to continue to be one of the worst teams in the league.
This year, I think they may surprise a few people.
The defense hasn’t improved much in terms of …

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The Charlotte Bobcats confuse me, where they the Charlotte Hornetts once? I don’t really know. I can’t keep up with the way basketball is moving. Now the Hornetts are the New Orleans Hornetts and Baron Davis plays for Golden State. The only thing I know for sure about the …

The team from the Bay, the Golden State Warriors have taken in a new portfolio in the NBA. After being another one of those doormat teams in the league the last decade, the Warriors have finally assembled a significant group of players that for me will guarantee them a …

Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns to me is the Ultimate point guard in the NBA. He is absolutely fearless and takes great risks. He has the eye like that of an eagle that can thread passes to open teammates. He uses several types of passing the ball to …

When I think about the Carolina Panthers Steve Smith, I can only say he�s the ultimate over-achiever.
Smith came into the league as a third round draft pick. He probably would have been drafted higher but he�s only 5�9� and, somewhere down the line, the NFL started thinking receivers should …

Bryan Danielson, probably better known as The American Dragon on the independent circuit is one of the best wrestlers on the circuit right now in my opinion. The technical skill of this young man is easily unmatched right now, and I can’t understand why he isn’t involved in any …

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 …

LA lakers point guard Smush Parker who once was legendary in the playgrounds of NYC for his great leaping ability has now found a home with the Lakers. At the beginning of the season last year, the lakers where in search of their starting guard to pair up with …

With the Case of Luke Ridnour who was formerly the starter for the Seattle Supersonics, it is a change of fortunes for him. After being invited in the training camp for the Senior Men’s US national team, Ridnour has been in a downhill ever since.
With a new coach at …

RJ as often called in the league, Jefferson has slowly evolved from a mediocre player to a perennial all-star in the league. Acrobatic in his natural way, he often opens up the lane with his drive to the basket shots and his commendable shot from 15foot and beyond. Highly …

Who can forget the great Andre Agassi.He has seen it all success to failure,flamboyance to professionalism metamorphosis from a “I don’t care attitude to one of “I am a role model now”.His life has been a big roller coaster ride but in the end he has come out unscathed …

2008 Topps Kickoff was a great low end football product released by Topps at the beginning of the 2008 NFL season. I really appreciate this product because it is affordable, at only $1.00 a pack.
This set is based off of the 2008 Topps set, the difference is that …

For a beginner golfer like me, it is difficult to find a golf course that is not intimidating, while at the same time, has nice scenery to make the experience somewhat enjoyable. (I say somewhat enjoyable because I do not find golf particularly enjoyable at the best of times). …

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 …

Charlotte Bobcats swingman Gerald Wallace who leads the team in steals is one of the most talented and gifted players athletically in the NBA. He is long and at six feet eight inches tall, Wallace has the length to defend the best players around the league. His anticipation for …

This is the year.
This team is poised to win it all this season after a heartbreaking loss to a New York Giants team who caught fire JUST at the right time. The pass rush that NY presented on top of key dropped passes by Crayton lead to a …

Forward/Center Ike Diogu of the Golden state warriors is a bit rough around the edges. He just came off an injury plagued rookie season which was somewhat successful as he was vital to their chase for that play-offs spot. When he came back from that injury he suffered early …

June 22, 2008, Sunday! The sixth year of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho hosting their own Ironman competition with athletes from all over the country and the world. They come from our very own little town in the form of a teacher to the far reaches of Finland. They pay their …

When Jack Del Rio came to the Jacksonville Jaguars, I truly believed he would be the guy to get that franchise back on the right track and competing in the AFC South. He had the right attitude and I thought he would be a coach the players would love …

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 …

Sacramento Kings Center Brad Miller was not a well known prospect coming out of college. He was widely considered as a slow footed center who can only shoot the ball from the outside as his main offensive arsenal. And at first, when he came into the league it seemed …

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 …

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 …

Saniya Mirza is a very popular Indian tennis player. Prior to her, none of the Indian women player for able to make any mark at the international tennis circuit but saniya changed that she was a first player Indian women player to win any international tournament with her hard …

The Cleveland Cavaliers own one of the most valuable properties in the NBA in main man Lebron James. They were blessed when they won the 2003 NBA draft lottery as it gave them James who will eventually become an MVP in the league. Being the defending Eastern Conference champion, …

We like going to watch the horse racing and our local racecourse is at Worcester down by the river Severn. The course is a very nice course but it does have limited facilities. The course is very picturesque and it is lovely to go racing there in …

Liverpool is my favorite team in English Premier League. This club has became my favorite since late 1980’s where Liverpool was become the major club winning the most trophy of English Premier League. It was 18 times, before Manchester United reached this number in 2009. But Liverpool has another …

Cuttino Mobley who was drafted at the second round in the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets and paired with Steve Francis to bring that team back to respectability after the Hakeem Olajuwon Days. He is a consistent threat from the three point range and he also has a …

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 …

Troy Hudson of the Golden State Warriors has just ended his career as he was forced to retire early with a chronic hip injury that needs to be replaced soon and with little to no chance of recovery at least in the NBA level of play. And for me …

It’s hard enough to play proffesional sports in the Big Apple, but playing quarterback in New York is something entirely different. Pennington has handled the job with aplomb, taking over the starting duties in 2002 and setting club records for completion percentage and Quarterback rating. Pennington is very capable …

When the Green Bay Packers promoted Joe Philbin to offensive coordinator this past off season, I questioned the move. Even though Philbin has an excellent NFL resume, I really felt that, considering the team’s offensive struggles last year, they needed an experienced coordinator to help get things running smoothly.
So …

I had the opportunity to use and ride in a Wintec 2000 All Purpose saddle for a while. Many people use the synthetic Wintec saddles and those who have the 2000 All Purpose love its comfort and low maintenance. I tried the Wintec out for about four months, and …

By creating a clear path to the passer with a series of spins, shakes, and shoves, Boulware has become a familiar presence in the opposing backfield. He had 8.5 sacks and caused three fumbles in 2003. Boulware, out of Florida State University was drafted in the first round of …

The Big Boss man during the 80’s and early 90’s was one of the most over characters in the World Wrestling Federation playing the character of a police officer, complete with the uniform and the night stick. The fans loved him, he would always come to the aid of …

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 …

My team-by-team NFL review now has me in Pittsburgh taking a look at the Steelers. This is a team that is coming off a fantastic Super Bowl win last season and is looking to defend their title.
When the team decided to hire head coach Mike Tomlin, I thought it …

I honestly do think that Austin Croshere is one of the wasted talents in the NBA. I really don’t know what happened to Austin in his stay with the Indiana Pacers which he played for the first seven years in his NBA career. The first time Austin played in …

Every time i see Jamaal Tinsley play in the NBA he reminds me a lot of Mark Jackson who formerly played for Indiana as well. Both of them are great post up type of point guards who can dish out great passes as well. Tinsley, who is bigger than …

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 …

Jason Terry is the firepower off the bench for the Dallas Mavericks. Gifted with incredible speed, he often leaves his defenders in the perimeter using a variety of moves. He has perfected the art of head pumping, head fake and head and body shake that eludes him off of …

Cricket does not always seem to be the sport of choice for the masses, unless England are winning, so reading about it is not always especially entertaining either, but i find Jonathan Agnews column on the BBC Sport website very good.
I think what is very appealing about his column …

Jason Collins who is the starting Center of the New Jersey Nets and his twin brother who plays for the Utah Jazz Jaron Collins plays a very similar type of game much like their appearance. They are both seven footers who are slow footed and can play tough physical …

Sorav Ganguly was recently declared man of series. In India Pakistan test series not long ago people voted and decided him and saying his carrier has come to end. But not only he made a grate come back in style but also scores first every double century in test …

The Kentucky Wildcats have a tradition of winning in the NCAA mens division 1 basketball circuit that is second to none. They have produced some very fine talent for the National Basketball Association and continue to do so. One of these players to come out eleven years ago was …

Another one of those so called “journeyman” in the NBA. I remember him having played for at least three separate teams in his career so far. Now playing for the Charlotte Bobcats as more of a bench player to fill some open spots in the bench to meet the …