Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has helped transformed the Magic from a lottery team to a title contender. He has done it through changing the teams philosophy on offense. Before he took over the reins of being the teams head coach, it was Brian Hill who had the …

Mike Dunleavy of the Golden State Warriors who’s also the son of the coach of the Los Angeles Clippers defines in my opionion the combination of potential and versatility. At six-feet nine inches, Dunleavy can easily handle the ball and take it up the court. He can also drive …

Michael walter was a Inside Linebacker for the 49ers in 1988. Michael is an athletic, talented performer who worked well in the 49ers’ multiple defenses. The club’s leading tackler in 1987, he was credited with 66 tackles and 28 assists during the campaign. Michael’s statistics also included 2 passes …

Delino Deshields was born on January 15, 1969 in Seaford, DE. Now that he is full grown he is 6;1: and 170 pounds. He bats left and throwns right which you don’t see very often. He was a shortstop by trade, but was given a trial by the Expos …

Another piece for that blockbuster deal that the Timberwolves made in trading Kevin Garnett is in acquiring the rights to Ryan Gomes from the Boston Celtics. I heard that over the summer they like what they saw in him and was vital in their decision to make the move. …

One of the best defensive point guards in the league today is Seattle Supersonics point Earl Watson. After a tumultuous stay with the Denver Nuggets, he was finally traded to the Supersonics for Reggie Evans and as produced for the team.
Although his offensive skills are in some manner a …

I remember the third Christmas after starting to play tennis. I woke up that morning to find a fairly large rectangular box in under the Christmas tree in the living room. Guessing that it probably was I tennis racket from my tennis addict father, I anticipated and hoped that …

Chris John is one of the toughest boxer in Indonesia. He is one steady boxer who still hold the world tittle for such a long year. After Elias Pical the controversy boxer who win the world tittle, only Chris John that can play in the same and even higher …

Salim Stoudemire of the Atlanta Hawks is a very talented player with a great upside. If only he could get some minutes. With the collection of point guards that the Hawks have and the fact that they are way too more experienced than Salim is, he will probably see …

Rasheed Wallace one of the very reasons that detroit won that championship in the ‘04 season has transformed himself from the bad boy image he was percieved at portland to a team guy in detroit. He has bought into the system the coach has for the team and it …

Trevor Ariza of the Orlando Magic was acquired on that trading deadline move that netted the magic a salary cap relief for trading Steve Francis to the Knicks for the expiring contract of Penny Hardaway and trevor ariza. That move eventually netted them Rashard Lewis and with Ariza coming …

Last year, I figured the Baltimore Ravens, under new head coach John Harbaugh, would be in a transition year and wouldn’t achieve much; especially since they had a rookie quarterback. Turns out, they were good enough to make it to the AFC Championship game despite the fact they had …

This is undoubtedly an event I eagerly anticipate and have done so ever since I first understood the objective of the beautiful game, otherwise know as football or soccer in some parts of the world, so much so that one can safely say I live for it.
It is so …

Every time i enter ESPN.com to try and find latest news on my favorite NBA team i get disappointed. I hate the fact that they give you a sort of “teaser” to important up to date articles that they have. I know that paying for an INSIDER account is …

I was introduced to Chelsea Football Club as one of the bigger teams of the English Premier League, as one of the traditional, so called —˜Big Four’, with Leeds United not lagging too far behind Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, in no particular order.
I only recently started looking …

Watching this footballing genius mesmerize the world over the past two years at club level, I really expected him to set the world stage alight when he was to do his thing at the FIFA World Cup 2010, in South Africa.
Although Messi has proven his class time and again …

Bushwhaker Luke is most known for his time spent with his real life blood relative Bushwhacker Butch as a member of the team The Bushwhackers. A team of hillbillies providing smash mouth and to the point action mixed with classic and vintage comedy to entertain the fans.
Luke however in …

Playing for my beloved Oakland Raiders for quite a few years now, Jerry Porter finally seems ready to take over as the go-to number one receiver on the team. He was a welcomed addition in the early 2000’s where he played third receiver to Jerry Rice and Tim Brown …

My personal experience of the High Performance Sports Development Centre is one of a supremely impressed sports person!
During my varsity days, very recently, I was playing football for one of the residential university house league teams, at the University of Pretoria, and during that time I had the privilege …

Brazil is best known for skimpy thongs the the Carnivale. What they’re little known for is producing athletes for American sports, especially the National Basketball Association. This trend of no Brazilian athletes changed when Leandro Barbosa joined the Phoenix Suns four years go. Barbosa, the six foot three shooting …

New York Knick guard Jamaal Crawford is much maligned for his lack of maturity in his NBA career. And, playing on the spotlight at the “Mecca of Basketball” with the knicks at Madison Square Garden, all his mistakes are often magnified to highlight the negative part of his game. …

The point guard of the future for the Atlanta Hawks. After a couple of years drafting dismally in the NBA drafts, the Hawks finally made the right decisions in this years draft. With the third overall pick they chose Al Horford who has been contributing steadily for them and …

I started playing tennis about 2 years ago. I started out playing with an NCODE 6.1 95 Wilson. This tennis racquet did not fit me so I search for a more lenient tennis racquet. I searched online, but did not know what to buy due to my lack of …

A lot of people are talking about former Atlanta Falcon’s coach Bobby Petrino and how he left the team after just 13 games. Many are taking the time to call him a quitter and other names. I won’t. I will just reiterate what I said when he took the …

Brian Cook of the Los Angeles Lakers has taken a long time to develop into a formidable player in the league. Slowly as it may seem though, he has in my opinion created a name for himself as a legit NBA player that can shoot the ball as a …

Ira Newble of the Cleveland Cavaliers is one of those veteran presence that helps a teams other young players develop in terms of character more than anything. He is in the mold of a Greg Buckner who helps a young team like the Cavaliers are develop into a contender …

Heading into the pre-season the talk out of Minnesota was how Brett Favre would come out of retirement again and would likely quarterback the Vikings next year. Favre decided to stay retired so it’s time to look at where Minnesota now stands with training camps now on the way. …

The New Jersey Nets is a quality basketball team. They are headed by the former NBA VP Rod Thorne. They have a number of significant pieces in their team that is quite valuable. First off is Point Guard Jason Kidd who leads by example. Kidd to me is the …

Yet to win away from home in the league, Manchester Uniteds next test was a trip away to play Sunderland. Just like Bolton this was never an easy game. For United it always seemed to be a fixture that was either very comfortable or very tight, as like Bolton, …

A short while ago, I wrote a piece about Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant and how I liked his potential and wished I could see him play more.
This past Monday, I got my wish and, after seeing some extensive playing time from him, I have a better …

Orien Greene played for the Indiana Pacers last season in 2006-07. He was really the only player on the team that knew how to play man-to-man defense and play it well. His number was #0 as it was on the Boston Celtics. The Pacers did not play him very …

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 …

Shoeb Kkhrar is one of the most controversial cricketers of all times. He is a fast bowler from Pakistan and he known from his super fast bowling and swinging ability. He is popularly called as Rawalpindi Express, as he is a fast bowler from Rawalpindi. He was very …

Indiana Pacers Forward/Center Jermaine O’neal who’s annual participation in the All-star game is a proof of his talent and work ethics. Drafted and became the youngest player in NBA history to play in a regular season game, he was relegated to the bench early in his Career with …

When I began to play badminton I was confused that which one Racket should I buy. I had lots of options, my coach suggested me to buy a Racket of yonex. Then I bought yonex armortec 70MG. At the time of buying Racket I was not satisfied with my …

Chavo Guerrero Sr is a second generation performer being the son of the legendary Gory Guerrero and brother to wrestling legends Eddie Guerrero, Hector Guerrero and Mando Guerrero, as well as the father of Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo Guerrero is A true legend in our sport, being one of …

This was the fight that got me into boxing. I had always admired the sport, I was only young and boxing was still on terrestrial t.v, so knowing that Nigel Benn was the cousin of Paul Ince, who was then playing for my beloved Manchester United. I tuned in.
I …

Dunn is a shifty runner who possesses surprising ability to run beteen the tackles despite his small stature, at 5′9″ and 180 pounds. In 2003 the Falcons’ talented halfback tallied two 100-yard games. Dunn came over from Tampa Bay in 2002, and has had a great career so far …

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, …

Brother Ray is the leader and the mouthpiece of ‘Team 3D’ a tag team consisting of Brother Ray and his on-screen brother, Brother Devon. Together they form Team 3D, a team that have one of the most decorated legacies in professional wrestling history, despite being active on the circuit …

The Seattle SuperSonics, whose luck has been on the down side of bad lately, hit a super blessing last year with their two first round picks in the NBA draft. Selecting Texas Longhorns mega star, Kevin Durant, with their first pick, the Sonics then picked up the Georgetown Hoyas …

Ever since the teams of the 90’s, the Buffalo Bills have struggled to have a winning season. With their mystique in question, they added a new quarterback to the fold. J.P. Losman, a 6 foot 2 quarterback out of Tulane university. He’s no Jim Kelly and the fans know …

Christian Cage; Once known as the other half of the high flying duo tag-team, Edge and Christian, now known throughout the world as THE INSTANT CLASSIC, CAPTAIN CHARISMA, CHRISTIAN CAGE! Since November 2005, Christian Cage has proved himself on numereous occasions that he can survive in the real world, …

The fact the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to rely on Najeh Davenport as their featured back following the injury to Willie Parker should be a concern to Steelers fans.
While a decent number 2 back, Davenport is not a player you’re going to want to pin your playoff hopes on. …

My family and I love to ride bikes and sometimes we get into a little bit of rough terrain. That is what led me to the decision of buying my Mongoose bike. It is a 26 inch Womens Estes. Like I said the riding gets pretty rough so I …

For years he dominated the league in the block shots category. Theo Ratliff has great anticipation in going after those shots and blockin them, his defense though does not stop there. Although he has been slowed with his age and some injuries he suffered over the years, Ratliff was …

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 …

It is really a disgrace as to what happened to Matt Harpring’s career. Going into the league, i saw Harpring as a type of player that makes a championship contender team complete with his play. He hustles for the loose ball, he defense hard every single position, he offers …

CNNSI’s NBA basketball coverage is exemplary. I watch and follow the NBA a lot. And everyday i log in to Sportsillustrated.com/basketball to check their live updated scores, they also have articles from their acclaimed writers about the different teams in the NBA and their players. What i love to …