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 …

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 …

Renaldo Balkman of the New York Knicks is one of the very few players in the Knicks line-up that the critical Knicks fans are proud about. He was drafted by Isiah Thomas when nobody else wanted to draft him. And i must admit that it is one of the …

The bowling alley at Chelsea Piers is huge! There are a bunch of lanes and the overall space is really big. When you get there a person is there to greet you and then another person escorts you over to the shoe rental where you get your shoes and …

Memphis is home to more than the blues and country music. They serve more there than some good southern barbeque. Memphis is home to the Tigers, a NCAA mens basketball division 1 team. And on that team that is rarely known to most people, they do have some talent. …

I took the opportunity to try these shoes when I saw a barely-used pair advertised cheaply on Ebay. They came highly recommended by fellow-runners for their light weight and superb grip. F-lites are marketed as a road shoe but other users said they had performed outstandingly well …

Jerome James signing of the New York Knicks is one of the most stupid, dumb and outright disgraceful move of any General Managers in NBA history. Jerome James played for four years with the Seattle Supersonics and produced nothing in those four years except for a couple of strong …

The Atlanta Falcons have falled victim to some tremendously bad luck this past year. Their star quarter Michael Vick was arrested and ultimately jailed for his involvement with dog fighting. Their new coach high tailed it back to college where the atmosphere is more forgiving. And Bill Parcells turned …

Jacque Jones is an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs. At the end of last year he was belting home runs like they were singles. Too bad he has not done that this year. So far he has only 1 HR and 17 RBI’s but he continues to start for …

Growing up a Georgetown Hoyas fan, I learned to appreciate the finer things in life. Finer things like the amazingly talented Alonzo Mourning who was drafted in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets. He was part of a greatly hyped, but rarely winning team in Charlotte where he …

The sports world seemed shocked nine years ago when the Sacramento Kings used their seventh overall pick in the draft to select Jason Williams from the Florida Gators. That shock turned to joy when the young point guard quickly grew to become one of the more exciting players in …

Brian Charles Lara is one of the finest cricketer world has produced and on his day he is simply unstoppable and the records he created speaks about his greatness.He holds the world record of scoring highest test runs in an innings when he scored 400 runs in an test …

Reggie Bush is runningback of the New Orleans Saints, who was drafted with the second overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. I was really impressed in his rookie year where he managed to meet the expectations of him coming out of USC, but I really though he had …

This was the biggest heartache of my sports following history. The trade that sent Grant Hill to the Orlando Magic for then considered nothing but garbage Ben wallace and Chucky Atkins. At that time it seemed like a no brainer for the Magic to make the deal. But alas, …

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. …

There’s only one reason B.J. Sander is on the Packers roster after two disappointing seasons as Punter. Former Coach Mike Sherman refused to give him any competition for the spot because he didn’t want to be wrong about using a 3rd round choice on him. If it weren’t for …

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 …

If you are looking to take your game level up another notch and shoot like a magician than get betterbasketball shooting. In this video Rick Torbett takes you through the techniques of shooting. He will show you secret tips on how to enhance your shooting touch. …

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 …

Yesterday Brasilia, Brazil was the arena of a football match between Brazil and Chile teams. The stadium, called “Mane Garrincha” - the name of an excellent and legendary brazilian football player, was completelly full, with about 45,000 expectators. The spectators were so educated and the city demonstrated a very …

i would have liked it so much if they approved this sport in south africa.i think,the sport commision think that the sport is do dangarous,but hell,im sure every one know were famous for rugby and that a whole lot more dangarous than american football,because we got no protection on,nothing!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 …

For me Richard Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons is the best mid range jumper in the game today. He has great accuracy on those jumpers which he launches in a variety of ways. He often comes off of screen and rolls to get the open shots. Or cuts to …

Al Perez was most famous in the late 1980’s, he was a great in-ring performer and didn’t really need a proper gimmick to get over due to his talent. He was trained by the legendary Boris Malenko, and as anyone trained by Boris Malenko, you are NATURALLY talented.
He broke …

Sachin Tendulkkar is one of the best batsmen of all time. He represents India in Cricket. He started of his carrier at his early teens and made it to the Indian national team at a tender age. He took a long time to score his first One day …

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 …

Even when Micheal Jordan roamed the NBA courts i have always adored Penny Hardaway. Coming out of Memphis, Hardaway was selected 3rd overall by the Golden State Warriors, on draft day he was traded to the Orlando Magic for the rights of the first overall selection of Chris Webber …

Chris Richard out of the Florida Gators in the collegiate ranks has had a great career there and has just started his pro career with the Minnesota Timberwolves and has seen very little playing time for now. I think the Twolves though are just waiting for him to mature …

Just as is the case with Ronaldinho, wathcing Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a bit of a sad case for me because I really feel as if he is one of those players who never really worked hard enough to realize his true potential as a football player. With Ronaldinho though, …

With the first pick in the NFl draft last year, the Oakland Raiders selected Jamarcus Russel, a quarterback out of LSU. Being a Raiders fan I’m estatic about this pick and I’m sure that Russell will not disappoint. However, it wasn’t looking very good for Russell in the few …

I golf rarely and poorly, so I do not spend money on my golf equipment often. My clubs and bag were purchased second-hand, and the only purchases I have ever made were a hybrid, shoes and golf balls. I do not enjoy the game enough to spend a lot …

Brian Cardinal of the Memphis Grizzlies who is often referred to as the “White Janitor” by the media and the fans lives up to that moniker due to the fact that he goes hard after every loose balls and rebounds as well. He can also score the basket when …

I have been a personal fan of Chuck Palumbo since I saw his debut in the old and now defunct World Championship Wrestling. Chuck was apart of an ‘evolution’ and ‘new school’ based Faction called the Natural Born Thrillers along with Shawn Stasiak, Sean O’Haire and Mark Jindrak, all …

Grant Hill of the Orlando Magic was a perenial all star before injury struck hard. Playing for the Pistons back then he was simply in a league on his own. Highly agile for a 6-8 forward/guard, he often entered the lane with his crossover moves, using his quickness and …

Jacque Vaughn who is the back-up point guard for the San Antonio Spurs to the starter Tony Parker. Vaughn is a respectable back up for any team to have. He has great leadership abilities and can sustain an offense for limited stretches of time. His style of play is …

I am a huge fan of AJ Styles from his cocky persona to his amazing and unmatched high risk and fast paced move set. AJ Styles in my opinion is one of the best in the world today. Why ONLY at the age of 29, he is a two …

Amazing point Guard Reymond Felton is, that’s my constant thought when i watch a Charlotte Bobcats game on tv. I really love his game. He is so tough to defend as he gets into the lane and can finish off both hands and score or pass to open scorers. …

Hilton Armstrong of the New Orleans Hornets is a type of player that does everything possible in him to be in the NBA. He has very limited offensive skills solely depending on passes from Chris Paul and from tipping in missed shots off the offensive rebound.
But the fact that …

Sadly for Marcus Williams he hasn’t played a game so far this year. Plagued with injuries since the opening game of the season. Williams has got nothing to do but wait for his injuries to heal and get his chance to play again for the New Jersey Nets. With …

The North Carolina Tarheels have always been one of the NCAA mens basketball programs finest teams. They produce talent on a consistent basis and have had very few players drafted to the NBA whom have disappointed. The Heels were home to the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael …

Matt Barnes is the tattooed bad boy from the Golden State Warriors. The six foot seven small forward from the UCLA Bruins is in his forth year in the leage. A lot has changed in the NBA over the last few years, and players like Matt Barnes are leading …

I looked for a few years for a set of golf clubs that would be suitable for me. Although I still consider myself a beginner, I have been playing more as time goes on, and I had wanted a set that was of a quality that I could have …

San Antonio Spurs french point guard Tony Parker is a rarity among point guards. He has difficulty in hitting his outside shots but constantly belongs to the top 5 in the league in FG percentage. He often creates his shots with ball fakes, head shakes, crossover moves, and with …

If you caught the western conference playoffs for the National Basketball Association last year, or the year before, then you’ve probably seen the Phoenix Suns come oh so close to visiting the finals. The Suns are a very talented basketball team. And a big part of that comes from …

I have never purchased a golf umbrella in my life before. Honestly, I did not know that they were any different than regular umbrellas.
That being said, the new Nike Victory Red Golf Umbrella is a very well crafted product. I bought the 62 inch version and this thing is …

As the new coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, first year hopeful Randy Wittman certainly has his hands full. After Kevin Garnett finally got out of there, the Timberwolves don’t have another start to speak of. Trapped in the toughest conference in the history of basketball with teams like the …

I didn’t know a whole lot about the Cincinnati Bengals this year until I got a chance to watch them first hand last night against the Green Bay Packers in pre-season.
After seeing them, I have to say I think Marvin Lewis needs to be afraid of losing his job …

I remember Aaron Williams now with the Los Angeles Clippers the most when he was still playing for the New Jersey Nets where i believe was the high point of his career in the NBA as well. Back then he was an active contributor to a team that had …

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 recent decision by the Houston Texans to release quarterback David Carr will come back to haunt them in the future.
Even though Carr has not performed well since the team selected him first overall, most of his performance can be blamed on the lack of talent surrounding him on …