James tallied a team-best four interceptions in 2003, including picks in consecutive victories over AFC playoff qualifies Baltimore and Seattle. The suffocating defender added 18 passes defensed. James is definetly the Bengals number 1 defender, and might soon become the best cornerback in the NFL. The Bengals should definetly …

Steve Francis formerly known as “The Franchise” for the Houston Rockets signed with the team this summer for a second try with the Rockets. After being dealt to Orlando Magic for that Tracy McGrady Trade, Francis comes back to Houston playing a different role. He was once the vital …

I will admit, I’m surprised by the Washington Redskins’ decision to hire Seattle Seahawks quarterback coach Jim Zorn as their head coach. This is both because I’m used to owner Dan Snyder making a big splash when he hires his coaches and because I’m not sure he’s the right …

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 …

For all those avid tennis players out there; have you ever had that time when you wanted a new tennis racket, but just didn’t feel like paying $120 to $200 for a new one? Well a few months ago, I was in that very exact dilemma. I had been …

As an alternate to reading NBA.com as the main provider of information for anything NBA i read and scroll through Foxsports.com/nba section. The difference between the 2 sites is that foxsports focuses and gives more emphasis on the articles by its contributing bloggers or writers. The capture their audience …

It is actually funny how Trenton Hassel ended up together with Juwan Howard for the Dallas Mavericks. Early in the summer, the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade Juwan Howard to the Minnesota Timeberwolves in exchange for Trenton Hassel. At that time the Mavericks needed a defensive stopper who can …

I remember Ahmed Johnson specifically for his short run in World Championship Wrestling in the year 2000 just after the original Harlem Heat had split up and he began teaming with Stevie Ray Huffman forming the new Harlem Heat while Booker T was on the run for a main …

Now that Mike McCarthy’s second season with the Packers is officially done and he’s set to sign a 5-year contract extension, it’s time to take a few minutes and grade his performance.
What he did well: To start, I think McCarthy did a heck of a job adjusting when the …

In every sporting code and every sports team particularly, there are players that one can point out without much argument as genuinely good at what they do, with absolutely no doubt about their talents and when it comes to the game of cricket, a certain South African all rounder …

Chicago Bulls forward Mike Sweetney whome they got from the New York Knicks for that Eddie Curry deal has one of the biggest and most heaviest players in the league. Sweetney though isn’t slow for his size and weight. He is agile enough to move around the rim and …

This guy is one lucky guy. Marko Jaric of the Minnesota Timberwolves who is currently dating Super Model Giselle Budchen and just signed a respectable 4 year $21 million deal with the team as well. Wow!! if that ain’t lucky then what is?
On the court though, i think he …

The Detriot Lions selected Joey “Heisman” Harrington out of Oregon U a few years ago with the promise of getting a franchise quarterback to replace the hype the team lost when Barry Sanders retired. Joey quickly proved he wasn’t worthy of the nickname everyone had given him. It turns …

Bristol, Tennessee is a short track that always provides plenty of action, and today was no exception. Veteran Mark Martin led the field to the green flag.
Some news, notes, and perceptions:
–Darrell Waltrip commented on Kyle Busch’s actions at the end of the Nationwide race yesterday. The younger …

After a slightly stuttering start to the season, Manchester United were now back at home to face West Ham United. Their opposition had had a torrid time under Zola last season and were this time looking to stay as far away from the relegation zone as possible.
For any team …

I have been playing tennis for most of my life, and have experienced a wide range of rackets, ranging from Wilson to Dunlop via Head and Yonex. I have developed a love story with Babolat of late however, after trying out some of their newest products. As a junior, …

Earlier this year I upgraded to the REI Mars 80 Backpack. I needed a larger backpack that could hold more when I want to go on trips for longer than a week.
As soon as I put this pack on, I liked three things that are available on this …

The Eagles survived a tough test in Week 7 of 2004 when the Browns made enough plays in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Pinkston made six catches for 100 yards with David Akers booting the game winner from 50 yards out in their team’s 34-31 victory. Pinkston has …

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress who sports a dynamic hairdo has slowly made the transition from a magnificent collegiate career to a respectable career in the NBA. Childress’s game early in his NBA career was a bit too erratic and at best mediocre. But with the additions of other …

From what I saw of the Bears during their first pre-season game, I think you’re going to see another season where their defense will win them the division but their offense will keep them from going far in the playoffs.
Starter Rex Grossman and the first team offense did absolutely …

This is Odyssey’s newest edition to their putter family. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the new 2010 Odyssey Black Series Tour Design.
I must say this is a phenomenal putter. They fixed up the black series to where it can compete with the other elite putters …

I have always loved attending matches at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, especially football matches.
Situated in Pretoria, affectionately known as the “City of Champions”, this stadium holds so much history for me that the up and coming FIFA World Cupâ„¢ will be nothing but the “cherry on top”.
In …

Now that a couple of teams are seeking a new head coach, former 49ers and Lions coach Steve Mariucci’s name will likely come up as a candidate. Teams should shy away from him.
Mariucci isn’t a horrible coach; his record with the 49ers proves that. But, the teams that are …

Very rarely has someone came along in the sports world that has captured my attention so compeltely. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons gave the National Basketball Association a real gift when Tim Duncan came out in the draft over ten years ago. The San Antonio Spurs, who were habitual …

Former New York Jets and current Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards is probably best known for saying the line, “You play to win the game!” in a press conference a few years back regarding his teams (The Jets) performance. But let’s not have that one comment, however …

Jason Kapono of the Toronto Raptors led the league in three point accuracy last year. He averaged a total of 50.1 percent field goal percentage from the three point arc and beyond while playing for the Miami Heat.
The Heat though decided to let him walk away for nothing …

Brian Scalabrine started his NBA career with the New Jersey Nets playing in that team that went to the NBA finals with Jason Kidd, K-mart, Kittles and RJ at the helm.
Scalabrine came off the bench and was a fighter. He often comes in to games knowing that his …

Tony Parker from France is probably the best point guard in the NBA history at finishing in the painted line. His amazing i tell you. He uses this some sort of a nos speed booster that allows him to gain a little advantage and propels him into the painted …

The AFC West division isn’t the strongest division in the league and it’s reasonable to think just about every team in it has a shot at winning it. However, I think the Kansas City Chiefs are the likely exception to that.
I remember, way back when, the Chiefs were a …

With the Olympics weeks away, The United States National Figure Skating Championships were held in January 2010, and I have a few comments about all that went down.
First up, Sasha Cohen, who after four years away decided to make a big comeback, though she had done virtually nothing to …

Tyson Chandler in my opinion will be the next Marcus Camby. He has the size, the same body type and the same scoring and defense capabilities. Chandler has slowly made strides in becoming a better offensive player this year. And in the play of the Hornets it is quite …

The New England Patriots finished this regular season winning all sixteen of their games. This has a great deal to do with the entire organization as a whole, but more specifically, their off season acquisition in wide receiver Randy Moss. For his years with the Minnesote Vikings, Randy Moss …

One of the most troubled players out there today is Indiana Pacers Center David Harrison. He has been involved with several lawsuits and incidents off the court where in it resulted to Harrison being placed under custody or into a courtroom. I don’t know what it is with the …

After using a pair of ordinary Nike The Nike Air Max Breathe Cage is a good shoe with decent support and stability. When I looked at these shoes, after looking at the exterior design and its price.
I have to say that after receiving the shoe, it looked just as …

I was reminded today just how wonderful the In-Car Audio offering by NASCAR to fans is. In-Car Audio is offered in a variety of ways, through NASCAR. It can be on its own or as part of other programs that give the fan information on a race …

The Women’s1500 meter event of Speed Skating competition during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games was stellar and full of excitement. As an American, I’d like to say we were in the thick of the hunt, but this isn’t our event. Still, the thrill of the Olympics …

It was my sophomore year of college, and after a previous year of using a brake-less $20 piece of junk bike I found off craigslist, 3 flats, 2 cracks decided that it was time to invest in a nicer bike for my daily mile commutes to campus. After …

Nike Mens Zoom Lanang ST Running Shoes are a great pair of spikes to use for distance races in Track & Field, and Cross Country. I’ve used them from events ranging from the 1200 to the 5K on the track, 8k, and 10K’s for cross country. As well as …

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 …

Carlos Colon is one of the most recognizable and legendary personalities in professional wrestling history. He is the father of current WWE stars Carlito and Eddie Colon. I first noticed Carlos Colon wrestling in many matches against Abdullah The Butcher, matches I will remember forever as gruesome and horrific …

Recently I purchased a Japanese Hardcore Wrestling DVD which featured some of the bloodiest and most gruesome matches I have ever seen. On this DVD which stood out however was a man by the name of Abdullah Kobayashi. I am a big fan of Abdullah The Butcher, and happen …

Travis Diener was given a chance in the NBA by the Orlando Magic. He was signed after going un-drafted in the ‘05 draft. And with the chance that the Magic gave to him, he re-paid them by going into games and contributing with his three point shooting.
Although it …

Philadelphia 76ers forward Chris webber who has been hampered with injuries this late in his career has been trying the road to recovery for a number of years now. He tore his ACL on the 2004 season and since then has struggled with his game. Famous before entering the …

We bought the Bic 7ft3 mini mal surfboard to teach my friend to surf last year.
As there are very few places near us that hire out boards apart from one surf shop that rents out soft top boards from a van at the beach on weekends buying a cheap …

After Kurt Warner started to be a spastic with the St. Louis Rams, they called on the services of Marc Bulger, an unproved kid who rode the bench. Coach at the time Mike Martz didn’t have a problem with this. After all, he found Kurt Warner playing in the …

With the emergence of Donald Lee, Green Bay Packers tight end Bubba Franks is most likely playing his final days in Green Bay; unless of course he’s willing to take a major pay cut.
When he first started out in the league, Franks was a solid player. He�s never …

During his prime, Kurt Warner was as good as any quarterback in the NFL. But, looking at him now, I don’t think he’s ever going to be confused with a hall of famer either.
Warner hit it big a few years ago because he was in the right situation at …

The first of two first round draft picks from the Buffalo Bills, Lee Evans turned out to be just what the team needed. A lack of speed and depth at the wide receiver position prompted the front office to go out and pick up some talent. For this, they …

The Minnesote Vikings and quarterback and two terms you rarely hear in the same sentence. Why? Because they don’t have a quarterback worth mentioning now, and never really did as far back as I can remember. Their quarterback of today, Brooks Bollinger, is a five year veteran out of …