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 …

Since I was back in high school a decade ago I’ve been watching the former Wyoming star, Theo Ratliff, play in the NBA. The six foot ten center/power forward has always excited the crowd with his intense style and determined swagger. Though most of his career he’s been a …

I am in the middle of purchasing a putter so I am going through what my local golf store has. I am a big fan of Odyssey Golf so I got my hands on their Black Series i putter.
This is billed as their high end insert putter. Unfortunately, I …

A seven foot center for the Boston Celtics Kendrick Perkins is one of those who got drafted straight out of high school. When he entered the league he was considered a raw prospect that needed repolishing but he did had the necessary tools to be productive. Perkins has indeed …

Warren Moon has a son that plays in the NBA? Well, no, I don’t think so. But that’s what I asked myself when I saw the Toronto Raptors forward, Jamario Moon, in a game earlier this season. Jamario Moon, who played for Meridian Community College, averaged twenty points there …

One of those prep to pro stars. Andrew Bynum came into the laker organization with some expectations that he might be the next shaquille O’neal. He has the size, strength and the body to rival that of O’neal’s. He also has the passion and the drive to win at …

Orlando Magic Guard Keyoon Dooling whome they acquired last year at the Free Agency from the Miami Heat suffered through early season injury that affected his performance last year. The magic were hoping to get a player that would come off the bench and spark the game. Dooling is …

One of the Spanish Imports in the NBA is Portland Trail Blazers point guard Sergio Rodriguez. The Blazers drafted him in the second round of the 2003 NBA draft but was unable to sign him until the following year when his Spanish club decided to keep him for the …

Paul Pierce known as “the Truth” is probably the biggest beneficiary of the most lucrative trade in recent history. Kevin Garnett’s trade from the Timberwolves to the Celtics rejuvenates Pierce’s drive at finally winning that elusive championship. Pierce has that unique ability of having an exceptional range from the …

For a fast player like me, the dynamics of a soccer boot used should fall within a specific range of design, with special focus on comfort, fit, style and even durability.
After spending hours and hours in within the confines of a specialist shoe factory, trying on all sorts of …

Like Shane Warne, Mcgrath too recently retired his announcement announced his retirement from international cricket. He took more than 400 wickets latest & near about 300 wickets in 1-international cricket. He is one of the most successful bowlers of world & Australia as well. Mcgrath is one of the …

Since I only started really understanding what the World Cup means in magnitude, back in France 1998, my anticipation for each subsequent FIFA World has grown in leaps and bounds and South Africa 2010 was the most highly anticipated one for me.
Alhtough I was dissappointed that South Africa didn’t …

The Green Bay Packers recently signed tight end Donald Lee to a contract extension. After seeing him play this year, I have to say it was a great move.
The Packers had entered the season appearing to be thin at that position; especially after David Martin signed with the Miami …

Having the best season a quarter has ever had in the National Football League, New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, was both explosive and humble about his record setting season with the undefeated team. I’ve never in my life seen a performance so deadly and terrific. He makes all …

Manu Ginobili from Argentina is probably the NBA’s best sixth man ever. He is a dynamic player who electrifies the arena once he gets inside a game. Playing for the San Antonio Spurs, he was one of the reasons the Spurs won it all last year.
Teaming up with …

I consider Theo Ratliff in his prime as one of the best shot blockers out there in the league second only though to Dikembe Mutombo in the modern era. Although he has aged now and is even having trouble staying in the floor due to various injuries, Ratliff can …

For as long as I have been a keen follower of the game of football, Real Madrid always posed as the benchmark in terms of success at club level, having won the most sought after club prize in the world of football a record nine times.
Admittedly though, I only …

In my opinion, Corey Maggette is one of the most gifted scorers in the game. Saddled with injuries though for a majority of his career. Still talent can’t be deceived. Maggette has one of the most flawless jump shots i’ve ever seen. His stroke is effortless and this translates …

Marcin Gortat who is a seven feet tall center for the Orlando Magic came from Poland and is highly regarded as a project for the team. He was drafted mainly for his height and the fact that in games where in the Magic scouted him overseas he has played …

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks was named the NBA Most Valuable Player last year in recognition of the stellar regular season the Mavericks had. Alas, all of the hard work they put into it was put in vain during the play-offs as they were eliminated shockingly by the …

Titan Poker is by far my favorite of all online poker sites, for various reasons.
One thing they have which I will note is a great thing for both fish and sharks who just want to make small gains are excellent “double-up” tables where if you place 1st, 2nd, or …

Rodney Carney of the Philadelphia 76ers has stagnated his growth in the league so far this season. I was ready to think that he would be an improved player this year with the 76ers not having that true legitimate go to guy anymore with the demise of Allen Iverson …

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 …

Super Bowl XLIII is in a couple of days and I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to watch it (I might for the commercials). But, I can tell you one thing I definitely won’t be watching; the annual NFL Pro Bowl.
A few years ago, the Pro Bowl was …

Since I am one of those football followers who love to see a bit a skill and flair, Lionel Messi would naturally be one of the players I admire the most and watching him in action and analysing his game is always a nice activity to get into. I …

Los Angeles Clippers Center Chris Kaman has finally reached his potential in the league. Entering the draft in ‘02, he was highly touted for his talents in the NCAA level. At seven feet tall, Kaman is very agile. Offensively, he moves really well without the basket that often results …

The veteran Eric Snow of the Cleveland Cavaliers is one of the guys i respect in the league. I remember him when he was a rookie in the league and he was playing for the Seattle Supersonics. Back then he was young and very thin and he was strictly …

Ime Udoka of the San Antonio Spurs has bounced from league to league in the whole world even playing in countries like the Philippines, Qatar and Italy and from team to team in the NBA. He has played very little time in the league but has had great experiences …

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 …

I bought these Asics about a year ago to prepare to run for the Boston Marathon. (I had already qualified for it earlier that year.) My old shoes looked the almost 1,000 miles that it had suffered through, and I saw that my wallet was almost depleted. I headed …

The Packers have finished their 8th game of the season and have reached the mid-way point with a respectable 5-3 record. However, is it safe to say this team is living up to its expectations or are the Packers a team that simply is not what people thought they …

There is a bit of bad news for the Thorpedo i.e Ian thorpe and Van Hoogenband because a certain Micheal Phelps seems to be getting his act together–yes he is back for the good ,After a poor show at Montreal last summer in the world championships where he …

There’s been a lot of changes to NASCAR over the off season and now the boys of thunder are getting back onto the track for the first time in official racing. Today two practices were held for the Bud Shootout, a 75 lap race broken into two segments.
I …

Darrel Armstrong is one of the very few players in the NBA that i have tremendous respect for. He is a class act off the court. He often contributes in charity events and fund raising benefits that would help the less fortunate people out there.
It was rumored that Armstrong …

Rogers is one of the best receivers in the NFL and I believe that the Lions would not be smart if they let him go. Rogers could very easily become one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, if the Lions let him. I’m sure that if he …

Wrestlemania has come around once again and did not fail to dissapoint, I really enjoyed the feeling of seeing Wrestlemania in an outdoor venue with all the extra effort put into the pyro and titantron, it just adds to the event so much. Anyways, on to the matches:
—1st Match: …

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 …

I am a huge fan of Abdullah The Butcher and to me he is possibly the biggest legend in Wrestling History. I first saw him taking part at Halloween Havoc in World Championship Wrestling in which he was put in the electric chair causing his team to lose the …

Juwan Howard of the Dallas Mavericks came back to them after he was released by the Minnesota Timberwolves after they traded Kevin Garnett. I consider Howard as one of the model citizens in the NBA. He is some sort of like a spokesperson in the league and is one …

Hulk Hogan is my personal favorite wrestler of all time. Nobody can ever compare to the immovable and immortal force that is HULKAMANIA. Possibly the most recognized professional wrestler of all time, he has been a house hold name since the mid 80�s, and still today is a house …

Al Harringto of the Golden State Warriors for me is one of the most agile big man there is in the league today. At six feet and ten inches tall, Harrington can bury the three point shot with no difficulty at all. He also has great versatility in driving …

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 …

Im not a huge fan of Carl Froch, but i was interested to see how he would come back from his first career defeat when he faced Arthur Abraham in the Super 6 boxing competition. I didn’t know too much about Abraham, but the press seemed to build him …

I LOVED Bam Bam Bigelow and followed him throughout his career since the 90’s. He in my opinion was probably the best big man in the history of our sport, weighing near 400 pounds but still able to fly, how many big men can do that? Put it this …

Another in a long line of great Duke University Blue Devils players to make the splash in the NBA is the Utah Jazz power forward standing six feet nine inches tall, Carlos Boozer. Boozer, who has been playing for five years, is the Jazz’s primary threat down low. Though …

Boston versus L.A., the fierce rivalry that has been existing for decades was revitalized just last week. This series was supposed to be a series that would rejuvenate the old rivalry that dates back since the early years of the NBA. But due to the dominance of the Celtics …

Lance clusner is one of the most successful player of the world. He is a south African - left hand batsman and a right hand fast bowler. He s got very unorthodox style of bating and is very popular with crowd for his aggressive bating for super fast bowling …

Eddie House of the Boston Celtics is one of the most gifted quick shooters in the league today. I remember him when he was still playing for the Arizona Wildcats in his collegiate career and he scored like over 50 points in one game. I though he was gonna …

As a former sportswriter, I found myself covering tons of talented guys in high school who were poised to be the “next big thing” in the NBA. After seeing many of them fall flat on their face, I often times found it unfair that individals like myself, and the …

I will never lay claim to being a super star cyclist, but I have managed to get some pretty good results in some time trials and I consider myself to be gaining a good bit of knowledge and experience about equipment as I work to do the best I …