I wasn’t sure if Art Shell was the right person to come back and coach the Raiders this year, but I have to admit the team looked pretty good during this pre-season matchup.
The defense forced 5 turnovers and kicker Sebastian Janikowski kicked 3 field goals in the win.
The Eagles …

My uncle attended the University of Maryland, so I kind of grew up a fan by force. I always pronounced their team name “Terror Pins” when I was a kid. Only later did I realize that it was the Maryland Terrapins. And to this day, I still have absolutely …

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 …

Whenever I catch a glimpse of Liverpool in action these days, I get a bit sad that one of our greatest rivals has succumbed to being reduced to an ordinary team, and as an Arsenal fan, contending with the likes of Manchester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur in addition …

Roger Mason Jr. who is another point guard for the Washington Wizards is a player whom they originally drafted in the rookie draft. I heard around the organization that they do like Mason Jr. and is grooming him to be their next starting point guard. They have taken their …

While I like his leadership, I do think teams that are serious about signing former Miami Dolphins Linebacker Zach Thomas as a free agent are going to have to look at him very closely.
The former 5th round pick has been two 7 Pro Bowls. That’s great. But, he’s also …

I was reading about this years NFL Pro Bowl selections this morning and once again, as a fan, I have to ask the question; why do they even bother with the event.
I’m not saying they shouldn’t pick the top players in the league for their individual achievement. I’m saying …

The ninth overall pick in this year’s installment of the NBA draft is Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton. And his drafting couldn’t have come at a better time for the Clippers with the loss of Elton Brand until Mid February and the injuries to Tim Thomas and Paul …

When it comes to the San Antonio Spurs prized backup shooting guard, Manu Ginobili, I’ve found myself with egg on my face a few times. The first time, I confused his last name, Ginobili, with an Italian name and assumed that’s where he hailed from. The second time, was …

A poor draw at home to Rangers on Champions League Match Day 1 had left Manchester United with a pretty big task of traveling to Spain to try and get a result in Valencia, a place where they had not won before, despite several attempts in the last 10 …

Paintball is a rather expensive sport, which causes even the most recent players to stop playing eventually, because they really just can’t afford to play all the time. In fact, your average paintball player only plays actively for about a year.
This is why most players tend to get …

Earl Clark is one of the stars of the University of Louisville’s 2008/2009 college basketball team. He is one of the best slashing big men in the country and has a lot of talent. He is a 6-9 forward weighing 220 pounds and will leave the team …

I typically play golf in the summer 5 to 6 days out of the week, and I was seeking a driver that gave me good distance but was forgiving to a mis-swing. When I came upon the 2008 Burner driver at a golf store in Indiana it was …

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 …

Hakim Warrick of the Memphis Grizzlies has one of the most freakish athleticism there is in the game right now. He is one hell of an athlete and can jump really high with some great extensions off of those long and rangy arms of his. For the Memphis Grizzlies …

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 …

For years I’ve been riding Fox forks and never been fully satisfied with them. In 2009 I had Vanilla, Float, and Talas in my arsenal. The reason I had all those forks is I could never find the right one for me. I changed forks every few months hoping …

Another chapter in the storied Jets-Patriots rivalry was written last Sunday as the Jets, led by the New York’s USC rookie signal calley Mark Sanchez and defensive mastermind Rex Ryan at the head coaching position.
New England started the game off by raising havoc in the Jets backfield as …

My brother uses this perenial installment of the legendary classic series of the “Pro Staff tour” rackets from the Pete Sampras Days of dominating the sport to the evolvement of this stick as used today by probably one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time Roger …

Fresh off their win from the 2010 Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers are the early favorites to come of on top of the Western Conference. With their core roster intact and a few key additions, the Lakers are among the few contenders that can match up well with almost …

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 …

Owning the starting point guard duties for the Toronto Raptors is miniscule guard TJ Ford. After a tragic first season in the league with the Milwaukee Bucks when he had that accident that broke his neck and it almost ended his playing career. Ford resurrected his NBA playing career …

Although I don’t understand golf or golf technology, I was given very clear instructions about a gift my husband wanted to receive for Christmas this year. In my shopping around to find what he required, I learned a lot about the wedge club that I bought for him, a …

Playing in the shadows of the “more popular” town rival the Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers are slowly rehabilitating there image and team concept in general. After being labeled as a team with a cheap owner who won’t spend big time money to acquire quality free agents, the clippers …

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 …

It was 75 laps as always for the annual Bud Shootout that commences the racing action for those in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series. Carl Edwards was on the pole, a result of a good draw in the Shootout Pole show. It’s not a technical accomplishment, but a …

Alex Rodriguez was born July 27, 1975, he plays for the New York Yankees as their third baseman. A-Rod, as he is known to his fans started his career with the Seattle Mariners and then went to the Texas rangers. I remember watching the All Star game, …

Ever since having a big game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Title game, Plaxico Burress is acting like he’s an elite receiver in the NFL. He’s far from it.
Burress is a decent number one receiver. But, he’s also seriously overrated. That’s why the Steelers, who drafted …

Brad Miller the hulking seven foot center for the Sacramento Kings who can shoot from the perimeter is your atypical NBA pivot. Miller went undrafted when entered the league and was signed by the Chicago Bulls as a back-up big-man. After given the chance to prove his worth, Miller …

Wrestler Ring Name: Awesome Kong, Amazing Kong, Margaret.
Wrestler Debut: October 20, 2002.
Wrestler Birth Name: Kia Stevens.
Wrestler Height: 6 feet 1 inches.
Wrestler Weight: 300 Pounds.
Wrestle Date Of Birth: September 4, 1977.
Wrestler Age: 30.
Wrestler Finishing Move: Awesome Bomb, Triple powerbomb, Diving splash,
Wrestler Signatures: The only Monster in female wrestling.
Personal Opinion: Awesome …

I actually saw Marco Belinelli in a live game back when he was playing for the Italian National Club. And back then he was primarily a three point shooter or what they call in International play as a “Zone Buster” type of a player. He was very young when …

I’m a mega fan of basketball, all sports for that matter. But there’s something about the National Basketball Association that lures me in and keeps me on the edge of my seat. And my favorite type of players are those quiet storm types. You know, they types that don’t …

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 …

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 …

The Newest addition to the Wilson line of tennis rackets are the K factor version. And same as with the older versions like the Ncode and the hammers, they’ve made a players racket that is more than anything a control oriented racket fitted for the better, stronger players out …

The Miami Heat waived long time guard/forward in the NBA Penny Hardaway to open a roster spot in signing Luke Jackson. Jackson played in the NBDL and was highly regarded when he first came into the NBA. He was a former first round selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers and …

When I think about running backs, I think of the elite guys and, a couple steps below them is Clinton Portis.
While he had a decent couple of years in Denver, Portis is not a running back teams can rely on to be a game changer. He’s had a couple …

Rogers may soon be a free agent since the Lions don’t seem to want to keep him on the roster. But, I think if he can stay healthy, he’s going to have an outstanding career with some team. He has good size, has decent hands and is very fast, …

The Redhead From California, Brian Scalabrine who was an instrumental player coming off the bench for the New Jersey Nets when they were making there run for the title is a good addition for the Celtics as he provides them with hustle, toughness and some offense off the bench. …

The Miami Heat who won the NBA championship against the Dallas Mavericks two years ago has gone from a legitimate contender to being a team on danger of not even making the play-offs. Although injuries and aging stars are at fault, i still can’t see them duplicating that championship …

Dikembe Mutombo is perhaps one of the best shot blockers all time in the league. He came from congo and experienced poverty when he was growing up. With his seven foot two inches tall frame though, Mutombo used it to get a collegiate scholarship in the US and have …

I am in the market for a Nike Golf Bag and honestly, I was very disappointed looking at what the company had to offer. I need a bag with ample storage, but mainly with a pocket that can hold shoes.
I found it with the new Nike Tech Elite …

Brett lee is one of the fastest bowler in cricketing world. He has a fast right hand bowler from Australia . Recently he seem to access the speed and swing to a deadly extend he is very successful Australian bowler. However his economy just quite a high but as …

Morris Peterson of the New Orleans Hornets has a dead eye shot from the three point range. He also has the ability to get into the middle of the lane and shot the open midrange jumper or go straight all the way to the basket for a lay-up or …

Troy Murphy was traded last season from the Golden State Warriors to the Indiana Pacers for Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington. It was a move many conceived as a win situation for the Warriors in getting the very talented Harrington. But with the emergence of Murphy as a solid …

First things first, I own this vise and use it every day. Something else you should know is that I have been tying flies since 1969. I have owned a few vices over the past 40 years and the Renzetti Traveler is the most useful and versatile vise I …

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 …

Perhaps the player who hasn’t done anything for his NBA team for now but has the biggest potential of all is Gerald Green. The question from me is whether he will be able to live up to that potential of his. I think Green has an unbelievable scoring capabilities …

After a physical battle for the starting Center spot for the Washington Wizards, Brendon Haywood has won the spot over Etan Thomas due to several factors. First of all is the fact that Haywood is much bigger than Ethan Thomas as he is at seven feet tall. Secondly, the …

It was due to be Englands first major test since their awful World Cup campaign in South Africa. They had played a couple of qualifying games that had not been especially impressive, but now it was France at Wembley. No one really appeared too concerned in the build up. …