The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games continued its biathlon events with the Women’s 12.5 Pursuit Mass Start. I prefer the mass starts over the individual, separated timed events. I want to see competition, fast and furious. It leads to more thrills and excitement, and that’s what …

With the acquisition of Brett Favre at quarterback, many people might think the New York Jets have finally taken steps to become a legitimate AFC playoff contender. I’m not so sure that’s the case.
Favre does provide a legitimate upgrade over Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemons both because he has …

My husband has probably tried 30 putters over the last few years, searching for that (obviously elusive) putter that was perfect for his stroke and all the other factors that go into a decision about golf clubs. I have gotten quite bored of hearing about all of the different …

Fresh out of high school eleven years ago, power forward/center, Jermaine O’Neal, was thrown right into action for the Indiana Pacers. Along side Reggie Miller, O’Neal spent the first few years as an average player. But considering his top level competition came while attending Eau Claire High School, he …

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 …

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 …

In 2009, the NASCAR Bud Shootout Race has been changed, and I’m not sure it’s a good one. In fact, it just feels like one great big car manufacturer commercial.
In previous years, those participating in this very first race of the season were poll setters from the prior …

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 …

I love my Beval Butet Close Contact saddle. It is, by far, the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever ridden in. Beval makes several outstanding saddles, but the Butet is my favorite. It’s no lie that the Butet’s leather is as soft as butter. Even brand new, this saddle came …

So far, the Houston Texans are looking like they will once again miss the playoffs, even with the addition of new head coach Gary Kubiak. However, I do see potential for this team in the future.
Starting quarterback David Carr has looked very impressive this season and is definitely benefitting …

For anyone that loves boxing, the Super Six event appeared to be a great invention to wake up the Super-Middleweight division. Rather that have lots o pointless fights between boxers throughout the year that meant very little, 6 of the best fighters from the division agreed to take part …

When the Cowboys benched Drew Bledsoe in favor of Tony Romo earlier this season, I thought they were cashing in the rest of their year.
I have to admit though, Romo has looked pretty good so far.
He is definitely much more mobile than Bledsoe was, which was needed considering the …

With the NFL draft just a week away (and dragging on in the process), I figured it was time to once again take a look at the Green Bay Packers and get a feel of where the team is heading into their one opportunity to land cheap talent before …

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 …

Yukon Seated Calf Machine is a piece of exercising equipment designed specifically to shape your calves. Calves are considered among the hardest muscles to exercise, so a machine like this specifically targeting them is a nice idea. However, the same can be considered a drawback: this piece of equipment …

NFL.com is the official website of the National Football League. This website is an excellent source on the league.
What I like is that the website is full of up to date news and information. The top stories of the day are fully explained by expert analysts and writers …

bwin Poker is quite old, and is one of the continental poker sites, originating in Europe.
For American players, this may not be the most rewarding experience; due to new laws passed in the United States, bwin poker (and many other poker sites) have taken it upon themselves to not …

Carlito is a brilliant talent in both the terms of Wrestling Ability and Microphone skills. Essentially he is a total package and is obviously destined for the main event in due time. He is the son of Carlos Colon, so what would you expect other than pure greatness in …

Josh McRoberts returned to his home state of Indiana in a trade between the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trail Blazers. While he isn’t a very big player on the Pacers, he’s the model of what a deep bench player should be. First off, he brought some fans in …

Matt Barnes of the Golden State Warriors is one of those players who has revived their careers playing in the NBA due to Don Nelson’s style of play. He was already a lost player after a dismal stint with the Sacramento Kings but he was still given a shot …

Now in all my football following exploits I have never ever come across a more under-rated player than Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o and it really baffles me how the world keeps on misjudging the quality that is in Samuel Eto’s boots.
In my personal view, it is players such as Samuel …

Eduardo Najera of the Denver Nuggets who hails from Mexico is one of the most hardest working players in the league today. He is one hell of a hustle player for them and plays with such energy that is infectious to the whole team. He does play a bit …

The newest generation of Head rackets are the Metallix model. I bought one of these models, the Head Metallix 2 and i have to admit that one of the reason i bought this is because of it’s cosmetics. It looks really nice with its red and silver/gray trimmings. And …

Rafer Alston who currently starts for the Houston Rockets has edged out players like Mike James who is a great offensive player in the league, Steve Francis who is a former all star starter in the East playing for the Houston Rockets and Aaron Brooks who was recently signed …

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 …

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 …

I was listening to Mike and Mike in the Morning on ESPN radio as I do every day on my commute into work when Peter King was brought on as a guest earlier this week. The topic of discussion was the NFL’s overtime rule. As it stands …

Febreze Sport Extreme Odor Eliminator is a spray in the line of Febreze products used especially on hard to get rid of sports odors. It advertises itself to have an advanced technology to get rid of sweat odors on non washable equipment ad fabrics. I find that …

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 …

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, …

It was a series that was supposed to be a walk in the park for the 2008 Runner-up, the Los Angeles Lakers. Being the top team in the Western Conference after the regular season, it was expected of the LA Lakers to dominate whatever team that it encounter.
However, …

Another one of those so called “journeyman” in the NBA. I remember him having played for at least three separate teams in his career so far. Now playing for the Charlotte Bobcats as more of a bench player to fill some open spots in the bench to meet the …

Former all-star Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat who struggled after having a kidney transplant three years ago has been rewarded for his dedication and hard work for the Heat with his first ever championship ring. He was a vital cog for the heat last year when he contibuted …

The Detriot Lions are somewhat of a sad commentary in sports. Nothing they ever do seems to work out. Now this has been blamed on everyone from head coaches, quarterbacks, front office management to a fan in the parking lot of the stadium. One thing all of Detriot’s failures …

My best friend has this superb Hummer mountain bike, which she purchased for close to $700. Fancy such an expensive mountain bike. I managed to ride test it, as she wanted to go jogging on one fine morning, and I asked her to bring along her Hummer.
Boy, …

Steve Waugh is my all time favorite cricketer, this is probably the most impressive captain that Australian has ever produced as well. I like his aggressiveness and positive approach towards the game. He leads his side very well and motivated them thoroughly, apart from his brilliant captaincy, he was …

Earlier in this year, a lot of people thought the Dallas Cowboys were the favorite to go to the Super Bowl. I thought they would end up missing the playoffs.
Turns out I was right.
The Dallas Cowboys have arguably the most talented team in professional football. But, for every talented …

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 …

The Houston Rockets for me the best duo in Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. They are both tough offensive players who are very hard to stop. Now with the addition of Steve Francis and the development of Bonzi Wells in Rick Adelman’s offense, they should be a dominant factor …

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 …

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, …

Although for some people driving ranges are pretty much all the same, I find there are huge differences at many ranges that either add or detract from my experience. I use driving ranges to practice my swing, try different clubs, try new techniques and basically get in shape for …

Considering they won the AFC North title, you would think the Steelers would be a favorite to get past the first round of the playoffs and even surprise higher seeded teams.
I don�t think that�s the case. I think they were lucky to make it into the playoffs but …

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 …

Kevin Garnett is a superstar NBA player known as the “Big Ticket” as in meal ticket.He was traded this off season in a blockbuster deal from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics.The timberwolves got Ryan Gomes,Sebstian Telfair,Al Jefferson,Gerald Green,Theo ratliff,cash considerations,and a first round draft pick. This being …

The 2009 racing season is underway with the Daytona 500. I have a few definite reactions to the big race.
–I’m proud of the 24 team. Jeff Gordon is my favorite driver, and he did a great job all day. He also made a daring call, coming …

The Los Angeles Clippers through persistence has risen from the ruins of being the league’s doormat team to team filled with players capable of taking this team to another level and to respectability at last. Corey Maggette is one of those players they’ve got. He is offensively gifted when …

My sister and I decided that as we were getting older exercise was becoming more important and due to our schedules it was not always possible to go and exercise at a gym so we decided that we would purchase a treadmill. We went searching and decided to …

The Nationwide Series of NASCAR ran their Father’s Day weekend race in Milwaukee. The Northerntool.com 250 race featured mostly Nationwide regulars since the Sprint Cup race on Sunday is in California. Only points championship contenders Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch flew in for the race. With …