If you had fifteen men on your professional basketball roster and had to pick to twelve to play each game, how would you go about selecting? Popularity, scoring ability, sportsmanship? Which attribute would you pick. Well, in the case of the Milwaukee Bucks beloved guard out of Alabama, (Roll …

Is one of my all time favorite one day cricketer. He is also one of the most under-estimated cricketers. I have been very impressed by his performance. I hardly remember any time when he has not made runs for his country. He has an expectation average of over 55 …

At the beginning of the year, I thought the 49ers would win the NFC West division. Half way through, it doesn’t look like that will happen. But, they are still improved over what they have been from the past couple years.
The move to Alex Smith at quarterback was a …

Last month, I was looking for an overnight bag that I could use for a weekend trip out of town. I wanted something that was pretty, yet practical and lightweight. I saw the Adidas Phantom which was colored black and purple and I immediately fell in love …

I am not happy with this one. This is going to be another dust accumulator in my home. Had it for two months and used it twice a week from the time I bought it. I thought that by buying something expensive from a trusted brand would be good. …

For Liverpool fans the club’s eSeason Ticket is brilliant value for money. For less than £3 a month or £45 a year subscribers are given a chance to enter ballots for priority seating at home Premier League matches, hear live commentary of all the first team’s games, watch …

Greg is an okay receiver that can catch passes if you want him to. He is out of Stanford where he wasn’t their best wide receiver, but he did do okay. Last year he didn’t even catch one pass but this year he might be able to catch one …

Used by many touring pros Babolat Pure Drive is the flagship racket that represents the company in the game of tennis, Andy Roddick and Robi Genipri to name a few who plays with this stick. I’ve tried this one time, when a friend from Japan sent us one to …

Jared Swopshire is a 6-7, 215 pound Freshman playing for the University of Louisville. He hails from St. Louis, Missouri. He has not received a lot of playing time this year but has cracked the rotation as the 9th man.
Pros: Swopshire has good height and length …

Mark Madsen who popularized himself nationally when he played for the Los Angeles Lakers during that three title run that they had with Kobe, Shaq and fisher signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves when his contract expired with the Lakers. Bringing that same passion, energy and hustle that he gave …

Shaquille O’neal, probably the most popular basketball icon since michael Jordan was and continues to be a dominant force for the Miami Heat. Although a lot of critics has been up and about with regards to his slowly declining game, Shag continues to dominate on sporadic basis. For a …

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 …

Jarett Jack of the Portland Trailblazers started the year as the team’s official starter at the point guard spot. He has since then lost that starting position to Steve Blake as he now comes off the bench but his play has dramatically improved since the switch.
He has played inspired …

Brutus The Barber Beefcake was one of my personal favorite professional wrestlers in the early 1990’s, and was one of the most entertaining superstars I have ever witnessed. Always coming out with his barber shop clippers and sporting bright clothing, he was also one of the most easily recognized! …

Ever since his days with the Miami Heat i have already liked the game of Rasual Butler. He is a very versatile six feet nine inch player who has many arsenal on his disposal that he uses to score in and around the basket. Most impressive of all for …

It’s no secret that Lebron James wants to win his first Championship. Last year Lebron got his team to the finals and lost to the Mavs. After this happened numerous memes came out. “He doesn’t show up to the finals”, “He’s not clutch”, “He can’t score in the 4th …

During his time spent with the NCAA mens college basketball divison 1 team, the Duke Blue Devils, Chris Duhon was the yin to Luol Deng’s yang. The duo wowed fans and made believers out of critics. It’s a given that the Blue Devils will always have talent. There’s something …

Raef LaFrentz is the little known power forward for the Portland Trailblazers. Though not one of the best power forwards in the National Basketball Association, this six foot eleven, nine year man from the Kansas Jayhawks is definitely a top notch player. I’ve only seen him come off the …

With the peak of my interest in football entering its nova phase in the late nineties, one my international footballing heroes would unsurprisingly be Ronaldo De Lima, given his popularity at the time and his epic rise to stardom.
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France is the …

When I think Indiana Pacers, I think Reggie Miller, The free flowing three point specialist that left his mark on the league and on Spike Lee when he threw his hands around his throat in a choking gesture at a game at Madison Square Garden in the playoffs. It …

LV STARZ is a great new summer basketball league for children in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. The league is intended to help increase school team players skills over the summer as well as keep kids out of trouble.
It is a fun atmosphere for the players, children, coaches, …

“Get Strong—¦Get Ripped—¦Quick!” that’s what the on-box ad copy for the Iron Gym from Pro Fit purports it’s going to do for your body. But, does it live up to the claim? Let’s take a closer look.
Iron Gym isn’t so much a “gym” per se’ as it is a …

Sorav Ganguly is one of the opening batsman of Indian team. He is a left handed batsmen, and has scored over 10,000 runs in one days cricket, with an average of over 40 which is considered very good for one days international cricket. He is also useful …

Back when high schoolers were still allowed to make the ultimate jump into the NBA, a young man named Kwame Brown was much hyped and poised to take over the reigns and the leagues newest super star. It was none other than Michael Jordan himself, his airness, who gave …

While soccer is my first love in terms of sporting codes, there is a very special place in my heart for cricket.
I really love cricket and as a South African I am relatively happy because my nation has a very good cricket squad.
With the exception of Australia, I think …

This was a unique tournament played in India in April-May 2008 where some of the world’s best cricket players were seen in action. This was a multi million dollar tournament watched by millions of cricket lovers all over the world. I watched a number of matches on the TV. …

There’s an old saying “No place to go but up.” That description pretty much describes the Detroit Lions, who enter their first training camp after going 0-16 last year.
The Lions have made some significant changes over the past couple of months ranging from a new coaching staff to efforts …

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 …

Malik Rose of the New York Knicks is one of those players in the NBA that has a great knack for the ball. He is a bit undersized for a power forward or a Center but can match up pretty well in either of those positions since he can …

Burnley were in the top flight of English football for the first time in 33 years. Turf Moor was their home ground and the venue for what was billed as a titanic encounter which Premier League Champions, Manchester United. Turf Moor was not a big stadium, but the fans …

The Atlanta Hawks who has been the eastern conference’s doormat team the last ten years or so now has the chance to be a key factor in the play-offs this year. With a group of young talents who can flat out soar and play, the Hawks are very interesting …

The Masterpiece as he calls himself, is an up and coming professional wrestler currently wrestling in World Wrestling Entertainment in it’’s Smackdown Brand. I watched the debut of Chris Masters, and at first glance, i wasn’’t too impressed. I saw him as merely a Lex Luger wannabe, but after …

I’ll confess, the Post Season was the first time I’ve watched the Pittsburgh Steelers play all season long. So, when I write about them and try to review the team as they stand and where they are heading, I’m going to have to base it on limited viewing time. …

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 am a big fan of ‘The Monster’ Abyss and have been for many years now. He is a TNA original and has been with the company for most part of their short life. He is most notorious for being a violent uncontrollable monster, favoring of course his signature …

This is prince’s version of a players racket. 100 sq. inch headsize and slightly lighter than its counterparts offering. I was wxpecting a more traditional feel on this racket before i used it and was pleasantly surprised with its versatility. You can basically serve and volley then get back …

Nazr Mohammed of the Detroit Pistons has been in four different teams in his career in the NBA before settling in with the Pistons. He is a seven foot specimen who has a great shot blocking ability. He can also rebound well and will give you some games where …

The bobsled has always been an exciting sport to watch. The notion of two men inside this bobsled, going ridiculously fast with unthinkable g-forces attacking their body is mind boggling. It’s thrilling to watch, especially at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
The event takes place over two nights, …

I have tried various action sports to maintain my desired weight. I always believe that the constant cardio exercise which can be boring can be substituted with active sports. In this way, you cannot tell that time flies and at the same time you are enjoying what you are …

The Milwaukee Bucks is a team that is on the rise in the East. They have collected over the years a great number of players who can harmoniously exists with each other and be effective. Leading this team is sharpshooter two guard Michael Redd. Occupying the other guard spot …

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 …

The Linn Park Municipal Golf Course on the south side of Glasgow is an 18-hole golf course that I have played on numerous occasions. It is a very short course by comparison to others with a Par of only 63. Many of the holes are longish Par 3 with …

Rahul Dravid is right handed Indian middle order batsman. He is called as the wall as he plays some solid innings and gives lot of strength to Indian middle order. Dravid was very unsuccessful when he came out in international cricket in one day and he failed to …

Jason Kidd of the New Jersey Nets is one of those NBA pure point guards that i really admire. He has these pass first mentality and an eye for the open lanes. What i like about his game is the fact that he’s never scared to turn the ball …

There have been a few sports families in history of American sport. YOu have the Mannings with the NFL, the Bonds’ and Griffey’s with MLB and the Barry’s with the NBA. A little known basketball family around is the Wilkins’. The Wilkins family consists of brothers Gerald and Dominique …

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 …

The Arizona Cardinals finished eight and eight season with newly acquired head coach Ken Whisenhunt. Firing Dennis Green last year, the Cardinals needed a coach with both a mind for the game and a flare for offensive production. Though it’s usually the defense of a team that wins ball …

America finally struck through the Nordic Combined barrier for the Olympic games. For decades upon decades, the USA has been shut out of these events, never scoring any medals. Finally, during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, we’ve made some headway.
The Men’s Large Hill event is in two …

The MV20 is a complete set of golf clubs by Jack Nicklaus Golf. The set consist of Driver, 3 & 5 wood, 3 & 4 hybrids, and 5 through pitching wedge irons. The set also includes a bag and a putter. For the price, (ususally between …

THe 2007 World Series was a pretty disappointing affair, I thought. The scheduling was horrible, as if Major League Baseball is too afraid to try to go head to head with college football. We ended up seeing games played mostly on weekday evenings, with hardly any good …