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 …

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 …

Kevin Garnett the newest addition to the Celtic franchise and perhaps the savior that would lead them back to their Glorious days back when they were winning championships and not lottery picks.
Garnett no doubt has been the NBA’s MVP for the young season so far. Getting double-doubles daily, …

Mardy Collins of the New York Knicks is a less heralded player whom the Knicks drafted. There was this speculation that he was asked by coach Isiah Thomas to deliberately foul hard Carmelo Anthony in that game where the Nuggets blew out the New York Knicks in New York …

Cody Rhodes is the son of legendary wrestler and World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer, The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Cody is also the younger brother of Dustin Rhodes. I can see him as a future prospect and a potential future main eventer after recently watching his WWE RAW …

The point guard of the future for the Atlanta Hawks. After a couple of years drafting dismally in the NBA drafts, the Hawks finally made the right decisions in this years draft. With the third overall pick they chose Al Horford who has been contributing steadily for them and …

I have to give the New York Giants credit; first they upset the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl and then they managed to keep the man who is most likely responsible for that win.
I had never even heard the name Steve Spagnuolo before the NFL post season …

In my opinion, Kwame Brown is probably one of the most disappointing first over-all pick of all time. Probably second worst to Michael Olowokandi. Brown has the size, Athleticism and strength to be a marginal player at worst and an all star at best.
The problem with him is that …

Devean George of the Dallas Mavericks is a player filled with experience in this league. He played a key part in the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty that they had which won three championship in three years with players like Shaquille O’neal and Kobe Bryant. George played a role for …

San Antonio Spurs french point guard Tony Parker is a rarity among point guards. He has difficulty in hitting his outside shots but constantly belongs to the top 5 in the league in FG percentage. He often creates his shots with ball fakes, head shakes, crossover moves, and with …

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 …

Verona Hills is a beautiful and well maintained golf course located in the thumb of Michigan. Not something you would expect to find in the vast flat farmlands of the area, Verona Hills 18 hole championship course is indeed a pleasant novelty. It’s been there since 1924 and I often …

My family and I love to ride bikes and sometimes we get into a little bit of rough terrain. That is what led me to the decision of buying my Mongoose bike. It is a 26 inch Womens Estes. Like I said the riding gets pretty rough so I …

If you are a fan of college football, then you probably know the names Vince Young, Matt Leinart and Reggie bush. One name that didn’t get much press coverage was Heisman candidate and university of Vanderbilt quarterback, Jay Cutler. Cutler was ultimately selected in the first round to the …

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 …

After Losing Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics for that trade that happened these summer, the Minnesota Timberwolves enter this season in a search for their new leader and for a new identity. Garnett was such a huge part of their team that his departure signaled an end to …

Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats who was selected second overall after Dwight Howard has played in the pro’s the way i envisioned him to be. A shot-blocking big man who can rebound and score off of missed shots and great passes from teammate and starting point guard Reymond …

IT is no longer the time of the big man in the NBA. Sure, they used to reign supreme over the smaller guards and forwards, but those days seem to be long gone. And in New York, where the Knicks seem to go out and embarrass themselves nightly, it …

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 …

From Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, the IndyCar series continued with all eyes on Will Power, who has won the first two races of the year. Charles Barkley waved the green flag to get things started, and it was a clean beginning as everyone maneuvered around Turn 1 …

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 …

Former Boston Celtic and all-star Antoine Walker has taken in a supporting role with the Miami Heat just for the chance in winning it all. This decline in his role is testament to what he has undermied as an important factor in his career and his life. Instead of …

Vince Young pulled off what most thought was impossible to do in his national championship debut with the University of Texas Longhorns. Their team defeated the reigning national champion USC Trojans which included the powerhouse duo Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush. After doing this with last minute heroics, Vince …

The other day, I was watching a Packers game and one of the announcers mentioned Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and how he reminds them of Brett Favre.
Out of curiosity, I decided to watch a Cowboys game to see just how accurate this description was. And, I was impressed.
When Romo …

After watching Noah Herron in extensive action during the Packers game against the Rams, I am starting to understand what the coaches saw in him when they decided to keep him and cut Najeh Davenport.
Herron seems to be a solid one-cut runner who is capable of stepping up and …

Some Collegiate basketball players you just really do remember even if they have done very little in their careers in the NBA so far. Steve Blake is one of those players i will always remember as the point guard of the University of Maryland. Now in the pro ranks …

My team-by-team NFL review now has me in Pittsburgh taking a look at the Steelers. This is a team that is coming off a fantastic Super Bowl win last season and is looking to defend their title.
When the team decided to hire head coach Mike Tomlin, I thought it …

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 …

This is a sport I was introduced into about three years ago! Needless to say it has picked up with great enthusiasm and energy and has become a favorite pastime of thousands including myself! I guess some people golf some shop and some play air soft!! Most all of …

As the new coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, first year hopeful Randy Wittman certainly has his hands full. After Kevin Garnett finally got out of there, the Timberwolves don’t have another start to speak of. Trapped in the toughest conference in the history of basketball with teams like the …

I just bought this bat approximately three weeks ago. I got this bat because one of my teammates had a 2010 Omaha and I loved the feel and pop of the bat. The bat is all black with silver font. I personally think the bat looks very nice. Most …

In college basketball, there are a lot of famous teams with the prestige and honor. In each state you can find a team that recruits all the best players and competes for a tournament slot ever year. The North Carolina Tarheels are not only one of the best North …

This is a small skatepark put up that is “temperary”. It is only there until the LRT tracks come, although this will not be for a couple of years, so skate away well you can.
The location of the park is nice. The next nearest skateparks in the south are …

Think of a sport like football. The passes and the runnings all the same. Gause the game. Im talking of gatorball. This games full of throws and runs only thing it does not have is the kicks.
In gatorball theres a offence and a defence. The …

Tunica Hills has great hiking trails for all skill levels, and is second only to the Azalea Trails in terms of quality and length. Though it has no direct street address, it’s easy to find off of Hwy 67 in St. Francisville. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries …

2004 saw an FA Cup Final that seemed to make most people other than Manchester United and Millwall fans turn of. It wasn’t that the game promised to be boring, it was more the fact that Manchester United went into this game as huge favourites because they were seen …

Jamaal Tinsley should be considered as one of the most unfortunate players in the league. His history of injuries are really disappointing the pacers and affecting their run at the play-offs. When healthy he easily belongs to the upper echelon of point guards in the league. His offense relies …

Brian Kendrick is a great up and coming performer. He is currently wrestling as a cruiserweight, but from the matches I have seen him take part of in the past, his true talent lies in his technical ability. He was trained by Shawn Michaels, and it is obvious to …

The half Korean, half African American wide receiver Hines Ward is no stranger to adversity. Born in Korea and eventually coming to the states to play college football for the University of Georgia, Hines Ward has had to deal with a lot of stuff. But, it’s not what you …

Having grown up in Virginia and Maryland I supported the Redskins. At first, it was only because they were the home team and I really didn’t have an interest in football. As I got older, I got more into the sport and supported the team more diligently. …

Stromile Swift entered the NBA with high expectations. He was drafted third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the hopes that he would someday become the next Kevin Garnett. So far though, Swift has done nothing but disappoint the Grizzlies. He has teased them with extraordinary leaping ability and …

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 …

From Kuala Lumpur, the 2010 Malaysian Grand Prix was more exciting than most F1 races in my opinion. In fact, after watching some early action and seeing Lewis Hamilton get a warning, my thought was that they need to revisit the blocking rule and let the drivers race. …

General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers Mitch Kupchak has been much maligned for the moves or the lack thereof that he has made as the team’s decision maker. The botched trade between the Lakers and the New Jersey Nets that would have netted them All star point guard …

An awesome bike! I’ve been biking for 29 years and have bought and broke a lot of bikes by now. There are a few bikes standing in a garage, and P7 is a pride of my ‘collection’. I bought this mountain bike a couple of years ago. I …

Shareef Abdur Rahim who was drafed in that memorable ‘97 NBA draft has slowed down a bit in the league. After a promising start to what is an amazing talent, Abdur Rahim has taken the role as a complimentary player to a team that’s filled with superstars. Playing for …

New York Knicks Guard Quentin Richardson who came over from the Phoenix Suns last year after a succesfull season their. Was non-existent last year for the Knicks. He was somewhat lost in the rotation with the superb line-up of other guards the Knicks had (Marbury, Francis, Robinson, Rose) and …

My very earliest childhood memories of international football have a very prominent figure in the form of Paolo Maldini in their frontlines as Italian football was the order of the day when it came to our dose of international football in these parts of the world.
Italian football is what …

After a boring round of qualifying, the Men’s Snowboard Cross semi-finals and finals race were actually exciting. Now this could capture a person’s interest.
For the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, there had been 34 competitors originally. Four never made it out of the boring individual qualifying. After …

To the older English football fan the most famous FA Cup Final ever is probably what became to be known as the Matthews Final, except possibly the one in 1923 at Wembley when a mounted policeman on a white horse ushered the overspill crowds off the pitch so that …