Newly signed guard/forward for the Dallas Mavericks Eddie Jones was signed for two things. first, they need his defensive skills in the perimeter and secondly, they need the three point shooting that he can provide them. In his prime though, while playing for the Heat and the Hornets in …

Francisco Elson is one of those players who has benefited greatly by playing alongside Tim Duncan. From an unknown player in the league to a respected big man off the bench for the defending world champions. Before his stop with the Spurs Elson was playing a role with the …

Earlier this year I upgraded to the REI Mars 80 Backpack. I needed a larger backpack that could hold more when I want to go on trips for longer than a week.
As soon as I put this pack on, I liked three things that are available on this …

When safety Sean Taylor was murdered and quarterback Jason Campbell was injured a short time later, I figured the Redskins season was pretty much over with. However, something happened. They started playing like a team determined to do something great and overcoming a lot of obstacles.
The Redskins enter the …

Despite what people might think; Think Skateboards are one of the best skateboard companys around. Their decks are made 100 percent from American Maple and made in the USA and not in China like a lot of other brands. Their shapes are very simular to Zero or Mystery decks …

With the Green Bay Packers struggling to find a running game, I’m a bit surprised at this point in the season that they haven’t given running back Ryan Grant an opportunity to get more playing time.
A solid special teams player, Grant has had very few carries with the offense; …

I always thought the six foot seven inch New York Knick forward out of Drexel College, Malik Rose, was kinned to Jalen Rose, formerly of the Indiana Pacers and the fab-five for the Micigan Wolverines. I’m still not sure if I was right or not, but it wasn’t just …

Chavo Guerrero Sr is a second generation performer being the son of the legendary Gory Guerrero and brother to wrestling legends Eddie Guerrero, Hector Guerrero and Mando Guerrero, as well as the father of Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo Guerrero is A true legend in our sport, being one of …

The St. Louis Rams are trying to determine if Lamar Gordon may be the eventual successor of their present running back Marshall Faulk. Although he was harrassed with injuries throughout 2003, the early returns have been very promising for Rams fans. The ‘02 third-rounder has shown explosiveness into the …

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 …

When it comes to accuracy, it doesn’t get that much better than these paintballs. They’re really quite accurate and I think that this may be the reason how they have recieved their name. They’re excellent for accuracy and great for snap shooting. The paintballs are really cheap for the …

Ray Allen will be playing with better compliment of players this year than what his had throughout his career. In fact, It is so good that he might be the one complimenting this time around. With Kevin Garnett on the fold and with Paul Pierce already on board the …

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered it’s worst season last year, not because of attendance decline or it’s record but because they traded away the player who was the face for that franchise for over 10 years. Allen Iverson whom they drafted as the first overall pick in the 1996 NBA …

A long time removed from the glory days of Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton, the Seattle SuperSonics woke up with a high draft pick in last years NBA draft. A lot of players on the board were looking good. But after Greg Oden went to the Portland Trailblazers, there …

The 2009 NASCAR season got under way with the Bud Shootout 2009 race on February 7 and while it didn’t end exactly how I wanted it to, it was a very good race.
This special race is run in two segments, the first being 25 laps and the second being …

Before this summer, i have always perceived Andre Kirilinko of the Utah Jazz as a consummate team member. I have never seen him as a selfish type of a person but, after the trade demands and his childish threats of rather playing in Russia than to go back to …

I played a little out of the way golf course while visiting friends in Alabama. The country club in Opp, Alabama is a pretty basic little golf course that I happened to play one weekend because they had organized a scramble tournament. I do not envisage ever going back …

Now that the season is officially over for the Green Bay Packers this year and they’ve missed the playoffs with a 6-10 record, I figured I would take a few minutes to review their season and their team.
Entering the season, I definitely believed the Packers were a much better …

Lindsay Davenport is one of the greatest players in the game but is fast approaching the end of her 13-year long career.For all the greatness Davenport is one of those sportstars who has always had run-ins with bad-luck and injuries.If not for her injuries she could still have been …

Jason Terry is the firepower off the bench for the Dallas Mavericks. Gifted with incredible speed, he often leaves his defenders in the perimeter using a variety of moves. He has perfected the art of head pumping, head fake and head and body shake that eludes him off of …

I consider Justin Henin-hardeine as the Roger Federer of womens tennis. Although not as dominant as Federer is in the Mens division, Henin is the standard at which woman tennis players are to beat. Her game has evolved after returning from that injury she suffered two years ago. Her …

The recent release of strong safety Donovan Darius should make him one of the top free agents on the NFL market and I expect him to attract attention from several teams.
The 31-year-old Darius is a solid run stopper and a fierce hitter, making him perfect for the strong safety …

The Turks must love their basketball over there. I had no idea that it was players dreams in Europe to play for the NBA. Or is Turkey in Asia? I know that every kid in America dreams of either being an athlete or a rock star. And with the …

The outcome of this game will, obviously, depend on which side you were rooting for. I, as a Ravens fan, did not like this game.
Putting aside my own fandom, one thing everyone noticed was the insane amount of penalties. They actually managed to get over …

Josh McRoberts of the Portland Trailblazers is probably one of the highest flying white man in the country. He competed in the Mcdonalds All American High School Dunk competition a few years back and man can he fly.
After many offers to go straight to the NBA, McRoberts decided …

A lot of people think this is the year the Arizona Cardinals finally end their losing streak and make the playoffs. I’m not convinced.
On paper, the Cardinals have a ton of talent and Ken Whisenhunt definitely has the pedigree. But, I’m still not sure if they can escape the …

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 …

The 2009 Taylormade Burner Plus Iron set is taylormade’s upgrade to their previous burner iron set.
Overall, I was not a big fan of these clubs. I tried them out in steel, regular flex. I felt that they were not forgiving at all. They have a good amount of mass …

The Cleveland Cavaliers own one of the most valuable properties in the NBA in main man Lebron James. They were blessed when they won the 2003 NBA draft lottery as it gave them James who will eventually become an MVP in the league. Being the defending Eastern Conference champion, …

Travis Diener was given a chance in the NBA by the Orlando Magic. He was signed after going un-drafted in the ‘05 draft. And with the chance that the Magic gave to him, he re-paid them by going into games and contributing with his three point shooting.
Although it …

The NASCAR races at Infineon are typically fairly boring at least in my opinion. I have a hard time staying focused on the races that take place at the road courses because you don’t see a lot of racing going on. The drivers tend to play it safe and …

Michael Doleac of the Minnesota Timberwolves is a solid back-up Center who started his career with the Orlando Magic as a high first round pick for them. And in that sense that he is a first round pick i think he will be considered a disappointment in the league.
After …

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 more I look at Brian Billick’s career as the Baltimore Ravens head coach, the more I think he got a raw deal when he was fired by the team.
Billick isn�t an offensive genius, like many people thought he would be when he was hired 9 years ago. …

The Head Liquidmetal Rave mid plus tennis racket is the racket of choice for my brother which has resulted in his great play last year. My brother and I have tried over 75 different tennis rackets in search of the perfect one for us and along the way we …

I really have no idea who the Seattle Supersonics start at Center at the very start of each and every game. Sometimes though the starter is a guy from Senegal in Mouhamed Sene. He is wide seven foot center who is very agile on the defensive end but has …

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 …

Eli Manning is the soft-spoken quarterback of the Super Bowl bound New York Giants. The only time you ever heard him speak up in his entire career is on draft day a few years back when he refused to go and play for the San Diego Chargers. He has …

Reginald Delk is a 6-4, 175 pound Junior playing for the University of Louisville men’s college basketball team. He transferred from Mississippi State last year. His uncle is Tony Delk, who played at Kentucky under Coach Rick Pitino.
Pros: Delk was described as a great outside shooter …

Raef LaFrentz entered the league as the fourth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft for the Denver Nuggets. And if truth be told, i was scared to death with this guys potential. Of all the comparative talks about who’s gonna be the next Larry Bird, LaFrentz was 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 …

Detroit Pistons PG Chauncey Billups carried the pistons into the finals and during the classic battle with the then heavily favoured the LA lakers. Billups is a scoring point guard who can post-up and also step outside to shoot the deep balls. Widely known for his heroics during end-game …

When I was young, I started to watch cricket matches. Those were the early years of Sachin Tendulkar. I instantly became his fan. Strangely, after more than fifteen years, I am still watching him play and to be honest I see cricket matches only due to the presence …

Phoenix Suns Forward/Guard/Center Boris Diaw(his position definition alone tells you the versatility he has) is one of the league’s most versatile big-man. At 6 feet 9inches tall, he can handle the rack and at times last season take the bal up the court when Steve Nash is resting on …

Brevin Knight was signed by the Clippers to replace the injured Shaun Livingston who suffered possibly a career ending injury last year. Knight is a good replacement for Livingston since he facilitates the offense better and is more of a veteran presence than Shaun. With Cassel starting at the …

“The king” as often called, Lebron James is hyped to be the next saviour of the NBA. Gifted with the physical and talents to dominate the league for the next decade or so. His speed is above average for his size, Passing is extraordinary which brings a lot of …

The Marucci Elite BBCOR baseball bat is one of the best bats on the market for collegiate and high school play. It is an extremely balanced bat with great pop and a very comfortable grip. It also has a three piece design with a composite handle, alloy barrel, and composite …

UFC 127 was a good card. In this review I’m only going to talk about the main event, B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch. As soon as the bell rang, Penn charged out strong, throwing a few punches, then to everyone’s surprise, shooting for a take down. Fitch initially fought …

If you’ve been watching NBA games in the past decade or so, then you probably know Bill Walton’s voice. I know, it is kind of annoying after about three words. But apart from being that pretentious, rhetoric spraying sports accouncer, he is also a few more things. He is …

The six foot even point guard for the Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson, is another guy who comes to the NBA by way of a not-so-popular school. Unless you’ve seen the movie, Hoop Dreams, you may not even know that Saint Joseph’s exists. I know the Magic know, and they’re …