There’s been a lot of changes to NASCAR over the off season and now the boys of thunder are getting back onto the track for the first time in official racing. Today two practices were held for the Bud Shootout, a 75 lap race broken into two segments.
I …

Marikina is the eastern part of the fiscal and statistical capital of the Philippines, Metro Manila. It is nestled in a valley with the Marikina River snaking around it. There are no high-rise buildings because of building restrictions —“ nothing higher than four-storeys can be built. Despite the lack …

Im not a huge fan of Carl Froch, but i was interested to see how he would come back from his first career defeat when he faced Arthur Abraham in the Super 6 boxing competition. I didn’t know too much about Abraham, but the press seemed to build him …

When I think about Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, I think of a guy who is a great motivator and a decent play caller; though he isn’t very creative.
Holmgren has a knack for developing quarterbacks. That’s why he’s managed to take two teams to the Super Bowl and win …

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 …

After being introduced to live cricket action for the very first time back when I was in the sixth grade, the live action bug hit me for a six and I found myself yearning for more.
A Nashua Titan’s game in which my favorite player, Herschelle Gibbs was featured against …

Weather I hate to admit it or not, being a rival team fan in the English Premier League, if one speaks of the best teams in the world, Manchester United under the guidance of Sir Alex Furgason, is one of the first teams that come to mind.
I may not …

When Todd Bouman was playing as a back up quarterback for the Vikings, I never once thought I would ever see him as a Packer. However, when Green Bay signed him last week, I thought it was a great personnel move.
Bouman is never going to be a full-time starter …

Shareef Abdur Rahim of the Sacramento Kings was one of my all time favorites before. He was a very talented very versatile big man coming out of college for the Vancouver Grizzlies. He was selected as the third overall pick in a draft that was one for the ages. …

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 …

I was reminded today just how wonderful the In-Car Audio offering by NASCAR to fans is. In-Car Audio is offered in a variety of ways, through NASCAR. It can be on its own or as part of other programs that give the fan information on a race …

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 …

For me, Camby is the best weak side help defender in the league. Majority of his blocks are made helping out. He has led the league in blocks the last couple of years and it shows the type of player Camby is. Although often injured with his slender build, …

Alan Hansen is not everyone’s cup of tea, but he remains one of the main pundits on BBC’s Match of The Day and he also writes for the BBC sport website. Some might think that he is not especially entertaining on the telly, so reading what he has to …

Brother Ray is the leader and the mouthpiece of ‘Team 3D’ a tag team consisting of Brother Ray and his on-screen brother, Brother Devon. Together they form Team 3D, a team that have one of the most decorated legacies in professional wrestling history, despite being active on the circuit …

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 …

Being a sports fan is never easy, even if you follow a successful team, as I encountered when Manchester United faced Barcelona in the 2009 European Cup Final.
The year before, my club Manchester United had won the Premier League and European Cup double and they were 90 minutes from …

Phoenix Suns forward James Jones owns one of the quickest releasing shot in the NBA and is quite accuarte with it as well. Under the handling of Reggie Miller whome he played with and mentored him when he was still with the Indiana Pacers, Jones has taken up the …

An up and coming youngster from Britain and a fading champion from Switzerland (in the eyes of most critics anyway) stood face to face at one of the grandest of stages in tennis with one itching to win his first ever career grand slam and the other, determined to …

Anthony played every defensive line position as a collegian. He began his college career at Alabama, lettering three seasons before transferring to Arizona. Anthony compiled 71 total tackles, as well as 5 quarterback sacks and 6 passes deflected at Arizona in 1989. He saw action in Aloha, Sun, and …

Just before preseason, I took a look at the Minnesota Vikings and thought they were an overrated team; especially since they didn’t have an answer at the quarterback position. Then they signed Brett Favre and are now off to a 2-0 start.
You know what, they are better than I …

Ron Artest of the Sacramento Kings is one of the best Defensive players of all time. He has the combination of speed and strength to stay with the best of the offensive players in the league. Artest is also very gifted offensively. He has the shooting range and the …

I’ve been taking the time to look at NFL teams around the league and give my opinion on each of them, based both on what I’ve seen and what I can expect from them next year. In my search, the team that just came up next is the Kansas …

Dan Dickau of the Los Angeles Clippers has benefited greatly by all the injuries that has happened to the Clippers so far this season. Dickau has played great as the primary back-up to Brevin Knight who has also started for the Clippers since Sam Cassel and Shaun Livingston are …

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 …

Al Harringto of the Golden State Warriors for me is one of the most agile big man there is in the league today. At six feet and ten inches tall, Harrington can bury the three point shot with no difficulty at all. He also has great versatility in driving …

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 …

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 …

When the Oakland Raiders hired coach Lane Kiffin, I had a lot of doubts about him. And, while I’ve gained a little more respect for him following this past season, I do still think he’s way over his head.
Kiffin did a decent job producing on offense this season; despite …

If you’ve watched professional football at all in the last decade, then you probably recognize the face of Tennessee Titans head coach, Jeff Fisher. Coach Fisher has been heading up this team long enough to compile a professional record of 105-93-0 and has the longest tenure current in the …

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 …

Although injured this year and probably won’t be back til mid january next year, i’m still reviewing Brand coz when healthy i see him as a top 20 player in the league. He has the best hands around the basket that i’ve seen so far. Whenever he is given …

The Washington Wizards has been a constant figure in the Eastern Conference play-offs picture since the day they signed Gilbert Arenas. With the trio of themselves in Arenas, Jamison and Caron Buttler, The Wizards will remain a play-off team for the East in the next five years. Their …

Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers is probably the best scorer in the Planet right now. Defense is at his mercy for every touch of the ball he gets and defenders are often left on a dazed look with the way he finishes for the score. Kobe has the …

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 training camps are starting, I’m taking a look at the NFL and looking at each team individually.
I’m currently looking at the AFC East and what could be an interesting division to watch this year. One of those teams is the New York Jets.
Last season, the Jets took …

One of the most memorable NBA drafts in terms of talent in recent history. I was absolutely shocked to discover that all of this great players now came from this same draft class. Taken first overall that year was Allen Iverson, second pick belonged to the Vancouver Grizzlies and …

This is undoubtedly an event I eagerly anticipate and have done so ever since I first understood the objective of the beautiful game, otherwise know as football or soccer in some parts of the world, so much so that one can safely say I live for it.
It is so …

Australian Cricket Team is undisputedly the best team at present. Be it one day cricket or tests, Aussies rule dominate in either form of the game. The are through professionals, and are very consistent with their performance. They have proved there mettle in all soils, they have defeated every …

Newly acquired Celtic guard James Posey is widely considered as one of the best defenders in the league at the two guard position. He is very agile for someone with his height. At six feet and seven inches tall, Posey has great speed and anticipation that makes him the …

Glen “little Shaq” Davis of the Boston Celtics had an amazing collegiate career with LSU. He was nationally known when LSU made a run that ended in the final four. Davis was a key contributor for that team and for that drive for the championship.
This last year’s Rookie …

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 …

The Baltimore Orioles are in a rebuilding mode, as they have been for many more years than I would like to admit. We have a few prospects and young players that have the potential for being outstanding if these players are given the chance to prove themselves and …

Brad Johnson has been around the league for a long time and there’s a reason. He’s not someone who’s going to light up the field at quarterback and make highlight reels. But, he’s a solid quarterback who is very accurate and very careful with the ball.
Last year, he proved …

If you were to look around the National Basketball Association today at all the different teams and players, you would notice a trend. A lot of the best teams have a shorter player playing down in the paint. The Utah Jazz are up on this trend and have a …

Brandon Bass of the Dallas Mavericks totally caught me off guard this year. I didn’t even know who this guy was and there he goes playing every game of the year and averaging a respectable seven points and five rebounds a game. This is quite impressive for someone not …

It was the second game of the new season for Manchester United. Fulham away. We had a great start at home to Newcastle, but having lost at Fulham last year with an injury hit team this, this game was going to be far from easy and I knew it. …

Desert Springs is much more than a golf course. It has a sports club ‘El Club Deportivo la Sierra’, situated next to the Crocodile Club. You can enjoy games of tenis and paddle, work out in the gym, compete with your friends at volley ball and play …

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 …