It’s short track racing again for the 43 drivers of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Rain had washed out practices and qualifying on Friday and Saturday, so the track was raw as the race began. By virtue of being the points leader, Jeff Gordon was on the …

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 …

Point guard for the Chicago Bulls and one of the deep shooters for team USA for the ongoing World Championships in Japan. Kirk Hinrich came from Kansas University and has slowly earned respect around the league not just as a shooter but a stable court general for the Bulls …

A few years ago, the San Francisco 49ers fired their head coach Steve Mariucci after he went 1-1 in the playoffs. They decided, at that time, he would never get them to the Super Bowl and, because of that, it was time to make a change in the right …

Another piece for that blockbuster deal that the Timberwolves made in trading Kevin Garnett is in acquiring the rights to Ryan Gomes from the Boston Celtics. I heard that over the summer they like what they saw in him and was vital in their decision to make the move. …

Pro Player Stadium is one of the most prestigious stadiums in sports; it was the site of one of the best super bowls, and the legendary World Series title that the marlins won for the first time in many years along with many other memorable moments.
This is probably the …

OK, I’ll admit it. I was wrong about the Minnesota Vikings. When they first started out, I figured they were overrated and made a mistake bringing Brett Favre out of retirement. But, I’m not convinced, even though they are better than
I thought, that they will hold up the entire …

Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem is their team’s version of a hustle guy. Haslem is one of the league’s hardest working players and often helps his team win with his ability to defend and go after loose-balls. His specialty is in rebounding the ball both offensively and defensively and defending …

The best way of describing this cart is: The Linksman Golf X7 is the generic version of Sun Mountain’s V1 Speed 3 Wheel Cart.
That is basically it. They emulated that design but made some crucial changes. First, the handle is adjustable so it accommodates any height and helps out …

Last Sunday, everyone was at a stand still, waiting for the fight, that was supposed to be one of the greatest and hardest for pound for pound Filipino Boxer Manny Pacquiao since his opponent was supposed to be bigger and stronger. Many paid good money just to be …

Every generation, something very special comes along and in the world of football, a special player comes along in each generation. One special player to speak of in my time of watching and being active in the sport of football is one Zinedine Yazid Zidane, the French master and …

I first noticed and so do the rest of the nation Kareem Rush while he was still playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the Shaq and Kobe era. He was a key reserve for that team off the bench as he relieves some pressure off of shaq with …

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 …

Channing Frye whom the Portland Trail Blazers traded for this summer in that blockbuster deal that sent Zach Randolph to the New York Knicks for Frye and Stever Francis was specially selected by the team because of his unique talent.
Channing really surprised everyone when he first played as a …

Akeem The African Dream as he was known, was a wrestler most famous in the 80’s and 90’s as both Akeem and One Man Gang. I was never a fan of his, and personally found him to be obnoxious and a waste of television time. However, he was well …

When Cullen Jenkins first joined the Green Bay Packers, I didn’t think he was all that special. He made some plays as a defensive tackle but I figured he would wind up getting replaced at some point early in his career.
That’s before the Packers moved him to defensive end.
I …

A few years ago, I couldn’t think of any receiver that would be a better fit for any team in the league than Marvin Harrison. Today though, I think he’s a guy who will soon be seeing his final games in the NFL.
Harrison has great hands, decent speed and, …

Skiing can be a very fun sport. If you have never went before then I suggest you take lesson’s. Most ski resorts offer a lift ticket, equipment rental and lesson package for beginners. These packages are around 63.00 per person which is not too bad. Some of the resorts …

Although many regard the English Barclays Premier League as the best in the world, I beg to differ and for me, that accolade goes to the Spanish Premier League, the Primera La Liga.
As a football purist, there is a certain way I believe the game should be played …

Charlie Bell is one of those score first pass later type of point guards in the NBA who prefer to score the basket rather than pass to open teammates. Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks after signing an extension last summer, Bell who has played several years in the CBA …

I came across the Odyssey White Hot Tour Putter and I really do not see how this putter can stand out with regards to the other odyssey putter models.
It really is not anything special. It has the general odyssey golf ball centered insert. The putter seemed a little …

Bushwhacker Butch was one half of the tag team known as the bushwhackers. They were generally Hillbillies who the fans absolutely adored, and back in the day when I didn’t know better, I was no exception. While they were very entertaining as a team, on his own, Butch was …

I was able to follow Mike Miller’s career when he was still in the University of the Florida Gators. Back then, it was pretty clear that he was destined to be a great three point shooter at any level. After playing just one year with the Gators, he decided …

Ski instruction for the people by the people. That’s what the Epicski Academy Ski Camp is about. It was created by a meeting of the minds on the ski forum, epicski.com. Throughout the year, you get to chat with some of the top pros in the country about ski …

Shawne Williams of the Indiana Pacers started out his career on the wrong end of the spectrum as he got involved in some trouble with the law thereby the suspensions from both the team and the league itself. He was involved in a bar fight with teammate Marquis Daniels …

When the topic of Spygate first came out in the media, I was interested. Like most people, I’ve grown bored with the New England Patriots and their winning ways so any scandal to bring them back down to Earth was a welcome one.
But, it’s been months now and, quite …

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 …

It was a tough year for the Washington Redskins. Deaths and injuries prevented them from playing to their full potential. Jason Campbell seemed to be a bright lining early on in the year. He was learning the system very well and playing Joe Gibbs’ brand of football to its …

Growing up as a South African soccer lover and follower, as is the local trend, most supporters have a tendency to adopt a local team (of course) as well as one overseas team, usually from the Barclays Premiership as this is the one league that has been the most …

The Bob XL is great product for any martial artist looking for a free standing punching dummy. The Bob (Body Opponent Bag) is a very well made product from century martial arts that is one of the best options if you’re unable to have a hanging bag in or around …

Larry Hughes was a former all star who signed with the Cavaliers to help and play second fiddle to Lebron James. He has excellent mid range jumper and can convert on three point shots as well. Larry can also finish his gliding drives with flair and has good speed …

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 …

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 …

In my opinion Chauncey Billups is one of the most over-rated point guards of all time. He has benefited greatly from playing in a great team with great chemistry and has taken credit for most of it. I really don’t like his game at all. Some of his avid …

Edgar Sosa is a 6-1, 175 pound Junior point guard from New York City playing for the University of Louisville men’s basketball team. He is the team’s most emotional player. Most fans either love him or hate him.
Pros: I have to say that Sosa is passionate. …

Another in a long line of great Duke University Blue Devils players to make the splash in the NBA is the Utah Jazz power forward standing six feet nine inches tall, Carlos Boozer. Boozer, who has been playing for five years, is the Jazz’s primary threat down low. Though …

Watching the Packers offseason moves this year, I’m thinking they are either going to be a playoff team or another 4-12 team. They have more raw talent than they’ve had in years but the players are young and are going to need time to develop.
Brett Favre’s return does help …

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. …

Sacramento Kings Center Brad Miller was not a well known prospect coming out of college. He was widely considered as a slow footed center who can only shoot the ball from the outside as his main offensive arsenal. And at first, when he came into the league it seemed …

He was named as the team captain for the Atlanta Hawks and to me that stated the type of player Joe Johnson is. His a deadly three point shooter and at 6 feet 7 inches tall playing the two guard position, he has the size and the strength to …

The Kentucky Wildcats have a tradition of winning in the NCAA mens division 1 basketball circuit that is second to none. They have produced some very fine talent for the National Basketball Association and continue to do so. One of these players to come out eleven years ago was …

Aaron Gray of the Chicago Bulls has been a pleasant surprise for them in a season full of embarrassment and disappointments. He has shown the inclination and the talent to someday be a good player in the league. I see him as a Brad Miller type of a player …

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a lot to look foward to in the coming seasons. Besides making a brilliant change at quarterback and putting in the unflappable David Garrard, the Jaguars have also been busy in the off season, securing players that may very well secure their future. This past …

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 …

Playing in the shadows of the “more popular” town rival the Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers are slowly rehabilitating there image and team concept in general. After being labeled as a team with a cheap owner who won’t spend big time money to acquire quality free agents, the clippers …

Rex staked his claim to a job in ‘03, when he became the first known Bears rookie signal-caller to win his first two starts. In fact, only Jim McMahon (in 1982) ever had won even his initial start. In his second game, Grossman threw a record-setting pass, as his …

“APACHE” well this my favourite bike. And also i want to mentionit as “My dream bike”. The best thing that the bike attracts me was its appearance and style. Basically The APACHE was developed by TVS company,a well known Automobile company for bikes. I like this bike very much. …

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 …

Before David Stern, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association, changed the rule last year that prohibited players from making the leap from high school directly into the NBA, one player got in just before the shop closed. Louis Williams, the six foot two inch poing guard from South …