To be honest with you, and I’ve never said this any place else, I don’t think Cam Newton’s a first-round pick… – Joe Theismann This is funny coming from a man who makes all of America cringe with his booth presence and football “analysis.”
Yearly Archive: 2011
Lorenzen Wright Missed During Grizzlies Playoff Run
The Memphis Grizzlies are making an incredible impact in the 2011 NBA Playoffs. As an “8 seed” team, not many expected them to successfully compete against the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. Quite the contrary. The Grizzlies lead the Spurs 3-1 in a seven game series that has exposed San Antonio’s age. This Memphis team is …
VIDEO: Lamar Odom ‘Thankful’ for Sixth Man Honors
Lamar Odom named 2011 NBA Sixth Man Lamar Odom is well deserving of being named the 2011 NBA Sixth Man. Tuesday, in front of family, friends, and colleagues, he was presented with the award and a brand new KIA Sorento which he donated to the Lakers Youth Foundation. A question and answer session was held …
DeMarcus Ware Sacrifices $60K for NFL Colleagues
In a show of soidarity and unselfishness, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DeMarcus Ware forfeited his share of the NFLPA’s Lockout Fund in hopes that players who have greater need can be helped. Although the Player’s Association encouraged its members to save game checks last season in preparation for the current lockout, all is not equal in …
Games One of NBA Playoffs Awesome and Entertaining
Oh, what a wonderful weekend. Basketball fans around the globe were treated to some amazing NBA playoff matchups. This years competition is head and shoulders above that of recent years past, and it is quite pleasing. In the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls rallied late behind a push by Derrick Rose to win against the …
Jackie Robinson Celebrated By All of MLB Today
While April 15th was once synonymous with tax day, the tides have changed (at least amongst the sports-minded) and Jackie Robinson is King of the day. Born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919, Jack, affectionately called “Jackie,” was the first Black man to intergrate the major leagues of baseball.
John Amaechi Feels Kobe Bryant’s Gay Slur Incident Can Be Teaching Moment
John Amaechi, the first NBA player to ever reveal himself homosexual, shared some interesting thoughts about Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant’s recent use of a gay slur. Tuesday night, in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Kobe was caught on camera uttering the words “f**king fa**ot” – aimed at NBA referee Bennie Adams. USA …
NBA Cancels Vegas Summer League
The ghost of lockouts past is lurking as news that the NBA will cancel its annual summer league play. Wait, NO SUMMER LEAGUE??? Summer league, held in Las Vegas, usually begins in late July. It is a tournament held to evaulate talent. It is a gathering of rookies, first year players, seldom used players, players …
