Tag Archive: The Playing Field

The NFL Award Tour

This weekend brought good news for many deserving members, past and present, of the National Football League. Some of the most coveted and important awards were handed out and Ballertainment has the rundown. By unanimous decision, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was named NFL Most Valuable Player.

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Let Them Play – Can the NFLPA Avert a Lockout?

Today, the NFLPA launched the campaign – Let Us Play Day. This is an opportunity for the players and fans of the National Football League to stand up and have their voices heard on a topic that can have serious implications on the game of professional football – A LOCKOUT. The all out blitz (no …

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Why Bulls Will Not See the NBA Finals Until Owner Jerry Reinsdorf Relinquishes Control to an Heir Who Loves Sports and Winning

Under Jerry Reinsdorf’s ownership (with a little help from MJ), the Bulls have become one of the most valuable franchises ($511 million) in the league, ranked third behind the Los Angeles Lakers ($607 million) and New York Knicks ($586 million). The same Forbes NBA Statistics rankings hold true for revenue generation; but the Bulls are …

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Use What You’ve Got To Get What You Want? The Ines Sainz Conundrum

My position on the subject of Ines Sainz and her locker room experience with the NY Jets was torn. A woman who covers sports is often challenged on her knowledge and depth of understanding of ANY game, its rules, and the people who play or manage it. In many aspects of our lives, we are …

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