2011 NBA Mock Draft (with Wikipedia Facts)

2011 NBA Mock Draft (with Wikipedia Facts)
Wikipedia facts about the NBA Draft: Some of the most noted NBA draft years are 1984, 1996, and 2003. Each of those is often referred to as one of, if not the, best NBA Draft ever, though the 2003 Draft was too recent to accurately compare. The 2000 NBA Draft has been regarded as the worst in history,...

Mike Brown Bashing Continues. But Why?

Mike Brown Bashing Continues.  But Why?
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with Mike Brown, which will make him the new head coach of the storied franchise.  Throughout the Internet, initial reactions to the Brown rumors were “why would they hire him?” and now that it’s (almost) official, the resounding response...

Why the Negative Reaction to Mike Brown?

Why the Negative Reaction to Mike Brown?
Former Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach Mike Brown is reportedly the front-runner to replace the retired Phil Jackson as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The reaction has been pretty consistent: “really?” With names like Rick Adelman, Mike Dunleavy, and Brian Shaw also...

Baseless Predictions for the 2011 MLB Season

Baseless Predictions for the 2011 MLB Season
Since the experts know what will happen as much as me, here are my guesses for this season. American League East: 1. Boston Red Socks 2. New York Yankees (Wild card) 3. Tampa Bay Rays 4. Baltimore Orioles 5. Toronto Blue Jays American League Central 1. Minnesota Twins 2. Detroit Tigers 3. Kansas City...

NFL vs. NFLPA – Why do fans need to pick a side?

NFL vs. NFLPA – Why do fans need to pick a side?
The National Football League Players’ Association produced a television and online advertisement recently with the theme of “let us play,” imploring the National Football League to allow the players to continue playing under the collective bargaining agreement that has been voided....

How Should We Measure NFL Coaching Success?

How Should We Measure NFL Coaching Success?
Something that seems obvious when you stop and think about it: winning the Super Bowl is not easy. With an increasing number of opinions scattered throughout radio and television airwaves (does that still apply for TVs?), as well as the Internet, it seems that calls for greatness in all things sports...

A Yankee Fan’s Letter to Red Socks Nation

A Yankee Fan’s Letter to Red Socks Nation
Note: I know it’s not spelled “Socks.” Dear Red Socks Nation, Today is a big day for you.  The news hit late last night that you signed “perhaps the best example of how baseball teams need to built [sic] in the post-steroid era, with versatility, athleticism, speed and defense.”...

Purina Can’t Be Happy About This Ad

Purina Can’t Be Happy About This Ad
This cannot possibly be what Purina Dog Chow was thinking about when they decided to advertise on NBCSports.com today. Click the picture for a better view.

Is the Future of Sports Online…on your TV?

Is the Future of Sports Online…on your TV?
The New York Times introduced me to the Orb Caster from Orb TV this morning, another option in a crowded space of devices that stream online video onto your television.  One interesting twist is that the $100 Orb Caster does not come with a remote; you control the device through your smart phone.  A...

UPDATED: Isiah Thomas To Return to Knicks in 2014 – WTF!?

UPDATED: Isiah Thomas To Return to Knicks in 2014 – WTF!?
I am mad this morning.  No, not mad; angry.  Actually, that doesn’t do it either.  I am enraged this morning. I am fuming, furious and outraged.  I am incensed.  And it’s all ESPN New York’s Ian O’Connor’s fault. Well, not completely his fault.  I guess I shouldn’t...

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