As usual, there's a lot of hype and anticipation heading into next college football season regarding Notre Dame. It's not like last season where gridiron experts are projecting them into a BCS bowl, instead it's more about their schedule (how tough it is) and how NFL ready some of their talent is. Especially keep an eye on linebacker Manti Te'o and tight end Tyler Eifert. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame getting a lot of preseason accolades again
Archives for May 2012
Blackhawks finally comment on Patrick Kane party photos
The Chicago Blackhawks finally made a public comment today on the Patrick Kane party photos that caused such an internet stir a couple weeks ago. Shocking no one, the organization said via GM Stan Bowman, that they are disappointed, and consider these photos to be really bad publicity. Thus ends the bizarre public silence on the matter. And by the matter I mean Kaner … [Read more...] about Blackhawks finally comment on Patrick Kane party photos
Bulls.com: Pau Gasol interested in coming to Chicago
The Chicago Bulls will have to take stock now of what they can and cannot do, as they will be sans Derrick Rose for most, if not all of the season. This changes their complexion and outlook completely. Bulls.com reporter Sam Smith proposes an idea that they might even play for the lottery, a la the San Antonio Spurs when David Robinson was hurt. We all know that worked out … [Read more...] about Bulls.com: Pau Gasol interested in coming to Chicago
Craig James polling at just 3% in Texas Senate Primary!
Today is election day in the Texas Senate primary and the prospects for former ESPN analyst/bane of Mike Leach existence Craig James don't look too promising. Yesterday, Craig James was polling almost as popular as "Undecided" and better than "Other." James was receiving 3% in the polls; which is less than the 4.5% margin of error. Therefore, James could actually be … [Read more...] about Craig James polling at just 3% in Texas Senate Primary!
Danica Patrick has another lackluster NASCAR performance at Charlotte
Danica Patrick's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series education continued Sunday night as she finished 30th in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. It was Patrick's third career Sprint Cup start, and just as she did two weeks ago at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Patrick ran a clean race and was running at the finish in the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, which is fielded by … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick has another lackluster NASCAR performance at Charlotte
San Antonio Mayor returns fire on Charles Barkley (video)
You heard all the critical things Charles Barkley had to say about the city of San Antonio, its culture and and its women. Some of which were pretty funny. Now the NBA analyst has seen not-so-friendly fire returned on him by the city's mayor Julian Castro. The video that follows gets plenty of digs in without becoming too harsh. Castro still stays light-hearted, but gets … [Read more...] about San Antonio Mayor returns fire on Charles Barkley (video)
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
Well, here is the Miami Heat for the second year in a row: the Eastern Conference Finals. All of us know how last year ended for the Heat: a 4-2 NBA Finals loss to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Last year, the Heat beat the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs, 4-1. But it's a new year and, probably, the last time the Boston's "Big Three + Rondo" will … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
All seems right at 96th Indianapolis 500
The Month of May has come and gone again with the completion of another 500-mile stroll around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There have been plenty of Mays in the last 16 years -- the time in which U.S. open-wheel racing endured a crippling 12-year civil war and its aftermath -- that have gone by without much of the luster that traditionally has accompanied the … [Read more...] about All seems right at 96th Indianapolis 500