Interesting study in the Wall Street Journal, which surveyed the most hated teams in all of Major League Baseball. Yes, ESPN's home team, the Boston Red Sox did indeed finish second, but #1 and #3 may surprise you. From a scintillating Yardbarker article and the Ohio sports blog Wait till Next year: … [Read more...] about Stay Classy Ohio: Both MLB teams among top 3 HATED
Archives for April 2010
Official 2010 NBA Draft Early Entries List
By: David Kay The deadline has passed for college basketball players to declare their intentions on whether or not they are declaring for the NBA Draft and today, the NBA released the official list. 80 players have decided to do so with a large amount of them not signing an agent to keep their eligibility by possibly returning to college (UPDATE: the list is now down to 79 … [Read more...] about Official 2010 NBA Draft Early Entries List
Gani Lawal: proof that testing the waters benefits NBA Prospects
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay For 6-9, 235 lb Georgia Tech Jr. Gani Lawal, testing the waters of the NBA Draft, seeing what NBA scouts had to say about his game, and then returning to college basketball has been the best thing for him "It's been great coming back. I've learned a lot. I'm better off for it," Lawal said during the NCAA Tournament on the eve of his final … [Read more...] about Gani Lawal: proof that testing the waters benefits NBA Prospects
Bulls could use Ok. St.’s James Anderson
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay The Chicago Bulls could use a good perimeter scorer, someone who can really light it up from deep. Even though Kirk Hinrich played out of his mind for a couple games of the first round series loss to Cleveland, he's not that guy. John Salmons was not that guy, and the Bulls haven’t had “that guy” since Ben Gordon left town. Chicago … [Read more...] about Bulls could use Ok. St.’s James Anderson
Duncan Keith puts Loser Nashville fan in place (Video)
Great video here! Blackhawks and Michigan State icon Duncan Keith getting harassed by a stupid Trashville Predators fan. His response is adequately measured. Not too much, no too light. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Duncan Keith puts Loser Nashville fan in place (Video)
Players that are just as valuable, but less expensive, than Ryan Howard
By Jake McCormick Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard may officially be one of the most expensive commodities in baseball after inking a five year, $125 million extension, but these budding superstars willingly took fan and team-friendly contracts for a good reason. … [Read more...] about Players that are just as valuable, but less expensive, than Ryan Howard
Meet Derrick Favors: #1 big man on NBA Draft boards
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay Somehow, someway I’ll get through an entire feature on former Georgia Tech power forward Derrick Favors without using the trite cliché: “he has a tremendous upside.” This 6-10, 245 power player's game is certainly anything but tired and shopworn as his best days are yet to come. NBA scouts know it, as he’ll likely be the first “big” taken, and … [Read more...] about Meet Derrick Favors: #1 big man on NBA Draft boards
Where Will Dwyane Wade Play Next Season?
By: David Kay Now that the Miami Heat have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs, let the Dwyane Wade sweepstakes officially begin! Wade and LeBron James headline a free agent class that is the most hyped in the history of the league and the off-season wooing should be more entertaining than anything that occurred on the court this past season. Several teams have been … [Read more...] about Where Will Dwyane Wade Play Next Season?