Their hopeful missing piece didn’t play a single minute. They fired their head coach and general manager. Once again, the Clippers were a non-factor in the Western Conference. This off-season L.A.’s other team has a chance to make a splash with a ton of cap space and another lottery pick. But can this haunted franchise finally reverse the Clipper Curse? … [Read more...] about Can the Clipper Curse be Reversed this Off-Season?
Archives for May 2010
Big 10 to usher in Megaconference Era
It's May and we're talking about college football! Yey! That never happens. And what's breaking up the usual May malaise? Big Ten expansion, and the dominoes that will fall all around the country once it goes through. It's the only Big Ten topic anyone cares about right now even though the Big Ten Network is not touching it with a ten foot pole. But hey, they're busy … [Read more...] about Big 10 to usher in Megaconference Era
Kobe shows he’s still “Kobe”
After consecutive sub-15 point scoring nights by Kobe Bryant, a.k.a. the Black Mamba, in games four and five against the Thunder, NBA pundits were beginning to question if Kobe still had it. No critic was bigger than Charles Barkley, who said, “Kobe Bryant is on the downside of his career. The nights where he goes out and scores 30 or 40 points are O-V-E-R.” Kobe responded … [Read more...] about Kobe shows he’s still “Kobe”
Blackhawks Big 2 (Kane, Toews) Control Game 2
It was the Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane show during the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 game 2 victory at San Jose. The Hawks' two most iconic players zipped around the ice in Silicon Valley like an Intel core i7 processor. And pretty soon, they could make the San Jose Sharks as outdated and useless as a 286 CPU. (Apologies for the tech nerd metaphors, hey, when in San Jose). Two is … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Big 2 (Kane, Toews) Control Game 2
2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5-19-10)
The NBA Draft order is official. Here is David Kay’s latest mock draft with team needs taken into consideration. Check out the entire list of early entries. Click on the players name for a full scouting report. Click here for David’s 2011 NBA mock draft. … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5-19-10)
Minnesota Timberwolves Don’t Get Any Help From Lottery
The John Wall Lott, er, NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone. The Washington Wizards won. Thirteen other teams didn't. However, one team's loss of the lottery hurts them more than any of the other 12 losers. The Minnesota Timberwolves NEEDED to get the first or the second pick. That necessity however, is, of course, why the Wolves had no chance at landing one of the top two … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Don’t Get Any Help From Lottery
Time to Drop the NFL Conduct Policy!
On April 10, 2007, the National Football League instituted a new conduct policy to help control off-field behavior by its players and also preserve the league's public image. It was the brain child of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who wanted a tougher, new personal-conduct policy applying to the players' personal lives and public image. But given all the headlines (Ben … [Read more...] about Time to Drop the NFL Conduct Policy!
2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round 5-20
The NBA Draft order is official. Here is David Kay’s latest mock draft with team needs taken into consideration. Check out the entire list of early entries. Click on the players name for a full scouting report. Click on the NBA team for a list of off-season needs. Click here for David’s 2011 NBA mock draft. … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round 5-20
If White Sox Raise White Flag
If GM Kenny Williams were to wave the white flag on the 2010 season in June, White Sox fans could get an extended look at some future franchise cornerstones. By Soxman As the White Sox fall further in the AL Central standings, whispers of White Flag trades begin to swirl among fans at U.S. Cellular Field. For reasons ranging from bloated salaries to pending free … [Read more...] about If White Sox Raise White Flag
Three moves to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio was willing to can manager Ned Yost with 15 games left in the 2008 Wild Card race. Last August, he fired pitching coach Bill Castro, options the struggling JJ Hardy to Triple A, and showed Bill Hall the door. If Attanasio wants to keep a consistent message, he needs to make at least one of these three moves. … [Read more...] about Three moves to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Milwaukee Brewers