Did you hear that? It's the sound of NBA appeal and influence in this country falling hard to the floor. Due to the ongoing labor crisis, the league cancelled a big chunk of preseason games last week. Within another few days, it'll probably be time to cancel the rest of the preseason. And you know what comes after that...casualties in the regular season, and with it, an erosion … [Read more...] about NBA MVPs Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant Possibly Headed to Play Overseas?
Archives for September 2011
Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Borland is one of the undisputed leaders of the seventh ranked defense in the country. The sophomore Borland leads the unit with 35 tackles and five tackles for loss through their first four games. The defensive unit has been great at keeping points off the board as they rank third in the nation while allowing only 8.5 points per contest. … [Read more...] about Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play
When Will the St. Louis Rams Actually Win a Game?
So much for the 2010 bump into mediocrity, the St. Louis Rams are looking like the 1-15 bunch from 2009 again. 7-9 looks like a pipe dream for a bunch that has been out-scored 96-34 so far. And what were they doing on Monday Night Football a couple weeks ago? This sad sack bunch was on the NFL primetime showcase game? Really? Sadly, they're probably not the worst team in the … [Read more...] about When Will the St. Louis Rams Actually Win a Game?
Philadelphia’s Mike Vick Pictured as Baby by New York Post
Mike Vick didn't make any friends this week. The article the cover references is this article, with quotes from a bunch of Giants about how they believed their hits on Vick were perfectly clean. Of course they do. Michael Vick (or is Mike Vick I don't know) on Sunday voiced that he had some issues with how officials called the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Ne wYork Giants … [Read more...] about Philadelphia’s Mike Vick Pictured as Baby by New York Post
Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Conference Season Kick-off Edition
College football is in mid-season form as Big Ten play begins this week. The Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 1951, and they just completed their first undefeated non-conference season since 2001. That's all we really need for an intro- let's get to the rankings. 1.) Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) Have put in the most impressive offensive and defensive performance so far … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Conference Season Kick-off Edition
Detroit Red Wings Announce Another Round of Cuts
The Detroit Red Wings today announced another round of cuts. 16 more players have been dismissed from the team’s training camp roster, leaving 39 players remain in camp. Members of both the Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) will hit the ice at Western Michigan University’s Van Andel Arena (see pic of WMU cheerleader below) later today for a Red-White intrasquad game. … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Announce Another Round of Cuts
The Worst National Anthem (Mash-Up Video)
Most times, our Star Spangled Banner is given the rousingly beautiful rendition it deserves...but it's also a really hard song to sing. And every now & then, a celebrity will belt out a version that doesn't exactly do justice to our national pride. … [Read more...] about The Worst National Anthem (Mash-Up Video)
#42 Saint Mary’s Gaels: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #42 Saint Mary’s Gaels: College Basketball 111 in 111