Albeit a preseason game, Ricky Rubio shined in his NBA debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The much anticipated debut of the Spanish sensation left Minnesota Timberwolves fans gleaming with hope that the years of missing the playoffs may soon be a thing of the past. And a more prosperous future is on the horizon. While power forward, and 25 pounds … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Morning After: Ricky Rubio Shines in Debut
Archives for December 2011
2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (12/18/11)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Will Barton of Memphis have really caught my eye as of late. Check out whose stock I am buying and selling. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. Take a crazy … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (12/18/11)
The Minnesota Vikings Christmas List
When a team has been victorious in only two of its thirteen regular season games, there is obviously tremendous room for growth. This necessitates a long list for Santa Claus. Hopefully the printed out version of this arrives on time, with all of the doom and gloom surrounding the U.S. Postal Service. Maybe I will have to track down his e-mail address. Previously, I have … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Vikings Christmas List
Detroit Lions Should Not Fear the Black Hole
The Carson Palmer acquisition is a disaster for the Oakland Raiders; at a time when success at that position is needed more than ever. And Darren McFadden is not bailing out the quarterback any more. The Raiders precipitous fall from grace is especially hard to swallow for their passionate fan base after the passing of their iconic owner Al Davis. The paragraphs that follow … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Should Not Fear the Black Hole
Penn St. QB Beaten up by Wide Receiver Teammate
Penn State starting QB Matt McGloin's Twitter account was just deleted. After he claimed it was hacked earlier. Why is this interesting? Because rumors are that he got beat up tonight by his own teammate, WR Curtis Drake. And unlike what happened in the Jerry Sandusky shower scene witnessed by Mike McQueary, police were called to the scene ASAP. Which means this really … [Read more...] about Penn St. QB Beaten up by Wide Receiver Teammate
Brewers Chase Hitting Sensation Norichika Aoki, Could Mean Ryan Braun Will Sit 50 Games
In what has become a bizarre beginning to the Milwaukee Brewers' off-season, the notion continues with a $2.5 million bid to win the rights to Japanese Outfielder Norichika Aoki. Aoki is one of the best hitters in Japan and has posted a .336 career batting average during his first seven seasons. If the Brewers … [Read more...] about Brewers Chase Hitting Sensation Norichika Aoki, Could Mean Ryan Braun Will Sit 50 Games
Illini Really Having Trouble Winning at the United Center
This used to be the Illini playground. It used to be their second home. Overall, Illinois is 32-11 all-time at the United Center, but that statistic seems disconnected from reality on a day like today when the Illini offense was so ugly it was an insult to college basketball. With the 64-48 loss to unranked UNLV, the #19 Illini dropped their third straight game at the UC, … [Read more...] about Illini Really Having Trouble Winning at the United Center
Mike McQueary Told Paterno he Witnessed “Extremely Sexual” Acts by Sandusky
Yesterday the embattled Mike McQueary gave his testimony at the preliminary hearing for two Penn State officials (former Athletic Director Tim Curley and V.P. Gary Schultz) charged with lying to the grand jury investigating sex crimes by Jerry Sandusky. The former Penn State coach and recruiting coordinator appears to no longer be with the program, but his testimony to be … [Read more...] about Mike McQueary Told Paterno he Witnessed “Extremely Sexual” Acts by Sandusky
Kobe Bryant’s Wife Files for Divorce
Just when the Los Angeles Lakers rivalry with the Los Angeles Clippers was beginning to heat up- this happens. Kobe Bryant was quoted earlier this week saying it's "about time" the two NBA teams that share the Staples Center might develop a rivalry. The Clips are the undisputed winners of the NBA offseason after they acquired Chris Paul from New Orleans, and for the first time … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant’s Wife Files for Divorce
“Rudy” of Notre Dame Fame Pays out $382,000 in SEC Lawsuit
Before we get started, I have to point out here that SEC does not mean Southeastern Conference in this story; but rather Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC, a United States governing agency that oversees the trading of stocks and bonds charges that Daniel E. Ruettiger, the real life "Rudy" used a sports drink company for a pump and dump scheme that illegally pulled in … [Read more...] about “Rudy” of Notre Dame Fame Pays out $382,000 in SEC Lawsuit