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!
Archives for May 2012
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
The Five Worst Football Announcer Cliches
We’ve all made fun of the most shopworn of sports cliches, sayings such as “at the end of the day,” “defense wins championships,” “we’re taking it one game at a time,” and “we try not get too high after wins, or too low after the losses.” We all know these phrases make us dumber each time that we hear them. We delete or cut them the instant they are uttered (at least … [Read more...] about The Five Worst Football Announcer Cliches
Chicago Cubs losing at epic rate, even for the Cubs
To say the Chicago Cubs are a franchise known for losing is akin to saying the Irish are a race known for drinking. But Losing 12 in a row i(tying the Kansas City Royals for the worst in baseball this year) isn't loveable for any Major League Baseball team, even the loveable losers. The Cubbies, worst in the majors with a 15-32 record and .319 winning percentage (tied with … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs losing at epic rate, even for the Cubs
Phoenix Suns’ future depends on free agent Steve Nash
With Steve Nash hitting the market as an unrestricted free agent this off-season, it could be the end of an era for the Phoenix Suns and the beginning of a re-building effort. Here is a look at the Suns’ off-season team needs. … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns’ future depends on free agent Steve Nash
Nastia Liukin impressive in first meet since ’09, getting closer to London 2012
Panthers Jon Beason rips 49ers Alex Smith
The San Francisco 49ers went 13-3 last year despite their QB finishing dead last in the NFC in passing yards per game. In defending his game managerial type statistics in a recent interview, Niners quarterback Alex Smith slammed Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's statistics. Newton's teammate Jon Beason, returned fire on Twitter yesterday. But first, here's what the … [Read more...] about Panthers Jon Beason rips 49ers Alex Smith
Jets reporters, NO ONE cares about Tim Tebow practice interceptions
Performances in NFL OTAs matter about as much NHL games in September, garbage time minutes in October NBA games, spring college football and split squad spring training scrimmages in MLB. So why is it headline news that Tim Tebow that threw two picks at New York Jets organized team activities? WHO CARES? Why is it breaking news that he doesn't know the offense yet? He just … [Read more...] about Jets reporters, NO ONE cares about Tim Tebow practice interceptions
Jerry Sloan: next Charlotte Bobcats coach?
The Charlotte Bobcats finished 7-59, with the worst record in NBA history. This gave Michael Jordan an association with both the best ('96-'97 72-10 Chicago Bulls) and the worst teams in league history. Another former Bulls player, will Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan, will interview Friday for Bobcats vacant head coaching position. Sloan, among the top coaches ever in total … [Read more...] about Jerry Sloan: next Charlotte Bobcats coach?