What a terrible, just awful start to the NBA career of Julius Randle. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, who went #7 overall in the draft from the University of Kentucky suffered a broken leg in the blowout home loss to the Houston Rockets in the season opener. There were questions about the health of his foot on draft night, but now he's got a bigger issue. Julius Randle will … [Read more...] about Julius Randle suffers broken leg in Lakers season opener
Archives for October 2014
Man United set to loan Adnan Januzaj to Ajax
The Daily Star report that Belgian superstar Adnan Januzaj could be leaving Manchester United to play for a Dutch Eriedivisie side on loan. It's Louis van Gaal's formee team, Ajax, and they would like to keep the Januzaj for 18 months, while United only want to loan him go until the end of the season. And this news comes on the heels of the story about Januzaj idolizing United … [Read more...] about Man United set to loan Adnan Januzaj to Ajax
New revelations: Al Michaels confronted Howard Cosell about his alcoholism
This week’s issue of Sports Illustrated features an excerpt from Al Michaels ’ new book, You Can’t Make This Up, written with Executive Editor Jon Wertheim. In the excerpt, Michaels shares insight on working with infamous broadcaster Howard Cosell including behind-the-scenes musing of working side by side with Cosell from the early days of covering boxing to his signature … [Read more...] about New revelations: Al Michaels confronted Howard Cosell about his alcoholism
Why don’t free agents want to join Kobe Bryant on the Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to land a big free agent this summer, and a lot of the blame seems to be placed on Kobe Bryant. The Lakers had their worst season in a very long time last year, and 2014-15 doesn't look much better. Is it really fair to blame Kobe Bryant though for what's happened? These are franchise issues, should they fall at the feet of Kobe? Yes, he … [Read more...] about Why don’t free agents want to join Kobe Bryant on the Lakers?
Man United vs Man City: Manchester Derby TV info
It's Manchester Derby time! The eagerly anticipated match pitting rival clubs who have each won two of the last four Premier League titles, Manchester City and joint-league leading scorer Sergio Aguero (Diego Costa of Chelsea is the other co-leading scorer) host Manchester United in the Manchester Derby at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, November 2, at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and … [Read more...] about Man United vs Man City: Manchester Derby TV info
Russell Wilson: GREAT leadership, BORING soundbites
Russell Wilson truly "says all the right things." If you work for a NFL team. Every interview/press conference with him is beyond pointless and worthless. Wilson has PERFECTED the art of being boring and talking a lot without actually saying anything. He is doing his job VERY WELL. Andrew Luck is decent at this. Peyton Manning is better. Tom Brady is the best....but … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson: GREAT leadership, BORING soundbites
Jalen Rose picks the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals
NBA on ESPN/ABC Analyst Jalen Rose is very high on the Chicago Bulls this year. You'll recall his playing days in Chicago (2001-03, then a brief return in 04). If Rose is right, then I'm sure The Sports Bank's base (have to "appeal to the base," using a political phrase as Election Day nears) will be very happy. Jalen was on conference call with Doug Collins (yes, more past … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose picks the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals
Doug Collins would start Doug McDermott over Mike Dunleavy
It's the only one of the Chicago Bulls starting five positions that's up for grabs. Who do you put at the three: Doug McDermott or Mike Dunleavy? Current ESPN/ABC Analyst Doug Collins was the Bulls Head Coach from 1986-1989 and led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals. As ESPN's NBA Analysts took questions from the national media to preview the season, Collins talked about … [Read more...] about Doug Collins would start Doug McDermott over Mike Dunleavy