Petr Cech ended his 11 year career at Chelsea admirably. He was stellar during the decade plus he spent at Stamford Bridge, but it was time to for him to move on and seek first team opportunities elsewhere. He wasn't going to unseat Thibaut Courtois at the Bridge, but he'll be the favorite to win the #1 jersey at Arsenal. … [Read more...] about Petr Cech received death threats over move from Chelsea to Arsenal
Archives for June 2015
USWNT must play Christen Press at forward, not Wing
If the United States are going to win what is the real, actual World Cup title game tomorrow night, it would really help to get a big game out of Christen Press. She would best be served by the U.S. Women's National Team shifting to a 4-3-3 formation versus the Germans, but no one is expecting USWNT Coach Jill Ellis to actually do that. Two FOX Analysts, Tony DiCicco (the last … [Read more...] about USWNT must play Christen Press at forward, not Wing
Julie Johnston: real reason she’s been the USWNT MVP
Julie Johnston has been both the breakout player and the MVP of this World Cup for the United States. She hasn't scored yet, but she created a wonderful chance Saturday night; and also assisted on the one goal the U.S. Women's National team did score versus China. (She also had a goal in group play waived off, due to an offsides call) Johnston is one of the major reasons that … [Read more...] about Julie Johnston: real reason she’s been the USWNT MVP
Kentucky basketball is “succeed and proceed,” not 1 and done
Although there are no former Kentucky basketball players currently on the Portland Trail Blazers roster, but Kentucky basketball is truly basketball trailblazing. "One-and-done" is not a risque, controversial, novel concept anymore. It's establishment. Like John Calipari says it's "succeed and proceed." Hopefully, last week brought us the last NBA Draft in which the phrase … [Read more...] about Kentucky basketball is “succeed and proceed,” not 1 and done
Lauren Sesselmann: perfect scapegoat for Canada’s elimination
Entire teams win or lose games, not individual players, but Canada's Lauren Sesselmann certainly did her part to help bring on the host country's elimination from the Women's World Cup. FIFA, acting as FIFA often does, set up the knockout round bracket to be as easy as possible for both the Americans and Canadians. The way FIFA set up the brackets, it sent a clear message that … [Read more...] about Lauren Sesselmann: perfect scapegoat for Canada’s elimination
Bo Jackson evokes Taylor Swift while opining on Cam Newton
"I don't watch baseball," Bo Jackson said when I asked him his thoughts on the 2015 Chicago White Sox. Naturally, I followed up by asking him if he watches football. "I don't watch football, that's like you going home, grabbing a beer and watching Ted Koppel. "You don't do that, do you?" … [Read more...] about Bo Jackson evokes Taylor Swift while opining on Cam Newton
Man United playing Hardball with Real Madrid in David de Gea negotiations
Time for your daily David de Gea update. It's a a never ending soap opera like Arturo Vidal was last summer. Will he stay at Manchester United, or move to Real Madrid? Nothing is official yet of course, but here’s the latest headlines on the situation. … [Read more...] about Man United playing Hardball with Real Madrid in David de Gea negotiations
VIDEO: Bob Costas RIPS Cubs Pedro Strop into ittle pieces
Pedro Strop had a pretty awful outing in St. Louis last night. The Chicago Cubs Cubs reliever gave up a home run and then put two more guys on base for the next guy. His bad night led to MLB Network’s Bob Costas ABSOLUTELY TEARING HIM TO SHREDS! … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Bob Costas RIPS Cubs Pedro Strop into ittle pieces