Freshman Tim Hardaway Jr. has proven he was up to the task of starting at point guard for the Michigan Wolverines his rookie season in the Big Ten. Hardaway Jr., who averaged 31 points a game in his senior year of high school, is Michigan’s second leading scorer this season. The son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway Sr. has established himself as one of the top … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines
Lemieux Makes Hypocritical Accusations Against the NHL
Two Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold medal, a World Cup championship, a Canada Cup, three Hart trophies, six Art Ross trophies and two Conn Smythe trophies later, Mario Lemieux, former player and current co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, skated to the Hockey Hall of Fame as one of the greatest players in hockey history. After seventeen years on the ice in a Penguins’ … [Read more...] about Lemieux Makes Hypocritical Accusations Against the NHL
Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Named Big Ten Icon #3
It is no exaggeration to say the four-gold-medal performance by Ohio State’s Jesse Owens in front of Adolf Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games was a landmark event in the history of Ohio State, the Big Ten Conference, the United States, the Olympic Games and of the 20th century. Once known as “The Buckeye Bullet,” and eventually the world’s greatest athlete of his era, … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Named Big Ten Icon #3
Cubs Give 3-Yr $20 Million Extension to Carlos Marmol
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Carlos Marmol have agreed to terms on a three-year, $20 million contract. The deal covers Marmol’s final two seasons of arbitration eligibility and his first year of free agency. Marmol, 28, last season set a franchise record with 138 strikeouts as a reliever and recorded 38 saves in his first full season as the club’s closer, … [Read more...] about Cubs Give 3-Yr $20 Million Extension to Carlos Marmol
#1 Recruit Jadeveon Clowney Commits to South Carolina
When it comes to the highest rated recruit in the nation, South Hill Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney, I'm all in. I'm backing up the truck to buy his stock. Today he picked South Carolina over Clemson and Alabama on Monday, ending an extra 12 days of suspense. His highlight reel is must see tv. Watch below as he runs over and through everyone else. And it looks like he's about … [Read more...] about #1 Recruit Jadeveon Clowney Commits to South Carolina
Is Quebec Going to Have a NHL Team Again?
It seems really silly that one of the most important markets in Canada is sans NHL franchise yes? Quebec City or (Ville de Quebec), the capital of the province of Quebec is home to about half a million people, and about 700,000 if you count the suburbs. Yet since 1995, when the Quebec Nordiques left to become the Colorado Avalance, this hockey hub has lacked a team. That … [Read more...] about Is Quebec Going to Have a NHL Team Again?
Derrick Rose’s New Adidas Commercial (Video)
Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose is back with a new Adidas commercial. You remember his first one right? Go here, in case you missed it. For the second edition of "fast don't lie" watch after the jump h/t to Docksquad Sports … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose’s New Adidas Commercial (Video)
Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry
Given what was expected of Notre Dame this year, versus what they've produced, it's time to talk about Fighting Irish leader Mike Brey as possible conference coach of the year. He has two Big East coaching awards already ('07, '08), but this could be the best coaching job he's ever done. A so-called rebuilding year has turned into a 21-4, top ten nationally ranked season. ND … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry
Analyzing the Milwaukee Brewers Off-Season
Missing the playoffs in the last two seasons has felt like a wasted opportunity for the Milwaukee Brewers organization. While boasting one of the best offenses in the major leagues in 2009 and 2010, the Brewers have finally realized the need to bolster their lackluster pitching rotation. With hard-hitting Prince Fielder in the last year of his contract, the Brewers have … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Milwaukee Brewers Off-Season
Notre Dame Routs USF: Notes and Numbers
Notre Dame is off to its best start in 30 years in men's college basketball and gaining confidence with every victory. The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish too their seventh straight Saturday, routing runt of the Big East litter South Florida 78-55 with a balanced scoring attack led by Jack Cooley's career-high 18 points. The strong start is the program's best since the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Routs USF: Notes and Numbers