The start of the NFL season looked extremely promising for fans of the Detroit Lions near the conclusion of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Calvin Johnson appeared to have made a tremendous catch in the corner of the end zone. Upon further review, officials at the game negated the outstanding play because players must maintain control of the ball for the entire … [Read more...] about Calvin Johnson, Armando Galaragga: Detroit Sports Fans get SHAFTED Again
Jim Joyce
USA-Slovenia Game Poster-Child for Instant Replay in Soccer
The USA’s disallowed goal against Slovenia may go down as one of the worst calls in sports history and may leave a sour taste in the mouths of USA fans for the rest of their lives. However, if the right action is taken by FIFA, it could be a blessing in disguise for the future of soccer. Sometimes there needs to be a catastrophe in order to perfect a system. We have seen this … [Read more...] about USA-Slovenia Game Poster-Child for Instant Replay in Soccer
The Call Outs: MLB Umpires and Beyond
I know it just seems like hopping on the pile now to dive into a discussion about MLB umpiring issues, instant replay and Jim Joyce but how could I leave the issue alone? I was mighty tempted to dedicate an entire column just to Jim Joyce the night that he blew the infamous call but I withheld because I wanted to keep my wits about me and not say anything that was undeserving. … [Read more...] about The Call Outs: MLB Umpires and Beyond
Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay
We were robbed of an 80’s pop culture icon when actor Gary Coleman recently passed away. And in a blown call yesterday, which likely would’ve had Coleman saying: “Whatchu talking about Willis?” major league baseball fans were robbed of the greatest feat in baseball: The Perfect Game. Detroit Tiger’s pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one foot (literally) of throwing the … [Read more...] about Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay
Jim Joyce Steals MLB History From Armando Galarraga, Tigers and Fans
Maybe it was never meant to be. It's all about destiny in terms of a perfect game. So maybe, for Armando Galarraga, destiny was not in his cards on June 2nd, 2010. Still, it was a pretty terrible call and that's probably an understatement. Umpire Jim Joyce inserted himself squarely and firmly into the debates of an umpire's role in a game and about whether or not Major … [Read more...] about Jim Joyce Steals MLB History From Armando Galarraga, Tigers and Fans