So who's going to step in and rescue the once proud MLB franchise known as the Los Angeles Dodgers? In the words of '70s wuss rockers Pilot...."oh ho ho it's magic. You know! Never believe it's not so." That's right, Earvin "Magic" Johnson is part of a "dream team" potential ownership group with goals of purchasing/rehabbing the troubled franchise driven into bankruptcy by … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Part of Group Trying to Buy L.A. Dodgers
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All-Time Big Ten Basketball Team: Magic, Isaiah and More
The ex-husband of Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, was successful at the University of Minnesota but his team struggled. The Gophers finished 12–18, with a 3–13 record in the Big Ten during Humphries' lone season. The team had a .500 record before his arrival and finished with a 10–6 conference record in the season after he left. Before “Humpdasian,” Kris was a great college … [Read more...] about All-Time Big Ten Basketball Team: Magic, Isaiah and More
L.A. Dodgers Finally Sold; McCourt and MLB still in Big Mess (Video)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been sold! For over $1 billion! Cue up the Dr. Evil voice. Boss Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball (MLB) settled on a court-supervised auction of the bankrupt franchise. The L.A. Dodgers ballpark, Dodger Stadium ballpark, land rights and television rights could all be included in the potential package of goods sold. After the jump … [Read more...] about L.A. Dodgers Finally Sold; McCourt and MLB still in Big Mess (Video)
Bulls vs. Pacers: Game 3 Preview is as obvious as it should be
When the ping-pong balls came up all things Chicago Bulls on that fateful night in 2008, the next month was filled with pundits prognosticating on the proper thing to do. When John Paxson made his decision, many lauded the choice. We knew Derrick Rose was going to be good. We knew he would be a solid addition to a team looking for an identity. However, no one can … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Pacers: Game 3 Preview is as obvious as it should be
Top 10 Most Important Interviews of 2010
During the past year or so, I’ve had the tremendous opportunity of conversing with many of the most interesting and compelling interview subjects in the world of sports. Across the spectrum in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college football, college basketball and much much more. Unless otherwise noted, these interviews are pretty much all exclusive. It was impossible for me to … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Important Interviews of 2010
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Magic Johnson talks about Sparty Reaching Final 4 (Video)
By Paul M. Banks The man in this video TRULY needs no introduction. An HBO documentary “Bird & Magic: the Courtship of a Rivalry,” focusing on him (and his friendly collegiate/NBA rival Larry Bird) is currently dominating water cooler conversation everywhere. … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson talks about Sparty Reaching Final 4 (Video)
NCAA Championship Drinking Game
By: David K. and Peter Christian Do you really have zero interest in watching the NCAA Tournament Championship between North Carolina and Michigan State? Neither do David K. and Peter Christian. But rather than spurning the title game to watch a below-average season of 24, play our NCAA Championship Drinking Game. Brackets Busted? Who cares, get completely and utterly … [Read more...] about NCAA Championship Drinking Game