I have had it with NBA officials in the playoffs. The league is softening up to protect stars and I don't like it one bit. It's hard to watch a game when there are nearly 50 fouls called per game. The playoffs are about letting defensive players get away with more, not about giving the stars more "star treatment". I understand that the NBA is a star-driven league. It's easier … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Bad Officiating, Stars Getting “Treatment”
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NBA Playoffs: Harden, Thunder sweep Mavs
Who would have thought it would have been this easy to sweep the defending champion Dallas Mavericks. The Oklahoma City Thunder made it look easy on Saturday. One player, in particular, had a big hand in the Thunder's victory. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Harden, Thunder sweep Mavs
NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
There is no doubt in my mind that Amar'e Stoudemire is the most frustrated basketball player in the entire NBA. He has battled injuries, the loss of his brother, on-court struggles, and now a hand injury that he busted open last night after New York's loss to Miami in the Eastern Conference playoffs. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run
Look at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference standings as this lockout-shortened regular season draws to a close. The top two teams look familiar -- the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. The third-place team in the East? It isn't the Boston Celtics. It isn't the Orlando Magic. It's the Indiana Pacers. The long-suffering franchise has climbed to a 41-22 record, … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run
Fighting in the NHL playoffs on the rise
I don't know too much about the NHL and hardly pay attention to it all season, even the playoffs. This year is different though. … [Read more...] about Fighting in the NHL playoffs on the rise
Seven Infamous Sports Meltdowns: Knight, Iverson, Mora, Artest, Brett
After witnessing the antics of Ndamukong Suh on Thanksgiving in Ford Field, it made me wonder where I would rank his nervous breakdown with other memorable sports mishaps through the years. This is certainly a list that will stir debate and naysayers, but that is the point of any sports blog. A negative reaction is much more preferable than indifference. … [Read more...] about Seven Infamous Sports Meltdowns: Knight, Iverson, Mora, Artest, Brett
NHL Playoff Pairings Set: Blackhawks vs. Predators in Rd 1
By Paul M. Banks Hockey fans, we got everything you need listed here: the matchups, seedings, venues, dates, start times for ALL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Games. We also have a mini-preview of the Blackhawks series vs. Nashville The Chicago Blackhawks will launch the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs when they face the Nashville Predators in the best-of-seven Western Conference … [Read more...] about NHL Playoff Pairings Set: Blackhawks vs. Predators in Rd 1
Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2
By Alex Simon Tonight the Fire visit the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. With the win and a D.C. loss or tie, the Fire will clinch a playoff spot for the 11th time out of 12 years. The Fire will be without many of their regulars, most notably Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The Galaxy received good news yesterday regarding their DP (Designated Player), David Beckham. … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2