The French Open began this past Sunday in Paris, which means Serena Williams has another chance to win her 24th major championship, which would move her into a tie for the most all-time. Yet, as she continues to battle injuries and her 37-year-old body, one of the greats the game has ever seen, male or female, knows …
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For better or worse, Stephen A. Smith has become the face and very loud voice of ESPN. During the NBA playoffs, Smith, who made his bones covering basketball, is everywhere the Worldwide Leader in Sports can squeeze him in. Sadly for Smith, who is believed to be ESPN’s highest paid employee, he still hears the voices of …
There are words and phrases that are often used to describe athletes: They’re a good teammate – They’re a good role model – They’re my hero; and in the context of sports, those words are often correct. There are from time to time, however, people that personify those phrases both on and off the field and sadly, …
New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft is the king of Happy Endings, his franchise won its sixth Super Bowl in February, and now word is leaking out of the NFL Owners Meetings that the soon-to-be 78-year-old owner may not face any discipline resulting from recent legal troubles. A police sting operation captured Kraft and many other …
Proving, once again, that numbers don’t lie, they just don’t give you the full story, former NFL Quarterback Donovan McNabb is using his career stats and comparing them to a former Cowboys’ great to make his own case for entry into the Football Hall of Fame. Speaking with TMZ, McNabb said simply, “I am a …
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Can you believe it is only five weeks until the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play baseball in London? This is more exciting than the royal baby watch leading up to when Harry and Meghan welcomed home little Archie; OK, well, probably not. In fact, there is nothing worthwhile about this venture; even if …
It is often said that many celebrities, such as actors and musicians, are frustrated athletes and athletes are frustrated actors or musicians. Very often, front-running celebrities try to make themselves part of a team’s success and postseason run, and in the process, make themselves part of the game story, or even part of the game itself. Earlier …
”Hello Friends …” Does hearing those words from Jim Nantz on a Sunday during football season drive you crazy? Does hearing Kevin Harlan or Gus Johnson do the play-by-play of a game you are watching take away some of the enjoyment? Are the announcers for any of your favorite teams too hometown friendly; do they sugarcoat things and …
The career of Mike Trout so far has been one of consistency and greatness. From 2012 through last year, the Los Angeles Angels’ centerfielder has won the Rookie of the Year award, two Most Valuable Player awards and has never finished outside the top four in MVP voting in any of his seven seasons. Last week, Trout …
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Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a Legend of the Los Angeles Lakers. His Hall of Fame career speaks for itself: Five-Time Champion, Three-Time Finals MVP, Three-Time Season MVP; yet now, when Magic speaks, his words hurt himself, his legacy and his former employer. The evening of the Lakers’ final regular season game last month, Johnson told a …
Imagine that Steve Jobs was drafted by Microsoft … Or that Warren Buffet was drafted by IBM. Isn’t that exactly what sports drafts do every year? Why don’t all American-born athletes get to choose where they work from day one instead of waiting for free agency. Why can’t every athlete decide which franchise they want to play for …
It’s official, Golden State Warriors All-Star Forward Kevin Durant will miss the entire Western Conference Finals series against the Portland Trailblazers. His absence is due to a calf injury suffered on May 8th against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the Conference Semifinals. With Durant’s pending free agency expected to be one of, if not the …
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With Marijuana becoming legal in more states every year, some interesting questions are on the horizon for American professional sports leagues: Will they allow their players to use recreational pot in states where it’s legal? Will they ever stop testing their athletes for something society is deeming more and more acceptable? The major issue facing sports leagues …
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As Major League Baseball completes the first quarter of the 2019 season, it’s a great time to take a look at one of the game’s recurring themes: Regular Season Florida Baseball Doesn’t Work. Once again at the bottom of MLB Attendance numbers are The Tampa Bay Rays at #29 (14,540/game) and The Miami Marlins at #30 (9,630/game). …
The New York Jets are doing it again; they are being The New York Jets! Reports of a rift within the franchise proved true Wednesday when the team announced they fired General Manager Mike Maccagnan, giving that job temporarily to head coach Adam Gage, who was just hired four month ago. The boys in the sandbox …