Which NFL GM’s Wife Will Let Him Sign Michael Vick?

Michael Vick’s eventual home in the NFL has very little to do with football. It has nothing to do with what offensive schemes can accomodate him, what coaches covet his talents, or what teams have needs at quarterback. It has everything to do with image. There are plenty of NFL head coaches that could use [...]

FYI: 10 Statistics and Abbreviations a Serious Baseball Watcher Should Know

An explanation of some of the newer, more complex statistics and abbreviations used in baseball like WHIP, BABIP, RISP, OBP, SLG, and OPS.

Are You an NBA Has-Been? Then This Offseason Is For You

The NBA’s 2009 offseason has seen movement of some of the NBA’s most dynamic, influential, and franchise-changing players.

If you’re stuck in 2001, that is.

Clippers To End Lakers’ LA Playoff Monopoly in 2010

Nineteen wins in 2008-09. Playoffs in 2009-10. It’s a bold prediction, especially for the Los Angeles Clippers. But if they’re ever going to shrug off twenty-five years of Clipperdom and enter the exclusive world of NBA relevance, now is the best chance they’ve had in a while. Why They’re In The Clippers had a talented [...]

With All the Big-Name Dealing, This NBA Offseason’s Got a Baseball Feeling

Basketball is a coach’s sport, and baseball is a manager’s sport. It’s not an absolute, of course, as coaches and managers play a significant role in both sports. But the coach gets the credit for winning in basketball, whereas in baseball the manager may be more deserving. On a much greater level than in the [...]

25 Years Later: Evander Holyfield Robbed of Gold in the 1984 Olympics

This article looks back on an event from the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, which celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. In 1984, Evander Holyfield became a household name in the United States. Since then, “The Real Deal” has become the only fighter to ever win the heavyweight title four times. He’s been mentioned [...]

Charging vs. Blocking Fouls

The distinction between a charging and a blocking foul has probably caused more argument than all other forms of fouls, combined. This article tries to clear it up, or at least make it way more complicated.

A Trojan at Every Position: The 2009 All-USC NFL Team

USC football has become a dynasty. They’ve won two National Championships in the last six years, they’ve won seven straight Conference Championships, and they have made seven straight BCS Bowl appearances. There are 53 former Trojans playing in the NFL, including three Heisman winners (Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, and Reggie Bush), and they’ve chalked up [...]

Albert Pujols Suspended for Use of the Gym (Satire)

Albert Pujols has been suspended from Major League Baseball after testing positive for using the gym, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced yesterday. “We have a problem in baseball,” said Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg upon hearing the news. “Using [the gym] is not respecting the game.” Although it is impossible to tell without [...]

How Is LeBron James Affected by the NBA’s New Salary Cap Figure?

The bad news about the salary cap made quite a splash. But not all of it was justified, especially when it comes to the future of Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. In case you missed it, the 2009-2010 salary cap figure is $57.7 million, down from $58.68 million last year. The luxury tax level dropped [...]