Archive for April, 2010
In his annual All-Star Weekend address, David Stern announced that the NBA is projected to lose a total of $400 million dollars this season. While it may not come as a surprise that the NBA isn’t doing so well, losing $400 million dollars in one season would classify as an outright failure.
In fact, Stern said that the NBA has lost at least $200 million dollars per season ...
10 Bold Predictions for the 2010 Cleveland Browns Post-NFL Draft
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
The 2010 NFL Draft is a thing of the past now, and the Cleveland Browns have OTA's followed by rookie camp in May and June.
Then players have approximately two months off before coming back to begin training camp in August.
Even though it may be a bit early for 2010 season predictions, the following are 10 bold Browns predictions post-NFL Draft.Begin Slideshow
You're probably saying: Who? Lance Laury? Never heard of him.
He's an inside linebacker the Jets signed from Seattle whose strength is on special teams. So why is this such a great move?
Well, consider this. One of the Jets' greatest strengths is their inside linebackers. But who backs them up? Yeah, I thought so. If either goes down, the Jets are in trouble. Lance Laury can bring some stability to their ...
After Forgettable Season, Chicago Bulls Look To Bigger, Better Things
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Ed Leiser in NBA
As expected, the Cleveland Cavaliers made quick work of the Chicago Bulls, eliminating them in five games of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. For the Cavs, this series was little more than a speed-bump on their road to a hopeful NBA Championship appearance.
The Bulls, on the other hand, saw this series as just a means to get more experience (and a national stage to showcase Derrick Rose?) in big-game, playoff atmospheres.
I'd ...
The overwhelming Lakers’ 111-87 victory over Oklahoma City in a contest even more overwhelming than the final score indicated was reminiscent of what happened with another Los Angeles team a generation ago.
The 1984-1985 team coached by Pat Riley was becoming traumatized by losing world championship finales to the mighty Boston Celtics. On May 27, 1985 the Lakers and Celtics met at Boston Garden in Game 1.
The result was one of ...
Out of Line: NFL Needs To Rein in Probing of Potential Draft Picks
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Kendrick Marshall in NFL
What do Dez Bryant, Toby Gerhart, and Myron Rolle all have in common?
There were all exposed to the modern-day slave auction that the National Football League pre-draft festivities has become.
Strong sentiments to make? Yes.
Untruthful? Not by a long shot.
There are not too many industries in this country where potential employees are asked to strip to be weighed, poked, prodded, and examined in a room full of scouts, coaches, and other ...
LeBron James Admits The Cavaliers Picked Their First Round Opponent
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Stephen Brotherston in NBA
In a statement that should rankle all Toronto Raptors players and fans alike, LeBron James admitted it was Chicago they wanted to face in the first round.
The mystery of why Cleveland was playing their starters in a meaningless game against Toronto after they had secured first place overall, and then sat King James while hoisting numerous uncalled-for threes against Chicago in the next game seems ...
Kings’ Tyreke Evans Wins ROY, So Warriors, Bucks Fans Should Stop Whining
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Blake Mehigan in NBA
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans was named Rookie of the Year for the 2009-2010 season yesterday. The Memphis product had a season that may not have been expected by many, and was an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. With the unexpected play of Evans along with Brandon Jennings, the two appeared to be clear competitors all season long for the prestigious award won by Mike Miller, Damon Stoudemire ...
In the 2010 season, some teams have the most dominant pitchers of the game. If MLB had to go against any kind of other league out of the United States, which pitchers would you take? The one with the pinpoint control? The hottest pitcher in the league? These would be my picks: the best starting pitchers for a rotation.
(Note: these are not ranked)Begin Slideshow
Last week we reported that Jaromir Jagr looked like he was on the verge of signing a two-year contract to stay with Avangard Omsk, but could not confirm it. Today we are hearing, via Laurie at Beyond the Blueshirts , that there is indeed a deal in place ,although there are still contract details to be worked out.
“Jagr will be on our team next year,” Bardin explained. ...