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Exclusive: Ralph Nader on Politics, Tim Donaghy, and Sports in America
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Fred Richani in NBA
Ralph Nader is a former presidential candidate and one of the most prominent politicians of his generation, but no one would know it. While he is cool, calm, collected, and always sharply dressed, Nader is essentially what all politicians are notùaware, concerned, and for the people.
What people may not know is that Nader not only cares about the people, but is also the blue collar sports fan. As the website ...
The Sports Courier's Fred "The F-Bomb" Richani previews Thursday night's AFC East showdown between the New York Jets (5-6) and Buffalo Bills (4-7). Don't forget the game kicks off tonight at 8:20PM ET, only on NFL Network.
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Fred "The F-Bomb" Richani is a columnist for The Sports Courie r , 411Mania.com , and everythingyntk.com . Richani founded The Sports ...
1:00 PM ET, November 21, 2009 IZOD Center East Rutherford, NJ
Who says the NBA can't have bowl games?
Today at the New Jersey Nets' own arena, the franchise reached an incredible milestone. This accomplishment has gone beyond mediocrity and the depths of NBA lottery hell.
Today, the Nets faced their Atlantic division rivals, the New York Knicks.
The game featured extremely sloppy plays and just plain bad basketball between the worst the NBA ...
When experts were asked who would be contending for an NBA Championship in 2009-10, I believe they mentioned the following teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic.
I don't think any of them expected much from the Atlanta Hawks, who are now 10-2ùtied with the Phoenix Suns for the best record in the NBA.
The Atliens are coming!
Okay, so while the Mavs and Suns lead ...
Bills Contact Someone Slightly More Qualified Than Dick Jauron
Posted: 18th November 2009 by Fred Richani in NFL
Just one day after firing head coach Dick Jauron (or Dick The Cadaver, considering how he carried himself), the Buffalo Bills have contacted their ideal candidateùsomeone just a little more qualified.
Okay, that is an understatement if there was ever one.
According to sources and ESPN's NFL insider Adam "The Iron Schef" Schefter, Buffalo has contacted/in the process of arranging a meeting with former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan.
Shanahan coached the Denver ...
Many of you might be wondering why I didn't post a recap of the Nets losing 91-83 to the Indiana Pacers last night. After all, 0-11 is a horrendous record and their worst start in franchise history. Well, there are a few reasons: After watching the game live and in-person, my head exploded. Yes, the seats were $10, which was an extremely kind gesture by the Nets organization, but ...
Just when you thought the "me first" culture in New York Knicks basketball was changing, post-Isiah Thomas era, THINK AGAIN! Knicks president Donnie Walsh claims his team will at least look into signing the recently-waived guard Allen Iverson. Yes, A.I.'s tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies is done already. Go figure. Sure, on the surface, New York looks to be a good fit. Iverson would have a great coach ...
Baltimore 16
Cleveland 0
8:30 PM ET
Nov. 16, 2009
Cleveland Browns Stadium,
Cleveland, OH
Both teams were scoreless at halftime, but that didn't stop the Baltimore Ravens from soiling the Cleveland Browns' chances of upsetting their AFC North rival.
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Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn was "straight trash homey," with only 13 completions to 31 attempts, a meager 99 passing yards, and two costly picks, including one that was ran in for a touchdown. QB Rating ...
I was close to ranking the Indianapolis Colts higher simply because of quarterback Peyton Manning's stellar play, but with the loss of Bob Sanders (yes, AGAIN), among other injuries, I can see Indy being one and done in the postseason yet again.
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As for the Saints, they are the best team in the league for a few reasons. First of all, they have Drew Brees, arguably the best quarterback in ...
Oh...My...Gosh.
The New York Knicks are 1-8ùoff to their worst start since the 2002-2003 season (the start of Isiah's Years of Hell). And the New Jersey Nets are 0-8ùoff to their worst start in franchise history.
What the hell is wrong with New York area teams?!
At least the Giants have hope, despite losing four straight after a 5-0 start. After all, they have a quarterback, coaches, and a variety of players that ...