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Desperation Causes Avery Johnson to Be New Jersey Nets Coach
Posted: 9th June 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in NBA
The Mavericks fired Avery Johnson in 2008 for underachieving in the playoffs. Teams called for Johnson's service based on his ability to get the Mavericks into the finals by selling his players to work on their defense.
Johnson was in no hurry to coach for anyone. He was going to wait for the best situation. The Mavericks paid him to do nothing for the remainder of his contract after he was ...
The Nets hyped up 2010 as everything anew. On their website, they talked about new ownership, a new arena, top draft picks, and cap room to sign free agents.
New Jersey hoped they would get the top pick. It's hard to blame them—they were horrible this year.
What's worse, the Nets did not even tank. They played hard and still faltered to a 17-70 season. The truth is they simply were not ...
The Celtics eliminated the Cavaliers in six games last week. Now, everyone speculates where LeBron James is going to play.
Basketball junkies encourage James to leave Cleveland for a chance to win a championship. Clevelanders warn their hometown star not to leave or else be vilified the way Art Modell was for moving the Browns to Baltimore.
If James leaves, Modell will be elated to know he will have a company for ...
Dallas Braden-Alex Rodriguez Feud: Hypocrisy Runs Amok with Yankees
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in MLB
We thought the war of words from Dallas Braden and Alex Rodriguez was a one-time deal. It took a place when that game at Oakland in a few weeks ago ended.
The day after that game, the Yankees carried it on by ripping Braden. Mark Teixeira, Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia called Braden out for being a whiner and a journeyman.
That inspired Braden to call out Rodriguez in an ...
What Did You Expect? Lawrence Taylors’s Story Was Too Good To Be True
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in NFL
Dwight Gooden, Lawrence Taylor, and Darryl Strawberry captivated New York in the 1980s.
They led their teams to victories, and they got themselves in trouble with the law.
They worked hard to keep themselves out of trouble after being in jail. It's been a constant battle for them.
Gooden, for one, has not won the war or the battle, based on more of his incidents
Strawberry has done a fine job of being a ...
2010 NBA Playoffs: It’s Okay To Root for Boston in This Scenario
Posted: 5th May 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in NBA
New Yorkers never root for Boston to do well in sports.
It's a rule that goes back to the historic rivalry of the Yankees and the Red Sox. It will always be the way of life here.
With that said, let's break this rule for at least couple of weeks. There's nothing to be ashamed of when one looks at the impact the Celtics can have in the summer of 2010.
Rooting for ...
New York Mets-Philadelphia Phillies: Phillies Respond to Mets Challenge
Posted: 1st May 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in MLB
Last night, the Mets sent a message to the Phillies by winning in a lopsided fashion. They let the Phils know this is not the same team they were last year.
The Mets backed it up by hitting home runs and pitching well. They even plunked a batter after the Phils hit Jeff Francoeur.
Today, it was the Phillies' turn. They responded by blowing out the Mets in a 10-rout on national ...
Rod Barajas: This Bargain Move is Paying Off for New York Mets
Posted: 1st May 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in MLB
Be honest. Did anyone think Rod Barajas would have an impact on the Mets?
After Bengie Molina decided he could win a championship with the Giants by signing with them, the Mets scrambled to find anyone that was willing to catch.
Barajas assumed he would get a lucrative deal based on his service in the majors.
It didn't happen that way.
Two desperate parties needed each other. That's how the marriage between Barajas and the Mets was formed.
The ...
As a Miami Dolphin last year, New York Jets linebacker Jason Taylor mentioned Jets fans taking the "cl" out of class when it comes to talking about them. Now, he has to find a way to win them back.
Maybe he can go say that about the Yankees, but this is not a good idea for a guy that is trying to make a new impression in this region.
So this baseball ...
Yankees Trip To White House: Obama Loses Touch With Reality
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Leslie Monteiro in MLB
President Barack Obama honored the Yankees this afternoon for their achievement last year. The Yankees won the World Series by making the Twins, Angels, and the Phillies look out of their league.
In other words, it was a mismatch. These three teams were powerless to stop the Yankees. It's hard to believe this year will be any different.
Obama spewed cliches about heroics and character when talking about the year the Yankees ...