Spare A Hug For Hockey Referees

It's just too easy to rip sporting officials sometimes. We've always been taught otherwise, but when you're right your right, and when you're wrong... you're allowing goals to pass through the side of the net.

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And Now For The Lighter Side Of Sports: The Quotes

Who says sports personalities are sometimes boring?

"Are you guys brothers?"
- from the movie Slapshot in reference to the Hanson brothers. "Dave's a killer!" Denis. Priceless.

"American professional athletes are bilingual; they speak English and profanity."
- Legendary Detroit Red Wings forward Gordie Howe Look at Mr. Hockey hurl a joke.       Readmore

Sports, Crime And Punishlment: The Cases Of Marion Jones And The New England Patriots

All those with aversion to parallels between sports and life need not continue reading, this one is just too rich for your blood. The turmoil surrounding the cheater, liar and fraud Marion Jones draws attention to the issues of performance enhancing drugs, human ethics, discrimination and justice.     Readmore

Team USA Basketball And Team Canada Hockey: Two Sports, A Shared Journey

Note: With the World Hockey Championships under way, it reminded me of a post I wrote following the basketball world championships last year. A few hours after writing this piece Spain had defeated Greece 70-47 to deservedly win its first World title.     Readmore

Health Statistics And Issues Of The Day

I’m going to cover all of these issues in the newest, regular HealthandFitnessAdvice.com feature, The Ramble.

Rather than struggle to come up with 400 words on one topic I’m going to make things quicker and more interesting and keep it to a few sentences per topic. Learn more in less time with The Ramble!

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Book Review: Major: A Black Athlete, A White Era and the Fight to be the World's Fastest Human

The conclusion of the Civil War marked the beginning of the cycling’s golden age.  Races and racers captivated the United States public.  Decades before Jackie Robinson broke Baseball’s color barrier there was Major Taylor.     Readmore

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Whacked by the NFL Draft - Arkansas And Kentucky Must Rebuild
Written by Daniel Freer   
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Daniel Freer of Fantasy College Blitz breaks down some programs affected by the NFL Draft.

Two weeks after the NFL Draft, most college programs are not too concerned with the talent lost to the NFL.
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Will The Celtics And Lakers Revive Rivalry?
Written by Alessandro Nicolo   
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Has anyone noticed that with the Lakers and the Celtics still in the playoffs that perhaps they may meet in the finals?

I know. The Hornets, Spurs, Cavs and Pistons have every bit a chance to get there but a Celtics-Lakers final would bring back memories wouldn’t it?
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Whacked by the NFL Draft - Arkansas And Kentucky Must Rebuild

Daniel Freer of Fantasy College Blitz breaks down some programs affected by the NFL Draft.

Two weeks after the NFL Draft, most college programs are not too concerned with the talent lost to the NFL. Readmore

Will The Celtics And Lakers Revive Rivalry?

Has anyone noticed that with the Lakers and the Celtics still in the playoffs that perhaps they may meet in the finals?

I know. The Hornets, Spurs, Cavs and Pistons have every bit a chance to get there but a…     Readmore

F1 In Turkey : A Full Run Through

The Turkish GP showed advances in some cars, and some that seem to have stood still on the development race. Let's have a look at what happened, and what the prospects are going forward into the season.     Readmore

Spare A Hug For Hockey Referees

It's just too easy to rip sporting officials sometimes. We've always been taught otherwise, but when you're right your right, and when you're wrong... you're allowing goals to pass through the side of the net.

Readmore

Flamini Off To Milan, Wenger To Blame?

Mathieu Flaimini’s decision to seek greener pastures at AC Milan has caused a massive upheaval for the Gunners. Despite forging a formidable midfield partnership with Cesc Fabregas, Flamini chose to forsake his blossoming…     Readmore

NBA Playoffs: Thoughts On The Detroit Pistons And Orlando Magic Series

Can we stop complaining about Chauncey’s 3rd quarter buzzer beater? If you really think this shot was the reason the Magic lost then you are an absolute fool. Games aren’t won or lost on 3rd quarter controversial…     Readmore

BCS Plus One In 2010?

USA Today reports on the upcoming college football conference commissioner meeting in Miami this week. It highlights the once-fractured landscape of NCAA Football evolving into a BCS coalition effectively marketing the game…     Readmore

And Now For The Lighter Side Of Sports: The Quotes

Who says sports personalities are sometimes boring?

"Are you guys brothers?"
- from the movie Slapshot in reference to the Hanson brothers. "Dave's a killer!" Denis. Priceless.Readmore

Sports, Crime And Punishlment: The Cases Of Marion Jones And The New England Patriots

All those with aversion to parallels between sports and life need not continue reading, this one is just too rich for your blood. The turmoil surrounding the cheater, liar and fraud…     Readmore

The Usual MVP Debate In The NBA. Who Will Win?

I know what you're thinking, "Enough with the MVP chatter!" And I know just a few days ago while in my basketball funk I bashed on all the MVP posts and preached for originality. Well, today I've thrown myself…     Readmore

NHL: Western Conference Stats Preview

Can Dallas shut down Detroit? As you can see from the table below and the percentages on table here, it will be a difficult series for Dallas to win. They'll need a lot of luck and a lot of hard work. Detroit keeps showing…     Readmore

NHL: The Battle Of Pennsylvania Eastern Conference Finals Stats Preview

A well matched series. The only advantage Pittsburgh is seeing for the series is home ice advantage. Pittsburgh is more responsible defensively than Philadelphia. And the Flyers have a marginally better special teams compared…     Readmore

One Of The All-Time Great Goals: Marco van Basten 1988

His goal was clocked at a sick 62 km/h. From that impossible angle? Unreal. This one sends shivers down my spine.     Readmore

Team USA Basketball And Team Canada Hockey: Two Sports, A Shared Journey

Note: With the World Hockey Championships under way, it reminded me of a post I wrote following the basketball world championships last year. A few hours after writing this piece Spain had defeated Greece 70-47 to deservedly…     Readmore

Chelsea And Manchester United Meet In Champions League Final

The moment of truth will be out soon for the Special One. Even if Avram Grant wins nothing, he has already gone one up over his predecessor, Jose Mourinho, by getting the better of Liverpool. Chelsea finally gained sweet…     Readmore

Trash Talking Washington Wizards Style

Someone explain to me why the Washington Wizards decided it was OK to talk trash and bully up LeBron? And when are they going to quit this nonsense?     Readmore

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F1 In Turkey : A Full Run Through

14.05.2008 | Formula 1

The Turkish GP showed advances in some cars, and some that seem to have stood still on the development race. Let's have a look at what happened, and what the prospects are going forward into the season.…     Readmore

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NFL Draft: Interview With Brady Ackerman Part Two

25.04.2008 | NFL

Part One of my interview with Brady Ackerman discusses the Florida NFL Team needs in depth. Part Two opens up to the big picture.
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