McGibbleholter loses finger on Mechanical Bull at State Fair, Kings balk

The State Fair was once again gave way to fun and excitement for all who have attended this Summer in Sacramento.   That is unless you were Australian Free Agent Power Forward Freddie McGibbleholter. The Freddie McGibbleholter era in Sac-Town came crashing down before it ever had the chance to get started Friday night at the […]

What if Kareem had signed with the ABA instead of the NBA in 1969?

In the late 60’s/early 70’s the NBA was under siege by the renegade, up and coming ABA. And before there was “The Decision” from King James, there was the decision of then 7 foot Lew Alcindor (soon to be Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). Under Commissioner and former NBA great George Mikan, the upstart League promised to start […]

Spurs Race for Seis is on!

    The San Antonio Spurs race for seis (as its called in southern Texas) or race for the sixth championship has officially started. This organization has made all the moves, preparations, and signings necessary to make this team champion once again. Many questions came to mind once the season ended for the San Antonio […]

The Missing Rings: The 2002 Sacramento Kings

Background: After a 55 win season in 2001 the Sacramento Kings looked to take the next big leap and bring home a Championship to the City of Trees. Yet after a season that saw them swept by their hated in state rivals the Los Angeles Lakers four games to none in the semifinals, GM Geoff […]

Cotto vs. Canelo Coming soon, very soon

View image | gettyimages.com   Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez have reached an agreement to fight on either November 7th or November 21st in a venue that is still in question but that will be in the 155 pound mark. This fight will be the most anticipated fight since the fight of the century […]

The Missing Rings: The 1996 Seattle SuperSonics

Background: After years of early playoff  heartbreaks, frustrations, disappointments, and exits, the City of Seattle fully expected their beloved SuperSonics to finally reach their true potential and take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy in 1996 for the first time since the 1979 team did so.  After coming up one game short of winning the  Conference Finals to Phoenix […]

Edwin Jackson Era is (Thankfully) Over

The Edwin Jackson era is over for the Chicago Cubs, to the delight of the fans. Theo Epstein’s biggest Cubs flop was designated for assignment on July 19th. This allowed the activation of RHP Rafael Soriano, who was signed by the Cubs organization earlier this year. Jackson’s Cubs career was nothing short of a disaster. […]

Cavs to sign Richard Jefferson

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the verge of signing veteran small forward Richard Jefferson, per multiple reports. The deal is for one-year, veterans minimum. Jefferson, 35, last played on the Dallas Mavericks last year. Jefferson was going to stay with the Mavs, but after the DeAndre Jordan collapse, Mavs gave their free agents to go […]

Houston acquires Ty Lawson from Denver

The Houston Rockets have acquired troublesome point guard, Ty Lawson from the Denver Nuggets, the team announces. The Nuggets have acquired Joey Dorsey, Nick Johnson, Kostas Papanikolaou, Pablo Prigioni, 2016 protected lottery first round pick and cash considerations. The Nuggets waived Pablo Prigioni today. Lawson was arrested last week for his second DUI this year. […]

NHL Expansion Deadline Ends With Two Bids

When the expansion application window was announced the NHL and many around the league expected around 4 bids even though they asked a large price. The first was a $500 M expansion fee from any successful application. The Second was a $10 M application fee of which $2 M was not refundable for those who […]

Zack Greinke continues to dominate

  Los Angeles starting pitcher Zack Greinke continued his scoreless innings streak to 43 2/3 on Sunday afternoon in Washington D.C.  Greinke pitched 8 innings and struck out 11 batters up and down the Nationals lineup.  This now completes 6 starts of dominance where he has allowed only 19 hits and has struck out 42 […]

Could Cavs sign Sasha Kaun?

The Cleveland Cavaliers own Sasha Kaun’s draft rights. Kaun, was a second round pick in 2008, but he has played for powerhouse CSKA Moscow. The Seattle SuperSonics selected Kaun with the 56th pick in the draft, but traded his rights to the Cavs for cash considerations. Kaun, 30, has played for CSKA Moscow since 2008. […]

The Browns’ Secondary “Locking Down the Lake”

The Cleveland Browns may have the most underrated Secondary in the NFL. And it is weird to think they are underrated with their starting secondary making Pro-Bowl during their career. It also shows their hard work. Joe Haden and Donte Whitner were 1st round picks when drafted, but Tramon Williams and Tashaun Gipson were undrafted […]

The clock is ticking in the Motor City

View image | gettyimages.com   With the All-Star break over and the second half the baseball season upon us, the talk of buying and selling in anticipation of the July 31st trade deadline will be heating up. Unlike in past years, however, the Detroit Tiger’s do not know if they will be buying once again or […]

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