Archive for March, 2011

Albert Pujols Sets Yet Another Major League Record

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Over the past few years we've all gotten used to hearing that Albert Pujols has surpassed yet another career milestone. It has been almost constant. He's the youngest or fastest to do (insert achievement here) or racked up the most (insert statistic here) in his first (insert time frame here). ...

Harrison Barnes Staying At North Carolina?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

After Jared Sullinger emphatically announced he was returning to Ohio State for his sophomore season, some people were surprised that the super-frosh wasn't taking his talents to the NBA. Well, there might be an even more shocking return announcement coming shortly. North Carolina freshman Harrison Barnes would definitely be selected with ...

Arizona Cardinals Not Taking A Quarterback In Draft?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt gave a radio interview in Phoenix on Tuesday and he wasn't shy about his feelings for the quarterbacks in the 2011 NFL Draft. Apparently, he's not too impressed. "There is nobody that really stands out like Sam Bradford did last year. There are a lot ...

Julio Jones To The Washington Redskins?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

As we approach the date of the 2011 NFL Draft, remarkably few things have really fallen into place. But one result that almost every expert is taking as a forgone conclusion is that the Washington Redskins will select Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones with the 10th overall pick. Seriously, try ...

How Similar Is The NFL Lockout To The Wisconsin Teachers’ Union Fight?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

The fight between public-sector unions and the governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker, has garnered a megaton of headlines in recent weeks as has the NFL lockout. It seems union conflicts have seeped into several parts of the American psyche which they didn't previously occupy, such as outright hatred and misunderstanding. ...

Cleveland Finally Gets One To Go Its Way

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

It's been a long time coming for the city of Cleveland. After years, hell, decades of repeated setbacks, the city finally got the big win it has been waiting for. Last night the Cavaliers ripped the visiting Miami Heat and LeBron James 102-90 in what had to be the most ...

FX Cancels Lights Out. Why Can’t Sports Dramas Last?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

FX Networks officially announced last week that boxing drama "Lights Out" will not be brought back for a second season. Despite critical acclaim and a ton of support internally at FX, the show will unfortunately have its final episode next Tuesday. Personally, I really enjoyed "Lights Out" and thought a gritty ...

Denver Broncos In Love With Marcell Dareus?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Much has been made of the Denver Broncos and their desire to trade out of the No. 2 spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. As it stands now, the Broncos have no good deals on the table to move out of their current slot. With the league's unsettled labor situation ...

Three Stars Battle To Be The Top Pick In NBA Draft

Monday, March 28th, 2011

From what we're hearing there are currently three players maneuvering to be the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Those three guys are all now currently out of the NCAA Tournament, so all they have to do is decide whether or not to return to school, then work ...

College Basketball’s Most Memorable Cinderella Teams

Monday, March 28th, 2011

I think we can all agree that the last two weeks have been utterly insane. And now, here we are, with busted brackets and shrugged shoulders as not one, but two Cinderella teams have made their way to the Final Four. It's crazy, it's incredible but most of all it's ...