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NFL Columbus Day Checkpoint
October 12, 2009 by
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All professional team sports have a date on which you can start to take stock of how a season is developing and form some concrete opinions on teams. MLB has Memorial Day, the NBA has Christmas, and I think the NFL has Columbus Day. Some NFL pundits would claim that ...
NFL Sunday School: Football Learnings from Week 4
October 08, 2009 by
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Were you to see me on an average NFL Sunday, you wouldn't necessarily think that anything academic was happening. Donning no more than sweats or a pair of boxers, I lay there, rather passively, on a sofa. Behind a sleepy gaze aimed at the television screen, the wheels ...
The NFL’s Biggest Losers
September 10, 2009 by
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You've heard the slew of NFL analysts and information men for weeks now. They grimace, ponder, and finally utter predictions on everyone's favorite team, before the season begins. "I like Team X because they've demonstrated they can run the football." "...
Untapped Assets: Young Talents Left Unfulfilled
September 03, 2009 by
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Two nights ago was an evening that provided me good fodder for another offering to the Blogosphere. Ernests Gulbis was struggling through his encounter against Andy Murray in the second night match on Day 2 of the US Open, in Flushing Meadows, New York. Gulbis, the son of ...
2009 US Open Preview: The Two Weeks Ahead for the Men in the Big Apple
August 29, 2009 by
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Two of the greatest weeks in the tennis world get underway on Monday in Flushing Meadows. The men's draw is littered with intriguing storylines that even Quentin Tarantino would froth at the mouth to get his hands on. Roger Federer comes back to New York on top of the tennis ...
Diseased Crab(apple)tree Infests 49ers
August 08, 2009 by
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Crabapple trees when planted have the potential to be beautiful and bountiful. The 49ers brass felt the same about #10 overall pick Michael Crabtree when he fell into their laps in April's draft. They and the entire 49er fan base were enamored with the potential for...
Dunkin’ on Lebron: No Big Deal
July 29, 2009 by
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I had called it the "Dunk Heard Around the World". Others had adapted the old marketing adage to describe it, "If a dunk has happened but no one was there to see it, was it really a dunk to begin with?". The answer is yes. Last week, ...
Michael Vick Gets Off Easy
July 27, 2009 by
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Today, after several reports hinting to Michael Vick's reinstatement, the NFL has come down with their final ruling. Roger Goodell has decided to conditionally reinstate Vick, granting the quarterback the ability to participate in team activities including preseason games....
“Tweet Tweet” Goes Ochocinco
July 14, 2009 by
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Over the past year, Twitter has taken off and firmly etched itself in America's collective consciousness. It's had Larry King and Ashton Kuchner race to 1 million followers. The micro-blogging/micro-sharing service has drawn a lot of attention, both good and bad. Brands...
Sanchez Slings a No-No
July 11, 2009 by
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As we enter the dog days of summer in the sports world with the NBA playoffs in the rear view mirror and the college football season and NFL still over a month and a half way, hardcore sports fans rely on baseball to get their fix of competition. While the ...
King James Losing his Regal Appeal….
July 09, 2009 by
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The more time has gone on, the less thrilled I am with Lebron James from a PR-perspective. There's no doubt that he's great for the NBA. His skills are unmatched at that size. His desire to involve his teammates is commendable. And he's certainly shown that ...
Andy Roddick's Tragic Birthdate
July 06, 2009 by
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My co-host Paul posed the following question following Sunday's epic 5 set Wimbledon final in which Roger Federer garnered his record 15th Grand Slam title over American Andy Roddick: is Andy Roddick a tragic figure in men's tennis? As an A-Rod apologist I could have easily...
Andy Roddick’s Tragic Birthdate
July 06, 2009 by
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My co-host Paul posed the following question following Sunday's epic 5 set Wimbledon final in which Roger Federer garnered his record 15th Grand Slam title over American Andy Roddick: is Andy Roddick a tragic figure in men's tennis? As an A-Rod apologist I could have...
Joe Bucked by Comedian on Premiere of his Show
June 30, 2009 by
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With the end of two major pro sports in North America coming to a head a couple of weeks ago, the national sporting landscape had all of a sudden become quite bare. Major League Baseball is expected to take center stage for the next couple of months, before football ...
Wimbledon 2009: The Fortnight Ahead
June 20, 2009 by
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The most hallowed grounds in tennis is still reeling from the announcement by Rafael Nadal on Friday that he will be unable to defend his crown due to a knee injury. This has buoyed the chances of three men in particular as Wimbledon is set to begin on Monday. Andy ...
Whether It’s Beef or Basketball, Kobe Means Excellence
June 17, 2009 by
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A quick reaction to the Lakers 15th NBA championship:
Let me preface this whole entry by declaring that I cannot stand the Lakers. From Jack Nicholson's annoying courtside antics and Diane Cannon's weathered face to the annoying "We Love LA" that blasts from...
Someone Please Muzzle Manny!
June 11, 2009 by
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Look, I've always been a supporter of Manny's attitude. His nonchalance has often allowed him to perform at his best in the clutch. That quality has also enabled him to inject the right amount of levity in any clubhouse he's been a part of.... With so many ...
Are Top Tennis Players Too Stubborn?
June 05, 2009 by
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One individual's stubbornness is another person's determination. You've heard the saying when speaking of most top-performing athletes: that "resolve", a "single-minded determination", an unflinching "focus" on the task at hand. Those traits...
Nadal Out; It Is Now or Never for Roger in Paris
May 31, 2009 by
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The "King of Clay" Rafael Nadal was shockingly dismissed from the Round of 16 at the French Open today by Swede Robin Soderling in four sets. Here is an immediate reaction to the epic loss by Rafa and the opportunity that awaits Roger Federer to complete his career Slam and ...
Shaq-tastic TV: O'Neal Taking Broadcasting Courses
May 21, 2009 by
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Many of us have been fast to criticize Shaquille O'Neal. And guess what? He's been an easy target, at times. His periodic laziness throughout his basketball playing days has been well-chronicled. His well-documented feud with Kobe in Los Angeles has left many Lakers fans with a ...
A King About to be Crowned
May 08, 2009 by
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All hail King James! While his ultimate coronation may not arrive for a few weeks until he holds the Larry O'Brien trophy aloft, the prodigal son of the NBA took home his first MVP award (of many to come) earlier this week. His Cavs are dominating having won their first ...
Manny Being Shifty
May 07, 2009 by
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I was still in a mid-daze this morning, when the news broke about Manny Ramirez. I hadn't yet had my customary two espressos. Yet, I instantly fully grasped the enormity of the story. But I can't say that my clouded noggin had me thinking that I was ...
Young Hired Guns: The New Coaching Trend in the NFL
May 05, 2009 by
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This is what NFL owners are buying into these days. The trend is: get yourself a young charismatic guy, who can relate to your players, and energize your whole football organization. At the cost of bringing in so-called “retreads”, owners and GMs, today, are more than happy to...
Your Sports NightCap Goes Mainstream with Tennis Commentary
May 04, 2009 by
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Thanks to Neil Harman of the Times Online, and to our tennis journalist friends Kamakshi Tandon and Matt Cronin, last week, Your Sports NightCap has managed to obtain a mention and a link from a reputable mainstream online publication: The Times. We're thrilled to have graced their...
Shark Biten
April 28, 2009 by
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An immediate reaction to yet another playoff disappointment for the Bay Area's best team:
If a #1 seed falls in the first round in troubling fashion, but the sport is hockey, does anyone care and is it a big deal? For the rest of the world and for 85% of the Bay ...
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