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Philadelphia Sixers Catch the “Eye of the Tiger”

Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 1:12 am

In a remarkable Game 4, the Philadelphia Sixers overcame an early abysmal performance and as much as an 18-point deficit to even their NBA Eastern Conference series against the Boston Celtics. This was a Boston Celtic team who many proclaimed had “levied an old school beatdown” on the Philadelphia Sixers in Game 3 largely because their next potential opponent, the Miami Heat, was vulnerable with the loss of their center Chris Bosh. In effect, the Boston Celtics had “the eye of the tiger.” They smelled and tasted the Eastern Conference championship. However, if you know anything about Philly, you know it’s the city that embodies this notion of “the eye of the tiger.” And, this was certainly proven tonight. The Philadelphia Sixers could barely muster enough enthusiasm and energy to score more than 10 points in the first quarter. Their team play was sloppy and they just could not put the ball in the basket. As I watched the game, I could only hope they wouldn’t embarrass themselves. The Boston Celtics continued where they left off in Game 3. They poured in the points jumping to a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter, and led the Philadelphia Sixers 24-12 at the end of the quarter. The Sixers narrowed their losing deficit by the end of the second quarter (22-19), but trailed the Celtics by a significant 15 points at the half. Clearly, the Boston Celtics had dominated the half. It was so bad that Mike Wilbohn, ESPN analyst, reversed…

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LeBron James Captures His 3rd NBA MVP……What’s the Big Deal?

Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 1:03 pm

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In his ninth NBA season, “King James” has won his third MVP award in the last four years. Some would argue that this should have been his fourth MVP in a row. Just four players in the 66 years of NBA history have won more Maurice Podoloff (named after the NBA’s first commissioner) MVP trophies in their career than LeBron James……and these guys are unquestionably the true “KINGS” of NBA royalty………Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6), Michael Jordan (5), Bill Russell (5), and Wilt Chamberlain (4). James joins only three others that have won three MVP awards (Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Moses Malone). Bird is the only NBA player to have won THREE MVPs in a row! (He has also won THREE Championships). But, as far as I’m concerned, James can win ten MVPs in his career, and it won’t really matter unless he can also be an NBA Champion! This year’s MVP voting revealed LeBron received 70% of the 1st place votes (1,074 total points), outdistancing 2nd place Kevin Durant’s 889 points. Sadly, LeBron James currently stands as the only player to win at least three MVPs and NOT have won an NBA Championship. It’s all about the rings, right? Bill Russell won five MVPs, but more amazingly also had 11 NBA Championships in his 13-year career! I’m not saying MVPs are not important. What I am saying is why does this award only represent regular season play? A true League MVP, in my opinion, should lead also his team…

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Danica Patrick Prepares for Darlington

Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am

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Here’s your very quick update on Danica Patrick as the NASCAR circus roles into Darlington, South Carolina this weekend……….The “Track Too Tough to Tame” will be Danica Patrick’s second and most difficult NASCAR test to date. This infamous short track with exceptionally narrow turns will translate into a lot of bumping, paint swapping, wall banging, and driver-pit crew teamwork. Patrick will run in tonight’s Nationwide Series 200-mile race and in Saturday night’s main event…….the Bojangles’ Southern 500 with the big boys. It’s been three months since her first Sprint Cup race at Daytona where she finished 38th, and the 1.36-mile Darlington vintage oval designed in the 1940s will be a monumental step toward achieving top-level status as she moves into a FULL Sprint Cup schedule for the Stewart-Haas team next year. Danica Patrick will be only the 3rd woman ever to run at Darlington (Janet Guthrie-1977 and Shawna Robinson-2002), and we’re all looking for her to strut her stuff on the track and not just during pre-race interviews! Running a full-time Nationwide Series this season, she’s currently ranked 11th in driver standings…..with her best finish being 8th at Texas. The remainder of her Sprint racing schedule this year will include: Charlotte (May 19 & 27), Dover (June 3), Bristol (Aug. 25), Atlanta (Sept. 2), Chicagoland (Sept. 16), Texas (Nov. 4), and Phoenix (Nov. 11) So, mark your calendars NOW! By the way, just in case you were wondering, Dave Reutimann is driving the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevy for Stewart-Haas…

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Mariano Rivera Says He’s NOT Done

Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 11:27 am

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Sadly, I disagree. A torn right ACL and meniscus, including the recent discovery of a blood clot in his right calf, will tragically and abruptly put an end to the unmatched 18-year career of 42-year old Mariano “Mo” Rivera. I say this because even though Mo is strong-willed and was still producing, the always business-minded-first Yankees will use this very timely opportunity to say “goodbye and thank you” after this season ends when Rivera’s current $15M/year contract also expires. The ninth inning will never be the same for Yankee fans; no more Enter Sandman reverberating through the Stadium, no more smooth confidence on the mound either. Fresh off his blown save last night against the Rays, enter current Yankee closer heir apparent, 27-year old Alabama native David Robertson! A date for surgery has not yet been scheduled, but Rivera’s doctors want him to first take a couple of weeks to strengthen his sore right leg a little. Nobody seems to know what caused the blood clot, and if it happened before or after the ACL tear. In the meantime, Mo will be on blood thinners to dissolve the clot. Indeed, Rivera has acknowledged that if the leg doesn’t come back strong enough, he will take it as a sign to retire. Like you, I don’t want my lasting image of Mariano Rivera to be in his warm-ups——collapsed on the Kaufmann Stadium left field warning track. The 12-time All-Star and 5-time World Series Champion deserves to go out better than…

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“Greats of Golf” Assess Future for Tiger Woods

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 1:36 pm

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This past weekend in Woodlands, Texas about 40,000 lucky fans at the Champion’s Tour Insperity Championship got to witness something very special. After Saturday’s tournament round was completed, nine of the game’s most legendary names (playing in three threesomes) teed it up for an 18-hole exhibition scramble. The “Fab Four of Golf” (Palmer, Nicklaus, Player and Trevino) were joined by Miller Barber, Don January, David Graham, Gene Littler, and Dave Stockton. In most likely will be their last time playing competitively together, the team of Palmer, Nicklaus and Player took home the winner’s trophy shooting 11-under par. But, what the “Fab Four of Golf” each had to say about the uncertain future of Tiger Woods was perhaps the day’s most interesting tale. Obviously, these guys know what they’re talking about when it comes to golf. Collectively, having amassed 464 professional wins worldwide, 188 PGA Tour wins, and 40 majors, when any of these guys speak the world of golf listens! Tiger Woods, 36, sits at 14 majors and has 72 PGA Tour wins (3rd all-time). Following his win earlier this year at Arnie’s Bay Hill Classic (ending a 30-month winless streak), Tiger had his worst performance as a pro at Augusta last month, and missed the cut this past weekend at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte. Every fan of golf has weighed in on the future of Tiger Woods, but here’s what the “Fab Four of Golf” predict for Woods. Basically, Player and Nicklaus believe Woods can get…

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What Was Junior Seau Trying to Tell Us?

Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 12:49 pm

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By all accounts, Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau, Jr. was more extraordinary off the field than he was on it. He could never be the guy that accepted help; he was ALWAYS the guy helping someone else. The 12-time NFL Pro Bowler was trying to deal with life after the cheering stopped…….and the real world took over. A messy divorce, personal financial problems, repeated bouts with depression, a short-lived television series, physical confrontations with girlfriends, and a previous suicide attempt in 2010 all brought him to May 2nd when the 43-year old former NFL legendary linebacker and future Hall of Famer took his own life. On the outside, Junior Seau was always upbeat and smiling, devoted to his family and community, and loved and admired by all who ever came in contact with him. Plenty of people deal with the general type of problems he was having and continue to go on with their lives. Why then did he decide to end his? Seau was a rare athlete on the gridiron. He played with a ferocious passion and youthful enthusiasm. Number 55 was a two-time AFC Champion, an NFL Defensive Player-of-the-Year (1992), and was selected to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 90s. He suited up for 268 games over 20 NFL seasons, and loved the game so much that he didn’t stop playing until he was 40. The 1,849 tackles and 56.5 sacks no doubt took their toll on his body…..and head. Seau’s suicide continues a disturbing but…

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Angels Wait for Albert Pujols to Pay Off

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 12:18 pm

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OK, I’m not quite ready to put “Prince Albert” in the can with Carl Crawford as a big contract – big bust acquisition, but after getting off to the worst start in their 46-year history, fans in Anaheim are definitely wondering what the hell is going on…….and so am I. In fact, I still don’t understand why Albert Pujols even said goodbye to the St. Louis Cardinals after 11 years of incredible success and mutual admiration with the hometown fans and management. Why would someone leave a city that he owned and a team that he lead to greatness?……oh yeah, about $20M. It’s NEVER about the money though (wink, wink)! Already at a career-worst of 31 games and 125 at-bats since his last home run (Sept. 22, 2011) and hitting a miniscule .208, Pujols is also irritated with Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher for telling the media how he stood up in a recent team meeting and said, “my slump will NOT continue”. Hatcher meant it as a sign of his determination, but “The Machine” immediately went on the defense. The pressure is on, everybody is getting a little edgy, and if you watch any Angel games you can clearly see the bewilderment in Pujols’ eyes. He’s pressing big-time and probably trying too hard right now……just like Crawford did before he went on the shelf and became totally useless after his disastrous inaugural season for the Red Sox last year. At least Crawford stayed in the same League, and…

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Can YOU Fill in the Caption?

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 4:57 pm

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Let me hear from you imaginative and comedic readers out there. First, register to comment with Livefyre below, and then type-in your captions (by name on photo) in the comments block. Come on; let’s see who can come up with the best captions? Andrew Luck “________________________________________________” Robert Griffin III “__________________________________________________” Bobby Valentine ”__________________________________________________” Danica Patrick “_________________________________________________” LeBron James “__________________________________________________” Ozzie Guillen “_________________________________________________” Kate Upton “_________________________________________________” Related articles Who’s Crazier: Ozzie Guillen or Bobby Valentine?(babeslovebaseball.com)