After the Sandusky and Bernie Fine scandals, I saw Ice-T @FINALLEVEL on Twitter. He mentioned something about how some men who are really good coaches, may not want to coach out of fear of false accusations by kids or parents. I talked about it with a few of my friends. Fundamentally they agreed with Ice-T. […]
In America, we idolize our favorite sports stars for their astounding athleticism, tireless work ethic and upstanding sportsmanship in the face of competition. In many communities, our favorite athletes become the role models we use to shape our own character. Still, every so often we get a glimpse into their more human sides — the buzzer […]
Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans is the latest premiere NFL holdout to demand more money. Johnson wants to be the highest paid running back in the NFL, requesting a contract extension worth a reported $39 million over the first three years. And while his statistics speak for themselves, a more relevant dynamic is on […]
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Women’s Soccer team’s World Cup finals appearance did not only inspire the nation, it inspired an inner-city girls team in the heart of Philadelphia. The Anderson Monarchs gathered on a couch, relishing in the sports spectacle, stimulated by the team’s profound showmanship. The predominantly African-American team is coached by Walter Stewart, […]
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams can breathe a little easier after the $76,000 engagement ring he sent to ex-girlfriend Brooke Daniels was returned to him a month after she declined his proposal. A signed affidavit by Williams said that when he initially asked for the ring back, Daniels said she had lost it. But […]
ARLINGTON, Texas–A man fell out of the stands 20 feet to the ground while reaching for a baseball thrown his way during a Texas Rangers’ game Thursday night. He landed behind a 14-foot-high wall that has a video board that shows replays and scores from other games. The fan was rushed to a Fort Worth […]
The New York Times sits down with basketball greats Dwayne Wade, Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway and Pearl Monroe to breaks down “The Crossover” one of the games most effective offensive weapons. “I used to always tell my friends ‘when I get on that stage, I’m going to try my move on the best…” ~Allen Iverson […]
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“Don’t call it a comeback/ I been here for years.” – L.L. Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” It’s official: Michael Vick’s back, y’all. After dazzling performances in Week 1 and Week 2 of the young NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback got the nod Sunday ahead of Kevin Kolb, who was inked in […]
A classic RUN DMC record said they all want to be down with the king, but tonight only one team in the NBA will have that honor.
Athletes are good at a lot of things. Running, jumping, swimming, dribbling, passing, dunking… but the one area where they don’t particularly excel? Staying out of trouble.
