It’s been a rough 24 hours for everyone here in Philadelphia, as we truly lost one of the good guys yesterday afternoon. Jim Johnson was a coach for some, but a role model for an entire city, representing the spirit of Philadelphia through his grit and toughness. As a high school quarterback turned gynecologist, I […]
Some of you may not know this about me, but I’ve always been a bit of a packrat. My nightstand is constantly cluttered with everything from medical reports, to receipts for last week’s lunch, to wrinkled ticket stubs from my nephew’s high school football game. Big or small, for me, it’s all about the memories. […]
This afternoon I was extremely happy to hear the news that Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated into the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell. But this isn’t the first time that I’ve heard the word “conditional” used, and lemme tell you…this sorta thing doesn’t always end well. It was the summer of ‘02, and I’d been […]
This morning I was fortunate enough to sneak into my buddy Greg’s basement so that I could adjust my squad on his computer. It had been a few days since I’d gotten online, and I happened to notice that I was approaching the Innings Pitched limit — I would only be able to start pitchers […]
Like it or not, sports is a business. While it may be more glamorous than sitting in a cubicle or unclogging someone’s toilet, athletes are still hard-working employees, and the smart ones know that when opportunity knocks, you damn well better open that door. So while many fans scratched their heads as Hedo Turkoglu moved […]
Time for yet another trip into the bizarre, the zany, the wacky, the strange…the MLB Twighlight Zone. We’ve all had that high school coach who liked to raise his voice a bit too often. And we’ve certainly seen emotions run high when coaches and general managers speak to the press. But according to the New […]
How the Dodgers’ Billboard campaign appeals to every Los Angeleno. (Sons of Steve Garvey) Joe Morgan’s at it again… (UmpBump) “Do you think these jeans make me look Mom-ish, Albert?” He’s got a huge contract, but what he really wants is Godzilla’s helmet. (Deadspin) How the Padres are bringing down the economy of San Diego. […]
It wasn’t only pretty boy ballers and movie stars at the ESPYs, there were also some true badasses. So as Isiah Jones mingled on the red carpet, he set aside some time to talk to a few of the fighters that came out for the awards. The Iron Sheik was a little loony, Cris Cyborg […]
Many athletes have a healthy respect for sports bloggers…some even write their own. But not Reggie Theus. So when Isiah Jones, AAU basketball player of the year, asked Reggie for his thoughts on the matter at the ESPY awards, he had plenty to say. Reggie is spot on — I’m writing this post from my […]
Let’s face it, Isiah Jones is the next big thing. But while he may be the AAU basketball player of the year, if he wants to get on SportsCenter, he’s still gotta rub elbows with the right people. So as he hung out with the celebrities and athletes at the ESPYs, he made sure to […]
Earlier today we introduced you to the one and only Isiah Jones, your guide for the 2009 ESPY Awards. While Isiah is the AAU basketball player of the year and one of the most talented up and comers on the hardwood, he’s got bigger dreams than just conquering the NBA — he plans to take […]
The ESPYs were filmed here in L.A. this past Wednesday night, and the folks over at Yardbarker.com were kind enough to hook us up with press passes for the event. So we decided to bring along the one and only Isiah Jones, the AAU basketball player of the year, who was a little miffed that he […]
Last September, things weren’t looking so hot for me. I’d lost my job because I was “preoccupied” with my fantasy squad and my wife had kicked me out because I was more interested in discussing yards-per-carry than the baby she was carrying. But it was when Tom Brady went down with a torn ACL in […]
As an alumnus of Florida State, I’ve known a lot of people who’ve gone to jail. And generally, when someone gets out, there’s some sort of celebration. Whether it’s a party or a barbecue, it’s important to bring friends and family together over some ribs, chicken and, of course, spiked Kool-Aid. But that’s not to […]
With its plethora of numbers and meticulous recording of even the most insignificant statistics, baseball seems to attract those who revel in the minutiae, and often times, those who still live in their mother’s basement. Yes, they may be socially awkward, but they can also tell you how many times Bobby Thomson struck out during […]
First, LeBron refused to shake hands after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Then his motives were questioned when Trevor Ariza mentioned that LeBron is planning to stay in Cleveland. And with the now-famous summer camp dunking incident, which Nike quickly destroyed all video evidence of, it seems that the throne may be slipping […]
Back in May, 50 games sounded like an eternity. But now that Manny’s paid his penance, the Dodgers couldn’t be more excited to bring their slugger back to the lineup. And this past weekend, they pulled out all the stops to make him feel welcome again. We understand the confusion: Manny does have excellent birthing […]
Promotional contests aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be. But when they’re free to enter, and you have the chance to win 2 tickets to the baseball stadium of your choice, it’s kinda like taking steroids in the early 90s…there’s no downside. So we’re proud to announce the GSF’s first contest, which is taking […]
We were close to making Sarah Palin our Sixth Man of the Day today…but then we found this. Not only does Ron Artest “cry for Mike,” but he’s put it on tape for the world to hear. It’s heartfelt, it’s powerful, and it left us completely speechless. Here’s to you Ron Artest — you never […]
