Chad O. Goes Off on ESPN – I Mean OFF!

Cincinnati Bengals wideout Chad Ocho Cinco is going the NFL player version of “Nat Turner” on ESPN in retaliation for negative comments made about him, his comments about wanting Terrell Owens to join the Bengals, and about Owens. ESPN radio show host Colin Cowherd talked about how 70% of NBA and NFL players go broke within five years of their [read more...]

Chad O. Goes Off on ESPN – I Mean OFF!

Cincinnati Bengals wideout Chad Ocho Cinco is going the NFL player version of “Nat Turner” on ESPN in retaliation for negative comments made about him, his comments about wanting Terrell Owens to join the Bengals, and about Owens. ESPN radio show host Colin Cowherd talked about how 70% of NBA and NFL players go broke within five years of their [read more...]

Notes: Tony K. Suspended Over Hannah; WADA (& the USADA) – Presaging a Surveillance State, Tomlinson for Westbrook?

Hannah and her sausage casing. The hardest working man in sports business, Tony Kornheiser, was suspended by ESPN Monday for two weeks his remarks about an outfit worn by ESPN SportsCenter anchor, Hannah Storm. Pardon the Interruption co-host, Washington Post columnist, WaPo podcaster, and radio show host, Kornheiser made his remarks on his radio show last week. Of Storm’s red knee-high [read more...]

Tiger Woods, the Aftermath

The 12-step program for Co-Dependents of Sexual Addicts reads: 1. We admitted we were powerless over compulsive sexual behavior — that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God. 4. Made [read more...]

Coonin’, on a Sunday Afternoon

Yes they do... both Black and White. Paul Mooney said it best in “Why We Laugh: Black comedians on Black comedy”: “They know what they’re doing… It takes practice to coon.” And the practice of cooning occurs across the board in America. Politicians coon -just ask Michael “You aren’t going to blow my high, baby” Steele. Entertainers coon – ask way too many [read more...]

NBA: Owners Want Salary Rollback to Include Existing Deals

Gilbert Arenas had no idea Washington Wizards management would sell him out this hard. In many private conversations it was agreed that the Washington Wizards attempt to pirate away the remainder of Gilbert Arenas’ contract was a sign that owners want to lower NBA player’s maximum salaries across the board. Well, here’s the proof: The NBA will put its marquee players on [read more...]

Arenas, Crittenton Suspended – Grunfeld and Wizards Management Escape Culpability

Gilbert Arenas (left) and Javaris Crittenton were suspended by David Stern for the remainder of the NBA season. NBA Commissioner David Stern suspended Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for the remainder of the year. Arenas’ suspension will result in him missing 50 games without pay, while Crittenton will miss 38 games without pay. Wizards team president Ernie Grunfeld seems to somehow believe [read more...]

An All-White Basketball League? And It Isn’t Racist?! With an Important Don Lewis Addendum

'And now, your AABA East All-Stars!' A little over one month ago an Outside the Lines segment featured Kyle McAlarney. The former Notre Dame point guard asserted in no uncertain terms that there was a bias by NBA management toward Black players. After viewing the segment and writing a commentary about it and McAlarney, I wondered why ESPN would air such [read more...]

Notes: Gilbert Arenas Reaches Plea Deal; Police Search Crittenton’s Home

Javaris Crittenton. While Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas’ court dealings look like they will come to a quick close, Javaris Crittenton’s troubles may be just beginning. Thursday, Arenas was charged with felony possession of a firearm without a license in District of Columbia Superior Court court. Friday, Arenas is scheduled to appear in court to answer charge. The charge carries with [read more...]

Updated: Arenas Suspends Arenas, But New Crittenton Story Changes Incident Dynamic… Is This the End for David Stern?

Gilbert Arenas before a game with the Detroit Pistons. Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Gilbert Arena sealed his near future NBA fate. Just after the pregame introductions Arenas gave a double-gun salute of sorts to his teammates in front of the crowd and the televised viewing audience. According to Arenas, the act was a take off on a touchdown celebration scene from [read more...]

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