Summerfest Sports Orgy Blitzkrieg Quiz
I'm feeling a little more A.D.D. than usual today. And being the super-spaz child that I am inside, I'm looking for answers to a thousand (and one) questions. Discuss amongst yourselves... please help me answer my most pressing doubts, concerns, and fears. Take your time... this is one of [read more...]
SSNN posts for the weeks of June 24th through July 8th
I'm going to start posting a few links to my SSNN posts for the previous link, so you all can see what we've got going on over there and hopefully enjoy a couple of those stories. CC Sabathia confused by new nickname MILWAUKEE -- CC Sabathia had an unusual request of reporters in Milwaukee upon arriving with the team Tuesday – no [read more...]
The Brain Leak
(Week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08)
An abbreviated version of The Leak hits the deck this week. But fear not, begrudgingly loyal readers (who are yet to leave a comment), a stripped-down edition can still achieve the same psychoanalytic results as those garnered by the lengthy, self-indulging diatribes I am used to posting. Just think of it as the senseless yet oddly [read more...]
Phil’s Quest for 10
When Game 1 of the historic 2008 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics tips off on Thursday night, the answers to many questions will finally come to light. Does Kevin Garnett have the inner-drive to dominate a defender who has one-third of his skills? Can Lamar Odom fill the Finals X-Factor shoes that Robert Horry [read more...]
Kobe Bryant: The Jaundiced View of a Superstar
Right here before these playoffs end, before we get to the Finals, it is important to put Kobe Bean Bryant in some sort of perspective. His Los Angeles Lakers - and make no mistake, on the court they are his Lakers - are winning and winning big. They finished first in the highly-competitive Western Conference with a 57-win season. They [read more...]
Not a good time to be like Mike
Bulls Season In Review - Part 4
Easy there, before diving into this one don't forget about Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of CSR's Bulls Season In Review. Jan. 15 - A 102-88 loss tonight to Orlando will drop the Bulls to 14-22, but still not out of the playoffs. The team is a very average 5-6 since Jim Boylan took over, so really nothing [read more...]
Impact Players
It's unlikely there has ever been an NBA regular season with more intriguing storylines than the 2007-08 one. It started last summer, when both Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were traded from last place teams in the Western Conference to the new Beast of the East, the Boston Celtics. That was followed by Lakers star Kobe Bryant demanding a trade, [read more...]
FSR Reviews the NBA Trade Deadline
Undoubtedly, this will go down as one of the greatest trade deadlines ever. And as much as the flurry of trades we've seen this month will change the landscape of the NBA, they will also have a huge impact on your fantasy league. So without further ado, here's the FSR review of the NBA trade deadline (note: I didn't include [read more...]
A New Home For Big Ben
Best. Trade Deadline. Ever. As bad as the 2007 NBA Trade Deadline was, the 2008 version has been historic. One future Hall of Famer, Shaq, has already been traded and another, Jason Kidd, is on the verge of switching teams. Past All-Stars Shawn Marion and Pau Gasol have new homes, as does former number one pick Kwame Brown. Two former stars, [read more...]
FSR Daily
-And the Jason Kidd trade is once again off. Devean George has blocked the trade and Mavs coach Avery Johnson didn't seem optimistic it would get done. Again, if and when this trade goes through, we'll review all it's fantasy impact. -Shaq, or 'The Big Winded', will not make his Phoenix debut until after the All-Star break. -Kobe continues to have problems [read more...]
FSR Daily
-Less than a week after owner Mark Cuban said Jason Kidd would not be coming to Dallas, it looks like Jason Kidd is coming to Dallas. This trade should mean more playing time for Devin Harris, Jason Terry and Erik Dampier among others. We'll have more analysis of the trade once it's official. -Shaq hopes to be ready for the Suns [read more...]
FSR Daily
-Most knew this by now, but something's up with Manu Ginobli. Either he's taken his game to an entirely new level or Greg Popovich is more comfortable running the offense through him (I would guess the later). But last night he was simply incredible, scoring 34 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. -Shaq said he was a little [read more...]
Shaquille O’Neal Trapped in a Double-Team of His Own Making
"Shaquille O'Neal's arrogance is an insult to people who think."That amazingly honest public statement was made by Bill Walton Sunday on ESPN's SportsCenter. The show's host Chris McKendry - understandably - laughed uncomfortably and tried to verbally wiggle out of and around that damning comment. I've had conversations with people recently about O'Neal and the stunning similarity in his flagging performance [read more...]
FSR Daily
-The trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Suns will have little impact on Shaq owners (he's still battling injuries), but a huge impact on others. Marcus Banks is likely to see more minutes and Shawn Marion will probably get more scoring chances with the Heat, while Boris Diaw is now a lock for 30 minutes a game. Diaw will drive [read more...]
The Shaquille O’Neal Trade: the Heart of the Matter
"You still think a big man can't sell? Boom..." Those words are actually from an ESPN commercial with Greg Oden, but that's also what Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr is hoping is going through Shaquille O'Neal's mind as he joins Kerr's team. If O'Neal is somehow the missing link to a 'Chip, Kerr looks like a genius.' If O'Neal acts to [read more...]
It Could Be Worse, You Could Be A Bulls Fan
I got the call late last night. As a sports radio junkie, I knew there were rumors the Heat were looking into trading Shaquille O'Neal and that the Suns were a possible suitor. I literally laughed off the report of a Shaq for Shawn Marion trade, though. Then my friend called and said it was real. ESPN's Ric Bucher was reporting [read more...]
FSR Daily
-The Tom Brady walking boot mystery was unraveled yesterday. Turns out the Pats QB just has an ankle sprain and will be 100 percent for the Super Bowl. Odd that the media would make a big deal out of nothing, isn't it? -Shaq is out again for the Heat, this time he will miss at least six games. The Big Aristotle, [read more...]
FSR Daily
-More confirmation that Shaq will start tonight against the baby Bulls. Mark Blount actually played pretty well in O'Neal's absence, averaging 14.2 ppg and 4.8 rpg (how does a 7 foot guy average less than 5 rebounds????) in 6 starts. When Shaq gets injured again, know that Blount is a worthy-albeit temporary-pickup. -The Bulls had a rough night on Tuesday in [read more...]
FSR Daily
-Shaq practiced Sunday after missing eight games. Heat coach Pat Riley said he'll be ready for Wednesday's game with the Bulls. -The Charlotte Observer says the Bobcats are "optimistic" guard Raymond Felton will play tonight against the Nuggets, and when the Charlotte Observer says something you better listen. -Hard to believe the Chargers won yesterday with just about every one of their [read more...]
FSR Daily
-Shaq left the Heat's road trip yesterday to seek medical treatment with a bruised left knee. Trade the Big Aristotle now if you can find any takers, while he's still a productive fantasy center, his health is too inconsistent and he isn't likely to help you come fantasy playoff time. -Manu Ginobili returned to the Spurs lineup on Sunday after missing [read more...]
Scott Skiles’ Success Story
You may not think it by looking at him, but Bulls coach Scott Skiles has been through a lot in his life. He grew up in a lower-class, blue-collar family, and later set the NBA's all-time record for assists in a single game - 30. Recently he has been busy turning the Bulls around from perennial laughing stock to contender, [read more...]
Kobe Bryant: Black Jesus Wears #24
The person becomes the persona until the persona crushes the person. ------------- On the basketball court he is a lyricist like no other. His flows resonate so deeply with his audience that they are left gasping at the end of his show. In between, syncopated beats go well beyond the set 16 bars, sometimes shortened to 12, eight, and then in a [read more...]
Hart Surgery: Sports Haiku
Jason Giambi Might be shipped to the minors? Boo-hoo-hoo - roider. World Cup of Baseball Mmmm, I am salivating. It's about freakin' time! Steroids and Congress There's nothing more important? Osama's juicing? Jenny from the block Is really only that way, Inside her movies. Yankees are crappy. Sorry, I like that in print. They kinda suck though. Steve Nash, MVP. Deservedly over Shaq. The Diesel's got Wade. Speaking of Dwyane Wade, He's quicker than Giambi's Post-hearings weight loss Early returns in. New [read more...]
Moss Antics a Mere Cultural Caper
American culture is often generalized unfavorably through the publicized acts of few. Individuals from Madonna to McCarthy have been inaccurate symbols of everything from our fashion sense to our ideals. As a country we are even unfairly ridiculed. This week, we hear of our "stinginess" internationally in the wake of the tsunami disasters. How anyone (even the New York Times [read more...]
Hart Surgery: Master Debaters, Part Deux
Following the rousing success of the first debate between me and Tom (and by rousing, I mean my mother liked it), we came back this week for round two. Just like the presidential debate Friday night, this will be in a town hall forum, with each of us responding to questions asked by a panel of sports fans. In this case, [read more...]
Hart Surgery: End of the Lake Show?
Most of the time, the sports world is a continuous spectacle. Season bleeds into season, sport merges with sport, and rarely does anything really stand out. Occasionally, an event will transcend like the Olympics, or a heavily anticipated title fight - but rarely does it involve a major sport. I would argue, however, that Game 5 Thursday night between the Lakers and Spurs is such [read more...]
Hart Surgery: Threesomes!
A report out Tuesday says the Lakers are going to sign Gary Payton. As my friend Josh points out, if the Lakers sign Payton, they will now possess the world's best center, best shooting guard, and a top-5 point guard. They will also have the world's best coach, best two perimeter defenders, and the game's most intimidating post presence. Many [read more...]
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Website Poll
Poker sites for US players are somewhat hard to come by these days. Aside from the big ones, PokerStars and Full Tilt, mainly smaller, fairly unknown sites are available to Americans. It s a good idea to read a poker room review before you sign up with a site you don t know very much about.
