Few thought a series between LA and Denver would go the distance. Well, that’s the reality of it as tonight sees a determined Denver squad try to conquer the mountain better known as the LA Lakers. Read the rest of this entry »

As the #ESPNMiamiHeat* prepare for their Eastern Conference semi-finals match up against the Pacers, the good folks at the NBA want to remind you that their favorite South Beach meal ticket had some damn nice plays this year. The league’s official YouTube channel compiled and published the Heat’s top 10 best plays of the year, culminating with soon-to-be-announced league MVP LeBron James’ ridiculous Read the rest of this entry »

The other night on Twitter, @nevaRWilliams posed a simple question to Gotty, David, AJ and myself. Through all the madness that was the 2011-2012 season, could JaVale McGee really be one of the top 10 storylines? My answer stood as an undoubted yes. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve made no secrets about my displeasure with how David Stern runs his league. Yet, in his phone conversation with ESPN’s Mike & Mike yesterday morning, I found myself agreeing with the gainfully-lobed commissioner on a few issues. Read the rest of this entry »

Josh Hamilton joined one of the burliest clubs in all of professional sports Tuesday night, as the Texas Rangers center-fielder clobbered four home runs against the Baltimore Orioles. Read the rest of this entry »

Yahoo:

“Orlando Magic assistant Patrick Ewing will interview for the Charlotte Bobcats head-coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve written so much about Allen Iverson over the years I’m honestly at a loss for words. Yet, upon realizing today signified an entire decade has passed since his now infamous and equally iconic “Practice” rant, I had to muster the words from somewhere. Read the rest of this entry »

The former NBA All-Star known to many as simply Stevie Franchise used to be one of the most entertaining players in professional basketball. Whether he was soaring in the Dunk Contest or refusing to play for your favorite team, Mr. Francis always had something up his sleeve. Read the rest of this entry »

Basically, the next week of NBA basketball is pretty irrelevant.

It seems like I make this argument every year, but it never gets old and David Stern hasn’t listened, so here we go: one of the worst, most greedy decisions David Stern has ever made has been to extend the first round of the playoffs to best-of-seven series. If you want any evidence why, look no further than this year’s first round. Read the rest of this entry »

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Playing in a generation housing players like Magic, Bird and Jordan, how great of a player Charles Barkley actually was often gets swept under the rug. It’s not right, but it’s how history chooses to paint the picture.* Read the rest of this entry »

A few days ago, “Big Baby” Davis had his daughter steal the postgame press conference. Yesterday, Chris Paul’s young son got a few laughs by doing “The Blake Face” on cue. Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Jason H., Raj

It’s a daunting task to enter the ring with the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, Jr.. But if anyone stands a chance of coming out with the belt, it’s Miguel Cotto. His thumping body shots are the perfect complement to Floyd’s iron defense. Cotto’s not looking to just survive; h’ed rather do some serious damage. Read the rest of this entry »

Official images for the next Jordan 4 Retro set to release on May 12. Since the colors are black trimmed with safety orange and game royal, a pair many have dubbed the “Knicks.” But, Jordan Brand is calling the colorway the “Cavs.” Why? Read the rest of this entry »

Points are a vital commodity in the EPL’s tight chase for Champion’s League contention. Add Newcastle to the equation with their 2-0 victory over the Blues. Papiss Cissé solidified the win for his side by notching a brace. Yet his stupefying, extra time goal from parts unknown did everything but go wide and left viewers in sheer disbelief. Read the rest of this entry »

Sad news out of California as TMZ is reporting that Junior Seau was found dead in his California home. This just in, so details are sketchy and rumors are going to be flying in by the minute. But Seau was allegedly found by his maid with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.

The Chargers have released a statement: “Everyone at the Chargers is in complete shock and disbelief right now…We ask everyone to stop what they’re doing and send their prayers to Junior and his family.”

Unfortunately, it’ll only be a matter of time before Seau’s death will only be a catalyst for more concussion debate and lawsuits from former players. But, let’s take some time before all of that happens to remember a stand-up guy, beast of a football player and one of the baddest men on the planet during his time as a San Diego Charger through the 90s.

R.I.P. to the Seau and prayers up for the family.

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