In case you blinked and didn’t notice, the NFL regular season is halfway over. Contenders are taking shape, rookies are no longer rookies, the talk of 16-0 and 0-16 seasons for the Packers and Colts, respectively, are bubbling and Bart Scott is still talking. And for that last item, the church can collectively say amen. Read the rest of this entry »

There was a time when just the mention of Donovan McNabb’s name would rile up a Black rage inside of me that could make LeRoi Jones look like Sarah Palin. McNabb was undoubtedly treated like a whipping boy in Philadelphia from the moment he was drafted until the day he was unceremoniously shipped away to the Redskins. Read the rest of this entry »

Being a NFL defender is a tough gig with a much greater share of shame than glory. Week 7 was the week the defenses turned the table as this week featured defensive touchdowns. Ground zero for the cornerback invasion was Solider’s Field, where D’Angelo Hall  almost single-handedly ended Jay Cutler, Mike Martz and Lovie Smith’s careers. Hall intercepted a harassed Cutler 4 times in the second half, returning one for a game-winning 92 yard touchdown. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to sports, those who document them are almost as important as the athletes themselves. For those who are still not in the know, ESPN is the architect behind one of the greatest documentary campaigns ever. Their “30 For 30” series has already produced classics centering around subjects like Len Bias, The University of Miami, the Knicks/Pacers rivalry and even one on the way about the Los Angeles Raiders – narrated by Ice Cube.

But “the worldwide leader in sports” can’t possibly do a documentary on every thought-provoking story that’s happened over the years. Below are seven stories I wouldn’t mind being brought to TV. Pardon the lack of diversity. Read the rest of this entry »

Anise Tai Is Smoking

Playstation 3 Gets Netflix. What About the Wii? [Technologizer]

Lyrics Vs. Character [Unkut]

Antonie Walker Is In A Financial Pickle [TBL]

Joe Jackson Honored By Rev. Al Sharpton For Being A “Stern Father” [C&D] Read the rest of this entry »

Ebony, With the Jugs

Heisman Trophy Watch 2009 [TBL]

If Men’s Magazines Were Honest [Cracked]

$8000 Credit For New Homebuyers Might Get Extended [Consumerist]

11 Painfully Unfunny SNL Hosts [DailyFill] Read the rest of this entry »

Having taken LC’s quote-board fodder, the Lions eeked out an exciting victory over the Washington Redskins. The resulting dynamics will be tremendous because there should be a spike births in the metropolitan Detroit area nine months from now. Read the rest of this entry »

A shirt inspired by The Skins already $155 million dollar spending spree in free agency and their endless of acquisitions over the years. Dan Snyder will buy Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Malik V.

I don’t remember much about November 27th, 2007, but I do remember the weather though.

I know my mind was as hazy and foggy as the skies outside that day. I remember waking up for my class at eight in the morning. I remember checking ESPN for updates and highlights like I always do, and I remember the main headline: “Redskins’ Taylor Dies”. Read the rest of this entry »