by Paul Knepper After being assessed a technical foul during a game against the Spurs Tuesday night Kobe Bryant was caught on camera mouthing “fucking faggot” at referee Bennie Adams. I won’t take the sting out of it by replacing those words with “homophobic slur,” or censoring video of the incident as many news sourcesContinue reading “Kobe’s Slur Wasn’t Enough”
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NBA Regular Season Awards
The NBA regular season has come to an end and it’s time to break down the end of year awards. As always, let me know what you think. Rookie of the Year Winner: Blake Griffin This is the easiest ROY vote in a long time. The most explosive player in the league averaged 22.4 pointsContinue reading “NBA Regular Season Awards”
Clyde’s Most Stylish Looks of the Season
Walt “Clyde” Frazier retired from the NBA over 30 years ago and he’s still the coolest cat in New York City. The Knicks’ commentator is a maestro on the mic and his impeccable sense of style is as sharp as ever. Here’s a look at Clyde’s top five outfits from this season, plus some bonusContinue reading “Clyde’s Most Stylish Looks of the Season”
Caray’s Cubbies
There’s no better way to kickoff a new baseball season than by reminiscing about the late Harry Caray. Here’s a classic quote from the legendary announcer about his beloved Cubs. “What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series?” No cubs
50 Most Shocking Moments in Sports
by Paul Knepper Over the past twenty-five years there have been numerous incidents in sports that completely floored us, from an untimely death, to a gruesome injury, to a stunning upset, to the simply bizarre. Many of these moments have become universal experiences, memories shared by sports fans every where. As you head towards theContinue reading “50 Most Shocking Moments in Sports”
Arvydas Heads to the Hall
by Paul Knepper This afternoon the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2011 and I’m happy to say that one of my all-time favorite players, Arvydas Sabonis, is one of the inductees. Joining Sabonis in the class of 2011 are: five-time NBA All-Star and member of the 1992 Dream Team, ChisContinue reading “Arvydas Heads to the Hall”
Kings, Royals and the Mayor
by Paul Knepper Kevin Johnson was one of the elite point guards in the NBA during the early to mid 1990’s, a natural leader known for his quickness, precision passing and efficient shooting. He made three All-Star games as a member of the Phoenix Suns and joined Oscar Roberston and Isiah Thomas as the onlyContinue reading “Kings, Royals and the Mayor”
Tug Liked Grass
This is one of my all-time favorite sports quotes. When asked by a reporter if he preferred grass or turf, former Mets hurler Tug McGraw famously responded, “I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf.”
VC WHO?
by Paul Knepper Basketball fans generally embrace Cinderella stories in the Big Dance. George Mason became the darling of the 2006 tourney, when they shocked the nation by advancing to the Final Four. Last year’s bracketbuster Butler captured the hearts of fans during their magical run, which fell a few inches short of a championship.Continue reading “VC WHO?”
Top 25 Things in Sports That Piss Me Off
Call me a curmudgeon, but it seems as if every time I watch a ballgame I develop a new pet peeve. There’s a countless number of things in sports which piss me off. I intended to make this a top ten list, but it just kept growing. Ultimately, I capped it at the top 25.Continue reading “Top 25 Things in Sports That Piss Me Off”
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