The NFL draft is underway and that means ESPN’s two prominent draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay will undoubtedly be engaging in heated debates over the next few days. If you’ve ever noticed, they’re never in the same place at the same time. That’s because they would likely tear each others heads offContinue reading “Kiper vs. McShay”
Author Archives: Paul Knepper
Artest Then and Now
by Paul Knepper Tuesday afternoon Lakers forward Ron Artest was named this year’s recipient of the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. I know that sounds like a headline from The Onion, but it’s no joke. The citizenship award is presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association and is named for the second commissionerContinue reading “Artest Then and Now”
D’Antoni’s the Guy
by Paul Knepper I’ve spent the past 24 hours reflecting on the Knicks season that came to a bitter end at the hands of the Boston Celtics Sunday night and there’s one image that sums it up for me. It’s not Amar’e standing in front of the Garden, arms spread wide, embracing the challenge ofContinue reading “D’Antoni’s the Guy”
Pink Clyde
The Knicks didn’t look very smooth in Game 3 of their series against the Celtics Friday night, but Clyde sure did. The legendary point guard always stepped up his game in the post-season, so you had to know he was going to dig deep into his eclectic wardrobe for the first playoff game at theContinue reading “Pink Clyde”
Who is the Most Exciting Young Player in the NBA?
It’s NBA playoff time, when legends are born. Some young players are taking the opportunity to cement their reputations as superstars in the league. Kevin Durant won his second consecutive scoring title this season at the age of 22 and continued to sizzle, dropping 41 points in the Thunder’s Game 1 victory over Denver. TeammateContinue reading “Who is the Most Exciting Young Player in the NBA?”
Kobe’s Slur Wasn’t Enough
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”
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”
