Is LeBron James too nice for his own good?
February 25th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
There’s an old Twilight Zone episode that goes a little something like this.
A scientist constructs the perfect baseball player. He is so unhittable that not a single opponent can reach base against him. Read the rest of this entry »
Random Chumpservations, Vol 8: Darrelle Revis, LeBron James and conflicted Green Bay Packer fans
January 22nd, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
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Presenting the 2009 McChumpies: The best and worst of the year in sports
December 25th, 2009 by Chris HumpherysAfter seeing Tiger Woods win AP Athlete of the Decade in light of his recent controversy and seeing Serena Williams win the AP Female Athlete of the Year with images of her berating a line judge still fresh in our minds, I thought to myself, why not have my own awards ceremony. Read the rest of this entry »
Privacy and the professional athlete
July 26th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
In Lake Tahoe, a casino waitress alleges that a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback forced himself on her in a hotel room. In another hotel room elsewhere in the country, someone sneaks a video camera through a keyhole to record a female sportscaster as she strolls around her room. Read the rest of this entry »
NBA Finals loss rests in Dwight Howard’s hands… or lack thereof
June 15th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers on their 15th NBA championship. They remain the winningest professional sports franchise by percentage over the last forty years. If you don’t believe me, look it up.
Despite what might be remembered as a competitive series, the Lakers were simply better than Orlando. Read the rest of this entry »
When near perfection is just good enough: Magic top Lakers in Game Three
June 10th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
The Louvre and Smithsonian both feature priceless works of art. After last night, so does my DVR.
Your NBA Finals Preview (and Game One Breakdown)
June 5th, 2009 by Chris HumpherysStarring: The Gasol Mismatch, Dwight Howard’s Minutes, Magic’s 3-Point Shooting, Stan Vs. Phil, Hype, Intensity, Kobe Vs, Lee/Pietrus and The Jameer Factor
Four Super Reasons You Should Watch The NBA Playoffs
May 22nd, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
If you’re already a basketball fan, you can stop reading now. Or you can continue on to get your fix. This post is directed toward the fringe fan.
Although it may sound like it, this is not a public service announcement from the National Basketball Association. Read the rest of this entry »
