Adjusting to poker in an unfamiliar environment
Soon after moving from Gainesville to Tampa only months ago, I began my search for a local poker game. Such illicit activity is not always easy to find.
Monthly Archives: June 2009
SACRILEGE!!! Reasons why the NBA Draft is better than the NFL Draft
Shaq to the Cavs! Vinsanity to the Magic! Jefferson to the Spurs! THAT is why I love the NBA come draft time.
Commercials we’re tired of, Vol. 1: Castrol’s “Think with your dipstick” campaign (video)
For those of us whose channel never leaves the Worldwide Leader in Sports (unless it’s to see what’s on ESPNews or ESPN Classic), I think I speak for all of us when I earnestly request removal of that ridiculously Continue reading
Your Daily SportsChumpdate – June 23, 2009: Glover, US Soccer, Fehr, Blake, Klitschko, Plax and Griffin
After a rain-delayed tournament, Lucas Glover of Clemson University held on to win golf’s U.S. Open
Chalk Talk with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I was in a deep slumber last week when my phone rang. It was about 10 am and I was resting comfortably on my couch, trying to pretend the Orlando Magic meltdown the night before never happened. The Continue reading
Your Daily SportsChumpdate – June 17, 2009: Sosa, Favre, Stallworth, Hedo, Smoltz, Rockies, Tiger and Shaq
SAY IT AIN’T SOSA – The New York Times recently reported that former National League MVP Sammy Sosa failed a drug test in 2003. Surprise! I’ve never failed a drug test before… but I’m pretty sure my employer wouldn’t wait Continue reading
NBA Finals loss rests in Dwight Howard’s hands… or lack thereof
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 Continue reading
Sports world hinges on Brett Favre’s return (video)
An old high school buddy of mine recently e-mailed me and asked that I “please write something about what a prick Brett Favre is and why he needs to go away.”
When near perfection is just good enough: Magic top Lakers in Game Three
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)
Starring: 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