Chumpservations, Vol. 34: Draft picks, cookie monsters and the last great boxing match any of us will ever see

Draft Picks Gone Bad You see some disturbing things while surfing the internet but this week, disturbing just kicked it up a notch. I don’t know whether draft busts Sam Bowie or Ryan Leaf have ever sunk so low as Continue reading Chumpservations, Vol. 34: Draft picks, cookie monsters and the last great boxing match any of us will ever see

Dubsism turns 1000, doesn’t look day over 950

A friend and colleague of mine recently celebrated his 1000th post.  He had this silly little idea to compile some of his friends together for a roast in his honor.  Right about now, I have a feeling he’s regretting that Continue reading Dubsism turns 1000, doesn’t look day over 950

Warriors come out and play

It was almost three years ago to the day.  Golden State Warriors owner Joseph Lacob was introducing Chris Mullin to the Oracle Arena crowd.  Mullin’s jersey was about to be retired. Frustrated with the state of the franchise, the Oakland Continue reading Warriors come out and play

Britt McHenry berates tow lot attendant, Twitter berates Britt McHenry: The circle of life continues

“I see your true colors shining through.” -Cyndi Lauper Britt McHenry is in the news for a change and not reporting it. Who is Britt McHenry, you ask?  Don’t feel bad.  I had never heard of her either and I Continue reading Britt McHenry berates tow lot attendant, Twitter berates Britt McHenry: The circle of life continues

Sights and sounds from Red Wings-Lightning Stanley Cup Playoffs Game One

I’m no newbie to the NHL Playoffs.  Although I’m much more of a baseball, basketball and football fan, the Stanley Cup has spent some time in the Tampa Bay area.  And what kind of sports fan would I be if Continue reading Sights and sounds from Red Wings-Lightning Stanley Cup Playoffs Game One

Who wants a free MLB Jersey courtesy of SportsChump and Majestic Athletic?

I love running my website. As you all know, it’s my running diary, my voice, my therapy. Not only that, I get free stuff. Apparently someone out there is keeping tabs on the grooviest websites in cyberspace because I get Continue reading Who wants a free MLB Jersey courtesy of SportsChump and Majestic Athletic?

SportsChump’s Second Annual Major League Baseball Division Winner Pick ‘Em Contest

We’ve gotten a very small taste of the Major League Baseball season.  One week in and a few questions have already been answered, we think. Can the Tigers really be this good?  Can the Twinkies be this bad? That is Continue reading SportsChump’s Second Annual Major League Baseball Division Winner Pick ‘Em Contest

Book Review: You Can’t Make This Up by Al Michaels and L. Jon Wertheim

Dominique Wilkins recently told of his early days in the NBA and the first time he had to play against Larry Bird.  Laughing as he reminisced, ‘Nique said the trash-talking that came out of Bird was like nothing he had Continue reading Book Review: You Can’t Make This Up by Al Michaels and L. Jon Wertheim