Hobnobbing with Ice Cube or How I Learned to Love the Big 3

“It’s not about your name.  It’s about your game.” Ice Cube, Founder, Big 3 I’ve become fascinated with the way things begin. A first kiss.  The opening sentence of an engaging blog post.  The creation of a new craft cocktail, Continue reading Hobnobbing with Ice Cube or How I Learned to Love the Big 3

Anthony Edwards: The bad guy, in more ways than one.

Anthony Edwards is doing something nobody has ever done. Sure, Magic Johnson led his Lakers team to an NBA championship in his rookie season, but that team was stacked as is, we are slowly learning, Anthony Edwards’ talents. Nor am Continue reading Anthony Edwards: The bad guy, in more ways than one.

Bad teams! Bad!

“That’s right, that’s right.  We bad!  Uh huh!” -Richard Pryor, Stir Crazy, 1980 We’ve talked a lot about fandom over the past few months, more specifically when it is acceptable for sports fans to switch allegiances and what rights we Continue reading Bad teams! Bad!

Another Sunday afternoon of texting leads to potential podcast revival

Every once in a while, I’ve been known to plop down at a local saloon, watch some random sporting event and text my buddy Croshere (whose secret identity may soon be revealed pending podcast).  I’ll giggle and snort out loud, Continue reading Another Sunday afternoon of texting leads to potential podcast revival

Blogosphere Q&A: SportsChump and Dubsism talk Super Bowl XLV, daytime television, Betty White and Philadelphia sports

SportsChump interviews some of the best unknown sports writers on the internet Continue reading Blogosphere Q&A: SportsChump and Dubsism talk Super Bowl XLV, daytime television, Betty White and Philadelphia sports

Dunk you very little, NBA

Watching the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest has always been a tradition for me. I haven’t missed a single one in over twenty years. The names of former champions, Erving, Jordan, Ceballos, Nance, Carter, Wilkins and Webb ring proudly like a Continue reading Dunk you very little, NBA

Random Chumpservations, Vol 8: Darrelle Revis, LeBron James and conflicted Green Bay Packer fans

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The New Jersey Nets long wait for free agency

Lots of things in life suck. Crime, disease, poverty and yes… the New Jersey Nets. Not necessarily in that order. Twenty-one games into this NBA season, the Nets are a lowly 2-19. That is not a misprint.