by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Spain wins 2010 World Cup The analysts called it an ugly win and the fouls would suggest so, but they expressed content at the "best team" deservedly winning the 2010 World Cup. Mark it up as two major trophies in the past two years for Spain who also won Euro 2008. Andres Iniesta scored the lone goal in extra time to as Spain defeated the … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 12, 2010
NBA Splinters | July 10, 2010
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Joe Johnson wanted for theft In case you're like me and avoid the contract numbers, Joe Johnson left the 2010 free agency bonanza with the most money. The Atlanta Hawks will give him a reported $120 million for the next 6 years. That's around $10 million less than Dwayne Wade and LeBron James. And don't forget they fired their coach, the one who … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 10, 2010
Theater of the Absurd: Lakers’ Awkward Post-Game
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The Los Angeles Lakers won their 16th NBA title Thursday night. This title gives them back-to-back titles having defeated the Orlando Magic last season in the 2009 Finals. Kobe Bryant dually shared the moniker of back-to-back with his team by being named the NBA Finals MVP for the second consecutive year. And perhaps the most historic of all, Lakers … [Read more...] about Theater of the Absurd: Lakers’ Awkward Post-Game
2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 3
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Group C: Slovenia wins first ever, takes control of group If you don't know about Slovenia's current World Cup run, you may want to start paying attention. Slovenia won its first ever World Cup match by defeating Algeria 1-0 (only other appearance in World Cup was a winless campaign in 2002). Captain Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute in a … [Read more...] about 2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 3
2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Group B: Diego Maradona wins World Cup debut as Argentina's manager Heavy favorites despite some qualifying woes and a cavalcade of Argentinian players during that time, Argentina took the field with its most beloved player now at the helm. Diego Maradona's squad did not disappoint. Argentina took to the offense early and often in their 1-0 … [Read more...] about 2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 2