I’m guilty of using a sensational headline that would catch everyone’s attention. I admit it. Surely when you read that line cheering on the Bronx Bombers, you had to think I had gone mad. What’s worse? This article doesn’t have anything to do with baseball. Least I don’t think it does anyway. Originally I planned to entitle my post-NBA championship article as – “How Does … [Read more...] about “Go Yankees”
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What the Bulls should do with the first pick in the draft
Now that the Chicago Bulls have a coach in Vinnie Del Negro, GM John Paxson can focus his time and effort on the 2008 NBA Draft to take place on June 26th. The wheels of Del Negro’s appointment were greased by the relationship between his former boss and former Bull, Steve Kerr, and Paxson. For Chicago’s sake hopefully Kerr does better with this move than the recent gaffe … [Read more...] about What the Bulls should do with the first pick in the draft
Tuesdays with Smitty: Breaking down the NBA Finals
First let me apologize for not posting a column last week. After a great, but grueling weekend in Boston – I lost track of the week and by the time I had time to write the post, it was too late. I had a column on the history of lacrosse. I will table it for another time, especially in light of the rebirth of one of the greatest rivalries – The Boston Celtics and the Los … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Breaking down the NBA Finals
Thumbs Up for…
...the NHL. Gary Bettman and his crack staff are busy discussing the possibility of another Winter Classic. This should be an annual event. ...the NBA who will hand out fines next year for 'flopping'. I love soccer, but flopping is easily the worst part of the game. I don't need to see it on the hard courts. ...the Monroe Community College baseball team which won a school … [Read more...] about Thumbs Up for…
Tuesdays with Smitty: Winning the MVP award and other ramblings
All weekend, I have been listening to probably one of the worst kept secrets – Kobe Bryant is the 2008 NBA’s Most Valuable Player. While I don’t discount Kobe as one the top, if not the best player in the NBA right now - I have a hard time making myself believe that he is the “Most Valuable Player” this year. What I found troubling, was hearing the comments: “It is his turn” or … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Winning the MVP award and other ramblings