by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell It was a long shot, but AC Milan remained in the 2009 Serie A title hunt going into Saturday's contest at Udinese. Those hopes were quickly dashed by a more aggressive and offensive-minded home side. Gaetano D'Agostino scored the first goal off of a penalty kick (31'), and Christian Zapata blasted home a second half goal (49') when … [Read more...] about Udinese 2-1 AC Milan, Secures Inter Milan Serie A Title
N. Broad and Beyond
Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Much has been said concerning the flagrant fouls in the Lakers-Rockets series. The fouls have been viewed, reviewed, and the jurisdiction has gone beyond just the call on the court in every game. Therein lies the problem. The flagrant foul calls in the NBA perhaps are too subjective on-the-court calls because flagrant foul 1 and … [Read more...] about Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
Top 10 Trivial Top 10 Lists
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Don't take the title the wrong way because I love a good top ten list. The more I read, though, the more I see the same ideas mundanely being pushed out just to post. The best lists and rankings are creative, debatable, and pose themselves as a cogent and educated argument. But more and more top ten lists bore me and point out the obvious … [Read more...] about Top 10 Trivial Top 10 Lists
NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The first round has given us one forgettable seven-game series (Hawks-Heat) and one that may be unforgettable (Celtics-Bulls). Through them all, certain players have stood out and gone above and beyond what was expected of them in the first round. These overachievers, if you will, have shown that the bright lights of playoff basketball do not … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
There’s no ‘I’ in Aaron Curry
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The old sports adage states that there is "no 'I' in team." We love it because it succinctly yet thoroughly teaches everything we need to know about playing a team sport. Too bad professional sports often times resemble a mockery of this beloved sports proverb. Players demand more money. They gripe about playing time. Some have even refused to … [Read more...] about There’s no ‘I’ in Aaron Curry