or Notes From a Cranky Old Man by Bill Ribas There’s a reason most high level sports performers don’t worry about the consequences of their actions: rarely, if ever, are the penalties not worth the effort. Our latest buffoon slash criminal is Serena Williams, she the Amazonian tennis player, who recently berated a line judge so badly that she cost herself the Open … [Read more...] about Game, Set, Motherf%#^$@* Match!
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Lamar Odom’s Choice: Money or Legacy
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell In some ancient folklore, the quest for immortality came by way of courage, loyalty, and successful battle. No currency existed; no riches, so to speak, upon a warrior's return. The quest was more about valor and honor in one's people and purpose. Check Beowulf. Scandinavian folklore is entrenched with those continuing to fight well beyond what … [Read more...] about Lamar Odom’s Choice: Money or Legacy
The Undaunted Task of Mickael Pietrus
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Somebody has to do it. If you plan on winning an NBA title in this era, you’re going to have to go through two of the most prolific scorers of all time. Of course I’m talking about former league MVP Kobe Bryant and reigning MVP LeBron James. Kobe Bryant: the youngest player to reach 20,000 points. LeBron James: the youngest player to reach … [Read more...] about The Undaunted Task of Mickael Pietrus
Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
By Paul Gotham Hello. Yeah, this is Kobe Bryant. Who's this? Huh? You are callin' me? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I know I gotta game tomorrow. Last time I checked. Yeah, it's a game 7. Don't worry I'll have my game face on. Enough with the Battier talk already. He's not the first guy in the league to defend the shot by putting a hand in the face. You … [Read more...] about Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
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