The lack of punch in the Oakland lineup has recently caught up with the A's.Currently on an eight-game slide, the A's went from plucky early season surprise to seemingly the also-ran they were expected to be. The only problem with ... (Continue reading)
When the NBA on TNT did its Player of the Decade survey, Kobe Bryant won with 54 percent of votes to Tim Duncan's eight percent. This is understandable, as Kobe's game is beautiful and cherished in a far bigger market. ... (Continue reading)
In an offseason filled with high-profile free-agent signings and big trades, so far, it was a more obscure deal that has produced the biggest results in 2012. When the Giants traded Jonathan Sanchez to the Kansas City Royals for Melky ... (Continue reading)
Are you kidding me?Just when it looked like the Angels were starting to put everything together, their ace pitcher Jered Weaver had to leave Monday’s game against the Yankees in the first inning for an undisclosed injury. After all the lows ... (Continue reading)
As countless rookies pile into training camps across the NFL, several veterans—and even those just entering their sophomore campaign—become forgotten men.I call them the "who's" of the NFL.And each season, a number of those "who's" blossom into household names. Celebrated ... (Continue reading)
There is no doubt that San Jose Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson will be busy this offseason. He is sitting squarely on the hot seat, and needs to make his team significantly better to keep his job.Of course, making a ... (Continue reading)
As I perused the weekly NFL story lines and waded through Matt Cassel's gripes and Peyton Manning predictions, I came upon a headline pointing out the San Diego Chargers' need for a third down back. I agreed. After all, Mike ... (Continue reading)
In 2011, American League teams were shut out 11 times on average. That’s roughly one every 15 games. The Oakland Athletics were slightly above the median, however—15 times the team could not muster a single run. This season, the Oakland ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Lakers need to seriously consider bringing in free agent Brandon Roy for the 2012-2013 NBA season. According to ESPN's Chris Palmer, via Twitter: Someone who could help the Lakers: Brandon Roy. Based on what I'm told he could be ... (Continue reading)
If Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak is serious about making a major move to improve the team for the 2013 season, there should really be one immediate name on his list.That name is Deron Williams.In fact, it's Williams ... (Continue reading)