At Friday's IAAF Samsung Diamond League in Stockholm, it was a highly anticipated men's 100-meter between American sprinter Tyson Gay and World Record Holder Usain Bolt, of Jamaica.
Gay who cruised to a winning time of 9.84 while Bolt finished in 9.97, proved that Bolt is beatable.
Just as any athlete can be beaten, but the Jamaican sprinter hasn't been beaten at the 100-meters in nearly two years.
This race proves that Gay is trying to put in a psychological plug early before next year's season of championship track and field meets. However, Bolt's psyche might not be a limber as Gay thinks.
The world record holder warned that Gay is not going to beat him next season and acknowledged that he is beatable- but he refuses to lose to American sprinter Tyson Gay.
It's going to be an exciting track and field year to see these two world-class sprinters battle it out.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
USA Ties Game Against England in World Cup
The USA Men's Soccer team proved to be performing at their best as they gave England a run for their money to tie the game with a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Soccer fans across the nation were up on their toes awaiting the defining moments to see whether or not the U.S. men's soccer team would make it past the first round.
It was a bitter sweet moment in the World Cup opener for U.S. forward Clint Dempsey in the 40th minute of the game. Dempsey sneaks a goal passed England's goalkeeper Robert Green, whose fumble allowed Dempsey's shot to pass for goal to tie the game.
It's going to be exciting to see if the U.S. team can hold on and possibly bring the FIFA World Cup back to the states.
Soccer fans across the nation were up on their toes awaiting the defining moments to see whether or not the U.S. men's soccer team would make it past the first round.
It was a bitter sweet moment in the World Cup opener for U.S. forward Clint Dempsey in the 40th minute of the game. Dempsey sneaks a goal passed England's goalkeeper Robert Green, whose fumble allowed Dempsey's shot to pass for goal to tie the game.
It's going to be exciting to see if the U.S. team can hold on and possibly bring the FIFA World Cup back to the states.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Northern Iowa Knocks Off No. 1 Kansas
With 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Northern Iowa’s Ali Faroldmanesh shot a 3-pointer to secure the Panthers bid for the Sweet 16 and eliminated favorite No.1 Kansas, 69-67.
The biggest upset for this year’s NCAA Tournament as lower seeds shake up the brackets and demolish the higher seeded teams. Another heavy favorite Georgetown was knocked out the tourney by Ohio State.
The biggest upset for this year’s NCAA Tournament as lower seeds shake up the brackets and demolish the higher seeded teams. Another heavy favorite Georgetown was knocked out the tourney by Ohio State.
Jayhawks were a huge favorite and contender for another NCAA crown, but for now will have to only dream about what could have been.
No.9 Northern Iowa advances their hopes for a big showdown to make it to the big dance.
March Madness shows that basketball is not only a sport were two teams play to win or lose it all, but it exemplifies top seeded and lower seeded basketball programs come together to play a cherished game of America’s favorite game for the victory and triumph of winning and it making through another round.
Sometimes defeat is the defining moment of skill level and for others it is a defining moment of truth- getting beat by the best and not beating the odds.
As the final sixteen teams make their way to play for the Sweet 16- all will plead for a chance to advance to the Elite 8.
From there the road continues for the last eight teams standing to make it to the final four. The last two teams standing will vie for a bid to win it all to be crowned NCAA Title Champions.
Friday, March 19, 2010
March Madness Is Here!
Underdogs Morgan State starts an early lead on West Virginia leading by 10 points early in the first-half, 10-0. In NCAA history 15 seeds defeating 2 seeds have happened before and this could be a Cinderella Story for Morgan State.
West Virginia made a come back in the first-half to demolish the Bears lead to take over ending the first-half, 38-27.
Now Morgan will have to step up their perimeter play or try to score more points in the paint. The Bears weakness is scoring around the perimeter and will need focus on making every shot count.
Yesterday night, Ohio State stunned Georgetown defeating the Hoyas,97-83. It's a first NCAA Tournament win for the Bodcats in 27 years.
This is the time to see what college has all the right skills to make it through the tourney.
Get my take on the basketball madness...Find out who's in and who's out. I'll have updates.
West Virginia made a come back in the first-half to demolish the Bears lead to take over ending the first-half, 38-27.
Now Morgan will have to step up their perimeter play or try to score more points in the paint. The Bears weakness is scoring around the perimeter and will need focus on making every shot count.
Yesterday night, Ohio State stunned Georgetown defeating the Hoyas,97-83. It's a first NCAA Tournament win for the Bodcats in 27 years.
This is the time to see what college has all the right skills to make it through the tourney.
Get my take on the basketball madness...Find out who's in and who's out. I'll have updates.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Georgetown's Freeman Diagnosed With Diabetes
Georgetown's junior guard Austin Freeman returned to practice on Wednesday and Thursday after missing Monday night's loss to No. 10 West Virginia.
The leading scorer who averages 17 points a game, will now have to possibly take a break from basketball after being diagnosed with Diabetes.
Freeman who found out that he has diabetes after a hospital visit on Monday, he disclosed in an interview with the Washington Post.
Uncertainty, surrounds when Freeman will return or close out the Hoyas regular-season finale against Cincinnati on Saturday.
Freeman like many other collegiate and professional athletes battle coping with diabetes and playing sports. A doctor from the Georgetown's hospital is scheduled to monitor Freeman during the rest of the season and practices.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Olympian Sven Kramer Sheds Light On Sideline Reporters
How is it possible that a sports reporter could not recognize famous Dutch speed skater Sven Kramer?
On top of that, Kramer won a gold medal on the first day of the Vancouver Olympics. But a local NBC reporter interviewing the Olympian asked him to state his name, country and what event or medals he had won?
Kramer interjected the question by saying, “Are you stupid? Hell no I’m not going to do that,” according, to a Youtube video of the interview.
This is the interjection that should have taken place in thousands of newsrooms that continue to allow reporters with lack of sports knowledge to cover sports. Sideline reporters are supposed to know the craft of the sport as well as the athletes they are covering.
I don’t blame Mr. Kramer for asking the reporter “Are you stupid” because she along with a long list of other sideline reporters are oblivious to their stupidity.
Thanks to Mr. Kramer for calling the reporter’s bluff. He has shed a light on the growing epidemic of dummies in the field.
These reporters shouldn't be allowed to get away with their stupidity. They want the glitz and the glam of being around athletes, but don’t want to take time to study sports or the athletes that complete in the game.
A change is needed or more reporters are going to be asked, “Are you stupid?”
Until, news directors and producers start hiring reporters' with all-around sports knowledge-that’s when sideline reporting will change.
On top of that, Kramer won a gold medal on the first day of the Vancouver Olympics. But a local NBC reporter interviewing the Olympian asked him to state his name, country and what event or medals he had won?
Kramer interjected the question by saying, “Are you stupid? Hell no I’m not going to do that,” according, to a Youtube video of the interview.
This is the interjection that should have taken place in thousands of newsrooms that continue to allow reporters with lack of sports knowledge to cover sports. Sideline reporters are supposed to know the craft of the sport as well as the athletes they are covering.
I don’t blame Mr. Kramer for asking the reporter “Are you stupid” because she along with a long list of other sideline reporters are oblivious to their stupidity.
Thanks to Mr. Kramer for calling the reporter’s bluff. He has shed a light on the growing epidemic of dummies in the field.
These reporters shouldn't be allowed to get away with their stupidity. They want the glitz and the glam of being around athletes, but don’t want to take time to study sports or the athletes that complete in the game.
A change is needed or more reporters are going to be asked, “Are you stupid?”
Until, news directors and producers start hiring reporters' with all-around sports knowledge-that’s when sideline reporting will change.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Raise Questions on Luge Competition Safety
It was a scene nobody wanted to see at the dawn of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, but knew it was bound to happen on the super-fast luge track.
Georgian luger Nodar Kumantushvili, 21, was killed during a morning training run on the Whistler track. Kumantushvili was traveling nearly at the speed of 90 mph entering Curve 13 when he lost control on Curve16. The vast speed threw him off into a non-padded pole were he suffered injuries and later died.
The death of this young Georgian Olympian has left many athletes devastated and seeking questions of why this had to happen.
In deed, the luge competition has always been a dangerous and risky Olympic event, in which, may require more investigation of how to keep athletes safe. In this particular sport, athletes compete as an individual or with a partner, which is called a double.
This swift-track has dangerously taken the life of one Olympian and could possibly take more lives; if this track isn't reconstructed for better safety measures, training and controlling speed- drifts over 89mph.Safety has always been a priority at Olympic Games; especially, when it comes to protecting athletes from external factors. What about protecting athletes from internal factors such as faulty equipment or adding more padded protection.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
NBA Needs To Get Back To Basics
Friday's match up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets served as a teachable moment for Oklahoma's forward Kevin Durant.
Durant who put 30 answered points on the board lost his shoe during the game after his team had possession; suddenly, found himself having to play shoeless traveling down court to get back on defense.
Durant was able to maneuver quickly into the low-post to block Denver's lay-up- shoeless. Oklahoma closed the gap to win it over Denver, 101-84, ending Denver's nine-game streak.
Clearly, Kevin Durant, 21, is the youngest player to lead the NBA in scoring behind Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James; however, he needs a lesson on how to tie his shoes!
Maybe Durant should have taken some tips from UCLA's basketball coaching legend John Wooden's school on tying your shoes and putting your socks on properly.
Tying shoes reflects a need for the NBA to get back to basic basketball fundamentals. Players perfecting their dribbling, shooting, reading of screens and pick-n-rolls. Most of all, how to tie your sneakers.
In the words of John Wooden when his players would do something wrong, "Goodness gracious snakes alive."
Durant who put 30 answered points on the board lost his shoe during the game after his team had possession; suddenly, found himself having to play shoeless traveling down court to get back on defense.
Durant was able to maneuver quickly into the low-post to block Denver's lay-up- shoeless. Oklahoma closed the gap to win it over Denver, 101-84, ending Denver's nine-game streak.
Clearly, Kevin Durant, 21, is the youngest player to lead the NBA in scoring behind Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James; however, he needs a lesson on how to tie his shoes!
Maybe Durant should have taken some tips from UCLA's basketball coaching legend John Wooden's school on tying your shoes and putting your socks on properly.
Tying shoes reflects a need for the NBA to get back to basic basketball fundamentals. Players perfecting their dribbling, shooting, reading of screens and pick-n-rolls. Most of all, how to tie your sneakers.
In the words of John Wooden when his players would do something wrong, "Goodness gracious snakes alive."
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Baltimore Ravens Hire Zorn as New Quarterback Coach
Jim Zorn has officially joined the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff as a quarterback coach.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens management think this was the right move- wrong!
Zorn who was fired by the Redskins after a terrible 4-12 season, has found a new place to call home, but it shouldn't be in Baltimore.
Ravens' think this might be a good move, but it's a recipe for disaster?
Zorn clearly is no stranger when it comes to coaching quarterbacks as he did in the past coaching for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks before he was hired by the Redskins.
But you have to consider his recent coaching downwinds with the Redskins. Remember the Jason Campbell connection? Of course not because the QB played terrible almost all season. But Zorn is going to help Joe Flacco's arm?
No way! What the Ravens' need to do is hire a veteran quarterback to work with their young QB's. Possibly, bring retired Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner to the job or how about Mr. Brett Favre as a coach?
Whatever the case, Baltimore needs to focus on making the team better and not worse.
This was clearly a bad move.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Commissioner Stern Gives A Stern Ruling On Arenas and Crittenton Gun Dispute
NBA Commissioner David Stern suspended Washington Wizards players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for the remainder of the season.
The NBA known for its notorious brawls, recreational drug use and now firearms in the locker room- says enough, is enough!
This aggressive move will teach Mr. Arenas and Mr. Crittenton a lesson; especially, Mr. Arenas that firearms aren't a joke and mocking the situation doesn't help.
Or maybe it teach Mr. Arenas that he's not a basketball god and if you play with fire you're going to get burnt!
Burnt like the crisp core of your pay check, immaturity and relentlessness to understand the illegality and stupidity of his Wild West locker room gun draw with teammate Crittenton that now serves as a defining moment in NBA suspension history.
Arenas could possibly be traded next season or not picked up by another team because of his foolishness.
Ethically, this was the right move by the Commissioner and hopefully other athletes will get the message to not bring your guns to work!
Ethically, this was the right move by the Commissioner and hopefully other athletes will get the message to not bring your guns to work!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Saints Win First Bowl Berth; Colts Edge Jets
The AFC Championship game featuring the Colts vs. the Jets was as exciting as watching the last episode of Jersey Shore.
Okay, maybe not so exciting since viewers already know what is bound to happen on the MTV reality show- but you get the point!
Coming into this game you can point out a few factors: two first-year head coaches, Rex Ryan and Jim Caldwell, the Jets have a rookie quarterback, Mark Sanchez and the colts have a veteran and three-time (now four) MVP, Payton Manning.
Jets came out leading the game first-half, 17-13, and shutting down Payton Manning’s go to guys, Reggie Wayne and cornerback Darrelle Revis.
Manning took command of the game in the third quarter to the put the Colts ahead.
The 4-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon put the Colts up, 20-17. From there Indianapolis was back in the game as the Jets struggled with key player injuries and just awesome play routs by Manning.
On the NFC side, it was like a soap opera that could have ended early but didn’t as the Saints and Vikings battled into overtime.
Suddenly, the ever so popular phrase ‘Who Dat?’ doesn’t belong to Minnesota but to New Orleans for defeating the Vikings, 31-28, in OT.
This phrase could have easily belonged to the Vikings just like their infamous singing of the “Pants on the ground” song a week ago; if the coaches in the fourth quarter with 19 seconds left in regulation had went for the field goal; instead of, trying to make play for a TD that was never bound to happen!
What did happen? Vikings QB Brett Favre throws an interception in Saints territory that ends the game regulation. Saints get the first play in overtime after winning the coin toss and the victory play of Garrett Harley, who kicked a 40-yard field goal to lift the Saints to its first Super bowl berth over the Vikings, 31-28.
At least one thing is for certain, New Orleans has officially removed its name from the no bowl list as the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Cleveland Brown awaits their turn to play in Miami.
And Minnesota might need to look for a new head coach and offensive coordinator.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Tejada Returns to Baltimore Orioles: It's Deja Vu All Over Again
In the recent wake of the MLB season underway, Miguel Tejada is once again a free agent and he's heading back to Baltimore.
The six-time All Star shortshop signed a one-year deal for $6 million with the Baltimore Orioles.
The shortshop only managed to play for Baltimore four years before being traded to the Houston Astros in 2007.
While playing for the Astros Tejada put-up some decent numbers, but will the 35-year old shortshop have what the Orioles need to get the job done in Birdland?
Well, that question remains for half of the Orioles roster. Hopefully, by mid-season Mr. Tejada won't cry and plead for a trade again- since he already knows the situation of the team.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Ravens' Offense Needs To Step Up
If the Baltimore Ravens want to excell past the New England Patriots and be a force in the playoffs, their offense is going to have to change its style of play.
Considerably, Raven's head coach John Harbaugh has had a pretty good strategy all season of playing quarterback Joe Flacco in the shot gun, but what about the loop holes?
Incomplete passes, fumbles, face-mask penalties and interceptions have led the Ravens to an underdog status heading into the play-offs.
Baltimore has a chance to redeem itself once again by winning Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Ravens need to focus on a running game and play Flacco in the pocket. Flacco needs to read the opposing team's defense better, complete passes to his receivers and most of all, release the ball at a faster rate and not hold on to it like he normally does!
No doubt about it, Raven's second-string QB Troy Smith was more efficient at reading his offense; however, the contingency is to stay with Joe Flacco in the playoffs.
Maybe the Ravens' defense will have to step up again to lead a blitz New England's way; in order, for Baltimore to get a fair shot of a second division champship or Super Bowl.
Perhaps, the Ravens need to review their second-string quarterback and see if he can bring a refreshing start to the offense.
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