Ohio State coach Fickell has failed his team.

 The win yesterday by the Buckeyes against Wisconsin was not amazing. It was not even too surprising that freshman QB Miller brought the team back from a 29-26 deficit against a top 25 team. It was an indication that the young QB had developed into a playmaker. Miller winked at his coach indicating that despite … Read more

Golden 5 picks against the spread

  So far I have announced my Golden 5 picks and those that I like on my radio show.  Now, since I am not on today, I will put them here. My Golden 5 went just 3-2 last week but are 27-8 this season against the spread. Golden 5 Clemson-3  at Georgia  Tech                          … Read more

The Rangers should sue Bud Selig for gross stupidity.

If the Rangers end up losing the World Series tonight, they can thank Selig.  It was his inane idea to tie the home field advantage in the series to the winner of the all-star game.  If they had home field advantage like they would have had under the old system, the series would likely be … Read more

Why Stanford QB Luck will not be a Colt in 2012

  There is a lot of talk in the sports world about which NFL team will by Luck(y).  Most people believe that the winner (by losing) will be either the Rams, the Dolphins or the Colts.  None of those teams have won a game so far. The Dolphins – This team is struggling with bad … Read more

The Oklahoma City Thunder: A Young Team on the Rise

A few years back hurricane Katrina barreled through New Orleans leaving buildings crushed and families without homes. The NBA franchise, the New Orleans Hornets, were left without a home court as well, when the stadium suffered major damage and was used as a makeshift shelter for residents after the storm hit. The Hornets moved to … Read more

Top NBA Dunk Contest Winners of All-Time

Back in the 80s, the NBA’s yearly slam dunk contest gave the league popularity that it could only dream of. Unfortunately, the event died out a bit and became a little stale throughout the 90s. As the 21st century rolled around, the league’s athleticism and showmanship came back to the contest once again, allowing it … Read more

Celtics versus Lakers Rivalry Stands the Test of time

Last summer, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers added yet another stunning chapter to the greatest rivalry in National Basketball Association history, as they wrapped up another epic war at the 2010 NBA Finals. This marked the 12th time these two historic franchises have met to decide who is the top dog in all … Read more

The State of English Football Today

The English Premier League is widely regarding as one of the most competitive leagues in world football. And yet, since it’s inception in 1993 only four teams have managed to win the title: Manchester United (12 times), Arsenal and Chelsea (3 times) and Blackburn Rovers (once). Other teams have attempted to break this domination, usually … Read more

Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

  Tonight at 6:00 PM EDT join Andy Wheels and me on the substitute version of NNR.  The show will be heard on . Join us for a discussion of the Browns loss to the Raiders.  My thanks to Wheels, Dactar and TubbyDawg for providing a way to get NNR on while we experience technical … Read more

Five Sports Stars Who Refused to Let Age get in the Way

American goalkeeper Kasey Keller will retire this month at the end of the current MLS season at the ripe old age of 41. The Seattle Sounders stopper and former Leicester City and Tottenham player has already been honoured in bizarre fashion with a corn maze tribute at a Seattle farm and is one of a … Read more