I’m not a basketball owner, executive or player, but merely a DAD that enjoys taking his children to sporting events. Basketball is a game that I loved to play and one that has definitely gone down the tube since “The Jordan Era” ended with... Read More
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A lot has transpired this week with losing two pioneers – Steve Jobs and Al Davis. So much of today’s technology dependence was affected by Steve Jobs with his visionary touch and delivering products that changed the face of our world. Al Davis... Read More
Surfing the internet, I stumbled upon some very disturbing content. It was a video from the U.K. which featured two young boys pulverizing each other in a caged setting in front of a very large audience. Now, I’ve attended my share of... Read More
Just like everyone else – you probably thought I was talking about Gang Green (J-E-T-S!) and Coach Rex Ryan. NOT!!! This Sunday, after an absence of 15 years – the Winnipeg Jets will return to life. Circa 1996 – the Jets packed their... Read More
In Yankee-land – no World Series means FAILURE. When you add in a 200MIL payroll and ownership with the last name Steinbrenner – it’s all about retooling for next season and making the best business decisions for the organization. Derek... Read More
Thanks to the NBA Lockout – On Saturday night, South Beach will receive a one-night only treat. The “South Florida All-Star Classic” will showcase Team LeBron against Team Wade at Florida International University. Yes, it’s the same FIU... Read More
In the age of doom and gloom – there’s a city that’s deserving and is basking in its glory. The Motor City, it’s dwindling population and vivid memories of the TARP funds to make its auto industry solvent again. The state’s unemployment... Read More
Much can be said about so-called references to Dream Team’s and the inability to live up to the hype. In the last year, the Miami Heat and now the Philadelphia Eagles have downplayed and discounted all the talk and quickly received a backlash of... Read More
You’re the owner of a franchise that continues to lose money – the stadium is decrepit and needed a face-lift ten years ago – and an attempt public funding – failed miserably. Sounds like a great time to read Texas Hold’Em for DUMMIES.... Read More
In AUG, the Chicago Cubs ownership removed their general manager – the BIG question remained – do you choose an up-and-coming GM’s (Here’s the list) or established veteran front office executive? (IE: Brian Cashman, Theo Epstein, Billy... Read More
Dear Coach Jim Caldwell, What should you do? NO, there’s not enough time to watch LeBron’s NIKE commercial. And if that was the case, then you would only have to watch three quarters of the commercial. You’re winless, no timetable... Read More
Who’s Next? In the 90’s, during glory days of the WCW/WWE– those famous words were mentioned by none other than Bill Goldberg. In 2011, after the colossal implosion of the Boston Red Sox it’s more like what’s next and who’s next to... Read More
This is the article that I didn’t get the chance to write prior to Bud Selig re-assigning close confidant, Sandy Alderson to manage day-to-day operations with the NY METS! Not sure where to start, but Sandy Alderson’s career has been well... Read More
The 800lb gorilla has sat in the room since the day Brian Cashman had to go All-IN to over pay for C.C. Sabathia a 7YR, 161MIL deal in 2008. Don’t get me wrong – C.C. has performed as advertised. Fast Forward – three years and you can... Read More
Who still cares about the NBA? As a Dad and avid sports fan – I will definitely miss the NBA. Though, we’ll never find the glory days of the 80’s with the Celtics and Lakers or the Jordan Years. Aren’t we still waiting for the next Michael... Read More