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The NFL may need to tighten up that Twitter policy
Robert Henson (58) is untied from the goal post by a teammate during a hazing at training camp.
Redskins rookie linebacker, Robert Henson had some strong words for Redskins fans on his Twitter page the other day. Now his account is down.
After the Redskins 9-7 victory over the St Louis Rams last Sunday, Henson… Continue
Posted by Chris Wilder on September 22, 2009 at 11:30pm
NBA players must be in need of more policing
Shaq takes a call
Posted by Chris Wilder on September 9, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Baseball's "Charlie Hustle" - Pete Rose
Posted by The insider on May 20, 2009 at 12:53pm
Marbury: Believe it or not, the Right Move
Marbury: Believe it or not, the Right Move
by Roy S. Johnson
The Boston Celtics had no choice, really.
When I first heard in the wind awhile back that the reigning NBA champions were looking to sign the NBA’s reigning castaway, Stephan Marbury, I laughed out loud. I mean scared-my-kids out loud. Needed a tissue and a glass… Continue
Posted by The insider on March 7, 2009 at 9:08am
Blood in the Stands
50 Cent ready to play a little baseball
Posted by Chris Wilder on February 26, 2009 at 4:30am
Is Phelps a Toke(n)
Michael Phelps showing breath control
In the time since, the public reaction has been mixed… sort of. USA Swimming first commended Phelps for his honesty and in his taking responsibility for the incident.…
ContinuePosted by Chris Wilder on February 12, 2009 at 5:00pm
The Fastest Man on the Planet
He’s called the “fastest man on the planet”, and I’m not talking about Usain Bolt. I’m talking about James “Bubba” Stewart, the 2007 AMA Supercross Champion and the 2008 AMA Motocross National Champion, and he’s black. With his father, James Sr. being a motocross enthusiast, James Jr. got started in the sport early and had the most successful amateur career in American motocross history, winning 11… Continue
Posted by Proc on February 6, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments
What recession?
Bryant had the most popular jersey in 2007. The Lakers are a Western Conference-best 35-9 this season.
The league's rankings are based on… Continue
Posted by The insider on January 28, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments
Barack's Influence Must Be Rubbing Off Already
Now, Myron has decided to forgo the NFL Draft and attend Oxford University in the UK and the… Continue
Posted by Chris Wilder on January 14, 2009 at 11:12am — 2 Comments
Jim Rice Is Finally Voted Into The Baseball Hall Of Fame
In 20 years of retirement, Jim Rice never acknowledged that he cared about the Hall of Fame. He wasn't going to tell us how much it hurt if he… Continue
Posted by The insider on January 13, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Many More Miles to Go
Posted by Chris Wilder on January 9, 2009 at 6:00pm
The Obama Effect: Sports Still has Plenty of “Firsts” to go
In the days following Barack Obama’s historic election, a friend mused that the 44th President of the United States might be the “last first,” that in breaking what might be described as the ultimate color barrier, Obama might represent the last person of color whose ascension to a lofty position of power is cause for recognition, if not… Continue
Posted by The insider on November 30, 2008 at 12:00am
A Fresh Perspective on Michael Vick
We wanted to hear from an Atlanta native and Falcons fan on the case of imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick. We thought it would be important to hear a young black fan's perspective. Listen to the three minute interview.
A fresh perspective on Michael Vick from… Continue
Posted by The insider on December 11, 2008 at 8:30am — 1 Comment
What's Fair Is Fair Unless We're Talking Sports Broadcasting
There is a segment of our culture that has done a terrible job of conveying accurate and insightful information to the public. I'm talking about sports broadcasters and reporters. As a sports fan, I have been listening to sports radio for years. I was recently listening to a sports talk show on satellite radio hosted by a brash, loud-mouthed, opinionated commentator, named Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, quite a name for someone who has never “laced them… Continue
Posted by The insider on December 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment
Gary Sheffield Questions The Legitimacy of Baseball's "Hall of Fame."
The always out spoken Gary Sheffield, current Detroit Tiger and former New York Yankee, made a comment to reporters during spring training last year about the Baseball Hall of Fame. His point was very simple but one that is rarely ever raised when discussing the greats of baseball’s golden era. Sheffield was asked, as he enters the twilight of his career, what he thinks of his legacy in baseball and whether upon retirement he will be looking… Continue
Posted by The insider on July 4, 2008 at 12:00am — 3 Comments
Cullen Jones Sets American Swimming Record At the Olympic Trials
Posted by The insider on July 11, 2008 at 8:30am — 3 Comments
Forum
Black Coaches
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith embrace after A historic Super BowlHistory is made at Super Bowl XLIHow soon we forget. For years, we heard little subtle attempts at justifying why we don’t have more…Continue
Started by The insider May 9, 2008.
What happened to the NBA's "rogue" referee Tim Donaghy?
Stern, Donaghy and the NBAThe commissioner of the NBA, David Stern, was recently embarrassed when it was leaked that one of his elite NBA referees was embroiled in a plot together with organized…Continue
Started by The insider May 9, 2008.
Foreign athletes in baseball 1 Reply
American Past Time?Now that the current baseball season is just over a week old, this is a good time to talk about “America’s favorite pastime,” baseball. We remember the famous Saturday Night Live…Continue
Started by The insider. Last reply by Lance Williams May 29, 2008.
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