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Muhammad Ali: The Beginning
Muhammad Ali was born 1942 on January 17th in Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. His parents were Odessa, a house wife and Cassius, Sr. who worked as a billboard…
New York Knicks Disorganized, Cavaliers Offense Causing Mass Confusion
Even with Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks still could not break their 10-game losing streak against the Cleveland Cavaliers. I know we are only two games into the “Super” Knicks season,…
The 2011 NBA Trending Down
The trend of the NBA over the past few years has been flat-lining in a scary way for NBA fans. Especially fans in small-markets who are simply losing hope that…
2011 Slam Dunk Contests – My Top 6 List of Contenders
This year’s dunk contest was a display of showmanship without a doubt. There was a double-basket dunk, a stuffed-animal rescued from the hoop, and of course Blake Griffin dunking over…
NFL, CBA – What a Mess!
Enjoy the NFL draft this year because it could be the only NFL action of 2011. The NFL has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board citing the…
Albert Pujols Payday Someday
Pay the man! The Albert Pujols contract deadline has come and gone but one thing remains obvious. He is the best player in baseball, and should be paid like it. The…
Sports – Don’t Spit On Me
Stop with the spitting already! This weekend in two completely separate sporting events spitting caused controversy, and even earned a fine. In a college basketball game Saturday between Wisconsin and…
Negro Baseball League – A History Overview
Baseball became an organized sport in 1876 when the National League was formed. Before the league was formed, however, teams were already organizing. The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first…
The Origin of Soccer – One of the World’s Oldest Games
Soccer is considered to be one of the world’s original sports. 3,000 years ago in ancient China, a game was documented during the Han Dynasty that involved players kicking a…
Super Bowl XLV: Vince Lombardi Trophy is Headed Home to Green Bay
The Vince Lombardi trophy is headed home to Green Bay. After a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Green Bay Packers are world champions. Aaron Rodgers was awarded Super…
Hank Aaron, A Force To Be Reckoned With
Hank Aaron, born Henry Louis Aaron in 1934, played his 23-year career from 1954 to 1976 for the Milwaukee Braves-later the Atlanta Braves-and the Milwaukee Brewers. He has many records…
Liverpool to Part with Torres for £45 Million and Anelka
Once again it seems everything does have a price. English Premier League giants Liverpool FC appear to have thought twice about their decision to keep Spanish striker Fernando Torres, having…
The First Negro League Players – A Brief History
The first African-American players of baseball were not allowed to play on professional teams with white players. 1885 marks the year of the first all-black professional baseball team, the Cuban…
OSU – Breaking Down the Number One Team
The Buckeyes are for real this season, and a more complete team then they have ever been before. Not only is the team winning on the court, but they are…
The Origin of Basketball
Basketball is an international sport with an American beginning. The game is well over 100 years old with origins tracing back to 1891. In December of that year, Dr. James…
Chelsea Test Liverpool with Bid for Torres
English Premier League club Liverpool has rejected an offer for Spanish striker Fernando Torres from reigning champions Chelsea on Friday. The reported £35million bid was immediately turned down by the…
Cutler Not Tough Enough to Defeat the Packers
Jay Cutler disappointed a lot of Bears fans on Sunday with what appeared to be a lack of toughness, or fear of commitment. The Bears had a chance to go…
The Origin of American Football
Traces of American football can be seen in early soccer and rugby games. Both of these games can trace their origins to the United Kingdom where they were played in…
