Posted on Feb 26, 2010 under Uncategorized |
Texas’s guards Damion James and Avery Bradley were aided by the dominating play of center Dexter Pittman who had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the Longhorns defeat of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Pittman is a 6 ft 10, 290 pound force in the paint and could be a real difference maker for the Longhorns in the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns disappointed fans by losing to the Big 12 leading Kansas Jayhawks and the Missouri Tigers. However, Rick Barnes’ men have struck together back-to-back wins and are looking to make a late season run in conference play. If Pittman can avoid disappearing in games he will make the lives of James and Bradley much easier. The Longhorns are looking good for the Big Dance, but their play in the coming weeks should tell us more about their chances in March. Get your Texas basketball tickets right now and see how the Longhorns’ season concludes.
Posted on Feb 19, 2010 under Uncategorized |
In his much anticipated public apology Tiger Woods did not rule out returning to the PGA Tour this year . The best golfer in the world apologized to his fans, family, and friends in a press conference in front of some 40 people. Woods has been in rehab for a sex addiction and will return to rehab after a week with his family. In a 15-minute speech, Woods cited that the status of his relationship with his wife will be determined by his actions. The PGA has sorely missed Woods as the game doesn’t receive the same amount of media attention without the game’s biggest star playing. The WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship kicks off this weekend with American Steve Stricker taking over Tiger Woods #1 PGA ranking. Regardless, what goes on this season in the PGA Tour, the big question on everyone’s lips will be when Tiger makes his return to professional golf.
Posted on Feb 12, 2010 under Supercross |
Out of Clackamas, Oregon, Josh Hill has been making a lot of waves currently in the Supercross world. Racing for San Manuel L&M Yamaha, Hill has stepped into the role vacated by team leader James Stewart who is out injured. Although being only 19-years-old, Hill is in contention for the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series currently sitting in second place in the points standings. Hill’s three runner’s up finishes in a row has kept San Manuel in this year’s title hunt. Hill credits his grandfather (whom he calls “Pops”) for his success as professional Supercross rider as he never misses one of the Hill’s races. After a injury-plagued 2009, Hill is feeling healthy and is thriving driving the Yamaha YZ450F. Growing up in Oregon, Hill got his passion for motocross from his father and never looked back. Time will tell if the young pro can continue to surpass expectations this season, but the youngster has proven already that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the future.
Posted on Feb 05, 2010 under nba |
Shaquille O’Neal had the idea a few weeks ago of Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, and other top NBA stars to compete in the NBA All Star Game Dunk Contest to raise money for the earthquake-stricken country of Haiti. His Cleveland Cavilers team mate Lebron James quickly withdrew his name from the contest citing he has nothing to win by participating in the event. It would be great to see the best stars in the game compete in the dunk contest because people will actually know who the competitors are. One of the great moments in NBA history was Michael Jordan dunking from the free throw line. The poster of #23 in mid air was one of the most popular posters in the 1990’s. Jordan’s battles in the dunk contest with Dominick Wilkins were instant classics taking the slam dunk and turning it into an art form. The 1985 All Star Game had Michael Jordan, Dominick Wilkins, Clyde Drexler, and Julius Erving. Not taking anything away from Nate Robinson’s dunks in recent years, but the whole contest has a gimmicky aspect to it now. The NBA would benefit greatly if they could somehow convince its biggest stars to compete in the dunk contest.
