It Was The Proper Pass: Blake Just Missed It
Steve Blake is being destroyed in the social media landscape after missing a potential game-winning shot in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against Oklahoma City. It was a wide-open look on an inbounds pass from Metta World Peace in the corner. Blake caught and shot, just as he’d done with sharpshooter precision in [...]
Another LA Disaster: “Old” Spurs Sing The Clippers a Lullaby
Would the Spurs be “rusty” following a long layoff?
That was a question offered often in the days leading up to Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. If it existed, the Spurs must have covered it by slapping on some paint or something because they handily defeated the upstart Clippers on Tuesday night.
The [...]
Stomped in OKC: Lakers Flat-Out Embarrassed by the Thunder
I always say, “If you’re going to fail, then fail spectacularly.”
The Lakers must have heeded those words on Monday night, as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series was nothing short of a bloodbath. Oklahoma City took a 15-point lead into halftime … and then it got ugly. The Thunder outscored the Lakers by [...]
The Vision Comes Into Focus: Farmers Field in Los Angeles
The sporting world is in full effect as we roll full-steam into springtime. The first round of the NBA Playoffs are coming to an end (the Spurs and Thunder lead the parade of teams rolling into the next round), the conference finals are on the horizon in the NHL, Major League Baseball has entered its [...]
FMC: Jim Johnson, RP, Baltimore Orioles
Why is Jim Johnson the “Fantasy Man-Crush” of the week?
OK. I suppose I could just trot out the entire Baltimore squad or give an “Attaboy!” to Buck Schowalter following his 1,000th career win. Maybe I celebrate Chris Davis for ending a terrible day at the plate (0-for-8 with five strikeouts) with a win on [...]
Rookies on Your Mind: Harper Gets to Hamels, Middlebrooks Dominates
The boos from the Los Angeles crowd one week ago trumpeted the arrival of a new villain in Major League Baseball, someone to move the needle and pique the interest of casual fans. On Sunday night, Bryce Harper was on display for the national audience in a home tilt. He wasted no time getting the [...]
Hillenmeyer: Football, Violence & “The Hunger Games”
“Are you not entertained?” “Is this not why you are here?” – Maximus, “Gladiator”
We often talk of sports in terms of violence. Our video games are becoming more and more realistic, and the top properties involve war, gore and, oftentimes, disturbing imagery.
Hell, do you remember the old NHL video games? You know, the one [...]
Buy The Kobe Mask on eBay: Can I Clone Him?
Do you remember when Kobe Bryant broke his nose after being fouled by Dwyane Wade in the NBA All-Star Game?
Well, Kobe was then forced to don a face mask in the subsequent games. He played in 11 games and scored his 29,000th career point behind the mask. Now, Bryant is auctioning off the mask to [...]
Bulls Fall in First Game without Rose: 76ers’ Holiday Dominates
Pundits across the nation and Chicago fans declared the Bulls’ season finished following Saturday’s crushing blow. In the hours since Derrick Rose crumpled to the floor in the final 90 seconds of Chicago’s Game 1 victory over the 76ers, his presence in the game and Tom Thibodeau’s decision-making have been dissected one million ways. Kyle [...]
Dark Knight Rises: Hines Ward’s Super Speed
Heinz Field is crumbling, but Hines Ward cannot be contained. Check out the veteran receiver’s footwork in the new “Dark Knight Rises” trailer.
Poll: Who won big in this year’s NFL Draft?
How are you feeling about your team’s draft? Did you leave Saturday’s activity happy and contented that you’re on the road to dominance and a berth in New Orleans? Or, is there an obvious hole that you feel was neglected?
Who’s the big winner (in the NFL Draft)?
Bryce Harper to Debut in Los Angeles: Zimmerman to DL
It’s only appropriate that one of the game’s top prospects make his debut on the grand stage of Los Angeles. The Nationals placed third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled and called up phenom Bryce Harper, who had started to find his stroke at Triple-A Syracuse. He owned a .250 batting average with six extra-base [...]
Harmon’s Round 1 NFL Mock: Because I Deserve Derision, Too
It had to happen.
I held out as long as I could before going down this path. With the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft just a few hours away, I finally broke down and drew up the proverbial big board. Count me among the millions that have sojourned in fantasyland, where picks 1-32 [...]
Vikings Are On The Clock: Get Your Tackle On
Admit it. You’ll feeling a bit like a kid on Christmas morning. In approximately 26 hours from this post, the lights will shine brightly on New York City and all eyes will descend on the pageantry of the 2012 NFL Draft. And, though we already know that Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III will be [...]
Pitch Counts? Who Needs ‘Em?
On the heels of the perfect game tossed by Philip Humber’s last Saturday against the Mariners, Dan Epstein of Rolling Stone Magazine polled a number of our musical heroes about pitch counts, complete games and bullpen management.
George Thorogood, Scott Ian, Tom Morello, Alice Cooper and Greg Dulli are among those chiming in.
Rolling Stone [...]
Saturday Gem: Philip Humber Tosses 21st MLB Perfect Game
During the course of the past week, I heard and saw numerous promos for our “FOX Saturday Baseball” coverage. The Red Sox-Yankees series obviously got top billing and the full highlight treatment. The game between the White Sox and Mariners was an afterthought.
Both games ended up having great significance. I’ll address the Red Sox [...]
TIME’s Most Influential: Lin, Tebow and Rihanna
One of the big stories circulating mid-week is the release of the TIME magazine “100 Most Influential List.” Included therein are leaders of industry, politics, entertainment and sports.
As you’d expect, the list is populated with luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Tim Cook, President Obama and Mitt Romney. You might not expect to see them joined [...]
Day Baseball: Braves Beat Up Mets
Jair Jurrjens struggled against the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. He completed only four innings before being lifted for Cristhian Martinez (the eventual victor).
Despite allowing four earned runs on seven hits and four walks in that brief appearance, he actually out-pitched R.A. Dickey. Dickey was tagged for eight earned runs on eight hits and two [...]
2012 NFL Schedule Released: What’s Got You Pumped?
Did you get excited about Tuesday’s release of the 2012 NFL schedule?
Is it the triple threat of Thanksgiving? Does the 13-game Thursday night slate count in the positive or negative column in your ledger?
You may not have dialed up the television to watch, but don’t try and tell me that you didn’t pop onto the [...]
On Holiday: Reporting from Chicago
Early Wednesday morning, I’m catching a flight to Chicago. After taking the city by storm, I will be taking in opening day ceremonies at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday against the Tigers.
I’ll be posting sporadically in the next few days. There are a ton of huge stories to be dissected and reviewed, and soon [...]
Your MLB Weekend Update: One-Line Quick Hits (4.8.12)
The first set of “Opening Days’ have now completed, and fans are already hammering on message boards about bullpen struggles, hitting woes and strategical miscalculations (the decision to have CC Sabathia intentionally walk the bases loaded for Carlos Pena ended, shall we say, terribly on Saturday). This week, fans in the remaining ballparks will have [...]
What Are Your Gadgets Worth To You?
You like your gadgets, right?
When the new “i”-whatever comes out, you’ve got it ordered and stalk the delivery man on the release date. You stand in line for upgrades. You preach of its greatness to those using competitor’s products.
But what’s your ceiling?
In the ultimate display of price elasticity, a teenager in China reportedly sold [...]
Kate Upton Wishes You a Happy Easter
We gave our loyal listeners a knowing nod and sent them glad Easter tidings earlier this morning on FOX Sports Radio.
Emily Weiss made a short film with the classic “Peter Cottontail” tune, pairing it to classic Kate Upton.
