“Stay Dwight” Billboards: When Does The Anthem Drop?
It’s been a whirlwind week of updates in a sporting world that is normally quiet in late June. The Stanley Cup Final concluded on Monday night. The Blackhawks’ Game 6 win against the Bruins was about the only normal thing to occur. The hammer dropped on former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in […]
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.19 NBA Finals, Sheen & More
Harmon’s Podcast 6.19 rolls up NBA Finals Game 6 chatter. It’s LeBron James, Jesus Shuttlesworth and fantastic finishes. The Heat & Spurs are rolling to Game 7, and Harmon lays it out. The NHL Stanley Cup Final moves to Game 4 on Wednesday with the Bruins holding a 2-1 advantage over the Blackhawks. Can the […]
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.13 Stanley Cup Final, NBA & More
It’s time for ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.13 . Today, I’m talking Stanley Cup Final and Andrew Shaw’s game-winner — “The Pinball Wizard” — NBA Finals Game 4, Jason Kidd’s new job and summer movies. Lock it in. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.10 w/ Stanley Cup, NBA Finals & More
Harmon returns from an action-packed sports weekend to talk Stanley Cup Final, NBA Finals, Major League Baseball ticketing and attendance, Yasiel Puig and what calls us back to the game and, of course, the weekend box office. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.4 LeBron, Wade, Deacon Jones, MLB & More
Harmon’ back at the microphone to wrap Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals and LeBron James’ push to the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. James’ tag-team partner, Dwyane Wade, emerged from his long Eastern Conference Finals hibernation to score 21 points. Jump into some Stanley Cup Final talk, the loss of Deacon […]
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.3 Stanley Cup Playoffs, LeBron, Hibbert & Pop Culture
Harmon returns from a fantastic SoCal weekend to chat up Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals and the sudden roadblock to a dynasty, weekend box office, “No Peacocking” and more. Get it. I started it by going to the “Rock N’ Brews” in my neighborhood and cranking up the rock. Listen to internet radio with […]
LeBron James Wasn’t A Unanimous NBA MVP: So What?
In the end, does it matter? The Twitterverse was buzzing on Sunday as the sporting world awaited the “results” of the 2012-13 NBA MVP balloting. There was no drama. The games had already been played, so the coronation was the only thing awaiting the well-rested LeBron James. Truly, there could not have been a less […]
It’s a New Week: What Did You Miss?
As we embark on a new week of brilliance in the sporting world (stuff your sorry in a sack), I just want to recap some of the weekend highlights. 1. Dance recital: video-taping dad and guy heading to his assigned seat have to be separated. Cost of flowers if you failed to plan ahead was […]
Leaving No Doubt: Heat Rout Pacers in Game 5
With the series tied 2-2 entering Tuesday’s game between the Heat and Pacers, NBA fans pondered a Conference Finals series without the powerhouse, star-driven Miami squad. That concern quickly drifted to the recesses of the their minds once the Heat started to pour it on in the second half of Game 5. Miami opened up […]
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 […]
Cuban Saves Biggest Statement for the Win
Mark Cuban went radio silent for this year’s NBA Playoffs. He stayed in the background and let his players do the talking. Following Sunday’s win, Cuban made the biggest statement of all. He partied on South Beach with the Golden Ball. Look at the way the light reflects off of the glorious orb.
Great Parade Moments in History: Mark Madsen
As we stand on the cusp of the deciding games in the NBA and NHL, I present a look back at one of the greatest championship celebration moments ever. We salute you, “Mad Dog.”
King Deposed? FOX Fantasy Freaks at the Top of the Hour
The FOX Fantasy Freaks are on at the top of the hour. FOX Sports Radio from 6-8a PT/9-11a ET. XM 169 What’s on the menu? — LeBron and the Disappearing Act — How about a new nickname, since “King” doesn’t seem to fit? That “Chosen One” thing doesn’t work out, either. — The Rashard Lewis […]
Don’t Cough Too Much, People Might Start Saying That You’re Choking
This is a segment from CBS in Dallas from Wednesday night. In addition to chronicling the series and giving you a couple quick hits from Dallas players, there’s a shot of Dwyane Wade and LeBron James faking a cough. “Did you hear that?” Wade asks. Sure, James posted a triple-double on Thursday night. He came […]
LeBron Disappears in Game 4
Where did he go? If you blinked, you missed LeBron James in Game 4. Sure, he continued his work on the defensive end and contributed rebounds and assists. But, James failed to assert himself offensively and watched as Game 4 slipped away. James was held to a playoff-low eight points in this, his 91st career […]
Flaming Out Spectacularly in Chicago: Heat Is On
The Big Three got it done. You can spew hate against “The Decision.” You may deride LeBron James for his exit from Cleveland or mock Chris Bosh. I won’t begrudge you that. You’re entitled to your opinions. But, I will ask a simple question. Wouldn’t you move from Cleveland to Miami, pocket a pile of […]
FMC: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
The matchup was set a little more than a week ago. Jokes circulated throughout the blogosphere and the Twitter-verse about the battle between “2 1/2 Men” and “Derrick Rose’s Chicago Bulls.” Be it a television show, off-Broadway play or film, you could just envision the poster. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose received all […]
FMC: Serge Ibaka of the Thunder
I know there are numerous candidates for this week’s FMC, many of whom posted fantastic individual efforts on Wednesday night. Though I contemplated a hockey hero or a diamond star, I turned back to the court after watching several fantastic games. The Heat took down the 76ers in the first game of the night to […]
Panic at The Disco … Errr, Club. Miami Blown Out in San Antonio
The Heat certainly wanted to put behind Thursday’s meltdown against the Magic behind them. A trip to San Antonio and a test against the NBA’s top team would seem to the do the trick. What’s the old adage? “If you can’t get up for this game …” Forget about it. The Heat went into San […]
Uprising in Miami: Magic Overthrows a King
Evidently, the dude in the stands forgot to hold up his four fingers … and Wednesday’s memo didn’t work The Heat built a seemingly insurmountable lead in Miami on Thursday night. The only question as the third quarter began was the margin of victory. Miami led by 24 points following a James dunk when things […]
To Be The Man
Can we let it go already? I understand that people are going to keep asking the questions. I recognize their need to get a soundbyte out there and lay the verbal smackdown on “the decision.” In the past week, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and countless other NBA legends have lined up to make their sentiments […]
Bien Venidos a Miami: The Power Trio
Stephen A. Smith put it up on the board a couple weeks back. Eventually, everybody else jumped onboard and started hyping the LeBron to Miami talk. I do have to ask the base question. I posted it on Facebook and Twitter, and I reiterate it here …. Is there a better or more complete switch […]
This Very Special Episode of LeBronCenter
Earlier this week, I saw the first reference to the LeBron James “Free Agency Summer Jam” or whatever it’s being called. Can we add a couple musical acts for this hour-long special? Maybe find someone that Elton John hasn’t played with yet, or let Ron Artest sing his “Champion” song? Seriously, it’s great PR and […]