Justin Combs Earned A Scholarship: Why Is This A Big Deal?
Anybody who has watched an evening newscast or spent five minutes on a financial website has heard of the state of the economic infrastructure in California. If you haven’t, then I’ll give you the one-word summary: dire. While battling a bit of insomnia this evening, I spent ample time bouncing around and catching up on […]
Coliseum Hosted Film Shoot?
I found this one on The Huffington Post‘s local section for Los Angeles. The content originally appeared as a report in the Los Angeles Times . In 2001, a full-blown adult film shoot was produced at the historic Los Angeles Coliseum. The general manager of The Coliseum at the time resigned from the position in […]
Pro Bowl Continues: You Know You Care
The NFL and NFLPA put out a press release on Wednesday to advise that the league’s Pro Bowl would continue this January. There had long been speculation that the decision would be made to cancel the annual game for a variety of reasons. The game still drew 12.5 million viewers in 2011, so public interest […]
Tom Brady Hulks Out on “Funny or Die”
Don’t call him Matt Damon. Don’t talk of him having an accent. He represents San Mateo. It’s Tom Brady having some fun at a Los Angeles area Dick’s Sporting Goods. Tom Brady’s Wicked Accent from Tom Brady
Stephen Drozd of The Flaming Lips and “Thunder Up”
Stephen Drozd of The Flaming Lips posted “Thunder Up,” an anthem for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s charge toward the NBA Championship. Game 1 tips off on Sunday night. What you do you think? Listen to Thunder Up We’ll give it some play on Sunday’s Fantasy Freaks show on FOX Sports Radio (9a-12p ET) and talk […]
Hakeem Nicks Breaks His Foot in OTAs: Rookie Reuben Randle Steps In
The Giants drafted Reuben Randle out of LSU this April, and he was expected to work into the rotation and amass those targets vacated by Mario Manningham. On Thursday, those plans changed when it was revealed that Hakeem Nicks sustained a serious foot injury during OTAs. He broke the fifth metatarsal of his right foot […]
Harmon’s Mid-Week Notes From The Fantasy Kingdom
Wednesday Fantasy Baseball Notes Alex Rodriguez, NYY: Rodriguez hit two home runs in support of Andy Pettitte, who picked up his second win in three starts since returning from retirement. Rodriguez’s home runs were his sixth and seventh of the season, bringing his career total to 636. He hadn’t homered since May 6. Andy Pettitte, […]
Joe Maddon Demonstrates His Superhero Knowledge
It may not get any better than this one. Joe Maddon had a little fun while setting the lineup card and channeled his inner fanboy. The image was posted on the Rays’ Twitter feed (@RaysBaseball). James Shields takes the title of “Iron Man” after pitching at least 203 1/3 innings in five consecutive seasons. It’s […]
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 […]
Random News From Indiana: What Reality Show Is He Auditioning For With This Move?
I saw this piece of news on the wire this morning, and I couldn’t help but shake my head. “Police in Fort Wayne, Ind. have arrested Aaron S. Stefanski, 29, alleging he drove out of a liquor store parking lot with four children strapped to the hood of his car.” What was going to be […]
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 […]
Kenny Britt Has Second Knee Operation
There had long been speculation that Tennessee wide receiver Kenny Britt would require a second knee surgery. He’d already undergone surgery to repair his right knee (torn ACL and MCL). On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Britt underwent an arthroscopic procedure. The Titans were quick to cut off speculation that Britt had experienced a setback […]
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 […]
Bill Walton Opens Up on Junior Seau
Fans, pundits and athletes, current and former, have spoken about the shocking death of Junior Seau. I was set to record a podcast when the news broke, news that put me into a strange state. I was rendered speechless. Everyone who knows me understands that that phenomenon just doesn’t happen often. I tried to take […]
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 […]
Fred Jackson Signs Two-Year Extension with Buffalo Bills
It’s hard not to like what’s been happening in Buffalo this offseason. There are the obvious moves in free agency to bolster the defense with Mario Williams and Mark Anderson. On Monday, the Bills solidified the running back position by extending Fred Jackson through the 2014 season. Jackson was a workhorse for the Bills in […]
New Closer for the Dodgers: Kenley Jansen
Dodgers fans and fantasy owners (self included) came into spring training with a single question about the bullpen. Which pitcher would win the job in camp? And, would he be able to keep it? Cue the circus music. The Dodgers became the latest squad to change out their closer on Monday when it was announced […]
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 […]
NASCAR Heads to Talladega: Harmon’s Fantasy Auto Racing Team
Captain – Joey Logano — four top 10s in six career Talladega starts Kurt Busch – taking a flier on his history at the track while swallowing his 27th-place average finish in 2012. Martin Truex, Jr. — four top 10s (one top 5) in his Talladega history. I’m looking at him more for his 2012 […]
Insta-Drunk Spray: Like a Ninja, The Buzz Comes and Goes Quickly
A French-American scientist has reportedly created a spray that makes its user drunk instantly and then has its effects dissipate as quickly as they came. “Reportedly, not only does the sensation of being drunk wear off almost immediately but the user would also supposedly be able to pass a breathalyzer test, verifying that they are […]
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 […]