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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]