Robert Kraft Talks London and The NFL
The eyes of the sporting world are starting to drift toward London for this iteration of the Summer Olympic Games. The Olympic Trials have been televised in prime time, and my Twitter feed has been chock-full of updates about fantastic finishes, the glory of Michael Phelps and that excitement that builds just ahead of the […]
The Dodgers Sign Puig. Can He Hit Right Now?
Yeonis Cespedes, Dayan Viciedo and the The Dodgers reportedly signed Cuban defector Yasiel Puig, a 6-foot-3, 21-year-old outfielder. MLB.com writer Jesse Sanchez reports that the deal is worth an estimated $42 million over seven years and that the Dodgers trumped offers from both Chicago squads. That’s payback for the failed trade attempt to acquire Kevin […]
Snoop Detained on Marijuana & Cash Charges
In a week where sports radio hosts and fans debated the merits of giving his son, Cordell Broadus, a scholarship to play football at UCLA, Calvin Broadus was stopped at the Oslo airport. That’s right. Snoop Dogg was reportedly detained briefly when entering the country to play at a music festival in Kristiansand. Snoop was […]
Utley Returns in a Major Way, Howard Getting Closer
Philadelphia fans have been anxiously awaiting good news concerning two of the team’s biggest stars and power brokers, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, as the team floundered at the bottom of the NL East standings. But, sitting just 8 1/2 games out despite the absence of their ace, Roy Halladay, and these two behemoths, there […]
Yankees Hit Hard: CC and Pettitte Both Head to DL
Baseball pundits and Yankees fans were concerned about the pitching staff entering the 2012 season. They couldn’t have anticipated a series of random injuries and circumstances would devastate the rotation and remove The Closer from the equation. CC Sabathia was placed on the disabled list because of a groin injury that he sustained during the […]
Do You Believe The Hype? Rizzo Arrived in Chicago
Since the beginning of the MLB season, fans of the Chicago Cubs and fantasy owners have been anxiously awaiting the press release that Rizzo was headed to Wrigley Field. There had been false starts over the course of the season where minor injuries prompted Rizzo to leave games. Each of those departures prompted wild speculation […]
NFL AM to Offer Four Hours of Morning
In case you missed it, NFL Network announced a new program that is certain to satiate the the appetite of even the biggest football fan. Anchored by my former colleague at FOXSports.com, Brian Webber, the show will traverse the NFL universe for the latest news and stories of the day. The premiere coincides with the […]
Convenience Fees Help to Lighten Your Wallet
I always get into heated arguments about the pricing of tickets to sports events. Generally, I find it hard to get too fired up about the annual surveys that tell you whether it costs an arm, leg or kidney to get into a sporting event. That doesn’t sit well with many of my colleagues and […]
SwollenDome.com Fantasy NASCAR Team Sonoma
Jeff Gordon – dominates the road course. Marcos Ambrose – history says he’ll make good on the pole Boris Said — rare start for the road expert Clint Bowyer – almost an automatic top 10 run here Kurt Busch – rolling the dice that he can conquer the track despite 2012 struggles
The Perfect Summer Gadget on Sale
A lot of Groupon offers come through the inbox for pole dancing lessons (still doing my due diligence), random foodstuffs, boat trips and myriad items that make me say, “Next!” Today, I paused and did a doulbe-take. The perfect camping and tailgating accessory has been released. It’s the “Frost Boss,” a device that rotates your […]
Adidas Pulls Controversial Shoes
“Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?” reads a tagline posted beneath the picture. ——– A few days ago, I saw images of an upcoming shoe release that made me do a double-take. The new Adidas shoes, the JP Roundhouse Mids designed by Jeremy Scott, were shown in Lakers […]
My Two Cents on Stern-Rome Flap
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or just avoided all forms of sports-related media yesterday, you’ve heard the flare-up between Jim Rome and David Stern. In summary: 1. Rome asked the commissioner point-blank about New Orleans winning the draft lottery. 2. Stern then denigrated Rome’s character and career. The way Rome asked the question […]
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 […]
Mad Men Wraps Season 5: A Quick Review with Matthew Weiner and The Cast
The cast of Mad Men and creator Matthew Weiner took in the Season 5 finale with a crowd in Los Angeles and then did a question and answer session to discuss the development of the characters and plot lines this season. If you missed an episode, you missed a ton. John Halpin & I will […]
Don’t BS Me: Your Feelings on Boxing Haven’t Changed
“C’mon. Don’t B—S— me.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Total Recall” That’s the bottom line. We started our show on FOX Sports Radio this morning, one of the first sounding boards for the boxing public and sports fans to comment on Saturday night’s bout between Manny Pacquaio and Tim Bradley. I was sorely disappointed. I expected […]
Thunder Advance to NBA Finals: Roar From Huge Deficit to Oust Spurs
If you followed Wednesday’s Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Twitter, you watched the jubilation of Spurs fans turn to lamentation in a matter of minutes. Some of my friends were beginning to explore flight options to San Antonio for a Game 7. The large halftime lead evaporated in the blink of an […]
Ken Kendrick Fans The Flames: Kirk Gibson Singed
Things got a lot hotter in the desert this week when managing partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks Ken Kendrick sounded off on two of his young stars. Stephen Drew is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained last July. Justin Upton, expected to rise to the level of the game’s elite in 2012, has struggled […]
Economy Got You Down? Spend A Year With Disney In Under Five Minutes
The road to economic recovery is a long one. Obviously, families are tightening their budgets while trying to find entertainment for the upcoming season. They’re looking at day camps and activities to get things rolling. But, it’s all about keeping costs down. Here in Los Angeles, there’s been a bit of an uproar about the […]
Deal Not Done, Olshey Bolts For Portland
Los Angeles has been transformed into a hockey town during the Kings’ run through the NHL Final. On Monday night, the city celebrated a 4-0 Kings win over the Devils to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Lost in the hype of Wayne Gretzky dropping the puck and his statue being adorned in a […]
There’s An Outcry About Beer Prices in London
Stop the presses! The organizers of the 2012 London Olympics have announced the prices for food and drink and fans are outraged. The source of their anger is the tag put on a pint. The Telegraph advises that a pint of beer will run approximately $11 during this summer’s festivities. Maggie Hendricks of “Fourth-Place Medal” […]