February 7, 2012
The Third, Forgotten Title: College Hoops’ Conference Contenders
Regular-season championships are vastly underrated in America. In the four major professional leagues, the aura surrounding the playoffs completely eclipses anything that came before. And it makes sense — drama is heightened in the short series or single game, and the romance of sport is built on the heroism that emerges from these moments. They […]
Read moreJaVale McGee Revolutionizes Defense
Che Guevara. Lech Walesa. Abbie Hoffman. What do these men have in common? They were all, in their own ways, revolutionaries. Now we can add Washington Wizards center and undisputed people’s champion JaVale McGee to that esteemed list. What did McGee do now? Oh, not much, just completely changed the way we will look at […]
Read moreJeremy Lin: Still Awesome
Earlier this week, I wrote about the breakout game of second-year Knicks backup point guard Jeremy Lin. In one of the most entertaining performances of the season, Lin led the Knicks to a 99-92 victory over the Nets with 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Even though I definitely became a Jeremy believer ‘Myliever […]
Read moreB.S. Report: Larry Bird
I don’t know what my exact Bucket List is for BS Report guests, just that Larry Bird, David Letterman, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Murphy are leading the way. While we were in Indianapolis last week, we were offered the chance to sit down with Larry Legend for 30 minutes … which, of course, I stretched […]
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The Fabulous and the Flops of the Super Bowl
All good things must come to an end. After a long season filled with twists and turns, our coverage of the 2011 NFL season finishes up today with the Super Bowl XLVI edition of “The Fabulous and the Flops.” What’s that? Are you crying? Oh, you’re so sweet. Now we’re starting to cry a little […]
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About Last Night: A Gigantic Homecoming
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Monday. The New York Giants arrived home yesterday, and were greeted by 200 raucous fans at their practice facility. Oddly enough, one of the wildest fans was a heavily intoxicated Rob Gronkowski. Gisele Bundchen, the wife of Patriots […]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2012
The 10 Best Lines About Jeremy Lin’s Big Night
This past weekend was a phenomenal time to be a faux New York sports fan. Although I walked into a Manhattan Super Bowl party wearing a newly gifted Falcons shirt, my verbal allegiances throughout the game became more and more aligned with the Giants. As it progressed, I joined in with many a Giants chant, […]
Read moreDeAndre Jordan Won the Super Bowl of Staring Down JaVale McGee’s Mother
Apparently. We’re going to go a little The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance here and print the legend, because the legend is so good you should make it the new bedtime story that you tell your kids. In fact, I don’t even want to know if this is true or not; that’s how bad I […]
Read moreThe Disturbing Anti-Animal Nickname Trend in the NFL Playoffs
Something strange is happening in the NFL, and it’s about time someone had the courage to speak up. The results of recent playoff and Super Bowl games reveal a deep anti-animal agenda that is frankly alarming in this supposedly “enlightened” age. Serious accusations deserve some serious facts, and I’m ready to be the Edward R. […]
Read moreSouper Bowl I: At Least You Won Something, New England!
New Englanders may feel as if they’re crunching on shells today, but they’ll always have Manhattan. Clam Chowder, that is. As the morning — and its attendant beery hangover — breaks on the day after the Super Bowl, it might be nice for those gloomy souls in Beantown to reflect on the one area in […]
Read moreDraw It Up: Super Bowl Edition
This was a very odd game — with a very dramatic finish. Early in Sunday’s Super Bowl, the New York Giants — aided by New England quarterback Tom Brady’s safety — looked unstoppable. The Giants had a huge advantage in both momentum and yards, but despite all this, they only scored nine points. Then Tom […]
Read moreKansas-Mizzou: One Way to Win, One Way to Lose
It’s come to my attention that college basketball fans prefer not to read anything negative about their favorite teams. And now that Eli Manning has ushered in the postpartisan age that President Obama could only dream of, I feel inspired to stay positive. So, for the convenience of Kansas and Missouri fans, I’ve divided this […]
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About Last Weekend: The Land of Giants
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports over the weekend. The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI. And that’s after viewers were inundated with patriotic propaganda, from the national anthem to a crazy Clint Eastwood ad, without ever seeing […]
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