Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. – Martin Luther King, Jr. At one point in all our lives we must stand up for something we believe in. There’s massive racial inequality still very much alive in the United states
Daily Villain Dish – 04/25/14
Yankees’ Michael Pineda 10 game suspension After Wednesday nights Red Sox/Yankees game, many fans had to be wondering what is on Michael Pineda’s mind as well has his neck. He was ejected for having a foreign substance on his person in the 2nd inning after Boston manager John Farrell called to the ump’s attention a
Daily Villain Dish – 04/18/14
Woodson, Kerr and Jackson’s decision The New York Knicks, and more importantly Phil Jackson, have a big decision to make about their coach. Does Phil retain Mike Woodson after a disastrous season or does he being in his own guy? Report came out today that Woody would like to be informed (via his agent mind
Requiem for the 2013-14 New York Knicks
Villain’s Daily Dish – 02/16/14
Michael Sam’s bold move With the news over a week ago that former All-American Michael Sam is openly gay; the sports world was captive for a few days. The news was a shock to some, but it today’s politically correct age it was easily accepted. I’m glad Michael came out, some people questioned the timing
Streakers!
In a world where those who finish second are often forgotten, it only seems right to compare a man who is tired of finishing second, with the man who he has often finished second to. Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Except more specifically, the two historic streaks that these NBA juggernauts have recently cemented in the
The Villain’s Daily Dish – Feb 9th 2014
A-rod drops the suit against MLB Finally justice will officially prevail and Alex Rodriguez has come to his senses. A-rod dropped his lawsuit against MLB, the Player’s Union, and the New York Yankees on Friday. This means he will serve his 162 game suspension and sit out the 2014 season. He also said he will
Daily Villain Dish – 01/15/14
The Fall of JR Smith
Ready Talent > Raw Talent
How many athletes have possessed such elite talent to not only surpass the college level , but to remain relevant in their sport when they reach the professional level? The answer…not many. When considering the number of athletes that have jumped from high school and gone directly into the pros, Basketball has felt the
“Don’t Blame it on the Whistle”
This Is Not Your Father’s NBA, Or Is It?
A Villiain’s State of Mind – Jeremy Lin v. NY Knicks
NBA U-Haul At its best!
Kevin Durant – Most Valuable Player
After draining the dramatic game-winning 3-pointer from several feet beyond the arc against the defending world champion Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant was just as he always is; calm and in control. The two-time defending scoring champion doesn’t just score, he scores in the clutchest of moments. That’s right, I said clutchest. We all have known
Thirsty Thursday
A Melo State of Mind
Blame it on the game
According to New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni the fans at MSG chanting the words Melo, Melo, Melo (in reference to bringing Carmelo Anthony to NY) have distracted the Knicks and made it tough for them to play. Message to coach D’Antoni: The crowds chanting Melo is not the problem with the Knicks. How
South Beach Party!!!!!!
On Their Marks, Got set, GOOOOOO!!!!! The Free Agency frenzy in full stride…..
July 1st marked the day that all NBA watchers, lovers, and listeners have been waiting for while most of the league remains satisfied with their contracts being signed, sealed and delivered there are many of other players seeking new homes or a better reason to remain right where they are. The more notable names like
My Fantasy Foursome of NBA Free Agency
The fantasy foursome is something we golfers can go on and on about. And we do, because the question comes up a lot and there are endless variations on the theme. In post-round conversation at the 19th hole it’s a common query, and just about every golf publication will present it periodically, usually in the
A Harsh Knick Reality
The LeBron Tour.. Wont Happen!
Draft Day!!!!!!!
All eyes are on John Wall as we get this NBA Draft going today. This will be a really interesting draft as there is good potential coming out of college. There are many notable names other than Wall that can be impact players in this upcoming season. Greg Monroe, DeMarcus Cousins and Evan Turner to name
The Kardashian Touch
Yes we are talking sports. The Keeping up with the Kardashian Show is already successful. Yet the latest talk in the sports world is about the championship edge the ladies bring to the table. Reggie Bush .. check! Lamar Odom .. check!Ty Lawson posted a message on his twitter account claiming, ” I heard if
Manute Bol the 7’7″ Legend Passes… R.I.P.
He got Game… Is that Jesus Shuttlesworth?
(photo courtesy of ESPN.com) Calling Spike? Paging Spike.. Lee? Did Jesus Shuttlesworth appear at the Staples Center in 2010?… Yes! Ray Allen put on a performance for the ages. Ray Allen played Jesus Shuttlesworth in Spike Lee’s He Got Game in 1998. In 2010, Ray still has game. He unleashed 8 3 point fg’s to
A Legendary Rest….
John Wooden was pronounced deceased yesterday after entering the Los Angeles area hospital with an illness that was gravely taking over his body. He fought through the illness the last few years of his life living a tremendous 99 years being a mastermind of basketball for the UCLA Bruins he was also well known as
Celtic Pride
SIDEKICKS!!!!!
Running of the Bulls
Good for the game?
On monday night David Stern once again reiterated that he would like to see Lebron James re-sign with Cleveland this offseason. Stern was quoted as saying “I hope he’ll stay, thats the way the system is designed”. The system which Stern is referring to is one where small market teams have had much success in the
Goodbye Vinny
Upset!!!!!!!!
2010 NBA Playoffs
LeBron to NY in 2010?
The Thunder Cat
Nets CEO takes aim at Brown Bag Fans
The Nets season hit another bumpy road on Monday night. The New Jersey Nets CEO Brett Yorkmak was seen yelling at fans that were in attendance wearing brown paper bags over their heads. Yorkmak reportedly was leaving his court side seat when he initiated the heated exchange with fans. The Nets are 7-63 to date
Agent Six
The J.E.T. is in the hangar for a while…
Finley is On the Road Again!!!
How low can you go??
File this one under “shocker”. The New Jersey Nets go in to Boston and beat the slumping Celtics on their home floor. After the game Kevin Garnett said he was flat out disgusted, and for good reason. The Nets began the day 5-52 a win percentage of .088. The Celtics % was .643. That’s a difference of .555. Over
Kidd’s Play Surely isn’t Childs Play!!!
Thabeet got D Beat!!!
Kobe beats another Buzzer!!!!
9 Times A Charm
Take That Shaq!
Shaquille O’neal took exception to the media referring to Dwight Howard as “Superman”…a nickname that O’neal has held for years. But is Howard very far away from attaining the level that Shaq was once at in his prime? In a much anticipated matchup this weekend Dwight Howard led the Orlando Magic to a big win over
Durantula On Broadway
Despite Tracy McGrady’s debut in New York, the Oklahoma City Thunder played spoiler to the Knicks Home welcome of T-Mac coming in to the Big apple! Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant had 30+ point efforts and that was just enough to pull the Thunder to an overtime victory at 121-118. Durant and his 25+ point
Jamison Debut wasn’t a good one…..
Upon Antawn lining up with the Cavaliers for the first time he had returned to a state which he knows pretty well. The Cavaliers were on the road against the Charlotte Bobcats and Antawn Jamison had an 0-12 effort in a convincing loss Friday. 110-93 was the 17 point blowout that now has the formerly