Category Archives: ESPN

April 1st, MLB Opening Day!

MLB opening day!  Welcome back the boys of spring, or is it the boys of summer?  Oh well, it is April 1st and MLB is back!  Yes!! Two very appropriate games are featured today on ESPN, first up Boston Red … Continue reading

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Let’s Dance!

The NCAA Basketball Tournament seeds are out!  The #1 overall seed is Louisville, #1 in the Midwest Region.  #2 Duke should be a factor in that regional along with Michigan State. South Region –  #1 Kansas with Georgetown #2 and … Continue reading

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“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up!”

March 4, 1993, twenty years ago today, Jimmy Valvano received the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the ESPY Awards.  This marks the twentieth anniversary of what is without a doubt, one of the most moving and greatest speeches … Continue reading

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Speaking of LeBron James

NBA action today, LeBron James and the Miami Heat came from behind to defeat the NY Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 99 – 93.  LeBron had 29 points, 7 assists, 3 steals and 1 blocked shot.  Wade added 20 points … Continue reading

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#1 Indiana in action tonight (CBB)

#1 Indiana is in action tonight in college basketball taking on Minnesota on the road.  The game is on ESPN at 7:00 pm EST.  Will the Hoosiers survive?  I am gonna say yes, they will win on the road.  Stay … Continue reading

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#1 Indiana in action tonight (CBB)

#1 Indiana is in action tonight in college basketball taking on Minnesota on the road.  The game is on ESPN at 7:00 pm EST.  Will the Hoosiers survive?  I am gonna say yes, they will win on the road.  Stay … Continue reading

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CBB Polls

The college basketball season has been a wild and crazy ride so far.  This past week, Miami suffered their first ACC loss at Wake Forest, Georgetown upset Syracuse, Ohio State “upset” Michigan State, and Kentucky rallied from a 13 point … Continue reading

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Two more #1 seeds out in AGC Accenture Tournament

The last two remaining #1 seeds in the AGC Accenture Match Play Tournament in Tuscon, AZ are out.  Luke Donald and Louis Oosthuzien were eliminated in match play today.  The sun was out but the top seeds followed in the … Continue reading

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Falcons likely to release Turner

Sad news from the ATL regarding the Atlanta Falcons.  ESPN reports that the Falcons are likely to release RB Michael Turner.  Say it isn’t so!!  Turner holds the record for the most rushing TD’s in the franchise’s history.  Last year, … Continue reading

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Lakers host Celtics tonight

The LA Lakers will host the Boston Celtics tonight and the game will air on ESPN at 10:30 pm EST.  Two storied franchises and a storied rivalry which has perhaps lost a bit of its luster with the current struggles … Continue reading

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