Category Archives: sports figures

Magic Johnson is not happy…

Magic Johnson, former mega superstar with LA Lakers, has spoken out about the hiring of Mike D’Antoni.  Apparently, he is not a fan of this hire.  Magic was very disappointed that owner Jim Buss did not in fact follow through … Continue reading

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Little MLB news…

Tampa Bay ace David Price edged out Detroit’s Justin Verlander for the AL Cy Young Award.  Also, the Florida Marlins (who earlier fired their manager) decided to clean house today, trading five high salaried players.  It is a payroll issue, … Continue reading

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Updated Heisman Frontrunners

This week, according to all the sports gurus, the top five Heisman Candidates are as follows: 1 Collin Klein, 2 Johnny “Football” Manziel, 3 Marquis Lee, 4 Kenyon Barner and 5 Macota Tao. Kansas State QB still appears to be … Continue reading

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Basketball updates…

New L A Lakers coach Mike D’Anotni is recovering from knee surgery and will fly from NY to LA on Wednesday.  It has not been announced when he will be on the floor coaching the Lakers.   OK… will wait … Continue reading

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Still not over it but…

Here it is Tuesday and I must admit I am still not over Federer not winning the WTA Year End Tournament.  I really wanted him to win!  He did have a great semifinal win over Murray.  Congrats to Novak! MNF … Continue reading

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Not happy with Tennis Year End Result…but it is what it is…

I love Roger Federer.  I in no way try to hide it or apologize for it. I think he is class personified, not to mention the most beautiful and talented tennis player we have ever seen (kind of quoting John … Continue reading

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No Zen Master return to LA

The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach!! INTERESTING!  Phil Jackson, according to sources, was shocked to hear the news that he had not been the one hired??  Well, let’s evaluate.  D’Antonio may not have … Continue reading

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For better or worse…the BCS is out…

The BCS Poll is now out for our viewing, reviewing, arguing, etc.  The big question, since this is what we have, will they get it right when it matters, when all the games are played and it is time to … Continue reading

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He’s still the one!!!

Roger Federer!!!  Roger Federer!!!  2 Federer defeated 3 Andy Murray today in London, 7 – 6, 6 – 2, to set up a tantalizing final tomorrow with 1 Novak Djokovic.  This was a great victory for Roger.  Fed looked a … Continue reading

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AP Poll out, Oregon #1 at last…for now

The AP Poll is out (Coaches Poll not yet out) and justice for Oregon at last.  The top ten are as follows: 1 Oregon, 2 Kansas State, 3 Notre Dame, 4 Alabama, 5 Georgia, 6 Ohio State, 7 Florida, 8 … Continue reading

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