Seattle, the city famous for its burnt coffee, rain, and the home of Frasier and Niles Crane, is getting a National Hockey League team. Unlike cities that steal teams from Canada, Seattle is getting an expansion team. This from Gary Bettman, the longtime commissioner of the NHL: Today is an exciting and historic day for … Continue reading “Seattle is getting an NHL team for the 2021-22 season”
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Carmelo Anthony asks for and receives free Atlanta Hawks jersey
Remember when Carmelo Anthony was supposed to be a rival for LeBron James? Remember when the two entered the NBA and were touted as the next Larry Bird and Magic Johnson? Yeah, me neither. Anthony was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003 and played for them until 2011. The Nuggets traded him to the New York Knicks in … Continue reading “Carmelo Anthony asks for and receives free Atlanta Hawks jersey”
LeBron James signs four year deal with the Lakers
LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers as a free agent for the second time in his career and signed a four year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Will fans in Cleveland burn his jerseys for the second time? I hope not. The fumes from a burning polyester jersey can’t be good for the respiratory system. Who … Continue reading “LeBron James signs four year deal with the Lakers”
The NFL could ban National Anthem protests if they wanted to
We’re currently in Week 9 of the National Football League 2017 schedule. It’s the ninth week in a row the league is allowing players to protest during the National Anthem. The only question at this point is why the NFL is allowing this stupid spectacle to continue. The idea the league doesn’t have total control of what … Continue reading “The NFL could ban National Anthem protests if they wanted to”
Clippers whine about not having a home court advantage
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers last night 110-106 last night in Los Angeles. After the game, many of the Clippers players and coaches complained about how the crowed seemed to be rooting for the visiting Warriors and not the Clippers, technically the home team. This from Clippers forward and Kia pitchman … Continue reading “Clippers whine about not having a home court advantage”
Derrick Rose to have knee surgery… again
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has a torn meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery to repair it. It’s the same exact injury he had in 2013. This was after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in 2012. It’s unclear when he injured his knee this time. He … Continue reading “Derrick Rose to have knee surgery… again”