Eric Williams
I am a nationally syndicated sports columnist and one of the nation's top sports handicappers. I am also a national sports radio personality and freelance journalist who has written articles covering nearly every topic in print and online journalism.
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Six-Pack of NFL Coach of the Year Candidates RevealedWith the 2011 NFL regular season coming to a swift close with this weekend’s Week 17 matchups, now is a perfect time to take a look at which head coaches truly are deserving of this season’s annual Coach if the Year award. -
Expect Winds of Change to Take Place in 2011-12 NBA SeasonNBA fans that waited an eternity for this year’s lockout to end and pro hoops to get underway, already know that the ‘winds of change’ are taking place in the early going of the shortened 2011-12 season. -
It’s Burning Up … Because These 10 WTA Players Are Absolute Hotties!In today’s changing times on the women’s WTA Tour, a lot of critics like to say that the women’s game is built more on fluff and glamour ... -
What the Hell? Numerous Teams Have More Questions Than Answers as Stretch Run ApproachesIn what has been one of the most topsy-turvy NFL seasons in recent memory, several teams this season still have more questions than answers surrounding their respective franchises.
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NFL Week 10 Rapid Thoughts – Zany 2011 Season Continues with Wild Week 10Okay NFL fans and gridiron gamblers, I am not a happy camper after suffering through an uninspiring betting weekend heading into tonight’s Monday night affair, thanks to the continuing league-wide theme of ‘inconsistency’ this season. -
Shut Up Shaq! Recently Retired NBA Superstar Continues to Tarnish Own LegacyBeing four and a half decades old, maybe it’s the ‘old school’ in me, but I swear, I’ve never seen so many professional athletes that put the ‘jack’ in jackass as the ones that play in today’s me-first, ‘microwave’ times! -
Recent Wins Aside, Roger Federer’s Still Elite … Duh!Just a couple of days ago, I read an absolutely foolish tennis column from a guy (Peter Bodo) that has been in the tennis-writing business nearly as long as I’ve been alive. Now, another ESPN tennis ‘writer’ has come out with even more stupidity. -
Double Fault! Bodo a Dodo when it Comes to Serena Williams’ Near FutureI’m perusing the tennis section over at ESPN on Saturday when I come across a strange column by veteran yellow ball writer, Peter Bodo that makes me believe that Bodo is a complete dodo – and a Williams ‘hater’.
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NFL Mid-Season Report Card Shows Big Changes Taking Place in ‘New-Look’ NFLSo what we’re approaching Week 10 in the NFL, it’s still ‘mid-season’ for a bunch of teams that have played just eight regular games so far, which is why I’m now offering up my annual NFL mid-season report card on every team in the league! -
Eli Manning, Impressive Flacco, Highlight Eye-Opening Week 9 NFL ThoughtsEli Manning mastered another last-second, game-winning drive against the suddenly shaky New England Patriots while Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens did likewise to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their highly-anticipated Week 9 divisional matchup. -
NFL Mid-Season Betting Breakdown is Eye-Opening Stuff for Gridiron GamblersWith the 2011 NFL regular season heading into its second half it’s time to take a look at the good, the bad – and the ugly – when it comes to this season’s league-wide betting results.
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Costly Calculations! a Brief Look at Which NFL Teams Dropped the Ball in 2011A multitude of teams this season have seen their calculations (or should I say miscalculations) on numerous players or coaches, put them in a huge hole halfway into the 2011 regular season.
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Rams’ Huge Upset, Dallas Do-Over, Highlight Week 8 NFL ReviewThe St. Louis Rams ruined every NFL fans’ office pool or winning wagering ways by upsetting the New Orleans Saints. The Dallas Cowboys would like a ‘do-over’ after getting b**ch-slapped by the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8. -
Redskins, Browns and Seahawks’ Reality Checks’ Highlights Top 10 Week 8 NFL Thoughts‘Reality checks’ are the theme of this week’s NFL Thoughts column as several NFL teams now have to come to grips with their respective ‘realities’ as the 2011 NFL regular season -
Get Over Yourselves – Why I’m with Owners on NBA Lockout!From the pre-Larry Bird Boston Celtics days of Dave Cowens, Jo Jo White and Charlie Scott to the more well-known Showtime Lakers, the NBA has always held a special place in my heart – until recently that is! -
Cut the Crap and Forget the Past – Recent History Says Still Talented T.O. Will ShineI don’t like people that can’t forget the past and want to hold a grudge against a guy for either a real or perceived ‘offense’ that he may or may not have committed. In this case, I’m talking about future Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens -
Fun-Filled Week 6 NFL Thoughts Make You Go Hmmmm!!Pro football gamblers and NFL fans everywhere that are looking for some fun-filled insight into this weekend’s upcoming slate of Week 6 contests are in for a treat. -
Week 5 NFL Thoughts Begin with Bragging, End with Tribute to Silver and BlackThis week’s first ‘NFL Thoughts’ column gets underway with some mild bragging from yours truly– before finishing up with a tribute to the man that put the Silver and Black on the map!
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Friday the 13th – 13 ‘Ghoulish’ Thoughts on Week 5 in the NFLIn the spirit of this month’s quickly-approaching Halloween holiday, I’ve decided to name one of this week’s NFL weekly thoughts columns, after one of the best known ‘scary’ days in fright history. -
‘Birds and the Bees’ Lead Off Top 10 Thoughts on Week 4 in the NFLBy now, if you’re a person of legal voting age, then you probably know all about the proverbial ‘birds and bees’ story (uugh). Still, I’ve decided that ‘Birds and Bees’ would be the lead-in to this week’s top 10 NFL thoughts column. -
You Got Knocked the ‘F’ Out – Six NFL Teams that Can Already Kiss the Playoffs Goodbye!Well, in tribute of a certain famous utterance, I’ve decided to apply the 'knocked out' label to a handful of NFL teams that clearly aren’t going to be participants in this season’s playoffs. -
Out of the Frying Pan …. And into the Fire! Several NFL Head Coaches Already on Hot Seat!The 2011 NFL regular season may be less than four weeks old at the time of this writing, but several head coaches are already on the proverbial ‘hot seat’. -
‘Keepin’ it Real’ with Top 10 Week 2 NFL ThoughtsAfter a crazy ass start to the regular season with numerous shockers across the league in Week 1, several more eye-opening events took place in Week 2 that earned the distinction of making my top 10 NFL thoughts for the week. -
A Dime-A-Dozen – Week 1 NFL Thoughts Are Eye-Opening to Say the Least!If the opening salvo of the 2011 NFL regular season is any indication, then by, are NFL fans in for a roller-coaster ride of a season!
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Li, Little Sis, Williamses and 'Ali' Highlight Top 10 WTA Thoughts as Wimbledon 2011WTA tennis followers everywhere are primed for a fantastic 2011 Wimbledon when the year's most coveted grand slam tournament gets underway on June 20, 2011. -
'˜Keepin' it Real' with My Top 10 ATP Tour Thoughts as Wimbledon ApproachesWith the French Open now a thing of the past '" and the 2011 version of Wimbledon getting underway on June 20 '" now is a perfect time to offer up my Top 10 thoughts on the ATP Tour. -
Lakers, Celtics, Insight Highlights Ten NBA Thoughts on the 2010-11 NBA PlayoffsIf you've either A), been on another planet for the past three weeks, or B), refuse to accept reality, the fact of the matter is that big change has taken place in the NBA landscape since the start of the 2010-11 NBA playoffs. -
Follow Me Guys! a Look at the Top 10 Locker Room Leaders in the NBAWith the 2010-11 NBA playoffs rolling right along, I figured now was the perfect time to take a look at the top 10 locker room leaders in the NBA.
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Red-Hot Djokovic Highlights 2011 ATP French Open PreviewTennis lovers everywhere want to know if World No.1 Rafael Nadal can defend his French Open titl against undefetaed World No.2 Novak Djokovic. Find out right here!
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From Champs to Chumps '" Lakers Sudden Fall Signals Big Changes Needed in L.AThe Los Angeles Lakers' sudden demise in the 2010-11 NBA playoffs was great news to NBA fans everywhere that were tired of L.A.'s Western Conference dominance the past three seasons.
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NFL Watch 2011 - My Perfect Prescription to Fix All of Vince Young's AilmentsI know it seems like forever NFL fans, but it really was just a few short years ago that now, soon-to-be, former Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young was a highly touted '" and clearly gifted '" young signal-caller, but now ...
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The Next Black Quarterback to Win a Super Bowl Will Be -- .?No black quarterback has led his team to an NFL Championship since Doug Williams back in 1988. Which black NFL quarterback will be the next to lead his team to a Super Bowl title?
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The Top Five College Basketball Coaches of All-TimeFrom James Naismith to Dean Smith and John Chaney, legendary college basketball coaches have been leaving their respective marks on the game - and young men - for over 100 hundred years now. -
The Top Five College Basketball Coaches in the Game TodayWhile coaches in every sport are generally judged on their wins and losses, I believe there is a lot more that goes into making a great coach than the number of victories a guy can get before hanging up the old whistle.
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Serena Shows Love to Haiti, Turns Negative into PositiveSerena Williams created an online auction of some of her treasured memorabilia and clothing in order to raise $92,000 (the same amount she was fined) for Haiti earthquake victims. -
McGwire's Return All Wrong, Extends MLB Steroid WoesI'm downright ticked-off that former Major League star - and admitted cheater - Mark McGwire is being allowed back into the good graces of Major League Baseball -
NBA Game Predictions - Lowly Pistons Host Banged-Up CelticsAssociated Content pro basketball lovers looking for wining prediction on tonight's full slate of NBA action, have come to the right place.
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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - NFL Divisional Playoff WinnersWith a pair of potentially thrilling NFL divisional playoff matchups taking place this Saturday and Sunday, the most popular sport in North America will once again take center stage in nearly every sports fan's consciousness. -
Pro Basketball Betting News - the NBA's Hottest Under TeamsNBA gamblers that like to wager on Over/Under totals will enjoy this look at the best Under teams in the league heading into this weekend. -
Baker's Dozen - the 13 Best NFL Offensive Players of the Past DecadeIn this article, I will take a look back at some of the game's greatest offensive players of the past decade. -
The Top Five Sports Stories of 2009This look back at the top five sports stories for 2009 will give sports fans everywhere reason to pause, smile, laugh or cry, depending on how you feel about each particular story. -
NFL Rankings - the Top Five Wide Receivers in the NFLWhen it comes to making big plays via the catch, there is nothing like a big-time wide receiver that can almost literally put his respective team on his back while moving the chains like nobody's business. -
Top Five Playstation 3 Gifts for 2009Let me get down to the business at hand - breaking down the top five video game gifts for the best video game system on the market in my estimation - the Playstation 3. -
Blazin' Hot Video Game Gifts for 2009This article will give avid associated content video game enthusiasts spanning the globe, all the inside information they need to pick out - and pick up - the latest and greatest video game items that have hit the market in 2009. -
The Top Five Running Backs in the NFLEvery NFL fan knows there is nothing like seeing a game-breaking running back 'take one to the house' while making multiple defenders miss their intended tackles while grasping at thin air.
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Apology Not Necessary - Why Serena was Right to Go Off on LinespersonI am going on record to say that the national backlash that Serena Williams has received for her tirade during her U.S. Open semifinal loss to Kim Clijsters has been undeserved for a player that has been a mostly-gracious champion throughout her career.
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'Small' College Football QB's Should Get Chance to Succeed at Next LevelI'm sick and tired of seeing supposedly intelligent NFL general managers bypassing some of the best 'small' college quarterbacks in the game in favor of taller quarterbacks that supposedly have a 'bigger upside' pardon the pun. -
How to Become a Ninety Percent Free Throw ShooterMy number one key to becoming a ninety percent free throw shooter is simple - repetition. First and foremost, shoot as many free throws as possible. -
Weight Loss Tips for TeensWhile today's children may not ride their bikes as much as us 40-somethings did three decades ago, there is plenty of hope for the overweight teen that wants to lose weight, even if it's not done by one of those 1970s methods. -
NFL Defensive Impact Rookies Could Provide Playoff BoostSeveral NFL teams in both conferences will be counting on their respective prized rookie draft picks to come in and contribute to their team's success this upcoming season. -
2009 NFL Preview - Rookies Offensive that Have a Chance to Make an ImpactSeveral teams in both conferences - both, legitimate Super Bowl title contenders and pretenders alike - will be counting on their gifted rookies to help them record winning seasons -
Negative NFL Offseason Transactions that Could Hurt TeamsNFL teams that failed to address a key need or bring in the wrong players can reverse their good fortunes just as quickly as a blossoming team can improve. -
NFL Offseason Free Agent Player MovementWith the start of the 2009 NFL season drawing closer by the day, this look at which NFL teams helped themselves out the most during the annual free agent signing period, will give NFL fanatics everywhere the inside scoop! -
Let's Rip the DeadI found out a long time ago that courtesy, kindness and consideration are literally a thing of the past for most Americans these days, but I have to admit, that I have been blown away by the recent bashing of recently deceased celebrity Michael Jackson.
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Sixers Draft Future Floor Leader in Jrue HolidayPicking 17th this season - and looking at the possible departure of veteran point guard Andre Miller, everywhere knew the Sixers would select a point guard.
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Mouth-Watering Fourth of July RecipesThe Fourth of July is undeniably one of this nation's greatest and most widely celebrated National holidays and rightfully so, seeing as how it is recognized as the day we gained our independence as a free nation and all. -
Thirst-Quenching Fourth of July Holiday DrinksAdults everywhere will enjoy the mix of satisfying Fourth of July holiday drinks that I have compiled for this article. -
Fourth of July Holiday BBQ RecipesThis, five-recipe Fourth of July holiday feature, specializing in all barbequed meals, is sure to please no matter where you may be celebrating the Fourth of July this year. -
Serve an Ace or Smack a Winner at the Public Tennis Parks in Marshall, MissouriIf you're an avid tennis player and ever make your way to Marshall, Missouri, a tiny town of approximately 13,000 that rests one hour east of Kansas City, you'll find the small city has two fairly solid places to play tennis. -
Marvin Gaye's Music Still Relevant in Today's TimesMarvin Gaye is one of the greatest R&B legends of all-time and despite his passing 25 years ago, remains, in my estimation one of the most socially-conscious recording artists of all-time.
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Top Five Centers in the NBAWhile the center position may not have the total significance it once held, with the game becoming more guard-oriented in recent years, finding a talented center today is about as hard as finding some weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
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Top Five Power Forwards in the NBAOnce upon a time, the position was manned by slow-footed brutes known and valued more for their ability to dispense insanely hard message delivering blows than their actual on-court basketball acumen.
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Top Five Small Forwards in the NBAFrom the high-flying theatrics of Julius Dr. J. Erving and Dominique Wilkins to the sweet-shooting theatrics of Larry Bird or Rick Barry, small forwards can change a game.
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Top Five Point Guards in the NBAThese days, the NBA game has become more guard-oriented than ever. With that time-altered fact firmly in hand, here is a look at the top five point guards in the NBA.
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Top Five Shooting Guards in the NBAThe shooting guard position has always been one of the most glamorous - and necessary - positions the sport of basketball has ever known. In this NBA column, I will take a look at the players I believe are the top five shooting guards in the NBA today.
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2008-09 NBA Regular Season Award Winners: The Real DealWith the conclusion of the 2008-09 NBA regular season, it's time for me to make my annual selections on the league's award winners in each category from MVP to Defensive Player of the Year.
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Just Blame BarackBarack Obama has officially been in office for all of 85 days and yet detractors all over the country have tried to blame him for every negative event that has taken place recently.
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You Know You're Blessed when ...Many times in life, the blessings we have stare us in our faces so often that we fail to realize how much of a blessing they actually are.
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Tennis: Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Head GamesIn the very first installment of "He Says, She Says" Theresa and I, both avid amateur tennis players, will breakdown which WTA Tour players have the mental fortitude to become a Grand Slam Champion. -
Tennis: ATP Tour Head GamesTheresa and I, both avid amateur tennis players, will breakdown which top ATP Tour players have the "mental fortitude" to become a Grand Slam champion in the near future. -
NBA Young Center Rankings: Top 10 Young Centers in the GameIn this column, I will take a look at the best young centers in the NBA, players that are clearly the cream of the crop when it comes to "new age" centers. -
NCAA College Basketball March Madness Bracket BusterWith the annual NCAA Championship Basketball Tournament quickly approaching, this "bracket-busting" article will give college basketball fans some wise tips on how to compile a winning Tournament bracket. -
2008-09 NBA Head Coach RankingsOkay NBA fanatics everywhere, with the 2008-09 NBA regular season getting ready for its annual post all-star break period, it's time to rank each and every NBA head coach on their past, present and future performances. -
Tennis Television - Why I Love the Tennis ChannelI love the Tennis Channel first and foremost because of the incredible game tips they give during commercials and breaks. For a young player, its daily telecasts are almost priceless.
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NYPD Should Be Ashamed of Track Record, Media TheatricsThe NYPD's glory-seeking police department has crossed the line from their normal levels of underhandedness and sheer stupidity to civil rights infringements. -
Will Barack Get a Break?I come closer to the sad realization that some people, no matter what newly elected President Barack Obama does or does not do, will never, give our newly elected leader the benefit of the doubt.
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Four Reasons Why I Dislike Charles BarkleyFormer NBA basketball star Charles Barkley, now a controversial color commentator for TNT, never fails to spark emotion with some of his often-incendiary comments. -
Five Reasons Why I Love Charles BarkleyWhether you love him to death or hate him with a passion, one thing about NBA Hall of Fame inductee Charles Barkley, is that he never fails to stay out of the spotlight for very long.
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Two Views on Christianity - to Strive or Not Strive to 'Be like Christ' - that is the QuestionLittle did I know that a recent phone conversation would become the basis of this Christian-based, op-ed column, but hey, stranger things have happened in my life. -
City, Giants Making Big Fuss for Nothing Over Plaxico Gun DebacleMaybe it's me, but I'm a bit perplexed with all of the hoopla surrounding New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress and his recent arrest for carrying an illegally concealed weapon. -
Knicks Make Mess of Marbury SituationI'm an 'old-school' guy that loves his 'old school' players, but I have to admit that I am sick and tired of the New York Knicks' antics concerning soon-to-be, former point guard Stephon Marbury. -
Old-School Comparison Column: Kevin McHale or James Worthy - Take Your PickI am back with another one of my Old-School Comparison Columns, this time, an in-depth look at two of the greatest forwards in NBA history - Kevin McHale and 'Big Game' James Worthy - Hall of Famer's in every sense of the word.
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Why Barack Obama Will Not Be the Next President of the United StatesWith just over two weeks remaining until the Nov. 4, 2008 Presidential election, this political column will focus on five specific reasons that Barack Obama will not be elected as the next President of the United States. -
Eight Reasons Why Barack Obama Will Be the Next President of the United StatesWith just over two weeks remaining until the Nov. 4, 2008 presidential election, this political column will focus on eight specific reasons why I believe Obama Barack will become the next President of the United States.
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2008 Major League Baseball's Manager RankingsEvery serious Major League Baseball follower knows that for any team to win a World Series championship title, they need solid leadership starting at the very top - with the manager. -
Doc Rivers Recreates NBA HistoryBoston Celtics head coach Glen 'Doc' Rivers has become the first African-American NBA head coach to lead his team to an NBA championship since NBA legend and Hall of Fame inductee, K.C. Jones accomplished the feat in 1985-86. -
NBA Offseason Losers Will Have Tough Way to Go in 2008-09Several NBA teams have failed to address their needs properly and will enter the 2008-09 regular season in worse shape than the way they finished out the 07-08 season, either because of poor front office decisions or just plain old bad luck.
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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - NBA Offseason WinnersWith a flurry of free agent activity this offseason - not to mention a 2008 draft that could help several teams immediately - the 2008-09 NBA regular season figures to be one of the most exciting and thrilling seasons in recent memory.
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2008-09 NBA Breakout PlayersWhile several NBA teams have plans on challenging the Boston Celtics for league supremacy, a multitude of individual players are also set to increase their own statistical output for the respective teams.
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2008 Men's Australian Open Odds2008 will be the first season that World No.1 Roger Federer does not win the three grand slam titles that he has won in each of the past two seasons. I guess this is the tournament I expect Federer to finally fall in. -
Why I Love Christ United Methodist Church in Myrtle BeachI am an ardent supporter of Christ United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the life-altering messages its inspiring pastor, Dr. Jeff Dunn, shares with his congregation each Sunday. -
2008 Australian Open Women's Odds - Which Serena Will Show Up and MoreIf nothing else, the 2007 Sony Ericsson Women's WTA Tour showed that the sport, at least on the women's side, is flourishing better than ever with more talented players cropping up from countries covering the globe.
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Ranking the NFL's Head CoachesWhich NFL head coach is the best in the business? Following a thrilling 2007 regular season filled with suspense and surprises, this article will rank each head coach based on past and present performances. -
Call it a Comeback Pete: Why Grand Slam Champ Pete Sampras Should Come Back to the ATP TourAfter watching the immediate success Sampras had on his comeback with the Men's 'Outback Champion's Tour', I am even more convinced that Sampras could take his comeback to an even bigger stage - the regular men's ATP Tour, at least on a limited basis. -
Old-School Comparison Column: Joe Namath or Jim Kelly: Who's the Best?This 'Old-School' Comparison Column looks at the very distinct careers of two Hall of Fame quarterbacks - Joe Namath and Jim Kelly - who each, left their indelible impressions on the annals of NFL history in two very different fashions. -
Old-School Comparison Column: James Lofton or Michael IrvinThis 'Old-School' Comparison Column looks at the Hall of Fame careers of two of the most prolific wide receivers in the annals of NFL history - James Lofton and Michael Irvin. -
2008 ATP Grand Slam Odds - Roger Federer Grand Slam Win-Total OddsAfter winning three grand slam titles in three of the last four seasons, fRoger Federer, is a lock to win at least another three slams next season right? -
Why the Boston Celtics Will Win the NBA TitleHere is a look at the important factors I believe the Celtics will need - or already have - to lift the franchise to its league-leading 17th NBA championship. -
Why the Boston Celtics Won't Win the NBA ChampionshipThe Celtics, even after adding superstars, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to go along with their own longtime resident star, Paul Pierce, will not ... repeat, not, win the NBA title in 2007-08. -
NBA Western Conference Midseason ObservationsAs we approach the annual NBA all-star weekend, here are my annual western conference midseason observations. So let's get started. -
MLB Betting Trends: Preparing for the 2007 SeasonGamblers that bet baseball on a regular basis rely a great deal on trends and statistics to make their wagers. Betting on baseball is a long grind that last over six months and has many ups and downs. -
Who is the Dallas Cowboys' Greatest Quarterback Ever? Troy Aikman or Roger Staubach'They' say you either love the Dallas Cowboys or hate them with every fiber of your being. With that being said, I will readiy admit that being born and raised in Philadelphia, it's only natural for me to despise the Cowboys. -
O.J. Or Thurman: Who is the Buffalo Bills Greatest Running Back of All-time?Well, it is time to take a walk back in time and compare the outstanding careers of the Buffao Bills two greatest running backs in team history - O.J. Simpson and Thurman Thomas. -
Tennis Betting: The Keys to Successful Tennis BettingBetting on tennis isn't quite as popular in the United States as it is overseas, but that doesn't mean that tennis wagering doesn't exist at all. -
NBA Eastern Conference Midseason ObservationsWith the annual NBA All-Star game upon us, it is once again time for my annual midseason review of each team. -
Power, Passion and Precision: Serena Can Be the Best of All-time - and Now She Wants to BeMaybe it was last year's scathing, but totally honest and true, column, by former tennis legend turned writer and editor, Chris Evert, that got her juices going. Or maybe it was my national column in which I wholeheartedly agreed with Evert. -
NBA Hoops: Is There a Beast in the East that Can Beat the Best in the West?I always say that the outlook - and immediate future - of a professional sports franchise in any sport, can change in the blink of an eye depending on circumstances, both controllable and uncontrollable -
Double Your Pleasure: Not One - but Two African-American Head Coaches Have a Chance to Make HistoryI guess it is only fitting that in this time of celebration for beloved civil rights leader and national icon, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., that, not only one, but two, African-American men have a chance to make history. -
Stallworth or Swann: Who is the Pittsburgh Steelers Greatest Wide Receiver of All-time?I'll keep this short and simple. Point blank, which player is the Pittsburgh Steelers' greatest wide receiver of all-time? Lynn Swann or John Stallworth? -
Remembering Latino Legend: Alexis ArguelloOne Hispanic athlete whose accomplishments are definitely worth remembering, is beloved boxing champion, Alexis Arguello. -
NFL Playoff Betting: Chicago Bears (14-3) Vs. New Orleans Saints (11-6)The improbable NFC Championship matchup between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints is now a reality that will have football fans all over the country tuned in to see if the Saints can continue their surprising Cinderella season. -
NFL Playoff Betting: Indianapolis Colts (14-4) Vs. New England Patriots (14-4)The Colts are seeking their first Super Bowl appereance in franchise history - and, as has been the case for the past few seasons - the Patriots stand directly in their path. -
Tony or Emmitt: Who is the Dallas Cowboys' Greatest Running Back of All-time?When I recently asked my brother, Alfonso Coley, who was the best running back in Dallas Cowboys history, I had no idea that the question would turn into a semi-heated debate about former Cowboys stars, Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith, but that's exactly what happened. -
Remembering Latino Boxing Legend Alexis ArguelloBeing the father of three, half-Hispanic children, I always stress to my children the importance of knowing their roots and those of the numerous trailblazers of the same ethnicity who helped to pave the way for them in various professions.
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Why the Phoenix Suns Can Win a Championship Playing Their Brand of BasketballI was in a recent conversation with a friend the other day when the conversation of the Phoenix Suns - and more importantly - their legitimacy as championship contenders - arose. When I found myself defending the Suns' chances, I decided to write this column. -
Billy Come Late-ly: Why Philadelphia 76ers GM Billy King Needs My Phone NumberAfter hearing the Sixers most recent attention-grabbing headline news, I almost literally beacme sick to my stomach. -
All About Sports GamblingI'll never forget when I learned all about gambling, specifically, wagering on professional sports. At the time, I was a young 22-year-old who worked at a job that had not one, but two, "bookies" that took "action" on just about every professional sport there is.
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'Iron Man': Joe Paterno's Longevity is Simply LegendaryBeing a former Penn State student, I guess loving Joe Paterno comes naturally to me as it does most PSU alums. However, former Penn Staters aren't the only ones who love Paterno dearly. -
Franco or the Bus: Who is the Pittsburgh Steelers Greatest Running Back of All-time?When I recently sat down to write a series of articles focusing on comparing each franchise's all-time greats, I had no idea how tough some of the decisions I would have to make would be. Case in point, the greatest running back in Pittsburgh history. -
Buyer Beware! Why the Denver Nuggets Acquisition of Allen Iverson May Not Be so SmoothLike most basketball fans, I am curious to see how the mercurial Allen Iverson will fit in with the Denver Nuggets and his new teammates, specifically, scoring machine, Carmelo Anthony.
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Keke Palmer is Making a Meteoric Mark on the Film IndustryWhen I recently sat down to watch the entertaining film, Akeelah and the Bee, starring the incomparable Laurence Fishburne and realtive newcomer, Keke Palmer, I enjoyed the film and Palmer's performance immensely. -
Frankie Muniz Has Grown Up Before Our Very EyesMaybe it's me, but when I think of the name Frankie Muniz, nothing rings a bell. However, if someone were to say to me, 'You know, the kid from the Codie Banks' movies,' I'd say, 'Oh yeah, I know him. I didn't know that was his name.' -
Time for the Eagles to Prepare for Life After DonovanI decided to sit down and write this column after recently taking stock of the Philadelphia Eagles and theorizing that the Eagles had better start to begin the process of picking a long-term successor for quarterback, Donovan McNabb.
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Ray Guy is a Definite Football Hall of FamerMaybe it's me, but I just don't understand how a player who was possibly the best ever at his given position, doesn't end up being honored in the Hall of Fame for the excellence he displayed for nearly two decdes. -
Odds on the 2006-07 NBA Defensive Player of the YearWith all of the happenings going on in the sporting world at the present moment, there's probably not much attention being paid to many of the outstanding defensive performances being put on by some of the NBA's best defensive players.
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Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony's Image Takes the Biggest HitYou know, just when I was starting to really like Denver Nuggets star forward, Carmelo Anthony - and he was beginning to repair hisless than glowing image, the guy goes and pulls one of the lamest acts that any man, not just an athlete, can pull.
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Stayin' Alive: Philadelphia Eagles Copy Characteristics of Jeff GarciaIt's funny, the more I think about the current state of the Philadelphia Eagles, the more I think about the old addage, "Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear".
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Bad Boys II: Why New York Nicks' Isiah Thomas Did Nothing WrongBefore I get into the meat of this article, let me say that, of all the columnists who have repeatedly ripped Isiah Thomas the last couple of years, I have been at, or near the top of the list when it came to Thomas' critics.
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Bart Starr or Brett Favre: Who is Green Bay's Greatest Quarterback of All-time?With the outstanding career of Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre, quickly coming to a close (hopefully) I thought it would be interesting to compare Favre with another Packers great, Hall of Fame inductee, Bart Starr.
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Who is Monique Coleman?You may have seen her recently on ABC's hit series, Dancing With The Stars, and not recognized her. You may have been trying to put the face with a film you've seen her in.
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CSI Miami Star Emily Procter is Calleigh DuquesneThe more I watch CSI: Miami, the more I enjoy the powerful performances of actress, Emily Procter, who portrays Detective Calleigh Duquesne on the hit show.
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From Dharma and Greg to Criminal Minds: A Biography on Thomas GibsonI've been watching the hit CBS drama series, Criminal Minds for almost two months now and the I had no clue that the show's lead actor, Thomas Gibson, was the co-star of another series, Dharma and Greg.
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CSI New York Star Hill Harper Would Have Been Successful in Any FieldWhen I recently did some research on CSI: New York actor, Hill Harper for a feature article on CBS' African-American actors, I was amazed to find out that Hill has carved out quite an academic career for himself.
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Top Five Cornerbacks in the NFLThere is nothing in all football like playing cornerback - and anyone who has ever played the sport, knows full well how lonely and isolated the position can be.
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Why I'm Hooked on NBC's HeroesLike everyone else these days, it would seem, I am unequivocally hooked on the hit NBC television series, "Heroes". The show has been an unadulterated hit for NBC and is easily, one of the most creative series to air on any station in years.
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Roasted or Toasted: Either Way, the Philadelphia Eagles Are D-O-N-EWhen I wrote my weekly NFL column making my predictions for this past Sunday's games, I knew there was no way the Eagles would cover the ridiculously high, 13.5-point spread against the visiting Tennessee Titans.
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Jazzin' it Up: Why the Utah Jazz Will Be Better Than Expected This SeasonWhen it comes to the Utah Jazz and Jerry Sloan, I have decidedly mixed feelings. I am no means, a Utah Jazz fan. On the other hand, I can't say I really dislike them either.
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Vanessa Hudgens is Blowin' UpAs the young people these days might say, Vanessa Hudgens is �Blowin' up.' No, not literally of course, but most definitely in the figurative sense. -
Judge Greg Mathis BiographyTo be honest about it, I have to admit that I really don't like Greg Mathis much. However, I have to give credit where it is due, and I must say that Mathis' life is a testament to the power of perseverance.
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Chris Webber Wants Out of PhiladelphiaWhy am I not surprised that aging former superstar, Chris Webber, suddenly wants out of Philadelphia after recently being told he was going to have a "reduced" role with this year's team.
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Great Scott! Byron Really Can CoachWith the New Orleans Hornets off to another decent start this season, head coach, Byron Scott has emphatically dispelled rumors that surfaced a few seasons ago, that he wasn't a competent head coach.
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My All-time Oakland Raiders TeamWhen my brother, George Coley, a lifelong Oakland Raiders fan, recently sent me a humorous e-mail along with some excellent photos about those dedicated Raiders lifers, I decided to put this column together naming my all-time Oakland Raiders team.
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CSI New York Star Hill Harper Would Have Been Successful in Any FieldWhen I recently did some research on CSI: New York actor, Hill Harper for a feature article on CBS' African-American actors, I was amazed to find out that Hill has carved out quite an academic career for himself.
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Stephon Marbury Needs to Stuff itYou know, the more I think about New York Knicks embattled point guard, Stephon Marbury, the sorrier I feel for the enigmatic Marbury, who has unwittingly stepped into the role of the NBA's latest poster-child for selfish, me-first whiners.
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Weekly Heroes UpdateWell, another exciting episode of the hit NBC series, "Heroes" is gone, leaving viewers all over the country, like myself, salivating for more. Here is a quick review of last week's show and a short preview of the upcoming episode.
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Top Five Safeties in the NFLEverybody loves a hard-hitting safety. From Dick "Night Train" Lane to the greatest of all-time, Ronnie Lott, hard-hitting safeties have always grabbed their share of the spotlight - and now is no different.
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They'll Take it to the House: The Top Five Punt Returners in the NFLEvery serious football fan knows that each game is invariably won or lost because of the performances of each team in three specific areas - offense, defense and special teams.
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Law and Order: Mariska Hargitay is Detective Olivia BensonWhen it comes to filling roles for characters, the creators and folks in charge of casting, did a great job of selecting actress, Mariska Hargitay to play the role of fictional New York Detective, Olivia Benson.
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Fall Television's Prime Time African-American Actors on CBSSince the station boasts some of the best series - and ratings - on all of television these days, I know I am not the only person watching some of CBS' exciting prime time shows like CSI, or its two spin-offs, CSI: Miami or CSI: New York.
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Can CBS' NUMB3RS Really Solve Crimes?Ever since the hit CBS prime time series, NUMB3RS premiered, three "seasons" ago, I have become enamored with the show, its cast members and the intriguing possibilities that numbers may hold in a real life forensics sense.
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Law and Order Special Victims Unit: Christopher Meloni is Masterful as Detective Eliot StablerYou know an actor is very talented when he either makes you fall in love with his fictional character or just plain old despise said character, even though you know deep down that he's not a real person.
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Rockets Center Yao Making Opponents Say Ow!Looking at Houston Rockets' center, Yao Ming's recent domination, I have come to a simple conclusion recently - it's about time.
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From Joe Brown and Greg Mathis: African-American Television Judges Making Their MarkFrom Joe Brown to Greg Mathis, African-American judges have been making their mark on the television industry for almost a decade now - and it would appear that they are going to continue entertaining audiences well into the next decade.
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The Top 10 Gift Ideas for Boys Aged 8-13Being a father of two boys, aged 16 and three-years-old, respectively - and something of a big kid still if you ask my wife - I figured, out of all the people who would know what an active boy would like, it would be myself.
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The Top 10 Gift Ideas for Girls Aged 10 -13Since I am a father of five girls, including a pre-teen, I figured I would be as qualified as anyone to write an article on the top 10 gifts fore pre-teen girls. I mean, really, all I had to do was ask my daughter - and my wife of course.
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The Top 10 Gift Ideas for Boys Aged 3- 7 Years OldBeing the father of an absolutely wonderful - and energetic -three-year-old son named Emmanuel and 15-year-old son named Eric Jr., I can unequivocally speak about the topic of what the three to seven-year-old age group of boys love at holiday time. -
NFL Week 11 ReviewHere are my weekly observations from the league's week 11 games.
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Top Five Wide Receivers in the NFLSince I always seem to get an incredible amount of feedback (although not always positive) on these "greatest of all-time" and "top five" or "top ten" articles, I have decided to once again reach for the brass ring.
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Heroes UpdateFor all those "Heroes" addicts out there, here is a brief review of last week's show and a preview of this week's upcoming episode as well as my brief analysis on both.
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Does He Still Have the Midas Touch? A Profile of NBA Commissioner David SternAlthough I have already gone on record as disagreeing vehemently with the new "rule" it's hard to argue with Stern's track record and the immense growth and popularity he has brought to the pro game.
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Midseason NFL AwardsThe 2006 NFL season, like most every other season, has had its share of surprises - and its share of certainties. Having said that, here are my NFL midseason awards.
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Top Five Quarterbacks in the NFLFrom Johnny Unitas to Joe Montana, football fans all across the United States have loved - and hated - NFL quarterbacks to a degree that sometimes surpasses the love for one's own spouse.
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Top Five Running Backs in the NFLEvery serious football fan knows that, in order for any NFL team to be successful, they have to be at least somewhat proficient at running the football. Football fans in general have always had a love affair with the game's greatest running backs too.
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Black Quarterback Pioneer: Remembering Joe GilliamBefore I go on talking about the accomplishments (or lack thereof) of one of pro football's original pioneers, quarterback, Joe Gilliam Jr., let me say that, I realize that Gilliam faced a lifetime of struggle both, on the playing field and away from it.
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The Celtics SuckI'm going to be totally honest and admit that it nearly broke my heart to write the headline that I did for this article, but as a national sports columnist, I get to paid to call it like I see it.
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NCIS Mossad Officer Ziva David is a Hit Thanks to Actress Cote De PabloSince I recently began watching the hit CBS navy crime series, NCIS, on a regular basis, I have become very fond of a couple of the show's characters, one of which is an NCIS Mossad Liaison Officer named Ziva David.
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The Best Trios in the NBAEver since the inception of the NBA, it has been proven time and time again, that no, one player, mo matter how gifted, can win an NBA championship all by himself.
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Lakers Look like They're Going to Be Better Than ExpectedI am here to warn every western conference opponent that the Lakers could actually be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time this season.
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The Sweetest Strokes: The NBA's Best ShootersForget the lack of passing, rebounding and even the lack of defense most of the guys on this list display on a nightly basis. This list simply centers on the best pure shooters in the NBA - guys who can shoot it from distance with their eyes closed.
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Pauley Perrette Brings Abby Sciuto to Life on NCISBefore I go on raving about one of my favorite characters on all of television, I have to admit that I just now beginning to watch the hit CBS navy crime series, NCIS, with the sort of regularity that I watch many of my other favorite shows with.
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Stern's Got it All Wrong with the "Rasheed Wallace" RuleI've been a huge supporter of NBA commissioner David Stern ever since he accepted the position over two decades ago, and I must say that the majority of the moves that he's made during the course of his tenure have been absolutely ingenious.
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Black Quarterback Pioneer: Remembering James HarrisI remember when I was a snot-nosed kid running around the streets of Philadelphia in the mid-1970s pretending to be either, former Miami Dolphins quarterback, Bob Griese or pulverizing fullback, Larry Csonka.
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First the Defense Now the Offense: Philly's Eagles StumbleIf I doubted it before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday, I am now officially going on record as saying the Philadelphia Eagles are in real, legitimate trouble.
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Sit �em Down: Several Teams Need to Make Permanent Quarterback ChangesIn the wake of the Dallas Cowboys surprisingly dominating victory over the Carolina Panthers, I have given some thought to which teams need to make permanent quarterback changes at this juncture of the season.
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The Dolphins Do it to the Bears Again and Other Week Nine ObservationsI guess it's a good thing I didn't get to publish my week nine NFL selections last week because I was undoubtedly going to write something negative about my beloved Miami Dolphins.
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New NBA Rules for 2006-07This past April at the annual NBA Board of Governors meeting, several rules changes were approved for the 2006-07 season.
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Tricks and Treats on Full Display on Opening Night in the NBAI really hate to make a lot of assumptions after only one game, but I will admit that I was forcefully reminded that many of the predictions I wrote about the four teams that played on Halloween night are going to be nearly right on the mark.
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David Krumholtz BiographyBeing the avid television viewer that I am, not to mention, somewhat of a mathematical genius myself, (no kidding) I couldn't help but tune in to watch the premiere of the hit CBS television show NUMB3RS when it premiered last season.
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Khandi Alexander BiographyAlthough I've been an avid viewer of the hit CBS television spin-off, CSI Miami, and thoroughly enjoy each character on the hit show, I had absolutely no idea that one of its stars, Khandi Alexander, actually made a huge name for herself in another venue.
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Ranking the NFL's General ManagersAs we approach the mid-way point of another NFL season, it is now time for my annual NFL column ranking the league's general managers. I'll be honest and admit that it doesn't take a rocket scientist to compile this column.
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Tide's New Fragrances Are Refreshing to Say the LeastWhen I recently signed on with Associated Content to review three new fragrances from legendary laundry detergent producer, Tide, I had no idea my nose would be in for the time of its life, but that's exactly what happened.
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"Danny Duh's" Dense Acquisition of Telfair Will Hurt Celtics in the Long RunMaybe it's me, but I just don't understand what possessed Boston Celtics general manager, Danny Ainge to pull the trigger on a trade that brought the C's the talented, but enigmatic, young point guard Sebastian Telfair
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The Top 10 Duos in the NBAMany of the greatest NBA teams of all-time have been built on some of the great duos to ever lace up a pair of basketball sneakers. From Bob Cousy and Bill Russell to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
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Ranking the NBA's General ManagersWith the start of another NBA season looming less than a week ahead, it is once again time for my annual column ranking the league's general managers.
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Basketball's Best Analyst: Hubie BrownI've been an avid NBA follower for over 35 years now and I can unequivocally say that I have never seen a finer basketball analyst than Hubie Brown. Simply put, Brown's expertise and knowledge of the game are beyond compare.
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2006-07 NBA Season PredictionsWith a brand new NBA season less than a week away, it is once again time for my annual predictions on which teams will fly high, flame out and fall flat on their faces.
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Remembering the Peters SistersBefore I recently began researching the history of African-American tennis players, I knew absolutely nothing about two unbelievable sisters who sported two of the greatest athletic nicknames I have ever heard.
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Brian Westbrook is Already the Best Running Back in Philadelphia Eagles HistoryI am sure there are undoubtedly going to be some old-time Eagles fans who may vehemently disagree with my selection of Brian Westbrook as the greatest running back in Philadelphia Eagles history, but I'm not perturbed.
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European Players Bringing Back Fundamentals for U.S. PlayersI have to admit that I think it's a damn shame that the NBA had to go outside of U.S. soil to find players who could bring back the very fundamentals of the game that were once taught by every U.S. basketball coach.
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Only a Matter of Time Before NBA Goes GlobalDavid Stern's recent talks with several European basketball clubs may have gone unnoticed by a lot of basketball fans across the U.S., but I am going on record right now to say that, it won't be long before the NBA truly takes its product global
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Hot Around the Collar: Several NBA Head Coaches Already on the Hot SeatSince I just finished writing my annual column ranking the NBA's head coaches, I figured now was as good a time as any to take a sneak peek at the coaches that are already on the hot seat before the 2006-07 season get underway.
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Ranking the NBA's Head CoachesOnce again, it's time for my annual column ranking the NBA's head coaches, which, believe me, is perennially one of the toughest columns I write.
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African-American Hairstyles: The WeaveOkay, okay, I'll admit I don't know the first thing about doing hair. However, being the writer that I am - and having a wife (Theresa) that does know everything there is about doing African-American hair - I figured, we'd combine to write this. -
Sixers Need Brown - Right Now!You know, the more I think about it, I genuinely believe that the Philadelphia 76ers should gout out on a limb and rehire former head coach, Larry Brown to take over their once again, floundering franchise.
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New York Knicks Have Nowhere to Go but Up in 2006If nothing else, I expect the New York Knicks to play better than they did all season last year - and that's not a knock on former head coach, Larry Brown, who is undoubtedly one of the best basketball coaches on the planet. -
Seattle Supersonics Have a Hole in the Middle in 2006The Seattle Supersonics have one superstar in Ray Allen and another all-star caliber player in forward, Rashard Lewis, not to mention a pretty good point guard in young Luke Ridnour. -
New Jersey Nets Will Be a Threat in 2006-07I'm always ripping the New Jersey Nets and more specifically, small forward, Vince Carter, but I have to admit, that I think the Nets will be a very competitive team in the eastern conference in 2006-07. -
Sacramento Trying to Be Kings in 2006-07The Sacramento Kings were amazingly transformed last season when talented, but enigmatic forward, Ron Artest arrived in a trade with the Indiana Pacers. The -
Can the Milwaukee Bucks Enter the Class of the Elite in the East?I think the Milwaukee Bucks have done an excellent job with their roster the past couple of seasons, acquiring a nice mix of talented youngsters and wily, but not overly aging, veterans. -
Phoenix Suns Will Be H-O-T in 2006-07If the Phoenix Suns can make it all the way to the western conference finals basically without any inside presence, how far will they go with both, Amare Stoudemire and Kurt Thomas at full strength for an entire season?
