NBA Video: Tayshaun Prince Posterizes Danilo Gallinari (1-30-2011)

The Detroit Pistons have gotten long in the tooth as they say, but Tayshaun Prince still has some lift in those old legs. Check him out here with the fast-break slam over Danilo Gallinari.

Video: Kobe Bryant is "The Black Mamba" (Trailer #2)

Kobe Bryant and Nike basketball have teamed up for an epic journey into the life of "The Black Mamba". In this trailer Hollywood stars like Bruce Willis, Kanye West, and Danny Trejo make appearances. Check it out.

Candy of The Day...NBA WAG Edition (Larsa Pippen)

Scottie Pippen made some great moves on the basketball court, but from the looks of things his best move was made off of it. Larsa Pippen is stunning! She'll soon be making an appearance on The "Real Housewives" series.

Fresh Foot Work: Air Jordan 2011 NBA All-Star Edition

NBA All-Star Weekend is quickly approaching and that means the debuts of some hot sneakers. He is a look at what Brand Jordan is bringing to the table.

NBA Video: A Hammer Dunk From "The Polish Hammer" Marcin Gortat

Marcin Gortat was unhappy a few weeks ago with his role in Phoenix. I'm rather certain that if can keep making plays like this one that he can keep that frown turned upside down.

NBA Video: LeBron's Alley-Oop To D-Wade Against OKC

He' Back: Michael Vick Lands Endorsement Deal

Mike Vick was once the face of the NFL. He had tons of profitable endorsement deals that slipped through his fingers when he was convicted of murdering dogs. Many believed that his career was over and wrote him off.

Those same people are feeling pretty stupid these days after Vick's reemergence this past season. Not only did he score big on the field, but now he's once again scoring big off of it.

Vick will be the new corporate pitch man for Unequal Technologies, the company who makes the pads he wore for the Eagles this year. According to USA Today, Vick signed a two-year deal which will be officially announced Thursday.

"We're real excited about it," chief executive officer Rob Vito said Tuesday. "Michael is good people. He paid his dues."

The terms of the deal have yet to be released, but are said to be quite lucrative for Vick who regained his old form in 2010-2011.

"The Unequal technology is a part of my game now and I won't play without my Unequal," Vick said in a statement acquired by the Associated Press. "Unequal's protective power gives me a whole new level of confidence in my game. It makes me feel invincible."

While I don't know how invincible Vick is, I do know that he's gotten his act together enough to get some fresh opportunities and that's admirable.

The first man he should be calling to say thanks is Tony Dungy, because without Dungy, Vick probably wouldn't have received another shot.

Hitting The Links with Kobe Bryant, Jeremiah Masoli, Jay Cutler, and The "Jew York Jets"

Just a couple of afternoon links to help you survive that last hour or two of work.

Louisville TV Station's Unfortunate Typo Gives Us "Jew York Jets" - The Last Angry Fan

Video: Wizards Fan Go Trampolining - The Basketball Jones

Kobe Bryant's Independent Film Will Drop Before All-Star Break - The Sporting Rave

Jeremiah Masoli: No Park and Rec For Me, I'm Going to The NFL - The Lady Sportswriter

Jay Cutler Hides in suit carry-on bag following toughness criticism - The Sports Hernia

Candy of The Day....NBA WAG Edition (Monica)

I've been a fan of R&B singer Monica since way, way back. She recently got married to Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown, which officially qualifies her for WAG status.

AP Video: Fitness Legend Jack LaLanne Passes Away at 96

NBA Video: DeMar DeRozan Finishes the Alley-Oop

If you checked out the previous post, then you saw Calderon get embarrassed by Mario Chalmers. How quickly we can move on.

NBA Video: Mario Chalmers' Ball Fake Breaks Jose Calderon's Ankle

A good ball fake is a thing of beauty in most cases, unless you're the one who's on the receiving end of it. Don't believe me, just ask Raptors' point guard Jose Calderon who went down like he got shot on this Mario Chalmers fake.



Calderon was in some serious pain. He may want to consider getting a better ankle brace. Just a thought.

ESPN Video: John Saunders Weighs In On Carmelo Anthony

Last week I briefly shared some of my feelings about Carmelo Anthony and all of his trade speculation in Making The Rounds. If you read it, then you know I've had enough of the entire thing.

While scouring the Internet for news as I normally do, I ran across a segment with ESPN veteran John Saunders. Looks like he and I are in the same boat on Melo. Check it out.

NBA Video: Blake Griffin Reverse Ally-Oop Slam Versus Golden State

Yep, it's another Blake Griffin post folks. Whether you like it or not, this young man has dominated my site more than any other athlete in the last three or four months. He's just getting it done every night.



He almost recorded a phat triple-double, but came up just two dimes shy. His line was still one of the most impressive of the year. Griffin finished with 30 points, 18 boards, and 8 dimes. The best part about the performance was that the Clippers actually won another game. Final score was 113-109.

NBA Video: Chris Paul with a Nasty Crossover on Tony Parker

I find it difficult to say anything bad about Tony Parker since he's been on every fantasy team of mine for the last five years. All he does is help me win championships. Thanks TP!

Now with that being said here is Parker being victimized by Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets. I warn you it's ugly.



Somewhere Eva Longoria is laughing her ass off at Tony's misfortune on that play.

NBA Video: Kevin Durant's Game Winner Against the Knickerbockers

NBA Video: Utah Jazz Mascot Has Scuffle with Cavs Fan

College Hoops Video : Mitchell Watt of Buffalo Block and Dunk

Young ballers this is what happens when you work hard on the defensive end of the floor first. If you bust your ass on defense, you'll be rewarded. It's basketball 101. Check out the effort from University of Buffalo forward Mitchell Watt.



Hat tip to TrueBlueUBathletics.

Candy of The Day....Candace (Atlanta Thrashers Dancer)

I'm not sure if it was the shoulder pads that drew me in, but you can thank me later. Candace is a member of the Atlanta Thrashers dance team and a major hottie.

Hitting The Links with Tony LaRussa, Tubby Smith, and the NHL Network

Can you remember waking up as a kid a realizing you didn't have to go to school because of all the snow? It was one of the coolest things that could ever happen for a kid. No school, snow on the ground, and nothing better to do. Those were really the days.

Now, we're bitter working adults who have to drive in this shit to and from work. Good thing I'm off today!

Enjoy the links.

Tony LaRussa Roasted....Vegetarian Style, of Course - Joe Sports Fan

More T.V. Talk: Versus is All Over The All-Star Game, NHL Network to Air Top Prospects game at 2 p.m. ET - Pro Hockey Talk

LPGA to Name Founders Cup Holes After Tour Legends - Pro Golf Talk

Jones escapes car accident unscathed, will star in 'Unbreakable 2' - Cagewriter

Tubby Smith's Candid Thoughts on Social Media, the news Industry - GACK SPORTS

NBA Video: Steph Curry and Dorell Wright Alley-Oop

The Golden State Warriors are young and full of vigor these days. In the NBA that doesn't necessarily translate into wins, but it does make for some amazing highlights.

This is a clip from the Warriors game against the Pacers Wednesday night. The pass from Steph Curry is on point and Dorell Wright shows great athleticism by finishing the oop. Check it out.

Brett Favre: "What Should I Do?" - LeBron Spoof

Easily the funniest thing I've seen all day, maybe even in 2011. This LBJ spoof on Brett Favre was well done and right on the money. Favre really is the "creepy" old man.

Making The Rounds: Melo's Boring Me, Manning/Brady, and Scumbag McDaniels Good For Bradford

Debuting a new posts called "Making The Rounds". Gonna hit the hot topics and let you know what I think. It's nothing major, but it's giving me an outlet to vent. Haven't decided how often this post will appear, but let's get this first one under way for the sake of conversation.

Carmelo Anthony - The trade talk has been going longer than the oil spill. If Melo doesn't want to be in Denver, then he needs to say publicly(via agent/publicist of course) that he doesn't want to be there. If he doesn't plan on signing an extension with the team he's dealt to, then needs to come out and say publicly he's not going to resign with them. This story is old, this story is boring, and frankly this story is bringing the Nuggets down. We saw how bad "The Decision" worked out, and honestly this production isn't much better.

But wait, Melo says he's tired of it too. Please.

Peyton Manning/Tom Brady - I've seen a few posts recently claiming the demise of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Talk about the ends of era's and what not. Now I dislike Tom Brady like flat beer and bad sex. Those things are all just wrong and should be punishable by law, but I digress.

Manning just threw for a career high in yardage (4,700) and tied his second best touchdown pass output for a season (33). It's clear that the O line didn't protect as well as it has it the past, but Manning was still able to operate at a high level for the majority of the year. All he did was make a bunch of waiver wirer nobodies look good. All he did was take the Colts back to the playoffs for the I lost count year. He could have been your MVP again this season especially considering what the Colts endured. His brilliance may have an expiration date, but it ain't close.

So what if Tom Brady has been knocked out of the playoffs the last couple of years in the first round. All the guy does is win and he does it impressively year after year. The QB Rating was 111.0 and he threw 36 touchdown passes in 2010. Those 36 are the second most of his career. Oh yeah, he only tossed four picks all year. So you want me to believe that a guy who's TD/INT ratio is that good is facing a decline? Favre sure never saw it coming.

The Patriots have one of the most potent offensive machines in the league, and it's built for Tom Brady. He loves to go to the tight ends, so look what happened. They now have a three headed monster at tight end. I believe he's got a contract, a coach, and an organization that is behind him being the man there for quite sometime to come.

Josh McDaniels - If you weren't aware or hadn't figured it out, I'm from St. Louis, Missouri (ree not ra) and of course the latest big news here is about the hiring of Josh McDaniels. I think it's a good hire, but I'm suspect of the man and his character. Everything associated with New England still stinks to me and unfortunately for McDaniels, so does he. He will be great with Sam Bradford though. The Rams will be better getting the ball down the field. They will score more points per game. Hell, they may even have one of the more high octane offenses in the entire NFL. I believe all those things are legitimately possible.

What I have a hard time wrapping my head around, although I once again think it's a good hire, is the fact that he's clearly not somone of high character and moral standing. He was guilty in New England. He was then guilty in Denver. Are we starting to see a pattern here folks? He might have a wonderful football mind, but I think it sends the wrong message to the fans about your product. I mean that not just about the Rams, but for the National Football League as a whole. I hear so much talk about maintaining the integrity of the game and the shield, but what does it say to have cheaters getting jobs as if nothing ever happened.

Bart Scott -


Plaxico Burress - He's gonna get out of prison, come back to the NFL and be a serious player again. There will be many people eating crow similar to the kind they had with Michael Vick. If you don't flip your argument, it's gonna burn like that nasty venereal disease you picked up on Spring Break 87. You've been warned.

LFL News: Lingerie Football League Hotties Doing Playboy

We've all heard the expression that if it looks to good to be true, then it most likely is. Well that was true until today.

The amazingly hot ladies of the Lingerie Football League already grace the gridiron almost naked, and now they will take their "talents" to the pages of Playboy Magazine.

Hugh Hefner is giving the LFL even more exposure than it already has. That seems difficult considering the uber hot uniforms these chicks already wear, but I have faith that Hef won't disappoint.

The February issue of Playboy will feature 10 girls, one from each of the LFL squads.

I haven't bought an issue of Playboy in ages, but I think I'll be sure to pick this one up. Will you?

NBA Video: Josh Smith Posterizes Miami's Joel Anthony

NFL News From The Lou: Laurence Maroney Arrested (Mug Shot Included)

When you come back home to St. Louis it's usually bad news. On Monday night, hometown star and Denver Broncos running back Laurence Maroney was stopped and arrested.

Maroney and some buddies were cruising around Chaifets Arena when they were stopped by local police. The officers say Maroney and several other associates were circling the the arena with their cars, slowing traffic, and reportedly smoking reefer.

Inside one of the two vehicle stopped, officers found three guns, and a substance believed to be marijuana.

One of the guns was registered to Maroney, who does own a conceal and carry permit for it, however at the time of this incident he wasn't in possession of it. His publicist has denied any claims that Maroney was in possession of marijuana.

Not a good look for Laurence. Last guy to come home and have a problem with the law was the phenombust, Darius Miles. Miles was arrested back in 2009 for driving with a suspended license and also having some cheeba. If I'm not mistaken he was carjacked on the previous visit. Miles' career never really got on track, similar to the way things are going for Maroney right now.

Candy of The Day....Holly Peers

NBA Video: Robin Lopez Dunks Over Wilson Chandler

Robin Lopez is still rocking the "SideShow Bob" hairstyle, but that didn't keep him from dunking on Wilson Chandler with authority.

NBA Video: Blake Griffin Baseline Reverse Slam Over Pau Gasol

NBA Video: J.R. Smith Baseline Dunk Versus Cleveland

J.R. Smith is having a highlight reel type of week. He was featured here a few days back with that amazing reverse layup.

Now he's back with another athletic baseline dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA Video: J.R. Smith Makes Sweet Reverse Layup

J.R. Smith has more than enough talent to be one of the best players in the NBA. The kid shows flashes of brilliance every now and again, but he hasn't been able to put it all together yet.

His Nuggets took care of business against the Miami Heat Thursday in a 28 point blowout. J.R. knocked down eight three pointers and finished with 28 points in just 27 minutes.

Smith wasn't just hot from the outside either. Check him out here as he takes Mario Chalmers to the rack and makes a sweet reverse layup midway through the fourth quarter.



If Melo decides to leave town, Smith would become the Nuggets most versatile offensive player. Of course that means Al Harrington would have to be shipped out too.

NBA Video: Darko Milicic Scores for Wrong Team

Darko Milicic's career just hasn't lived up to expectations. Since being drafted #2 overall in the 2003 NBA draft, it's been all down hill for the 25 year-old Serbian star.

His draft class was full of legit talent. Three out of the top five picks are now playing in South Beach, and Carmelo Anthony will likely soon be on his way to either New York City or New Jersey. His peers are now NBA royalty, while Darko has been labeled a bust. Somewhere Joe Dumars is still kicking himself.

Check Milicic out here providing some comic relief for all NBA fans.



I still don't understand why Minnesota gave him such a lucrative deal this past offseason. You typically give millions of dollars to players who have earned it, or at least to those who seemingly will do so. Darko hasn't come close to doing either and in all honestly it doesn't look like he ever will.

Video: Joe Theismann Thinks Danny Woodhead is Actually a Woodcock

Candy of The Day....WWE Diva/TNA Knockout Victoria

A great in ring performer and an even hotter Diva/Knockout. Victoria was always one of my favorite female wrestlers and is thicker than a Snickers! She's one hot MILF!

Links From Around the Sports Blogosphere

Here are a few links to check out once you get settled in at work today.


Dennis Rodman: One of the greatest players who ever lived - Ed The Sports Fan


Cowboys Look Ahead To Free Agency And The Draft - Pro Sports Blogging


Did Peeing in a Bar Lead to a Minor League Hockey Player's Release? - The Last Angry Fan


Kerry Wood Inks Deal to Become Cubs Broadcaster....or Not - The Hall of Very Good


Griner hits 1,000 points - Hoop Feed

NBA Players Know What It Is As They Pick Lakers to 3-Peat - Ball Junkie


Matthew Hatton to Fight Saul Alvarez on March 5th - Boxing News 24


Wade Takes Rare Loss To Clippers In Stride - Real GM


High School Missed Double Dunk Shatters Backboard - Outside The Boxscore

NBA Video: Earl Boykins Displays Fancy Moves Against Timmy Duncan

Each time Earl Boykins steps on the court he defies conventional wisdom. The little man from Eastern Michigan has played 11 seasons in the NBA and is just as dynamic today as he was way back in 1998.

Check him out here as he makes the great Tim Duncan look a bit foolish on the defensive end.

NBA Video: Kevin Durant Dunks Over Houston's Patrick Patterson

After gaining permission for takeoff, the NBA's scoring leader promptly took off and slammed home a monster jam over rookie Patrick Patterson.

Chase Budinger and Courtney Lee didn't make things any easier for Patterson with their efforts, or lack thereof. Can you say bailout? I knew you could.



Durant finished with 30 points against Houston, and is now averaging 28.2 ppg and 6.3 rpg this season. The Thunder are tied for first place in the Northwest division with Utah. Both teams are 26-13.

Vick Earns NFL Comeback Player of The Year Honors

It' been a whirlwind season for Michael Vick, and although his run at MVP fell short, he did earn a nice piece of hardware to commemorate his return to greatness Wednesday.

Vick was named the NFL Comeback Player of The Year after leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 10-6 regular season record and a NFC East division crown.

After struggling to get on the field for extended action last year, Vick had arguably his best season as a starting quarterback. For the first time in his career the former Falcons star was more than just a scrambling mad man. He finally demonstrated to the masses that he could be just as effective from the pocket, throwing for 21 touchdowns and racking up just over 3,000 yards through the air.

The trademark speed and quickness made a return as well. Vick showed he could get it done in the run game rushing for 676 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Eagles will have some very tough decisions to make in the offseason. Vick, 30 will be a free agent, and his backup Kevin Kolb is looking to be dealt if he isn't given the opportunity to be the Philadelphia starter. It's a dilemma that most coaches would die for, and certainly a story that will be at the forefront of NFL news in the coming months.

Hoops Video: Tennessee Vols Fan Mouthing Profanity on ESPN

The audio these days is so good that we often hear players dropping F-bombs and just about every other profane word in the book on a nightly basis. Kevin Garnett is notorious for his foul mouth.

The following clip isn't of a player cussing like a sailor, but of a fan. This was during the Florida versus Tennessee game on Tuesday night.



The lady was dropping some serious language on the camera man. I counted at least two WTF's in there. I'm really surprised that ESPN didn't pan away from her, especially considering how anal the worldwide leader in sports can be. Glad they didn't for the sake of this post though.

NBA Video: J.R. Smith Alley-Oop Dunk on Marcin Gortat

J.R. Smith is terribly inconsistent and Marcin Gortat is extremely overrated, but on this play the two came together and made sweet posterific music together. Check it out.

Candy of The Day....LeeAnn Tweeden

I used to watch the Best Damn Sports Show Period just for LeeAnn Tweeden. Lord knows it wasn't for the wonderful sports insight provided by Chris Rose and John Salley.

NBA Video: Derrick Rose One Hand Alley-Oop Finish

Derrick Rose is playing with supreme confidence this season. Not only has he improved his scoring, but it's obvious he's accepted the role of leader for the Chicago Bulls this year.

Check him out here with a redunkulous one handed alley-oop finish versus the Detroit Pistons.



Wouldn't it be nice if he was in the dunk contest this year? He's one of the most athletic and explosive players in all of the NBA. It's unfortunate that he won't be, because he and Blake Griffin could put on a real show.

NBA Video: Kobe Passes Oscar Robertson for 9th on NBA All-Time Scoring List

Kobe Bryant continues his climb towards the top of the NBA's all-time scoring list here as he passes the legendary Oscar Robertson for 9th place.



Next up on the list is Hakeem Olajuwon(26,946).

Tennis Video: Nicolas Mahut Wears Dress For Doubles Match

Last year at Wimbledon Nicolas Mahut and John Isner played in one of the most epic matches in tennis history. The match propelled Mahut and Isner into the spotlight, albeit momentarily.

Fast forward a few months and Mahut is back in the news, although this time it's not for his on court performance.

Nicolas, who was playing in a mixed-doubles match at the Hyundai Hopman Cup gave the ladies in attendance a laugh and sent the guys scrambling for the exits as he dawned a white tennis dress.



There hasn't been any word from the Mahut camp whether he's going to keep this up all season.

Links From Around the Sports Blogosphere

The NFL Wildcard weekend was certainly wild. Who would have thought that a 7-9 Seahawks squad would be able to knock off the defending champs, or that Peyton Manning and the Colts would lose a home playoff game to the Jets with a last second field goal? It was a nutty weekend to say the least.

Anyway, here are a few links to get your week off to a sporting good start.

Get Well, Harmon - The Hall of Very Good

Carmelo Anthony Say Trade Isn't Imminent - Pro Basketball Talk

What Does Andre Berto Have to do to Prove Himself in 2011? - Boxing News 24

Tucson Tragedy Hangs Over BCS Finale - Fanhouse

Ron Artest Briefly Chokes Shawne Williams, Refrains From Going Ron Artest - Larry Brown Sports

James' 44 Help Heat Extend Road Streak - Gack Sports

A Dedication: Alexander to Dedicate Title Fight to King - Da Truth Boxing

Video: Pro Bowl Shuffle Parody by Jimmy Fallon

I can't find the words at the moment to describe what I think about the following video. What I do know is that's it bad enough to actually be funny.

NBA Video: Andrew Bynum Dunks Over Amare Stoudemire

If the Lakers expect to repeat as NBA champions there is little question that they will need a healthy Andrew Bynum in order to pull it off. Sunday night Bynum helped L.A. defeat the Knicks by dropping 18 points and grabbing seven rebounds. He also had this nice dunk over Amare Stoudemire.

NBA Video: Josh Smith Tip-Dunk Against Pacers (1/8/2011)

NFL Video: Marshawn Lynch Incredible TD Run Against New Orleans

It was quite possibly the most improbable win in the history of the NFL. The 7-9 Seattle Seahawks stunned the defending Superbowl champion New Orleans Saints on Saturday 41-36, and in the process Marshawn Lynch gained a bit of redemption.



Lynch looked like a back with fresh legs and unstoppable will on that play. I wonder if Buffalo regrets letting him go now? That run was nothing short of amazing!

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2012 Won't Feature Woods on the Cover

I'm a huge fan of the Tiger Woods PGA Tour golf series. Tiger and EA Sports have been partnered since 1999 and have proven to be a dynamic team. The series is one of the most profitable in gaming history.

As we all are well aware, Tiger isn't the top ranked player in the world anymore, and now he won't even be on the cover of his own video game. EA has decided to scrap Tiger's picture for one that features a backdrop of the Masters tournament. The yellow flag of Augusta National golf course is prominently displayed on the cover of the new Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12.

According to videogame analyst David Cole of DFC Intelligence, sales of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 were down 50% to 60% on a worldwide basis from 2009. While EA stood by their cover athlete, they did not work with him to promote the game last year. Traditionally, Woods does media interviews and appearances to launch each new game. (via THR)

Even if the sales were down last year, removing the star from the cover of the game is an odd idea. Can you imagine if the classic boxing game Mike Tyson's Punch Out didn't have Tyson on the cover? It would have been weird, and frankly so is EA's decision to remove Woods.

Tiger's image may still be a wreck, but I highly doubt his face on the game is that much of a difference maker in sales.

Hat tip to the Sports Business Digest.

High School Hoops Video: Amazing Half Court Buzzer Beater

As time was about to expire in the first quarter of a high school game between Twin Valley South and Shawnee, Autin Groff checked the clock on the other end of the floor and hoisted this remarkable shot from half court.



From what I understand Austin's team didn't win the tournament, but he definitely won the hearts of fans across the country with such an awesome basket.

Hat tip to TedWilliamsHead.

NBA Video: Kris Humphries Putback Slam Over Taj Gibson

The new Mr. Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries here with the authoritative tip dunk over Bulls forward Taj Gibson. Right place, wrong time for Taj.

Links From Around The Sports Blogosphere

Klitschko Haye Negotiations Fights Off - Can You Defend Yourself

Haye Calls Wladimir a Coward as Unification Fight in Doubt - Fight Fan

UFC's Chael Sonnen Admist to Money Laundering - Zoner Sports

UNLV Goads Jimmer Fredette--and then pays for it - The Dagger

Is Elway The Right Man to Rescue The Broncos - The Fifth Down (NY Times)

Walsh: Knicks Will Re-Sign Wilson Chandler After Season - Real GM

Nene Throws Down Power Dunk Against the Clippers - Get Banged On

Candy of The Day....Beth Bedingfield

Don't you love it when the ladies get all oiled up? I know I do!

Video: Fight Night Champions Preview Trailers

Fans of EA Sports Fight Night series are in for a treat when the new game drops. Thanks to the folks over at lazygamer.net for this inside scoop on Fight Night Champions. As a fan of the series, I really hope this game is better than the last one. I was a die hard fan until the last game dropped, so EA Sports needs to bring the pain with their latest creation.

Ted Williams is The Homeless Man with The Golden Voice

In life some great talents have been lost to drug and alcohol abuse. Stars that shined brightly are dulled out by addiction and disease, so it's always heartwarming to see a great recovery story.

A few days ago the following video became an Internet sensation. Ted Williams, who looks nothing like the baseball legend with the same name, is a homeless man with a booming radio voice.

Williams has been living on the streets and panhandling along an Ohio interstate to survive. A journalist with the Cleveland Dispatch found Mr. Williams on the side of the road and decided to conduct what has now become a life altering interview.



Since the interview went viral, Williams has been hit with tons of offers from radio stations and other organizations like the Cleveland Cavaliers and NFL Films.

I really hope that Mr. Williams will be able to take advantage of these new opportunities. He's been blessed with a second chance. His story is certainly one that we all can look at for inspiration.

NBA Video: Jameer Nelson Alley-Oop to Jason Richardson

NBA Video: Blake Griffin Rise and Fly Against Nuggets

With each passing game Blake Griffin is raising the bar for what we should expect from rookies in the NBA.

Through 35 games Griffin has recorded 28 double-doubles, including 22 straight dating back to November 18th. He's now averaging 21.7 ppg, 12.5 rpg, and 3.2 apg on 52.3% shooting from the field.

It's not just the numbers that make Griffin special. To me it's the way he has re energized the Los Angeles Clippers franchise. For years L.A.'s "other" basketball team has been the perennial laughing stock of the NBA. The team has an owner that nobody likes, a front office that has made some of the most questionable decisions in league history, and a fan base that has been ashamed to claim their team. To quote a high school coach of mine, the situation has been one big clusterfuck.

It's clear that times have changed. Griffin's game, grit, and raw enthusiasm have helped the Clippers turn a much needed corner. Donald Sterling may still be a lame owner, and it will take time for folks to have faith in management, but it's an improvement. Their record may only be 11-24, but I don't see the embarrassment in the faces of the fans anymore. They're now on the edge of their seats for a full 48 minutes and it's not because Kobe, LeBron, or Kevin Durant is in their building.

Here is visual evidence of exactly what I mean.

Blake had a monster game against Denver. Dude dropped 22 points, grabbed 18 boards, and handed out seven dimes. The best part about Griffin's solid performance, was the fact that the Clippers actually defeated Denver 106-93.

Candy of The Day....Angela Sun

If you've ever had a chance to catch the "Yahoo Sports Minute" then you've been blessed with the opportunity to see the lovely Angela Sun. I swear these sports reporters get hotter and hotter everyday.

O.J. Mayo Gets Beat Up At 30,000 feet

According to Can't Stop The Bleeding, Memphis Grizzlies' guard O.J. Mayo and teammate Tony Allen had a bit of an incident on the teams flight Monday night.


Reports state that Mayo and Allen engaged in a card game that resulted in Mayo losing somewhere around $1,500 bucks. The report also states that Mayo refused to pay and was being extremely rude to Allen about the whole thing.


Now here's where it gets good. After sitting through Mayo's verbal abuse, TA excused himself and went to the pisser. When he returned Mayo was still being ass , so Allen punched O.J. in the grill.

“Tony warned (Mayo) to watch his mouth, and (Mayo) didn't do it and just kept going off on him,” a source told Yahoo! Sports.

That's one hell of a team building exercise if you ask me.

Allen has since apologized to the team for his behavior. Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace says the team believes that this incident is in the past and will not cause the Memphis any problems going forward.

These guys make millions of dollars and gamble all the time. I would suggest that if O.J. Mayo isn't man enough to pay his debts that he refrain from playing in the future. Black eyes and busted lips aren't a good look.

NBA Videos: Heat Flying Above The Rim Versus Bucks

First up is D-Wade with a tip dunk over Ersan Ilyasova. Wade is on a tear the last week or so, and he looks like he's in midseason form. He tallied 34 against Milwaukee, and has scored 30 or more in four out of the last five games.


Props to thehoopscene.


Second up is Chris Bosh, who has also stepped his game up for the surging Miami Heat. Bosh dropped 19 points and 12 boards on the Bucks to go along with this dunk over Andrew Bogut.

"The Black Mamba" Passes Dominique Wilkins for 10th on NBA Scoring List

Kobe Bryant has hoisted up his fair share of shots during his 14 year NBA career. Some were good and many have been questionable, but that's a topic for an entirely different debate.

On Tuesday night Bryant passed the legendary "Human Highlight Film" Dominique Wilkins for 1oth on the NBA all-time scoring list. He's now scored 26,671 points for his career.

Kobe drove to the basket midway through the third quarter against Detroit and scored a layup to achieve the milestone.




Bryant and the struggling Lakers beat the lowly Pistons 108-83. Kobe finished the game with 17 points on 6-18 shooting from the field.

Oscar Robinson sits ninth on the all time list with 26,710 points. Kobe now only needs 39 points to pass "The Big O". The next active player that #24 can pass is former teammate and current Celtics' center Shaquille O'Neal (28,500).

In case you were wondering, Bryant still needs 5,621 points to catch up with the great Michael Jordan.

NBA Video: DeJuan Blair Dunks on Ronny Turiaf

DeJuan Blair got the best of Ronny Turiaf on this play, which isn't hard to do, but the Knicks went on to beat the Spurs by a final score of 128-115.

Tennis Video: Roger Federer Magical Between The Legs Winner

It's January and that means the return of professional tennis to primetime. It's perfectly alright to admit you missed seeing all of your favorites in action. I won't tell anybody.

The Australian Open will run January 17-30, but before the games top stars show up for the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne, they typically require a little fine tuning.

Here you can catch Roger Federer in a first round match at Doha hitting a wicked between the legs winner.



Looks like Roger is already in top form. I'm looking forward to some epic matches this season between he and Rafael Nadal. Both guys are playing at a high level and will likely be battling for the #1 ranking all year long.

Hat tip to Outside The Boxscore.

Links From Around the Sports Blogosphere

I always enjoy checking my flag counter to see where readers are coming from. There is just something cool about having guests from all over the world that makes me feel good, so a special shout out to my peeps in Comoros. The African country became the 194 to visit the site.

Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament to Include Fedor and Overeem! - Pro Sports Blogging

Wladimir Being Very Fair With Haye Negotiations - Boxing News 24

Vladimir Gurrero Not Likely to Re-Join The Angels - Gack Sports

Cuban Calls Jackson "Jeanie Buss' Boy Toy" - Celtics Life

What Happened to Rodney Carney? - Just Sports and Just Us

The Most Controversial HOF Candidate of 2011: B.J. Surhoff - Can't Stop The Bleeding

NBA Video: Trevor Ariza Dunks on JaVale McGee

I missed this dunk from New Years Day, so just in we are in the same boat, here is Trevor Ariza throwing down a nasty one handed dunk on Washington Wizards' center JaVale McGee.

Candy of The Day....Pam Lucy

Stretch pants, leggins, tights, or whatever they're called makes little difference to me. Just keep wearing them ladies. Guys everywhere thank you!

Fresh Foot Work: Nike ACG Woodside Boot

It's the season to have your boot game right, so here is a look at the Nike ACG Woodside Lunarlon.

NFL Video: Arthur Blank Gets Gatorade Shower in Atlanta

Some moments in sports can warm even the coldest hearts. For me, seeing Arthur Blank get a Gatorade shower on Sunday was one of those moments.

Blank's Atlanta Falcons have had their fair share of ups and downs the last few years. They lost the NFL's most exciting player in Michael Vick and the services of head coach Bobby Petrino all within 12 calendar months. The team with the bright future found themselves in a dark hole without a flashlight.

Even with all the negativity surrounding the Falcons, Blank and his management group didn't give up on the team or the city. He went out and signed Mike Smith to be the head man, drafted Matt Ryan, and acquired the services of Michael Turner from San Diego.

Fast forward a couple years and the Falcons are on the verge of getting to the Superbowl and finally shaking the demons of the past. Congrats to the organization and the city on turning things around for the better.

NBA Video: Baron Davis with a No Look Allep-Oop to Blake Griffin

It wouldn't be appropriate to start your week without a Blake Griffin highlight.

B Diddy and Mr. Griffin have some wonderful chemistry. The two have hooked up more times this season than Kim Kardashian at any NBA all star weekend. That my friends is really saying something.

Anyway, check out this ridiculous no look alley-oop pass and finish from the Clippers dynamic duo.

NHL Video: Evander Kane Scores From His Rump

This is a very unique goal scored by Evander Kane of the Atlanta Thrashers. The kid is literally on his ass when he finds a way to shoot and score. Pretty sweet.



Kane's seated goal was the difference in the game, as the Thrashers went on to win the game by a final score of 4-3. If you haven't heard of Kane before it's time to start paying attention, as he's definitely someone to keep on your hockey radar.

Hoops Video: Jared Cunningham's Tip Dunk Against Arizona

It's now the time of the year when the basketball highlights start to take over blogs, websites, and top ten lists. Who am I to stray away from the norm?

Here you can see Oregon State's Jared Cunningham slam home a tip-dunk over a few Arizona defenders and a couple Beaver teammates.

NBA Video: Paul Pierce Dunks on Amir Johnson with Authority

There isn't much to say....



For a guy who's never been the most athletic in the world, Paul Pierce defied gravity and conventional wisdom with his flush over Amir Johnson. I didn't know "The Truth" still had that in those old tired legs.

Hat tip to The Hoop Scene.