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NBA: Interview with All-Star Dirk

Dirk Nowtizki is excited about making his return to the NBA All-Star
game for a 12th time. Photo credit NBA

by Rodney Fisher

Dirk Nowitzki, now 35-years old, is the oldest participate for the 63rd NBA All-Star. This will be his 12th appearance, and with Kevin Garnett or Kobe Bryant playing, he is now the veteran guidance for a plethora of young talent. But Dirk is humbled by it all.

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond wins MVP of BBVA Rising Stars
Challenge. Photo credit NBA

by Rodney Fisher

The BBVA Rising Stars Challenge was another high scoring affair as we have become accustomed to. First-time GM Grant Hill’s team defeated Team Chris Weber 142-136. Sophomore center Andre Drummond put on a impressive show with 30 points and a Rising Stars record 25 rebounds to win MVP.

by Steve Painter

Allow me to make one thing very clear: You can't replace Jeter. How would you? He's one of the greatest of all time. You can't just get the scouts on the phone and say, "Get me another Jeter." Impossible. Doesn't work that way.

David Stern elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame. Photo credit NBA

by Rodney Fisher

Finalists were announced today as the 63rd Annual NBA All-Star festivities kicked off in New Orleans. Among several worthy names, now ex-NBA chairman David Stern was elected to be enshrined at the August 8th ceremony.

Derek Jeter to retire in 2014. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

Derek Jeter is everything a team, and a sport, could ever ask for. He will retire at the end of the 2014 season with his golden legacy and a certain trip to Cooperstown in store.

A. J. Burnett joins to the Philadelphia Phillies. Photo credit MLB

by J.T.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher A.J. Burnett to a one year $16 million deal today.

St Louis Cardinals are more than most experts say. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

In 2010, experts such as Baseball Prospectus, ESPN's Keith Law, and Baseball HQ all had the Cardinal farm system at or near the bottom of their respective rankings. They weren't alone. Many smart observers were caught in that trap.

All-Star Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets are on a six game win
streak. Photo credit NBA

by Rodney Fisher

Most teams look forward to the NBA All-Star break as a time to rest, regroup, and refocus. For the Rockets, in the middle of their best win streak of the season, the break could not come at a more inconvenient time.

Dana White terminates Silva contract after being arrested. Photo credit UFC

by L.A. LeVan

Anyone who keeps up with MMA, or more to the point, the UFC, has heard this weeks news about one of the UFC's fighters getting their contract terminated. Tiago Silva was arrested this past friday on two counts of attempted murder, aggrevated battery with a deadly weapon and obstruction without violence, as reported by NBC Miami. Miami SWAT was called to go in and get out of his house, where he had barricaded himself. Within a very short time, UFC president Dana White announced that they were terminating his contract and that "This guy will never fight in the UFC again."

Dock Ellis

by Steve Painter

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis was quite a character. He sported hair curlers in the dugout, took handfuls of amphetamines before games, and pitched a no-hitter on LSD.

Curt Schilling recently announced he has cancer. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

Although he had plenty of talent, Curt Schilling had a rough start to his Major League Baseball career. He had to grow, physically and emotionally, into the role everybody remembers, as an ace.

Bronson Arroyo joins the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Photo credit MLB

by J.T.

The Arizona Diamondbacks just signed Mr. Innings eater himself. Who might that be? Bronson Arroyo. As a Reds fan I'm sad to see him go, but I knew we couldn't resign him.

Fernando Rodney joins the Seattle Mariners. Photo credit MLB

by J.T.

The Mariners made another good signing by bringing in Closer Fernando Rodney. Rodney is known for having a top notch fastball that sits guys down.

Hank Aaron, age 80, is a true living legend. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

This April 8th, when the Braves open their first home stand, there will be a ceremony honoring Hank Aaron on the 40th anniversary of becoming baseball's home run king. He has done much more than we can ever give back. And at 80, he stays in shape and still is as smart and savvy as he's always been.

Freddie Freeman gets a pay day from the Atlanta
Braves. Photo credit MLB

by J.T.

After hearing his teammate Jason Heyward got a new deal, the news of Freeman's deal hit the streets. The Braves extended the first baseman 8 years for the tune of around $125-135 million.

Aye Freddie, if you want to hook a brother up let me know!

by Brad Barrett

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Jason Heyward avoids arbitration with Atlanta Braves. Photo credit MLB

by J.T.

The Atlanta Braves resigned OF Jason Heyward to a 2 year $13.3 million deal. This deal avoids arbitration for both parties which is a win for both, less stress.

St. Louis Cardinals are ready to return to the World
Series again. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

Every season is different, that's true in any sport. In the spring, hope blooms eternal in every baseball fans heart, wanting to visualize their favorite team winning the championship in the fall. Diehard fans demand a lot from their team, and the St. Louis Cardinals usually deliver some sort of prize for theirs.

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Andrew Bynum joins the Indiana Pacers.

by J.T.

The Indiana Pacers signed C Andrew Bynum for the remainder of the season. Bynum will get around a million dollars for the rest of the season and provide big man insurance for the Pacers.

What's next for Peyton Mannin? Photo credit Fox Sports

by Brad Barrett

After a record breaking season, a fifth MVP, and a trip to the Super Bowl, Peyton Manning could be walking out of the game. As we saw on Sunday, Manning couldn't get the job done in the 48th Super Bowl. The leagues’ best defense held one of the best offenses of all time to only eight points. To me that sounds pretty embarrassing, but to Peyton Manning, not so much.

Malcolm Smith was named MVP after the Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8
in Super Bowl XLVIII. Photo credit Miami Herald.

by Rodney Fisher

Nobody knew Seattle's defensive was that good. The Seahawks simply bullied the Denver Broncos the entire game to win Suoer Bowl XLVIII 43-8. There were big plays made in all phases of the game. Here is a video recap of Super Sunday:

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MLB home plate collisions a thing of the past. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

It's one thing for there to be a good, clean, close play at home plate; but it's another matter when a runner purposely tries to bowl over the catcher. And it's time for MLB to act on this issue.

Where is your love for the Dallas Mavericks.

by Rodney Fisher

How long does the feel of victory last? Sunday, June 12, 2011 is cemented in the memory Dallas Mavericks fans as the day it finally happened. After wallowing in NBA obscurity, losing in the playoffs, and even losing in The Finals in 2006, the little Mavs won it all. Add the fact they won by beating LeBron James and the Miami Heat and victory tasted 10-times sweeter.

by J.T.

Thursday night the All-Star reserves were released. Their were some snubs, but that's for another article. Now that the All-Star rosters are set let's see who we will be watching on All Star weekend February 16th.

Kansas City Royals are a legitimate playoff contender in 2014. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

In the AL Central, each team has made changes from last year, and you can arguably say those changes have brought overall improvement for each one, and thus, this division may surprise some with the level of play expected for 2014.

Dirk Nowitzki earns another All-Star squad.
Does he have the help he really needs? Photo credit NBA

by Ace Feltman

You knew it was coming.

Last week the title indicated we weren't closing, so naturally this week we're looking for help. Makes sense, right? Of course it does.

Richard Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks look good
on paper, but the Broncos will win. Photo credit NFL

by Nathaniel Herrick

The National Football League's 48th Super Bowl is coming upon us quickly, and after a much needed 2 weeks off, the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks square off in what might be the most anticipated Super Bowl match up since it's creation. No one knows for sure who will pull out the win here, but my gut is going with the Denver Broncos even though the statistics favor the Seahawks.

How can the Denver Broncos win the Super Bowl.
Photo credit NFL

by Brad Barrett

It's what we’ve been waiting for, for two whole weeks. The big one. Manning v.s L.O.B. Seahawks v.s Broncos. The Super Bowl. It might be a bit chilly, a little snow may fall, but in the end who really cares? THIS IS SHOWTIME!

Lance Berkman announces his retirement from baseball. Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

Lance Berkman has had a terrific career in baseball, 15 years in fact, and it all started in Texas, where he played for Rice first and then headed for the Houston Astros, plying his trade with them from 1997 through 2010. After that, he played for the Yankees, Cardinals, and Rangers.

Six things that will determine the outcome of Super Sunday between the
Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks.

by Steve Painter

Here is a quick guide for what to expect this Super Bowl Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos take the field.

MMA refs have a complicated scoring system for
fans to follow. Photo credit MMA UK

by Lance LeVan

I'm hoping that today's blog is much more interactive on your part (the readers). I am ACTUALLY asking a question, and if any of you guys/girls have a viable answer...I would sincerely appreciate it.

Can anyone explain (in detail) the scoring system in MMA today...?

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Ron Rivera gets a three-year extension with the
Carolina Panthers. Photo credit NFL

by J.T.

The Panthers took care of their sideline leader today. Ron Rivera received a three-year extension. Rivera still has a year left on his current four-year deal, so essentially its another four-year deal. We just don't know the financial numbers yet, but I'm guessing it will be a solid raise for him.

Can you support Ryan Braun? Photo credit MLB

by Steve Painter

It was Spring Training in 2012 when Ryan Braun held a press conference and proceeded to lie and dupe a lot of fans about his involvement with PEDS. He threw fans, MLB, and specimen collector Dino Laurenzi, Jr. under the bus. He was very believable, and I walked away from watching that believing him.

Scott Linehan joins Jason Garrett's staff as the new play caller for the
Dallas Cowboys. Photo credit NFL

by Brad Barrett

Once again, the Dallas Cowboys will be switching play callers for their offense. The’ve tried Jason Garrett, Bill Callahan, and now Scott Linehan. Linehan was the Lions OC from 2009-13. He was hired this week as the Cowboys’ play caller.

Houston Rockets look to bounce back from two straight losses. Photo
credit NBA

by Rodney Fisher

The Houston Rockets are probably more concerned about losing back-to-back games to the Memphis Grizzlies to end the week than anything else. But during the week, the somewhat quiet Rockets voiced their opinions on other basketball related activities that are not on the court.

The Cardinals hidden gem, Oscar Taveras. Photo
credit MLB

by Steve Painter

Cards fans are excited and so is the organization, although they are cautious, about the impact Oscar Taveras will have on the club, not only this year, but for years to come. But we all know about patience, right? When it comes to a player like Taveras, we want to see him now, and it seems Taveras is willing and ready.

Matt Garza is now a Milwaukee Brewer. Photo credit
MLB

by J.T.

As Cincinnati Reds fans I don't like this at all, not at all. Aye man judge me, I don't care. Garza is a good pitcher and he's going to be hurling against my boys this year. Good move by the Brewers, I can hate and still congratulate.

MMA training is key.

by Lance LeVan

I need to start my blog off with a disclaimer each time. I am not a doctor, nutritionist, mental therapist, psychologist, physical therapist (PT), etc, etc, etc. Everything you read in my blog is either my opinions or things that I have researched on my own. With that being said...enjoy.

John Mozeliak and Mike Mathney have the St. Louis
Cardinals flying in the right direction. Photo credit CBS

by Steve Painter

Tony La Russa will be the first to say he didn't create greatness on the diamond by himself. He always credits those around him - owners, front office staff and clubhouse personnel. That's a trait that good leaders and successful people share, by the way. But make no mistake, TLR does not suffer fools or lesser minds with grace.

Dirk Nowitzki has no plans to give up on the Dallas Mavericks.
Do you? Photo credit NBA

by Ace Feltman

Last week my article came on the heels of the epic meltdown at the Los Angeles Clippers. This week I was provided with multiple meltdowns to keep us on topic.

Derek Carr helped his draft stock at the Senior Bowl. Photo credit CBS

by Brad Barrett

Many people and scouts have been underwhelmed by the quarterbacks practicing at the Senior Bowl. We’ve saw torn ACL’s to flat out horrid. In my eyes and many others, one young man has stuck out. Fresno State’s Derek Carr.

Meet Mike Pettine, new head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Photo credit NFL

by J.T.

Out of all the head coaching vacancy's, the Browns was the one position that seemed like it would never get filled. Coaches stayed away for that spot like it was the plague. After their former HC got fired after one year who could blame them?

Eddie Lacy, NFL Rookie of the Year.
Photo credit NFL

by Jack Ballard

Eddie Lacy is arguably one of the best rookies in the NFL. He was drafted in the 2013 draft in the second round by the Green Bay Packers. Lacy was a star at Alabama, but many questioned his NFL career. He proved them wrong.

Is Richard Sherman a bad guy? Photo credit NFL

by Nathaniel Herrick

All over the internet and other media outlets, Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman is either being portrayed as a "thug" or the NFL's newest bad guy. Even as a faithful San Francisco 49ers fan, I'm in inclined to believe that they've got the picture all wrong, Sherman was just caught up in the moment.

Masahiro Tanaka joins the New York Yankees. Can he handle the pressure? Photo credit LA Times.

by Steve Painter

Face it, Masahiro Tanaka is a brave man for wanting to sign with a team in a ridiculous media market like New York. It's a good thing he is used to the limelight, being married to a pop star, because the pressure on him will be incredible. I'm sure he has already spoken to Hiroki Kuroda about the media frenzy, but can mere words actually prepare him for the onslaught?

Is Steve Kasten next to run MLB? Photo credit LA Dodgers

by Steve Painter

Stan Kasten is arguably the best executive of any team in baseball. His record speaks for itself and is unmatched by anyone else. He's having a great time as one of the principal owners of the Dodgers, where his official title is President, and his proclivities of wading into and greeting the crowds go right along with another Dodger great, Tommy Lasorda.

Mike Lombardi needs to higher a head coach for Cleveland fast. Photo
credit NFL.

by Brad Barrett

In ten years the Cleveland Browns have burned through six NFL head coaches. Why would anon take the job in the Dawg Pound!? They have fired two coaches in two years, and are now the only team with a head coach vacancy. We should hear in a few hours who they will hire.

New York Yankees win the bidding war for Masahiro Tanaka.

by J.T.

The Yankees used the money they saved by not signing star secondbasemen Robinson Cano to get Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

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