Rajon Rondo has been instrumental in leading his Celtics to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Find out who else is cooking as we get into the conference semifinals.
Sweet Chin Muzak – Tim Lincecum’s Fastball VeLOSSity
What would Nolan Ryan have been without his fastball? Roger Clemens seemed to cheat to keep his. Doc Gooden wasn’t the same when he lost his. When you’re a power pitcher, everything you ever learned about how to pitch is based off your fastball. You set up your other pitches with it. Ryan could strike guys out with his huge curveball because they had to look fastball or else get blown away. When Clemens’ control was on, no one could [...]
Cold as Ice: Only The Strong Survive
Popblerd’s hockey analysts examine the past week’s action as the NHL playoffs move on toward the third round.
The Squared Circle – Floyd Mayweather Is King Of The Ring
On Cinco de Mayo Saturday (or Cinco de Mayweather as some called it), Floyd Mayweather proved yet again that he’s arguably the top boxer in the world. Mayweather faced a larger, more powerful and very game Miguel Cotto and did what he’s done 43 other times — turn him away the loser. Save for a few rounds in which Cotto looked like the hungrier fighter, Mayweather’s spotless record wasn’t in any trouble of being undone. Mayweather looked like he was [...]
Cold as Ice: Another Round, Bartender!
Jay: Well, here we are chatting again and another game is going to overtime… Rangers and Caps are tied at 1 after regulation, with the series tied at 1. When we left off last week, the Rangers had yet to play their game 7 vs. Ottawa. Obviously we know how that turned out, but what are your thoughts on this series so far? Stephen: I am still surprised as the tenacity and competence of the Caps team, who a lot [...]
Roundball Soundoff’s Playoff Preview
Our friends from the New York Knicks podcast break down the NBA playoff scenario. Have a look to see who the guys think will be hoisting a championship trophy come June.
Cold As Ice: NHL Playoffs Are Chock Full O’ Upsets
As the first round of the NHL playoffs winds down, our hockey team of Stephen Mapes and Jay Kumar looks back at the last week of games, while watching the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals play in overtime in game 7 of their series. Jay: Okay, well, here we are chatting while we wait for yet another overtime between Boston and Washington. Only this one is game 7. Next goal wins. What are your thoughts on this series? You picked [...]
Octagon Blues – What’s Next For Jon Jones?
With Jon Jones’ light heavyweight title defense over Rashad Evans last night at UFC 145, he’s arguably the best fighter in the world. In one of the best marketed fights in years, the Jones/Evans grudge was simple. Both were once training partners and friends and though they swore they’d never fight each other if they were pitted, their fight last night was one that was nearly a year in the making. Evans was once the light heavyweight champion and the [...]
Cold as Ice: Playoff Train Keeps A-Rollin’
We’re a week into the playoffs, and the dynamic hockey duo of Jay and Stephen are back for another week of breaking down the match-ups. It’s been a surprising post-season so far, especially compared to last week’s prediction. Here’s the blow by blow (pending review from Brendan Shanahan). Flyers vs. Penguins Stephen: Before the playoffs, I thought this was going to be a classic hockey match-up. Apparently it’s just a live action Slapshot. Seriously, though, tonight was the worst case [...]
Roundball Soundoff 4/16/12: The Final Countdown
With two weeks remaining until the playoffs start, Popblerd’s Jay takes a look at some of the more interesting potential matchups.
Cold as Ice: Playoff Prediction Edition
Jay and Silent Steve strike back with their predictions for round one of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Roundball Soundoff 4/4/12: The Home Stretch
It’s the final stretch, lets take a quick look at what’s going on around the league: Tankapalooza 2012 has begun. This is the time of year players sit out with mystery ailments, random D-league players all of a sudden get huge minutes and teams try really hard to look like they are trying without really trying. So far Golden State is 1st in the league in playing below their potential to try and get a high draft pick. It’s real tight [...]
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