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Archive for June, 2011

David Vobora On NFL Drug Testing: “You’re guilty until proven innocent rather than innocent until proven guilty.”

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora was recently awarded $5.4 million dollars in his lawsuit of suing a Florida supplements maker. As significant as the financial remuneration was, Vobora is equally relieved to finally have his and his family's reputation restored.  Vobora allegedly used a Florida company's "Ultimate Sports Spray," in ...

Tiki Barber and Mike Francesa Exchange Heated Words During Lenghty Conversation About Barber’s Media Career, Comeback Attempt to NFL

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Now that my friends is a good interview. Tiki Barber and Mike Francesa -- two opinionated men who aren't afraid to speak their minds -- going head to head in a lengthy conversation Wednesday morning. Mark Lepselter, Tiki Barber's agent, was also on the line to field a few questions ...

Dwane Casey Hopes The Raptors Players Get Defensive

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

The Toronto Raptors have a new head coach and this time they made the right decision by nabbing Dwane Casey from the Dallas Mavericks. While Casey might not have a huge name like some of the other coaches available, he is exactly what the Raptors need. After a season where ...

Aye Carumba! Ricky Rubio Has Finally Arrived in Minnesota

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Back in 2009, the Minnesota Timberwolves took a huge risk when they drafted Ricky Rubio out of Spain not knowing whether or not the slick point guard prospect would ever come to the NBA. The Timberwolves patience may pay off soon. This past week, Rubio and the Timberwolves reached an ...

Mike Krzyzewski Sympathetic to LeBron James for Making It Through “As crazy a year as anybody in any sport ever has gone through.”

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Over the course of the past year, LeBron James made "The Decision" and left Cleveland, assembled the Big Three in Miami, held a party before they had ever even played together, went through the ups and downs of playing a long 82-game regular season where every team and opposing fanbase ...

Edwin Rodriguez and Jack McKeon Reflect on Florida Marlins Managerial Changes In Separate Interviews on Tuesday

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

The Florida Marlins managing carousel has, to say the least, been pretty bizarre in recent years.  There was Edwin Rodriguez replacing Fredi Gonzalez in June of last last season; and just recently, Rodriguez stepping down because he felt the team needed a jolt. Rodriguez essentially came to the conclusion that ...

Derek Fisher: “If they lock us out because we don’t agree to the most dramatic rollback in sports history…that’s [their] choice.”

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

There may be light at the end of the tunnel with the NFL Lockout, but for the NBA, things are just about to get ugly. After one of the more memorable and exciting regular seasons in recent memory, the 2011 NBA Playoffs were also a thrill, particularly in the Finals ...

As 2011 NBA Draft Inches Closer, Kemba Walker Continues to Fly Somewhat Under the Radar Despite Championship Pedigree

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Most of the talk surrounding the 2011 NBA Draft revolves around who will be the number one pick.  Will it be Arizona's Derrick Williams or Duke's Kyrie Irving? Derrick Williams was a flat out stud in the NCAA tournament, while Kyrie Irving was hurt for most of the season in ...

2011 NBA Draft: Derrick Williams Trying to Stay Humble and Calm Despite Hearing About ‘New Trades Every Day’

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

You don't need to research every last NBA Mock Draft to confirm that Arizona's Derrick Williams will be one of the first few players selects in Thursday's 2011 NBA Draft. The general consensus is that the Minnesota Timberwolves will take Williams with the No. 2 pick. If Williams is not ...

Carlos Zambrano Says That Anger Management Has Changed Him

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

There was a time when Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was one of the better pitchers in the game. While that time has passed, Big Z is still one of the most interesting personalities in the game. His career was really derailed because of his at times uncontrollable temper. Zambrano has ...