Category Archives: Sports
Rehab Only Concern For The ‘Honey Badger’
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By DERON SNYDER Tyrann Mathieu is 20 years old with the rest of his life ahead of him. His skill and dedication to football put him in prime position to become an NFL millionaire in the next year or two. … Continue reading
Rewards of PEDs Outweigh Risks In MLB
By DERON SNYDER Melky Cabrera, in the midst of an MVP-like season for the San Francisco Giants, tested positive for testosterone around the All-Star break. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that the Giants outfielder is suspended for 50 games. Ryan … Continue reading
LeBron Might Be Better Than MJ
By DERON SNYDER A popular discussion during the run-up to London 2012 involved Team USA’s hypothetical chances in men’s basketball against the original Dream Team. It all started when Kobe Bryant, not surprisingly, said that he thought his team would … Continue reading
Chad Johnson Not Worth The Headache
By DERON SNYDER There is a humongous difference between treating people equally and treating people fairly. We see it all the time in sports, politics, entertainment and business, where star performers are given much more slack than mediocre contributors. I … Continue reading
Major Weekend Woes Worsen for Tiger
By DERON SNYDER Movies can’t do it. TV shows are poor substitutes. Broadway plays fall short. Nothing comes close to matching the human drama of sports when Eldrick “Tiger” Woods is involved. His enthralling storyline compels more than ever, four … Continue reading
Orlando Mucks Up ‘Dwightmare’ To Lakers’ Delight
By DERON SNYDER Dwight Howard did himself no favors in dragging out his exit from Orlando. He turned off Magic fans and NBA fans everywherewith his wishy-washy ways, going back and forth in deciding whether to stay or go. He … Continue reading
Seahawks Scrape Barrel For T.O.
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” — Things I Don’t Understand: *How Seattle became so desperate at wide receiver. Terrell Owens might have tread left on his tires at 38. He … Continue reading
‘Obama Classic’ To Unite Ballers With Donors
By DERON SNYDER In 2010, as part of the celebration for his 49th birthday, President Obama played a pickup basketball gamewith luminaries such as LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell and Dwyane Wade. The game was played at Obama’s favorite … Continue reading
Orakpo’s Production Not Matching Potential
By DERON SNYDER There can be a thin line between reasons and excuses, between explanations and rationalizations. But in many respects, either you get something done or you don’t, regardless of what else transpires. When it comes to sacking opposing … Continue reading
‘Money’ Mayweather Free To Resume Flow
By DERON SNYDER Floyd Mayweather Jr. is no longer serving timein a Las Vegas jail. But the clock is ticking for the undefeated boxer. He’s not getting any younger, at age 35, and neither is his main rival, Manny Pacquiao, … Continue reading
