My Weekly Sports Journey for the week ending March 29, 2008

Kobe better just shut up

The scene is the Lakers locker room on Wednesday night after a sorry looking performance against the Charlotte Bobcats in which the pattern of the last week continued: get down early playing virtually no aggressive defense and claw back in a frenzy hoping to maintain the right energy to win. They [...]

It’s Never Too Early to Get Suspended…Ever.

Even though spring practice for college football is still three weeks away, it makes no difference.  You would think that student-athletes would be gearing up for what is to come by hitting the weight room, making the grade and enjoying the last of that thing they call life while spring break comes and goes…but no.  [...]

My Weekly Sports Journey for the week ending March 14, 2008

Are they real games or exhibitions?
When I dared to call the MLB All Star game an exhibition after Bud Selig ended the thing in a tie because it was past everyone’s bed time I was yelled at and told I didn’t know what I was talking about. Well, now I’m gonna say the same thing [...]

The Wizards buck Milwaukee

Despite squandering a 15 point half-time lead, the Washington Wizards held on last night to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97.  
Coach Eddie Jordan pleased overall with his team’s efforts was disappointed in their inability to defend the rim during the second half. 
“I wasn’t happy with the way our bigs protected the rim,” explained Jordan. The Bucks opened [...]

Caron, one step away

The only debate that might be more hotly contested than who should become the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party is whether Caron Butler should return to action to help his team or should he shut it down for the remainder of the season.  
While it remains unclear whether Sens. Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will [...]

Kobe is the best, Paul is most valuable

Hands down, it is Paul
Make no mistake Kobe Bryant was, is and will probably be the best player in the NBA for a few years to come. However, Bryant was not nor is he the League’s Most Valuable Player. Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets is. 
Bryant will win the award, but here’s why he should [...]

Bobcats outrun the Wizards

Despite holding the Charlotte Bobcats without a basket during the final 7:25 of last night’s game, the Washington Wizards were unable to overcome a 14 point first quarter deficit and were defeated 100-97.  
Entering Saturday night’s game the Wizards had an opportunity to return to a .500 record for the first time since February 8 when [...]

The Wizards and Raptors face off

Round 4 for Wiz and Raptors
It’s been suggested that when falling off your bike it’s best to remount immediately. I’m not sure if the Washington Wizards fell off their bike in their 30 point Wednesday night loss to the Orlando Magic or the Magic knocked the Wizards off their bike. Whatever the case, the Wizards [...]

My Weekly Sports Journey for the week ending March 7, 2008

Favre hangs it up
You know how I know this is for good? Deanna Favre, his wife, when asked by a local reporter from Green Bay if the couple would continue their charitable contributions to the community and their work among various organizations said in a strong voice: hell no. Well she didn’t exactly use those [...]

Wizards suffer a 30 point loss

Dwight Howard (12) of the Orlando Magic dunks on Andray Blatche of the Washington Wizards. Photo credit AP/Martinez Monsivais
A disappointing loss 
With about five minutes remaining in the third quarter of last night’s game against the Orlando Magic, Richard Hanks prepared for his exit. When asked if he was leaving, Hanks, a District resident, said, “I [...]