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Draft proves unpredictable, surprising

This year’s NFL Draft proved to be one of the most unpredictable and surprising drafts in recent memory. One thing evident this year was an increased emphasis on character. Players such as LenDale White, Winston Justice, Dusty Dvoracek and Marcus Vick all saw their draft stocks plummet because of questions about their character and work [...]

Draft hopefuls face off

The 2006 NFL Draft features a load of talented players at a handful of very deep positions. While the top choices at most positions are obvious, it’s the gridlock of talent behind them that could make this draft intriguing. Two players caught in the gridlock are Georgia cornerbacks Tim Jennings and DeMario Minter, who both [...]

Hawks need team makeover

There’s an old saying that goes, “A fool is one who does the same thing expecting different results.” If that saying is true, the Atlanta Hawks franchise is full of fools. Wednesday night, the Hawks wrapped up the season with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. In the 14 [...]

White slacking prior to NFL draft

With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, college football’s top prospects are going all out to solidify their draft positions. At least most of them are. While former standouts like Southern Cal’s Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush have gone out of their way to show scouts they’re for real, teammate LenDale White seems determined [...]

True champions can be lacking

Charles Barkley and Dominique Wilkins will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this fall. The honor is more than deserving for these two very different but very dominant icons of the ’80s and ’90s. Wilkins fashioned a legacy as one of the best scorers and high-flyers in NBA history. He’s the Atlanta Hawks’ [...]

Show respect to San Antonio to honor Spurs’ winning tradition

In the world of sports, winners tend to get respect. Teams that make the playoffs are considered good, teams that win in the playoffs are considered contenders and teams that win championships are considered dynasties. So how come the NBA team with the most championships and playoff appearances over the past 10 years isn’t even [...]

Don’t hate the player or the game

J.J. Redick is probably the best player in college basketball. Ironically, he’s also one of the most hated. As Redick and Duke prepare for the Sweet 16, the nation’s leading scorer probably can plan on being ribbed by some of the fans. It’s nothing new to Redick who has endured about as much abuse from [...]

Davis’ medal sparks controversy

He has been tried in the court of public opinion and found guilty. His crime? Putting his own desires above those of his team. In the world of team sports, that’s a disgrace. When it happens at the Olympics, it’s an abomination. So what was speed skater Shani Davis thinking when he turned down the [...]

Little notice for black medalist

Speed skater Shani Davis went where no black athlete has gone before. Last weekend, the 23-year old American shattered the world record in the 1,000 meters by 2 seconds, and became the first black athlete ever to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Davis’ win has garnered much attention, and many are [...]

Winter sports not American focus

The Winter Olympics are here. So far they’ve included fiery anvils, giant ski jumpers, flaming skaters and tree men – and that was just the opening ceremonies. All the fanfare surrounding the start of the Olympics begs the question: Is anyone in America even watching? There’s no doubt that in the U.S. the Winter Games [...]

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