• Layup Line: NBA First-Half Review

      Music to listen to:  Beauty Beats by Beats Antique Time for some NBA first-half awards   Most valuable player:   1)  LeBron James, Miami 2)  Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City 3)  Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers 4)  Tony Parker, San Antonio 5)  Carmelo Anthony, New York   Thoughts:   I know… Listen ⇢

  • The Sports Inquirer Podcast 4

    In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Podcast, I present my NBA and NHL power rankings, discuss the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, gambling in New Jersey and why Nerlens Noel’s injury is Ruffling My Feathers. Listen ⇢

  • Layup Line: NBA Power Rankings

      Music to listen to:   Orestes by A Perfect Circle Here’s my NBA Power Rankings 1) San Antonio Spurs:  The Spurs were the first team to reach 40 wins this season and found way to win games despite intentionally resting Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili during numerous stretches… Listen ⇢

  • Neutral Zone Trap: NHL Power Rankings

    Music to listen to:  Just Like You Imagined by Nine Inch Nails Time for my top-10 NHL Power Rankings and other general thoughts: 1)   Chicago Blackhawks:  They’ve not suffered a loss in regulation yet this season, Patrick Kane is playing at an MVP level, have the second-rated offense AND defense… Listen ⇢

  • The Sports Inquirer Podcast 3

    the-sports-inquirer-podcast-3.mp3 In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Podcast, I discuss my NCAA men’s basketball Power 15, Michael Vick, the Grammys, wrestling in the Summer Olympics and how Jay Paterno is Ruffling My Feathers. Listen ⇢

  • The Sports Inquirer Podcast 2

    In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Podcast, I discuss rugby, college basketball, mixed martial arts, the NBA and why National Signing Day Ruffled my Feathers. Listen ⇢

  • Passing the Guard: MMA Power Rankings February 2013

    Music to listen to:  Pentagonia by Elektro Guzzi Time for my MMA Power Rankings: Heavyweight: 1)  Cain Velasquez 2)  Junior Dos Santos 3)  Daniel Cormier 4)  Antonio Silva 5)  Alistair Overeem Others:  Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir Thoughts:  Velasquez deserves the top spot after regaining the UFC heavyweight title over Dos… Listen ⇢

  • The Sports Inquirer Podcast 1

    In the inaugural edition of The Sports Inquirer, I introduce myself into the world, discuss the Super Bowl, UFC 156 and why Ray Lewis Ruffles My Feathers. Listen ⇢

  • Passing the Guard: UFC 156 Preview

      Music to listen to:  Breathe Again by Little People Time to review UFC 156 -Jose Aldo’s dominance for three rounds surpassed Frankie Edgar’s effectiveness for two rounds. The battle for the featherweight title on Saturday night served as a tale of two different contests.  Aldo looked like a top-five… Listen ⇢

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