Originally Posted to Bright Side of the Sun This article was a part of The 63rd Carnival of the NBA. Thanks, Waiting for Next Year. I’ve been dreading this day for some time now. I knew it wasn’t a matter of “if,” rather “when.” The point when this economic crisis hits close to home. Over [...]
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The Real Reason Amar'e is on the Block
Posted: 13th February 2009 by alex-jackson in Alex Jackson, NBA BallComments Off
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This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. Sadly, I am without a “current” gaming system. Because of this, I’m probably not the person videogame developers have in mind as they brainstorm new ideas. Just because I don’t play any new games doesn’t mean there aren’t game ideas out there that I think should be [...]
The Lumsden Debate – Jesse or Neil?
Posted: 1st August 2008 by alex-jackson in Alex Jackson, FootballComments Off
This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. I like amateur sports. There’s something about them that gets me every time; maybe it’s the unbridled passion or the sometimes reckless abandon that players play with. The game is just different, whether its football, basketball, baseball or even hockey. I am not trying to open the [...]
(Non)Thoughts from a Ramblin’ (Gamblin’) Man…
Posted: 21st July 2008 by alex-jackson in Alex Jackson, Other TopicsComments Off
This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. Awesome or sad? The only two “sporting events” I’ve watched in the last two weeks were BoSox-Yanks at Yankee Stadium and Joey Chestnut defending his Nathan’s Hot Dog Championship at Coney Island. Messier (potential) divorce? Brett Favre and the Packers or A-Rod and Cynthia. Readable? A story [...]
Attractive Female Celebrities and Movies that Have at Least One Sports Related Connection
Posted: 3rd July 2008 by alex-jackson in Alex Jackson, Other TopicsComments Off
This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. The “intro” for these things is always the hardest part. I pretty much know what the content is going to be and I even have a catchy little ending already picked out, but how do I ease you, the reader, into this little diddy? How do I [...]
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This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. If the following paragraphs don’t cement my position as a “cool dude” and potential “heartthrob,” I don’t know what will. The following will be a look into my soul; finally, an answer to the timeless question, what makes me tick? So without further ado, Alex, what makes [...]
Newsradio and Sports (Because I Have Too Much Time on My Hands)
Posted: 18th June 2008 by alex-jackson in Alex Jackson, Other TopicsComments Off
This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. Matthew: Oh, Dave, oh my, you would have loved it… a week in a foreign place, strange people, strange customs. Dave: I know exactly what you mean, I’ve been to Canada. Matthew: Trust me, Japan is even more exotic. Dave: Clearly you’ve never been to Winnipeg. Alright, [...]
Appreciating “Football” and Getting Bottled (sort of)…
Posted: 16th June 2008 by alex-jackson in Alex Jackson, SoccerComments Off
This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. Probably by this point you are sick and tired of hearing about this “Euro Cup” deal. Sadly, this is not your means of escape. I would like to think, however, that what I’m going to present is slightly different. At least that’s the intention 40 words in. [...]
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This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. Ahhhh, where were you when professional sports transitioned from a past time and leisure activity to a major corporate spectacle? Was it the first time you watched a soccer game and saw all the corporate logos? Was it during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl? Maybe the San Diego [...]
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This article has been submitted by Alex Jackson. It’s that time of year – Tennis season! Sure, tennis doesn’t really have an offseason and one major tournament has already been played – the Aussi Open in January – but honestly, who really followed that? Over the next 7 weeks, two majors will be played; first [...]