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The 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees
The latest Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class wasn’t as impressive as in recent years, as Gary Payton and Bernard King headlined the list of players making it in, while Rick Pitino, getting in for his accomplishments in College Basketball, probably stole the show when it came to his acceptance speech. There was also […]
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Dallas Cowboys – Tony Romo Isn’t the Only Turnover King
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t known for playing a West-Coast type offense or having the kind of defense that excels in forcing turnovers and putting points on the board. But Tony Romo is good enough for any style, while the new defensive schemes and mentality might be the change the team needed from the last couple of seasons.
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San Francisco 49ers – Colin Kaepernick is a Passer, First & Foremost
The San Francisco 49ers decided to change their usual run-first setting and relied on Colin Kaepernick and his arm to lead them to victory. It worked out perfectly for the third-year quarterback, throwing for over 400 yards, enjoying excellent days for this offensive line and receiving targets Anquan Boldin and Vernon Davis.
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Seattle Seahawks – Russell Wilson Picking Up Right Where He Left Off
It took almost the entire game for the Seattle Seahawks to get their offense going, but Russell Wilson was sharp right from the start until the very end, resulting in a big touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse to come from behind an earn a dramatic fourth quarter victory.
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New Orleans Saints – Drew Brees Suddenly Has a Defense to Help Him
The New Orleans Saints had the worst defense in the NFL last season, but that something that seems to be changing. Drew Brees isn’t forced to score on each drive, and all of a sudden there’s a chance that with Sean Payton back on the sidelines, they’re the cream of the crop in the NFC South once again.
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2013 US Open Final – Djokovic vs Nadal Predictions
Even if Rafael Nadal is unbeaten this season on Hard Courts, his US Open final against Novak Djokovic is far from a sure thing, as the Serbian player and world number one is hoping that his marathon match in the semifinal won’t be too exhausting for him to compete.
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Manchester United – Marouane Fellaini Is About Value, not Price
It’s quite clear Manchester United overpaid for Marouane Fellaini, but it doesn’t mean that he isn’t a good signing that will prove to be crucial to their success this season.
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Arsenal FC – Arsene Wenger Doesn’t Deserve a Contract Extension
While Arsenal seem to be in quite a rush to give Arsene Wenger a contract extension, a quick look at the club’s achievements and results from the last eight seasons tells us that it’s a bit too soon to sign him on for a few more years.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo & Gareth Bale Forced to Change
Beyond the financial numbers of the Gareth Bale arrival to Real Madrid is the simple issue of making it work. Gareth Bale is an excellent player, but one that’s still developing and probably improving. Cristiano Ronaldo is the finished product, and as history has taught us, a slightly fragile one when it comes to his emotions. One of them, or even both of them, will be forced to change.
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FC Barcelona – Cesc Fabregas & The Year He Ends the Doubts
While Cesc Fabregas will never be dominant for Barcelona as he was in the Premier League, he is proving time and time again that at almost any role given to him, including the one Xavi has held on to for the last seven seasons, he’ll do extremely well, and doesn’t deserve the criticism he’s gotten from every corner over the last two years.