An Alley Oop To International Hoops #2
The Tall Blacks vs Team USA. New Zealand vs America. Aotearoa vs *insert American Indian name for America here*.
2014 NFL Preseason QB Rankings - Part 2
Picking up where I left off. Here are the top 18 in a purely subjective, completely unfair and entirely biased representation of my own anger and resentment. Man, I love this job.
An Alley Oop To International Hoops
The Niche Cache heads down court, cross over, fend to the chest of some muppet defender and lobs a one handed alley oop to ... wait, who's that? Ooooh that's the homie Mr International Hoops who does what he does and goes between the legs, round the back to dunk it in. Whats up. Whats up.
The Story Of Obi-Kobe
With the NBA season drawing closer (peep the FIBA World Cup though) and much of the attention being zoned in on the Cleveland Cavaliers, I thought I'd sell you the story of Kobe Bryant ... the 2014/15 Kobe Bryant.
2014 NFL Preseason QB Rankings - Part 1
It’s the second annual Wildcard Pre-Season QB Rankings! Since last year we’ve seen a whole lot change, with Russell Wilson and Andy Luck showing their worth, while guys like Matt Schaub definitely regressed. One thing is still the same however… there’s still no room for Tim Tebow.
The Dugout - August 21
Haha, Johnny Football’s at it again, flipping the bird at some outspoken Redskins’ crew in a preseason game.
The Dugout - July 24
Maybe it’s because he’s a Detroit lad at a Chicago Cubs game. Maybe his new record isn’t selling like he’d hoped (it should be – it’s awesome). Maybe the general malaise of the Cubs organisation is just that contagious.
The Dugout - July 9
Of all of the farcical All Star games going, the MLB’s is probably the least stupid, given that the winnign conference gets homefield advantage in the World Series. But the naming of the All Stars is always a big deal.
Life as a Laker
There was a time in my life when I became a Los Angeles Laker ... well the fanboy version. I can't pinpoint the exact moment, but I know for sure that it was around the time Kobe Bryant was rocking the relatively small fro'
Spontaneous Ruminations on the NBA Draft
After months and months of deliberation, we ended up right where we started a year ago with Andrew Wiggins going number 1 overall. Joel Embiid would have gone first had he been fit, and Jabari Parker must have been close.
The Dugout - June 25
All hell broke loose this morning when LeBron James notified his agent that he would be opting out of his contract with Miami. He is now a free agent, and has some big decisions to make.
The Dugout - June 18
Redemption. It must taste pretty good right about now. After the heartbreak of last season, the San Antonio Spurs somehow found the resolve to come back even stronger this year and went that final step further.
Laker Eight - Game 3
Game 3 is now done and dusted and the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in the enviable position of being up 2-1 and capturing a game on the Miami Heat home-court.
The Dugout - June 12
The three biggest stories of the NBA offseason are becoming pretty clear: Melo, Love & the Lakers. Potentially all three could be connected but not likely. Carmelo Anthony can opt out of his contract and become a free agent, a decision that he has basically confirmed he’ll take. So where does he end up?
Steven Adams: His Rookie Season in Review
What a difference a year makes, right? Twelve months ago people doubted whether or not Steven Adams had made the right decision in declaring for the draft after just a single year in college. He’s too young! He’s too inexperienced! He needs more time to learn the game! Well, not so much anymore.
Laker Eight - 2 games in to the NBA Finals
We’re now two games into the Finals, and if the first two games are anything to go by we’re in for a treat that will be just as good as advertised.
The Dugout - June 4
Rajon Rondo has denied pitching the Celtics to Kevin Love after this photo of the two of them at Fenway Park surfaced online. The Celtics are one of the favourites to sign Love, who could be available on the transfer block already (and will definitely be available as a free agent next offseason if nothing happens).
NBA Finals - The Final Countdown with Laker Eight
So here we are. After around 9 months, dozens of guys ejected for hating on Steven Adams and hundreds of games we’ve finally reached the business end of the business end of the season.
LBJ & SBW - Two of a kind
There are two moments in history that stand out as those 'where were you when....' moments for me. One was when Princess Diana died, mainly because I was in England at the time and to call it a crazy few days would be a severe understatement. The other was 9/11, waking up to see the TV on and watching with disbelief.
The Dugout - May 28
For the past month it seems like the NBA has just been scripted to prove people wrong. Teams look dead and buried after a game or two only to come right back. How many times have OKC looked on the verge of being tumbled only for Westbrook and Durant to find another gear? It's beyond guessing what's gonna happen from here on in. Indiana somehow salvaged a season from the precipice, while Miami seemed set on glory once more.