Entries from July 2009

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

New Look Leafs On Cusp of Playoff Spot

It shouldn’t fall to just Jewish groups to condemn the insipid comments of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. We should all speak out. The Holocaust wasn’t a Jewish issue; it was a blow against all humanity. For a man in a position of authority to express such historically illiterate sentiments is a scandal…Brian Burke has assembled [...]

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Holyfield Looking Under Couch Cushions for His Missing 200 Million

Steve McNair was one tough hombre and a helluva quarterback. His early demise is just tragic. While most commentators stated the four time Pro Bowler’s most memorable performance was the 2000 Superbowl, locals may be more fond of the amazing win over the Buffalo Bills in the infamous Music City Miracle game…what a weekend - [...]

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Slap a Bundle On Venus & Some Serious Summer Reading

Stevie Y made a rare mistake by inviting Dany Heatley to the Team Canada training camp. The public remains revolted by the antics of the scurrilous winger and his inclusion on the squad would be a sour development. Our Olympic team should be both a celebration of our heritage and a joyous occasion. An individual’s [...]

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Habs & Blackhawks Will Rue the Day; Tributes Pour in for Arguello

Montreal Canadiens fans have a haunted, panicked look these days. There were two big sucker plays lurking around the fringes as free agent mania began. Who would absorb Scott Gomez’s bloated contract? Who would bet on Mike Cammalleri, removed from the bosom of Jerome Iginla? Nice, Habs, nice…Marian Gaborik’s relationship with management in Minnesota was [...]

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Lights Go Out In Managua

Boxing fans were left reeling this morning with the news that the incomparable Alexis Arguello had committed suicide. The ring legend held three belts, at featherweight, junior lightweight and lightweight, and is probably best remembered for his breath taking 1982 fight with Aaron Pryor. Easily one of the greatest fighters in history, Arguello first won [...]