Monthly Archives: August 2010

New Collective Bargaining Agreement: What Could Be In Store?

With a new collective bargaining agreement looming on the horizon, both team owners and players are going to be locked in a struggle of power. Many teams have been losing revenue because of the economy, so the NBA and the … Continue reading

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Arsene Wenger – Deluded Fool or Perfect Manager?

I know that this topic has been discussed to death, but it seems that no matter what he does, Arsene Wenger can’t win. Even though he is working with limited funding, creating his team largely through the youth academy, and … Continue reading

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English Premier League Week 1 Questions

Finally, proper club soccer football is back! Although I strongly appreciate the World Cup and all it stands for, with its call to patriotism and the hope and joy (as well as sorrow) that it brings to each individual nation, … Continue reading

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The Power of Great Technique

Last night’s UFC 117 match between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen reminded me of the effectiveness and danger that comes with a good ground game. From seemingly out of nowhere, Anderson Silva, who was being out-punched, out-wrestled, and out-grappled for … Continue reading

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To Be the Best, You Need to Beat the Best

The saying goes, “To be the best, you need to beat the best.” And that saying still proves true today. A few weeks ago, Top Rank Promotions CEO Bob Arum declared the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. … Continue reading

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