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Auburn kicker Wes Byrum’s last-second field goal may not be what sports fans remember most about the Tigers’ 2011 BCS title game 22-19 victory over the previously unbeaten Oregon Ducks.
ESPN sportscaster Brent Musburger’s surprising remark ’bout Byrum’s boot being “for all the Tostitos” may live on as one of the most timely, clever, [...]
Finally. The only postseason college football game that really matters kicks off in Glendale, AZ between two unbeaten teams—the Oregon Ducks and the Auburn Tigers.
Tonight’s Tostitos BCS Championship Game caps a painfully long bowl season in which 35 total bowl games over-saturated the NCAA college football landscape.
Anxious national sponsors, coupled with the [...]
I absolutely love Lou Holtz!
For cryin’ out loud—as this charismatic old coaching codger likes to say—how could anyone not absolutely adore this soon-to-be 74-year-old after listening to his commentary during last night’s coverage of the FedEx Orange Bowl featuring the Stanford Cardinal and the Virginia Tech Hokies?
Lou Holtz’s candid college football coverage [...]
(Satire) Dancing with the Stars kicks off Monday on ABC.
In a surprise twist, Dancing with the Stars’ (DWTS) unparalleled success has now spawned a spin-off sports show slotted for next spring on affiliate network ESPN. Aptly named Dancing with Parole Model Sports Stars, the series is hustling to assemble its ESPN All-Star line-up [...]
(Satire) Sources close to the King-Without-a-Ring reported that ESPN will devote another hour covering Lebron James’ decision to take his talented flesh to Miami. This time….to get another tattoo.
Incredulous at first, ESPN never thought Lebron had enough flesh cap room left on his body to possibly accomodate another tattoo. However, upon further scrutiny, [...]
(Satire) ESPN’s Bob Ley and Stuart Scott are smiling.
Their legendary broadcasting buddy, Chris Berman, stepped way “outside the lines” this morning on my sports television talk show with a bold prediction. Booyah! Commenting on last night’s ESPY Awards in LA, the Swami passionately picked me – Michael Anthony Raffone, aka Mike Raffone, or [...]
Me, Myself and I were the only people that Lebron James ever cared about.
Us, We and Team never factored into Lebron’s decision to forsake his faithful fans and teammates in Cleveland and bolt to the broiling beaches of Miami.
Forget about family. Forget about friendship. Forget about fostering hope for a struggling region [...]
For centuries, Italian creative expression has resonated throughout the world.
In Art, the brilliance of Italian masters Michaelangelo and Bernini has enraptured art lovers around the globe.
In Music, the virtuoso talents Andreas Botticelli and Enrico Caruso have serenaded millions of opera officianados.
In Fashion, the avant-garde designs of Gianni Versace and Salvadore Ferragamo [...]
America’s Team…of intrigue that is…the Dallas Cowboys had their house warming party turn chilly last weekend as the NY Giants dampened the debut of Dallas’ Billion Dollar Digs before an NFL record crowd and an expectant national television audience.
If the Boys don’t bounce back tonight with a big win against Carolina, and if [...]
In nearly every country across the globe soccer reigns supreme. Yet here in the USA, “The Beautiful Game” pales in popularity. American sports fans would rather watch Seinfeld reruns over soccer any day of the week because a deft, one touch pass leading to a goal still cannot trump barbs exchanged between Jerry and [...]
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