Saturday, June 20, 2009

Sasha Vujacic goes back to his old ways


Everyone can now take a deep sigh of relief. The Lakers star is now again wearing the color green. Yep, you heard it right, the Slovenian is once again incorporating the color of the irish into his everyday wardrobe. After the 2008 NBA finals when he saw his Lakers lose to the green wearing Celtics he promised himself he would never wear the color until he had a championship of his own. Well everyone can finally relax now that he has a ring and can sport such a color. THANK GOODNESS. You didn't know that Results Inconclusive was so good at reporting the truly important stories did you?

Monday, June 15, 2009

Video of the day

As a hockey referee shouldn't being able to skate be a requirement?


Iowa Umpire gets ejection happy

It's not uncommon for a coach or player in high school games to get ejected. Actually, it's not too uncommon for a fan to get ejected as I am in fact guilty of being ejected at a little league game as a fan but that is besides the point. What is a bit uncommon to say the least is the entire group of fans to be ejected. And, you guessed it, that's exactly what happened.

In a high school baseball game between Winfield-Mount Union and West Burlington. The umpire said that the fans were "being unruly", "yelling", and "arguing". I don't know of that last time I went to any sporting event of any age and didn't see these three things going on. The superintendent of West Burlington said that he didn't see anything that warranted such action but that didn't stop the power hungry ump who actually asked for police assistance to help control the cheering section.

The game eventually resumed after a 40 minute delay and West Burlington got the "W" by a score of 12-11. This is a perfect time for a throwback video of by far the best ejection known to man.


Thanks to Si.com for the article.

Joe Morgan, not quite the best liar


Last night on Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN Cliff Lee was throwing a gem. Getting deep into the game with a no-hitter still intact. Once he finally gave up the hit (never jinx a no-hitter by talking about it) Joe Morgan decided to invite all of the listeners into Grandpa M's story time. He began speaking of a Don Wilson's no-hitter in 1967.

He spoke of how in the 9th inning and two outs the great Hank Aaron stepped in with the thought of breaking up the no-no. Joe calls time and walks from second base up to the pitcher's mound and talks to Wilson. He tells him that it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to walk Hank. According to Joe, Don told him to shut the hell up and get back on second base. Wilson through three straight strikes passed Hammerin' Hank and the no-hitter was put in the history books.

So what's the problem? Well, Joe wasn't in the lineup that day. He was on the bench with injuries. So apparently he was living his life through Julio Gotay who played second that day. That or he didn't realize that people in the sports world have access to databases and can look up stuff before the 1990's and wanted to pull a fast one on America. What a dope!

Bryce Harper too good for High School


When we wrote the story a few days ago about teen phenom Bryce Harper we got a comment calling him a douche. That loyal reader may have been right on the money about him, or maybe just about his parents. The 16 year old will be skipping his junior and senior years at high school to attend a community college in his home state of Nevada. His father cites his need for a challenge as the main reason.

Now, while you read that I hope you realize that this is a 16 year old skipping two years of high school not college because of his talents. After his year at community college he would be draft eligible and all signs point to the Washington Natinals picking him with the number one pick again next year. Isn't that enough to stop him from skipping out on high school. Why would you want to be picked by the Gnats? But then again, it is very possible that they will be picking number 1 for years to come.

Anyways, Bryce who hit just over .600 as a sophomore would be missing out on important maturity and social skills by skipping on high school. Plus, I'm sure the kid has some friends? Sure, he won't get pitched to much but there are other things he can improve on. Like ummmm, defense,? I doubt the 16 year old is a polished catcher ready to play in the bigs defensively. Yes, this kid is an unbelievable talent but he and his family would be foolish to skip him through to community college. Don't they realize most teen phenoms don't turn out like Tiger Woods? In 6 years when he has arm trouble and can't hit a big league curveball he'll regret trading the high school diploma for a "high school equivalent". Or I'm completely wrong and this kid is ready now. I just think patience wouldn't hurt, maybe only help.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Straight from the Web

With trade rumors swirling Shaq goes with new haircut














Hell, he's getting older. Might as well look like Homer Simpson huh?



Reggie Miller shows off masculinity on the beach






















If a tramp stamp on the back makes a girl look trashy what does a belly-button tattoo make a former NBA superstar look like?

Monday, June 8, 2009

Joe Mauer quietly having remarkable season


When most people talk about Joe Mauer they understand he is one of the best catchers to play in recent memory. In his 6 years in the bigs he already has two batting titles. His career batting average is .322 and has only 250 strikeouts. Last year he was an All-Star, Silver Slugger, won a Golden Glove, and was 4th in the AL MVP voting. Still, with all these credentials I dont think he gets the credit he deserves. Just look at the year he is currently having.

Because of how catchers get a lot more days off due to the physical strain of the activity Mauer's 122 at-bats do not qualify him for the league leaders yet. As the year goes on this will of course change but this really does do his year a great injustice. Mauer is currently hitting at a .410 clip with 12 dingers (career high - 13) and only striking out 17 times. He also has an OPS of 1.292, which if were carried out for the rest of the year would be the 7th best mark of all-time (behind Bonds and Ruth a couple of times).

So how is he somewhat a forgotten superstar? Well for one he's a catcher that doesn't play everyday. Or, maybe he loses some fame because he isn't flashy. He is one of those guys who plays the game the right way, isn't loud or obnoxious, and doesn't get in trouble. Or, maybe its because he plays in boring Minnesota instead of New York, Philadelphia, or Chicago. Whatever the reason is it's not a good one.

As Joe matures as a baseball player and becomes more and more comfortable as a major league baseball player I think he could realistically be the next player to hit .400 in a season. I know we aren't even to the All-Star break yet but I'm not necessarily saying he will do it this year. With the style of play he posesses, he could honestly be the first player to hit over the milestone since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941 one of these days.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Straight from the Web

Is none of the above not an option?



It's always fun to look back at mistakes people have made in sports over the years. This Sports Illustrated cover from 2006 is extremely interesting to look at. Adam Morrison's per game career averages (23.4 min, 2.4 reb, 1.6 ast, 8.7 pts) barely outweigh Redick's (14.4 min, 1.3 reb, 0.9 ast, 5.5 pts). I remember thinking that Morrison would be better but i thought he would at least matter in the NBA. What were we thinking? Atleast Redick's hair looks nice and gelled while riding pine on the bench.

Gregg Zaun has a SUPER COOL website

Gregg Zaun is a journeyman catcher. Never been a superstar anywhere and is now no more than a backup in Baltimore for Matt Wieters. But if you saw his website (www.greggzaun.com) you would think he were the greatest thing since sliced bread. Whether it is the opening graphic of Zorro cutting a Z in your computer screen or the action shots of him ripping opposite field bloop singles it doesn't matter. This website creates an image that is simply false plus he seems to have forgotten he plays for the Orioles with all the Blue Jays pictures everywhere. Check out the website, you'll think its funny as hell but make sure you bring your "Z-game" and join the Zaunbie Nation Fan Club. Crank the speakers for the Rush intro too.



Thanks to deadspin.com for the link.

DeAngelo Hall doesn't play for Madden ratings

DeAngelo Hall, fresh off signing a 72 million dollar contract with the high paying Skins is complaining. As a die-hard Redskin fan when i read this i was sure it was something with mini camp, playing time, coaching, or maybe even Mike Vick. Nooooooooooooooo, all that stuff is fine. He's pissed about his rating in the new Madden video game. It's dropped 25 points from last year after being cut from the Raiders. He's so mad he is actually thinking of pulling himself from the game. But don't worry fans, he wants everyone to know that it's "a good thing I don't play the game for Madden ratings". Well THANK GOD he doesn't. I'm pretty sure Dan Snyder and Jim Zorn didn't consult the Madden video game before they paid him that fat check. Snyder would never do that again after the trouble it got him in with acquiring T.J. Duckett and Brandon Lloyd.




Pirates players mad at management


Possibly the Pirates biggest star, Nate McLouth was dealt to Atlanta earlier this week for a couple minor league guys. This has caused quite the problem in the Pittsburgh clubhouse. Before this year started the team was under the impression that they were through with trading their stars for hopeful future stars and instead concentrating on winning now. They were excited on getting a good product and signing guys to long term deals while still growing in the minors and getting better.

With the news of this trade it is obvious that management is not to this step yet. The players' gripe is warranted. It has to be hard to concentrate on winning when every year they are rebuilding. Shipping out stars (Jason Bay, Jason Schmidt, Aramis Ramirez, Jon Lieber) for young, raw guys. If the Pirates ever want to win again they must learn to stop trading everyone away and keep guys around. Until then, they will continue to take one step forward and two steps backward. The three guys they got in the Atlanta trade may turn out to be superstars, but if precedence holds true they will be traded for a couple more hopefuls. Pittsburgh's lone disappointing team needs to catch up to the Steelers and Penguins quick. Fans are getting restless.


Through the Eyes of the Tribdog. Installment #2



Here with more TTEOTT, my god what a terrible acronym. Anyway, I'm back with more thoughts and rants about the recent sports world for your reading pleasure.

The Pittsburgh Penguins took games 3 and 4 at home in Mellon Arena in the Stanley Cup Finals. That officially makes this year's Stanley Cup Finals the only thing to leave Detroit and actually come back.

Ichiro keeps hitting. Shocker.

Kobe and the Lakers looked unstoppable in Game One of the NBA Finals. Orlando looked like Seton Hall with pinstripes.

Has anyone ever wondered why the Magic subtly change their uniforms every year besides myself and Mr. Z?

I hate when people bash the Finals because Lebron and Kobe aren't playing one another. Who cares? We get to watch Pietrus and Ariza. Yikes.

Congratulations to Randy Johnson. Not only did he manage to get his 300th victory (it probably shouldn't count seeing as how it was against the NatInals), he also managed to not shove a cameraman out of the way in doing so.

The Red Sox are sending Big Papup to the eye doctor. Good luck with that. Maybe they'll help him see his toes.

Tony La Russa is suing Twitter over a fake page of his resemblance. I think baseball should sue La Russa for batting his pitchers 8th.

The last time the Browns had a competition at Quarterback, Derek Anderson lost. And Charlie Frye was traded after their first game. Something tells me Brady Quinn isn't too enthusiastic about this.

T.O can't find a house to rent in Buffalo. He also can't find humility in Buffalo.

On accent, human decency and intelligence alone, I think Larry the Cable Guy could drive in NASCAR.

In other news, I hate Larry the Cable Guy.

With a passion.

I love how no one thought someone like Robert Dozier would have an illegitimate SAT score.

Vince Young wants to be traded.

Vince Young does NOT want to be traded.

How embarrassing must it be to be a NFL Rookie of the Year and not be able to steal playing time from Kerry Collins? And what's even worse is not having it even suggested that you could. VY has fallen far. Miraculously, without fighting dogs.

Ric Bucher looks like Roger Goodell's kid brother.

The only thing better than watching Phil Jackson pretend to coach is watching Stan Van try really, really hard to get anyone to listen.

The little kid puppet in the Nike Kobe/Lebron commercials is nothing more than a rip-off of Spike Lee portraying Mars Blackmon in the classic Jordan commercials. The puppet also directed "Kobe Doin' Work". And named it.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Bobby Cox isn't the guy who broke the news to Tom Glavine. Just a hunch.

Rex Ryan apparently isn't afraid of Bill Belichick. Who is? The guy is about 5'9 and doesn't even know how to dress himself.

I'll tell you one person Rex is afraid of.

His dad.

Last, but not least, I figured out all of sports most misleading stat.
Kobe's assist line.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Mulleted Maniac gets number 300

Randy Johnson collected win number 300 just a couple of minutes ago against the Nationals(maybe it shouldn't count as a win). This is a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers of all time. In his prime his slider was simply un-hittable. Sure he's played for many teams and had some confrontations with media but he is a great baseball player and should be honored and treated as so. Plus, who else could pull off a mullet like him?


He is second on the all time strikeout list (4,843) and has a career ERA of 3.29. In fact, him and Steve Carlton are the only left-handed pitchers to strike out more than 3,000. Randy is a good guy and deserves this honor. Everyone should remember this moment because with the ever changing MLB this may be the last 300 game winner we witness.

How does Calvin Borel not get more interviews?

On Saturday Calvin Borel will go for the Jockey Triple Crown. I'll definitely be rooting for him.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Welcome to the big leagues Vin

Dallas Braden conducts most enthusiastic "pie to the face" in the history of rookie hazing.

Bryce Harper, baseball's Lebron?



With talk of Stephen Strasburg still filling baseball fan's mouths, it is hard to justify another amateur phenom. But from what I have read, Mr. Harper is exactly that. Bryce Harper, a 6' 3", 205 lb, 16-year old catcher will grace the newest version of Sports Illustrated. People are saying this left handed hitter is can't miss talent.

He has already hit the longest home run on record in Tropicana field which traveled 502 feet. As a 16 year old! Bryce reportedly has the bat speed of Mark McGwire in his prime and quickness as well. He stole home from second base on wild pitches 6 times this season.

Many people are skeptical of such comparisons. Back in 1989, high school Jon Peters was on the cover of SI sporting his 51-0 high school record. Peters went on to do little to nothing in college because of arm troubles. I hope that this isn't Harper. He could be great for the struggling sport.


Here's the highlight video...its a little dragged out but if you watch it through you'll see some impressive stuff.



I know these "Where amazing happens" videos are a bit played out but check this home run out.





Steroids in the news again


Little known minor league player Justin Mallet has been suspended 100 games by the MLB for a failed drug test.

This is Mallet's second suspension as he was suspended for 50 games in 2006. This makes a problem look much worse showing that some players really just do not care and not even a huge suspension will get in their way of cheating.

Maybe a struggling minor leaguer like Mallet simply thinks that it is worth the risk to make it to the majors. I have heard many people say if you could promise them the money of a professional baseball player and the fame they would take steroids too. I don't agree with this but it is definitely an interesting point.

Wherever you stand on the subject you must recognize that this is not good for the sport. Until Bud Selig can eliminate this steroid issue, all players are guilty until proven innocent. That is something all us fans could do without.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

The American League So Far


With the NBA and NHL almost over, baseball is just about all we have for the rest of the summer. Here is what you may have missed out on in the American League.

AL East:
- Yankees – A-Rod is in Mid-season form and the Yankees are coming off the best streak they have seen in years. They have a one game lead on the Sox going into play June 2
- Red Sox – David “Large Father” Ortiz still cannot hit, but the Sox have been able to stay in the race. Best part about the Red Sox is that they have this year’s Andruw Jones
- Blue Jays – This team has been reeling, going 2-8 in their last ten. Maybe the hot start by the young pitching was a trick, but we all know Halladay will be there to keep this team going.
- Rays – They are three games under .500 with one of their best pitchers on the DL. Nine will have to equal eight when it is Kazmir’s turn to pitch.
- Orioles – This offense got a huge boost last week from Luke Scott coming of the DL and mashing the ball, Nolan Reimold finding his swing, and Matt Wieters being called up from AAA. The only reason to watch the O’s this year is to see all the young talent, led by Wieters.

AL Central:
- Tigers – Led by Miguel Cabrera’s .355 average and ten bombs, Detroit has a 3.5 game lead in the Central. Brandon Inge and Curtis Granderson will need to step up in the second half of the season for them to maintain that lead in a very difficult Central.
- White Sox – Do they need Jake Peavy or Roy Oswalt? Well, yeah they probably do, but right now the White Sox are doin’ work, winning eight of their last ten games. Alexei Ramirez starts hitting and they start winning… hmm.
- Twins – I think Joe Mauer got tired of hearing that Wieters is “Joe Mauer with power” so he started hitting bombs himself. Twins need Liriano to rebound from his current 2-7 record with a strong second half.
- Royals – Kansas City fans have not had much to like about this season except that they are in fourth and not fifth, largely because of Zac Greinke’s almost unbeatable dealing. With Bannister, they only need three more starting pitchers and then look out.
- Indians – They were able to have that huge comeback against the Rays last week, but struggled against the Yanks, losing three of four. P.S. Peralta still spells “Johnny” wrong.

AL West:
- Rangers – Four players with at least 12 homeruns and Josh Hamilton is not one of them, and will not be for a while, as he has gone on the DL for an abdominal strain. They have the best record in the junior circuit and may be for real if their pitching can keep doing enough to not lose.
- Angels – While LAA really missed John Lackey while he was on the DL, they may have missed Vlad more. He has batted .246 with one bomb since returning from the DL on May 26.
- Mariners – Ichiro will look break his own franchise record hitting streak tonight against David Hernandez and the Orioles. If he fails tonight, no biggie, he’ll just start a new one tomorrow against Brad Bergesen.
- Athletics – This is a very young team that will probably get younger if they trade Matt Holliday. Trevor Cahill has yet to live up to expectations, but friend to R.I., Josh Outman has been impressive with a 2-0 record and a 3.06 ERA.

The best "Where Amazing Happens" commercial

Lebron, the big disappointment

Dad jealous of son's boxing career

After the fight of Giuseppe Lauri and Juho Toppola things really got interesting. After the 10th round the fighters were broken up but Toppola got a cheap shot off. This was after he was penalized for a head butt earlier in the fight. This was apparently the last straw and he was disqualified from the fight. So what happens next? His dad rushed the ref and got a couple swings in before being bitched down to the ground by another ref. Father of the Year honors are sure to be coming his way.

Ignore the stupid music and graphics on the video

Monday, June 1, 2009

Mr. eXpert talks MLB Draft

One of the lesser known events in the sporting world these days is the Major League Baseball Draft. For the most part, few actually know who gets drafted where, their upsides, downsides and the intangibles that the players have. Comparing the MLB Draft to the NFL Draft is like comparing apples to elephants, that's how underexposed it truly is. I recently sat down with Mr. eXpert to go over some basic facts about the 2009 MLB Draft.

Trib- Why do you think the MLB Draft is so underexposed in today's world where seemingly everything in sports is overexposed?

Mr. eX- "I believe the MLB Draft is grossly underexposed because of the lack of instant gratification from a team's picks. Combine with that the fact that most people probably don't know anything about college baseball (the players, the teams and more importantly who the prospects are!), and it's obvious the result is little to no exposure."

Trib- Obviously the first pick of the draft will be Stephen Strasburg, the fireballer from San Diego State, but who do you see the Mariners taking with the 2nd overall pick?

Mr. eX- "I have had the pleasure of seeing this young man play in the last two College World Series, his name is Dustin Ackley from the University of North Carolina. While there are questions about his position in the pros (he currently plays 1st base), there are absolutely none about his bat. This kid will rake no matter where he plays. He's never batted under .400 in his three years at UNC."


Trib- Who would you consider your 'sleeper' pick for this upcoming draft class?

Mr. eX- "The player I have in mind is projected as a late first round or early second round pick, but I see him outperforming most players that will be drafted ahead of him. A.J. Pollock from Notre Dame is my favorite type of prospect, a speedy athlete who hits for contact. He will consistently get on base and routinely stretch out extra base hits. Also, his prowess on the basepath will help him steal bases almost at will. He accomplished the impressive feat of being All Big East as a third baseman and an outfielder in consecutive seasons. He's somewhat of a throwback-type player. Keep your eyes on him."

Trib- For those out there that don't understand the rules of the MLB Draft, why do some teams fail to sign their draft picks?

Mr. eX- "This is a situation we rarely see in other sports nowadays. The MLB has set guidelines for signing bonuses and guaranteed contracts for players drafted at a specific spot in the draft. While these rules aren't extremely strict, it's generally frowned upon for teams to exceed these contracts, because it affects every franchise involved. When there is a stalemate between a prospect and a franchise over money, some teams are content with letting the prospect play in the Independent League for a year, and still maintain a similar selection slot the following year. However, the teams do not retain the player's rights. J.D Drew (1997) is one of the better known players who refused to sign his original contract(Phillies) and ended up being drafted by another team(Cardinals)."

Trib- So when and where is the draft located? Will you offer analysis once the dust has cleared?

Mr. eX- "This year the draft takes place from June 9-11 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City. I hope to be back to evaluate the 2009 draft!"

if you have any questions or comments please feel free to post them

More athletes should be like Ben Wallace


Once defensive dominator and possibly the best un-drafted player ever, Ben Wallace is contemplating retiring. The 13-year veteran has one more year on his deal which will make him an additional 14 million notes next year. Ben has said that he did not play a game without pain and that he just was not playing up to his abilities this year.

Money has never been the issue for Ben, one of the many players that my team, the Wiz, let slip through their fingers. He is more interested in his pride as a professional basketball player and not embarrassing himself on the court. I heard many members of the media saying that he would be an idiot to walk away from such an amount of money but I totally commend his reasoning. What does a man like him, who has everything, need with more money? He will be fine, and a happier and healthier man. Maybe now he will be able to play with his kids and teach them a thing or two.

Mr. Z's Tuesday Morning Scatterbrain

A very close and hilarious friend of Results Inconclusive has graced us with some of his thoughts on the sports world and the world in general. Check it out

Tuesday Morning Scatterbrain

Let me preface by saying I hate Rafael Nadal, I hate hearing he is from some
island off the coast of Spain, I hate that his tennis gear looks like something
you’ll find in a Gay Pride Parade, I hate that he goes by the nickname Rafa.
No one took more joy in his loss Saturday morning to Robin Soderling then
myself, however what he did afterward earned a lot of my respect. In a sport
where excuses are commonplace and hissy fits are just part of the theatrics,
Nadal told the media after the match that he had played his best and Soderling had just defeated him. Nadal being a four time French Open champion could have thrown any excuse out there and had every right to, instead he took the high road. Maybe Sid the Kid with his post game nudge of Kirk Maltby, and LeBron with his non-handshake should take a note from the Spaniard.

I am not condoning the Sidney Swipe after Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday night, but if anyone is calling that love tap a slash you obviously
watch less hockey than Michael Wilbon.

Read a great book this weekend that hockey fans (there are a few of us left,
right?) should check out by Dave King called the King of Russia. It follows
the exploits of King as the first Canadian Coach of a Russian Super League team a year after the NHL lockout.

While I was picking the King book up at Barnes and Noble I also saw Charlie
Weis’ book No Excuses in the bargain bin for $4.99. I still think that’s
overpriced.


Stumbled upon this bit of hilariousness. The Bengals are a joke.

Watching MLB Network, I find myself reintroduced to great players and great
games I had forgotten about through the rebroadcasts. One in particular is Mr.
Class himself, Jim Eisenreich, during a 1993 Phillies game. It got me thinking
that Jason Bay is the new and improved Eisenreich; classy guy, professional at
bats, doesn’t blow you away with one thing in his game but is just completely
solid all around. And if you don’t know who Eisenreich is look him up you will
be a better person for it.

Back to Hockey, when was the last time the Red Wings were outshot in back to
back playoff games at home? Mark my words the Penguins are still alive in this
series and have carried play for long stretches, sometimes the pucks just don’t
roll your way.

Ever see a fat lady cause a scene at the public library by arguing with an 80
year old library attendant over a 40 cent fine? I did. The worst part was
that she was drinking some goofy $7.00 Starbucks drink, which has to be some
type of violation.

And I know I couldn’t get through the whole article without an NBA thought. We are graced with the presence of Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard in
the NBA Finals Thursday night. I can’t help but think back to when Phil
Jackson said he would choose Howard to start a franchise with, and how
nonsensical I thought that was. Well Phil I hate you as a coach and even more
as a yoga instructor, but I can admit I was wrong, and Superman as your number one pick may not be that far off.

And in the immortal words of James Rome…..I am out.

God-like Ramirez drops to 5th in All-star Voting


It looks as though the sane baseball fans have finally let their voice be heard. Manny Ramirez has dropped to 5th in the All-star voting for outfielders as more deserving Raul Ibanez has slipped into 2nd moving Beltran and Soriano to 3rd and 4th. Even Mike Cameron is only 100,000 votes back of Man-Ram. I don't know if it was Torre saying he shouldn't play or people just not being so stupid but whatever it is I'm happy. I have a feeling the MLB is too.

Lebron too good for Media, Magic, rest of world.


Everyone just needs to realize that they aren't as good as Lebron. No one will every be as important or mean as much to an organization as Lebron means to the NBA. He's an angel on earth and everyone should worship him.

Ok, really the stunt he pulled this weekend really pissed me off. Not only did he blow off the Magic and not shake their hands or congratulate them but, he blew off a mandatory press conference. The same media that puts him on every commercial known to man making him gazillions of dollars in endorsements. He should have had a separate press conference after his mandatory one just to thank them for making him so popular.

If he would have won that game 6 then he would have been in the press room saying how good of a team the Magic are and how hard they played, but because they lost none of this is true? Then, when he had an oppurtunity to apologize for his absence he blew it off and gave some B.S. excuse on how he loves winning and thats all that matters. Prince James really made a bad example. He should not be the face of the NBA.

Charles Barkley calls his producer a pussy

Apparently Barkley has a long time feud with his producer for him always lecturing Charles about speaking inappropriately on air. He says its ok at night when kids are asleep but early in the show he can't. Well on the last postgame show of the year the round mound of rebound decides to get back at him. Take a look....pretty funny.