That ratings from the 2009 World Series showed the greatest year-to-year growth in the history of baseball shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone.  The New York Yankees are a worldwide brand and play in the nation’s largest television market and the Philadelphia Phillies were the defending champions.  It was, to say the least, a significant upgrade from the year before, when the then relatively unknown Phillies and small-market Tampa Bay Rays put up the worst Fall Classic ratings in history.
Of all places that saw a dramatic hike …

When I was a youngster, I had the same dreams as most. I wanted to be an NBA player one day. Sure it sounded crazy, but I figured, “Why not?” Year after year, I played on rec teams and traveling teams, honing my skills. Upon entering high school, I even gave up soccer to run cross country, because I figured it would get me in better shape for basketball. Well that winter, my dreams were crushed and I didn’t make the team. Most will tell you I wasn’t the greatest …

A lot of great matchups this week for all you guys who can’t get enough of the early season drama. The Week is stocked full of questions and players with a lot on their plate.
Stud of Last Week – Steve Nash- dished out 29 assists in last two games in big wins over Boston and Washington.
Projected Stud of this Week- Chris Paul- The Hornets need him to be their offense. He will deliver.
Monday
New Orleans @ LAC – We knew the Hornets weren’t deep but did anyone think they would be …

In no particular order I have compiled a list of my top 10 potential breakout players for this 2009-2010 season.  Some players listed have averaged over 10 ppg for their first few years in the league; some may have only been in the league for a year but now they are being more heavily relied on by their coach and teamates and in my opinion will “breakout”.  See who made the list below…
1. Trevor Ariza (Rockets-SG)  - Trevor Ariza is the best shooter on my top 10 but was only utilized …

If you don’t have a twitter, you should get one now!  Nowadays celebrities, including basketball players, are giving fans a deeper look into their lives than in the past.  You can follow players like Shaq, Dwight Howard, Danny Granger, Brandon Jennings, and the list goes on.  Here is a video posted by Thundercats rookie, James Harden (@JHard13).  It is a video of Harden, Kevin Durant, and Jeff Green in their down time messing around and lip syncing Trey Songz, “Say Aah.”  All that is missing is Russell Westbrook, where you …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 3-3 including losing 2 at home, already tying the accumulation of home losses from all of last season. The schedule has been tough, and they are trying to fit Shaq into the half court set, but what is wrong? Why can’t LeBron James find another outfit to help him out? Where is Mo Williams? Did anybody tell him that the season begun? Will everyone find out that trading for Shaq was a terrible move?
A lot of these questions will soon be answered, but to what degree. …

Just last week, (likely) first ballot Hall of Famer (For Ugliest NBA players of all time) Popeye Jones was arrested under suspicion of DUI.

Jones, an 11 year NBA vet, who is currently a Dallas Mavericks coach was just starting the trend this year it seems as Sacremento Kings forward, Andres Nocioni was arrested early this morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Nocioni was pulled over around 2 a.m. after his car was reportedly weaving on the roads. After the arresting officer noticed the odor of alcohol coming …