The bad news, the bad news, and the good news

Clearly the first bit of bad news belongs to the city of Cleveland. What must that be like today? Your one hope for a title is all but lost, and that Lebron shot you were ready to bronze isn't worth the paper it was printed on. Remember that old argument about Lebron, the Knicks, being a global icon, etc.? It's back Cleveland. Throw in the Indians and Browns and, well, you know. Even if you want to claim Ohio State, you've got 2 national championship beatings to remember. Heck, if a certain official doesn't throw that silly pass interference flag, you'd have nothing to celebrate but the newest exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But at least they got to the final game. Sleep tight Cleveland and prey the King can save you.

The second piece of bad news is for all of us who wanted Kobe vs Lebron. If last night isn't a shot in the gut to all who believe the NBA is fixed, I don't know what is. Now Lebron has about a 5% chance to make the Finals, and David Stern can call Nike and cancel the new order of puppet commercials. Speaking of, Kobe and Lebron may end up being Dan and Dave. Sad thought, but that had lead up commercials, too. If you don't get that reference, check it out here. So if you're like me and you want that match up, let's hope Kobe wins tonight and Lebron pulls a miracle.

Now to the good news. It is real sports. Stan Van Gundy was right. It's not the BCS. It's decided on the court. And that is how it should be. If the Lakers and the Cavs don't get it done, then that's fine. It sucks, but that's sports. Real sports. Not the BCS. Not the WWE. It may be Magic vs Nuggets, but at least it's real. Remember what Mick taught us : "you can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need."

Oh, and by the way, if you only learn one thing watching the Lakers and Cavs, it's this: Scottie Pippen was great.

Where were you?

Where were you the night Lebron James got his signature moment? Where were you the night the Kobe v Lebron Finals match up went from doubtful to still possible? Where were you the night Hedo Turkoglu became Craig Ehlo? What a shot. That, my friends, is why you just can't beat sports. That's why I have a job. And what a way to start the NBA Conference Finals. Two one-point games, a two-point game, and a three-point game. Lebron's not the happiest man in America. David Stern is. I can't wait to see what happens next. And congrats to Lebron. That was a big step in the process of shutting up all his critics. You know those NBA commercials where they replay a famous playoff moment with no people in the seats then slowly blend them in? How long will it take for you to see that shot done that way? I bet it's already done. Happy Saturday and God bless the NBA Playoffs.

The Golden Age of Super Bowls

Wow, what a game. Again. If you are like me and root for the Cowboys, or maybe you are a Niners fan, yesterday wasn't fun. The Steelers now have 6 and are the class of the Super Bowl years. Congrats to the Black and Gold nation. There may be many that don't like you. But I can't imagine any that don't respect you.

But let's just step back for a second and talk Super Bowls in general. This is the greatest era of Super Bowls ever. Period. That is, of course, if you like close games at the end and lots of drama. Starting with Super Bowl 30(Cowboys/Steelers), 8 of the last 17 have been decided by 10 or less. Not bad, but it gets better. In 6 of the last 10, it's 7 points or less. That starts with the Rams stopping the Titans on the 1, and ends with last night and Santonio Holmes. But that's not it. In 5 of the last 8 Super Bowls, the margin of victory is 4 or less. Think about that for a second. There is no other 8 Super Bowl stretch that even competes with that. And now, for 2 straight years, people are saying it may have been the greatest Super Bowl they have ever seen. And you didn't laugh.

Lastly, 2 plays that will live forever. James Harrison, in my opinion, made the greatest play by a defender in Super Bowl history. Period. Put it all together, I don't think anyone comes close. Ty Law's pick 6 in SB 36 ended up being massive, but for a LB to do that is incredible. Then the Holmes catch. He made a tougher catch than Dwight Clark did for "The Catch" to win the Super Bowl. Was it a greater play overall than the Tyree catch from last year? I would say no. But was it the best catch in the history of the Super Bowl? Maybe. When you add it all up, no one has ever had to make that catch in that situation to win that game, and then done it. What a great time to be an NFL fan. I can't wait for next season.

Tampa fan gets beaned in the head after Game 5 in Philly.

How much did this guy drink?

Practice your serve and forehand kids

This lovely lady is the one time girlfriend of Novak Djokovic. You can make fun of me for liking tennis, but it's hard to argue with the eye candy.


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Cowboys host the Bucs this week

Tampa is 5-2 after whipping Seattle, and the pressure they love to apply will be a huge test if it's Brad Johnson again. And in case you've forgotten, this is Jeff Garcia's wife, Carmella. Now, that's motivation. And will someone please show this picture to T.O.?...

How do you not love Gabrielle Union?

Dwayne Wade went from rumors about Star Jones to Union. Hello upgrade.


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