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2010 NBA All-Star Game Results: East Downs West 141-139; Wade Named All-Star MVP

By Coach | February 15th, 2010

It was a record crowd over at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium with 100,713 people on hand to witness the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. The gathering of the NBA’s best treated the record number of fans to see their favorite hoop stars led by LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard who gave quite [...]

First in Asia to be Player Escorts at UEFA Champions League

By Coach | January 27th, 2010

Five “Little Champions” from Singapore have recently marched onto the iconic Old Trafford football pitch for the UEFA Champions League fifth Group Stage match between Manchester United FC and Besiktas JK in Manchester. The roaring audience, bright stadium lights and exuberant atmosphere can be overwhelming for these young player escorts, yet giving them an experience [...]

Florida’s Meyer Resigns Amid Health Concerns

By Coach | December 27th, 2009

Urban Meyer shocked college football Saturday by resigning as Florida’s coach after five seasons and two national titles because of health concerns that came to light when he suffered chest pains following the SEC championship game.
The 45-year-old Meyer will coach his final game at the Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati on New Year’s Day.
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Dwyane Wade to Participate in “Ustream All Access”

By Coach | December 17th, 2009

Dwyane Wade is the first athlete participant in Ustream All Access, a premium celebrity content live series on Ustream that allows fans worldwide to follow their favorite stars for an entire day. Dwyane Wade will be featured on the show on Saturday, Dec. 19 at http://www.ustream.tv/dwyanewade.
During his Ustream All Access show, Dwyane will kick [...]

Has Shaq Become Excess Baggage for The Cavs?

By Coach | November 1st, 2009

It was a slow start but you have to admit that the Diesel, Shaquille O’ Neal is not his usual self. And it looks like his addition to the Cleveland Cavaliers roster has not shown the improvement that everyone is looking for, including myself. Shaq is what, 37? Well in due time, he will retire. [...]

New Jersey Nets Going to Russian Tycoon?

By Coach | September 24th, 2009

It looks like Russia is continuing its invasion of the NBA. If reports are accurate, the New Jersey Nets will soon be owned by Russia’s richest man, Mikhail Prokhorov. Apparently Prokhorov announced that he has a deal to buy 80% of the NBA franchise. If the deal pushes through, principal owner Bruce Ratner will be [...]

How I Would Love to See Floyd Mayweather Jr. Lose

By Coach | September 16th, 2009

Cocky and arrogant. Those are the two words the best describes how Floyd Mayweather Jr. is when he declared that he is the only mega-superstar. Just like his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., I certainly hope he gets what is due to him. It will be recalled that Floyd Mayweather Sr. was in the corner of [...]

Oliberté Launches 1st Urban-Casual Shoe Company Made in Africa

By Coach | September 15th, 2009

Headquarted in Canada, Oliberté has launched the first international footwear company to work exclusively in Africa. Designs for men and women shoes are urban-casual inspired and sold online and in select stores this Fall in Canada and the United States. Initial styles include ROVIA (Men) and ELIKA (Women) which retail for $95-120 are sleek and [...]

Steve Nash Plays Street Ball in China

By Coach | August 31st, 2009

It is rare to see professional NBA players play some pickup games with the locals and while Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns thought he could get away with it, the ploy just didn’t work. He wore a pair of goggles and then a Chinese opera bandana but apparently he was still recognized. Perhaps [...]

The Good and Bad of Game Day Injections

By Coach | August 26th, 2009

Game day injections work like a magic pain relief bullet for some athletes but they may also pose complications if not administered correctly or if the individual does not comply with doctor guidelines, reveals a new clinical review published in the September/October issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
“All soft tissue injections for pain [...]