Posted on February 16 2009 by Tom Ferda.
PHOENIX – The NBA All-Star game on Sunday reminded us why it is sometimes beneficial to suit up a handful of players by popularity as opposed to talent and productivity. That contest is clearly not about pure talent and competition, it is about entertainment and entertain is exactly what Shaquille O’Neal did in front of his hometown fans in Phoenix.
Posted on February 03 2009 by Tom Ferda.
SUDAN- Let’s make a list of challenges a 7 ft. 7 in. lanky man the size of a twig should avoid:
1. Climb in a boxing ring and go toe-to-toe with a 375 pound ex-NFL lineman named “Refrigerator”.
2. Lace up a pair of skates and take a shot at professional ice hockey.
3. Become a licensed horse jockey.
Manute Bol, a Dinka Tribesman and former center in the NBA did all that.
Posted on January 05 2009 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – With all the shocking upsets that occurred yesterday in the NBA, you have to wonder what was in the league’s drinking water this weekend.
Posted on November 16 2008 by Tom Ferda.
ATLANTA, GA. – There’s a buzz around the ATL, and it’s gaining momentum by the minute. For some it’s a cure for the stress brought on by billion-dollar bailouts, drawn-out wars, historic home foreclosure rates, the threat of recession. This fix comes in the form of two birds: Hawks and Falcons.
Posted on October 13 2008 by Tom Ferda.
#10 You know ahead of time you can plan family vacations just before the Finals.
#9 You will never have the most technical fouls on the team.
#8 You get to hang out at a Palace with a guy named Prince.
#7 Great chance of attending a victory parade next year . . .