The NFL playoffs are days away. Once again the Dallas Cowboys will not be in the big dance. In winner-take-all-match up at Fedex Field this past Sunday night the lowly Cowboys succumbed to the youth of the Washington Redskins led by Robert Griffin III in being handed a 28-18 loss....

I recently had the opportunity to pore through Paul N. Weinberg's latest book, The I Factor: Simple Insights for Connecting in Your Personal Relationships. In the book, written with his ex-wife, clinical psychologist Dr. Susan Dyer, Weinberg thoroughly explores the affects social media has on various forms of relationships.

Today is the 25th Anniversary of Al Campanis' disturbing comments about African-American baseball players. Campanis' outlandish comments without question shook up Major League Baseball, the sporting world and the African-American community.

Here is what Campanis stated 25 years ago to the day on Ted Koppel's Nightline:

KOPPEL: Mr....

March 8, 1971 was arguably the most magical evening in sports history. On this date, 40 years ago, two undefeated heavyweight champions squared off at the mecca of boxing, Madison Square Garden, in what was billed the "Fight of the Century."

Muhammad Ali entered the fight with a 31-0 record...

President Barack Obama being elected the first African-American President of the United States was viewed as a significant move forward along racial lines. President Obama's rapid ascent to oval office glory was supposed to signify that we've officially embarked upon a post-racial society.

While there may be an element...

For once in the past year Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

After losing to the Green Bay Packers in yesterday's Super Bowl 31-25 Roethlisberger stated the following: "I don't put the blame on anybody but myself. I feel...

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four teammates have been suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling items that belonged to them.

Pryor and his four teammates admitted to selling their Big Ten Championship rings, trophies and other items for cash to...

Most of us don't really know what has been going on with embattled Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger because he's been in the mainstream media's witness protection program for the past seven months.

Roethlisberger was cleared to participate fully in team activities yesterday, so he's officially back. Roethlisberger talked only...

LeBron James was the talk of the town Wednesday as he began training camp with his new team the Miami Heat. He's also been in the news lately for some comments he made regarding racism.

James and his manager Maverick Carter did a recent interview with CNN. They were asked...

Washington Redskins defensive end Albert Haynesworth, who has a $100-million contract, recently suggested he has been treated like a slave.

Is it possible for a man who has a $100-million contract to suggest he's a slave?

Yes.

It's quite simple. It's not about the money -- it's about power, control,...

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid abruptly changed his mind late yesterday. After consistently stating that Kevin Kolb is his No. 1 quarterback, he abruptly changed his tune by handing Michael Vick the keys to the car and naming him the starter.

Reid suggests the decision has...

Michael Vick started his first game since 2006. Vick led the Philadelphia Eagles to 35-32 road victory over the Detroit Lions.

Vick was named the starter for this contest because Kevin Kolb was still suffering from the effects of a concussion he sustained last week against the Green Bay Packers.

Reggie Bush has decided to give his Heisman Trophy back in light of the anticipated meeting of the Heisman Trust. It's been widely speculated the Heisman Trust would strip Bush of his 2005 award. I guess he decided to give up his trophy rather than have it taken...

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 yesterday. Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb was 5-for-10 for 24 yards, before being knocked out of the game in the second quarter with a concussion.

Backup quarterback Michael Vick came off the bench and sparked the Eagles. Vick was 16-for-24 for 175...

Embattled quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had his suspension reduced from six games to four but cannot be around the team until his suspension is over.

Meanwhile head coach Mike Tomlin named Dennis Dixon the starter. When Tomlin was asked whether Roethlisberger would be the starter after his suspension he...

Five years ago today Hurricane Katrina ravaged through New Orleans and parts of Mississippi and Alabama. The hurricane was so devastating that some people today are still struggling to recapture all that was lost and move on.

There's been marked improvement over the past five years, particularly in New...

/tiger-woods-divorce-final_n_691486.html" target="_hplink">The inevitable has not come to fruition. As of today Tiger Woods and Elin Woods are officially divorced.

This puts an end to a marriage that was put on the rocks because of Tiger's inability to keep his driver in the bag. As of...

Brett Favre is playing the media like a fiddle. Weeks ago he allegedly sent texts to teammates saying he was retiring. Yesterday he announces he's coming back. Without question Favre is the true diva of the NFL as he enters his 20th season.

I say...

While Tiger Woods didn't win the PGA Championship, he sure did make a marked improvement from his Firestorm performance where he finished 18-over par.

There were fleeting moments throughout the PGA tournament where Tiger displayed flashes of brilliance. Even during the final round at the PGA when got it...

New Orleans Saints running back and former USC standout Reggie issued an apology to new Athletic Director Pat Haden.

Well, sort of.

Even though reports have circulated that Bush issued an apology according to Haden he didn't receive one. During the 15-minute phone conversation with Bush Haden said...