Shelly Palmer, 11.10.2009
President, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, NY
The Kansas City Chiefs released star running back Larry Johnson after the athlete repeatedly slammed coaches and fans on Twitter. Due to the inciden...
Greg Hanlon, 11.10.2009
Freelance Journalist
Though the ending was bad, the game itself did not constitute a worst-case outcome. Not even close.
Gordon Marino, 11.09.2009
Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College
My mother came onto the field after the tackle. She looked very
concerned. I quietly asked the lineman standing next to me, "Who is
that lady?" It t...
Bruce Tenenbaum, 11.05.2009
Writer, actor and radio host
Read the sports pages today and you'll find a whole lot of jealous Yankee haters moaning and whining about the Yankees' payroll. But business is the business of America.
Khai Gordon, 11.05.2009
Sports Writer & Creator of XI Magazine
A word of advice to other teams out there: the Saints understand that perfect games aren't necessary to win -- take note of it and expose it in the future.
Roy Ulrich, 11.04.2009
Roy Ulrich is a writer/researcher at Demos, a New York-based policy and advocacy organization.
If public ownership were allowed, owners would be barred from moving teams from small markets where they were profitable - like Green Bay - into larger markets.
Paula Duffy, 11.04.2009
Paula Duffy is the National Sports Examiner at Examiner.com
There is a conflict of interest inherent in teams' medical personnel determining the readiness of players and incentive laden contracts which don't account for time off the field for injuries.
Greg Hanlon, 11.01.2009
Freelance Journalist
This is obviously a critical moment for the Giants -- a third straight loss would amount to a strong case that the Giants aren't among the league's best.
Lapham's Quarterly, 10.30.2009
Lapham's Quarterly is a journal of history and ideas edited by Lewis Lapham
"Dementia Risk Seen in Players in N.F.L. Study," The New York Times, Sept. 30, 2009:
A study commissioned by the National Football League reports tha...
Len Berman, 10.29.2009
Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster
Was that Cliff Lee or Sandy Koufax on the mound for the Phillies last night? He was dominant as big names CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A-Rod all came up empty in their World Series debuts.
Len Berman, 10.27.2009
Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL is talking about a franchise in London. Maybe the league should concentrate less on Europe, and more on Los Angeles.
Ari Shapiro, 10.27.2009
Life-long Denver sports fan
The perfect season. 6 and 0. So maybe that's a bit of a stretch. But as I look at the Broncos schedule, I think, why not? Other than needing to beat the Ravens, Colts and Eagles on the road.
Andy Plesser, 10.26.2009
Executive Producer and Founder, Beet.TV
Microsoft's Silverlight software is powering the new videoplayer used by NBCSports.com for Sunday Sunday Night Football.
It is registering ...
Greg Hanlon, 10.24.2009
Freelance Journalist
This game represents the Giants' third game against a decent offense this year. After getting gashed by the Cowboys and the Saints, they're hoping the third time is a charm.
Gregory Gabriel, 10.23.2009
Attorney specializing in music, entertainment, and intellectual property
Cleveland Browns fan, John Big Dawg Thompson, recently sued Electronic Arts video game makers because their Madden NFL 09 contains an image of a fan dressed in a costume resembling his own.
Bill Matthews, 10.22.2009
thepeoplesnewsonline.com
"We had asked to get two extra players. I mean, have you see our roster? Have you seen us play? One extra player isn't going to help," Lions President Bill Ford Jr. said.
Derrick K. Baker, 10.21.2009
Columnist
I have to hand it to Rush Limbaugh. It's just that I don't know if I should backhand him or extend a handshake of congratulations in recognition of him pulling off another publicity ploy in the name of shameless self promotion.
Earl Pomerantz, 10.20.2009
Earl Pomerantz's blog can be reached at earlpomerantz.blogspot.com
Of all the major sports -- of which I include hockey, though others may disagree, believing it can't be a major sport if its nationally televised game...
Eric Boehlert, 10.19.2009
Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America
Limbaugh last week learned the overdue lesson that there are real-world consequences for trafficking in hate speech.
Michael Conniff, 10.19.2009
"Con Games with Michael Conniff" on KNFO in Aspen and Vail
To be a true sports fan -- and you know who you are -- you have to sit through loads of dreck. But the good news is every now and again you are rewarded for your patience as never before.
Wade Norris, 10.16.2009
Colorado political organizer and co-founder of PRAER.org
There is more than football to like about Kyle Orton. His environmental conscience.