Americans Finally Embracing “The Beautiful Game”

Dec 14, 2012 11 Comments

For as long as I can remember, soccer, or as it’s more widely known across the world as football, was a sport that your parents signed you up to play when you were a kid. After youth soccer, that was it. Sure, we all know people who pursued soccer much further into high school and [...]

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Benching Cassel: Part of Scott Pioli’s Master Plan?

Oct 23, 2012 7 Comments

Yesterday Chiefs fans heard the only news that could bring them happiness, ok relief, during the team’s 2012 campaign: Matt Cassel’s tenure as starting quarterback of Kansas City was finally at an end and former first round pick of the Browns, Brady Quinn, will command the ship going forward. The removal of Cassel from the [...]

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The Baseball Buzz: Quick Hits Around MLB, All-Star Edition

Jul 13, 2012 4 Comments

From all accounts, Kansas City was a wonderful host for the 2012 MLB All-Star game. Well, everything but the fans booing Robinson Cano and his family (we’ll discuss later). In case you missed the big game, where the National League thumped the American League 8-0, below are some key highlights to get you up-to-speed: Chipper’s [...]

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The Melk-Man Delivers: San Francisco Giants LF Melky Cabrera proving he belongs

May 25, 2012 3 Comments

After six, mostly tumultuous seasons with the Yankees, Braves and Royals, San Francisco Giants left fielder Melky Cabrera has finally arrived. Acquired by the Giants on November 7, 2011 from the Royals in exchange for lefty Jonathan Sanchez, the Melk Man has made Giants General Manager Brian Sabean look like a genius for pulling off [...]

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2011 NFL Preview: AFC West

Sep 10, 2011 No Comments

Denver Broncos (2010 record: 4-12) It seems like just yesterday that the Broncos were one of the powerhouses in the AFC. How the mighty have fallen. The Broncos have failed to make the playoffs since back in 2005, and are hoping that former Panthers head coach John Fox can resurrect the franchise. For that to [...]

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Kansas City Chiefs: Spicy Lentil Burger Recipe

Aug 22, 2011 9 Comments

So far the NFL Recipe Series has been primarily a homage to meat…and for most people there is nothing wrong with that.  In fact when a non-meat recipe has been posted, my brother-in-law berates me for posting something that is “unmanly” and anti-football.  Well, today’s post certainly isn’t going to win me any brownie points. The Kansas City Chiefs [...]

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Lingering thoughts from Wild Card Weekend

Jan 11, 2011 No Comments

  Saints vs. Seahawks (36-41)   Kudos to Pete Carroll and the Seahawks pulling off one of the great upsets in NFL playoff history.  However, the one thought that continues to linger in my mind is why didn’t Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams dial-up blitzes and create pressure on Matt Hasselbeck prior to the 4th [...]

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