Last Week In Sports!

NHL

Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins on their Stanley Cup victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The NHL really got their dream matchup for the second year in a row and hopefully the ratings can reflect the quality of play these two teams displayed on the ice. I believe Marian Hossa should be put on suicide watch until he signs with another cup contender.


As for the whole Sidney Crosby handshake snub, I’m on the fence about it. My old school approach tells me it was wrong and Sid obviously knows his responsibility as the captain to maintain a well known tradition throughout sports. On the other hand, he did make it into the handshake line late which makes me believe he didn’t snub Lidstrom on purpose.


NBA

While I’m handing out the blogging congratulations, a job well done must be sent out to the LA Lakers. Unfortunately for the NBA, David Stern didn’t get his dream matchup of Lebron and Kobe. Things may change next year with the potential of a Shaquille O'neal trade to the Cavs.


Could you imagine a NBA final’s showdown with Lebron vs. Kobe with a Kobe/Shaq story to spice things up? A ratings dream for Stern, but first the trade has to go through and the Lakers have some signings to make with Kobe, Odom, and Ariza set to become UFA. Look for Odom to take a small pay cut to keep the team together.


MLB


So K-Rod and Brian Bruney won’t be best friends anytime soon. After Yankees’ RP Brian Bruney explained to the media that Mets’ closer K-Rod had a tired act and K-Rod told the media Bruney is a nobody, K-Rod decided to kick the ever loving shit out of Bruney before the final game of the subway series.


Bruney is about 50 pounds heavier and 4 inches taller, but K-Rod proved he is as passionate about closing out games as he is picking fights with white people. Thank God for Jose Veras and Mike Pelfrey for splitting the two up, undoubtedly the most useful action either man has done for their teams this season. Screw pitching effectively; just keep the peace in the bullpen.
Honestly, Bruney should have kept his mouth shut especially with Joba on his team. As for K-Rod he should expect the criticism since it’s not the first time he’s heard it and it’s not the last.



I’ve always said for excessive celebrating, if you don’t want the guy to do it…don’t give him a chance, beat him.


Keep an eye out for Johan Santana’s sudden loss of velocity on his fastball. Knowing the Mets it is probably an injury they are handling incorrectly.

Boxing


Floyd Mayweather Jr., set to come out of retirement to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18 in Las Vegas, suffered a rib injury in training last week, forcing him to postpone the welterweight fight.


Disappointing news for anybody who was looking forward to the fight next month. There hasn’t been a timetable announced for his recover time or a new date for the fight. With rib injuries it wouldn’t surprise me if the fight is pushed back all the way to September/October. Either way I still got my money on “Money Mayweather”


NFL


The Atlanta Falcons finally released quarterback and dog torturer Michael Vick. The release will cost the team $7 million in cap space. Michael Vick has yet been granted permission to reenter the league which I believe he should be able to do after serving his time for the crime he committed. Besides those dogs had it coming to them anyway. Please send the hate mail to…


Once Vick is let back into the league it is only fitting that the Oakland Raiders bring him on board. The franchise is a joke as it is; why not bring in another joke that could actually help the team. Sign Michael Vick for quarterback, Plaxico Burress to play wide receiver and bring in Pacman Jones. That will put some asses in the seats!