Writing the Pine

From the Canyon of Heroes to the Bowels of Madison Square Garden

Riding high off of the Yankees’ 27th World Series Championship, I was prepared to see a competitive Knicks squad that would attract marquee free agents this summer. While a playoff berth was unlikely, it wasn’t impossible. I figured the Knicks would finish the season with about 35 wins and 47 losses, but my hopes were dashed five [...]

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NBA Power 16 – Week 2

1. PHOENIX SUNS (9), 6-1 – Despite getting smoked by the Magic in Orlando, the Suns made up for it by beating the Celtics on the road.  Steve Nash is playing like an MVP and is shooting better from 3-point land than 2-point distance.  Are the Suns for real?  This week will be a good [...]

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Weekend Sports Musings

Lance Armstrong stayed in the top-3 this weekend at the Tour de France despite challenges from his opponents and teammate, Alberto Contador, the 2007 Tour de France winner.  It’s been an impressive run up to this point, especially since he’s had a four-year hiatus from the sport spent mostly running topless with Matthew McConaughey. [...]

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Where Have You Gone Allen Iverson?

I now know how people felt when Mickey Mantle retired from baseball. How comic book fans felt when Doomsday killed Superman. How wrestling fans felt when Hogan turned to nWo. It’s the same as how I feel when I think about the Allen Iverson situation in the NBA. It’s as though Hogan (the NBA) came [...]

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