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Steinbrenner: Peace out
By M. Johnston • Jul 13th, 2010 |“Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing….Breathing first, winning next.” -George Steinbrenner, Yankees owner who recently passed.Too bad the Maloofs don’t have the same attitude. Then again Steinbrenner’s focus was always the game–not casinos or music or movies or anything else.
Read the rest of the story»Jesse Jackson says Cleveland Cavs are white devil slavemasters
By M. Johnston • Jul 11th, 2010 |“He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave.” -Jesse Jackson, in response to Cleveland Cavs leter to fans expressing disappointment over James’ departure. Kinda funny… Jesse Jackson defending a man for being [...]
Read the rest of the story»Thank heavens for Tyreke Evans? It’s looking that way
By M. Johnston • Jan 4th, 2010 |If Evans’ early season performance is any indicator of the future, Sacramento has reason to celebrate. Me, I have reason to [gladly] eat some crow. Early on I predicted Evans would be a bust, saying Rubio would have been the better pick. Ouch. Talk about a bad call. Ha ha.
But hey, I’m HAPPY I was [...]
Read the rest of the story»Nike: Because You Can
By M. Johnston • Dec 20th, 2009 |“Because I can.” -Tiger Woods’ response to a reporter who asked him why he had chosen his wife to marry when his engagement was first announced. Maybe Nike should change their logo: “Nike: Because You Can.”
Read the rest of the story»$1 hot dogs, fireworks and more this weekend at Raley Field.. and leave your Twitter at home
By M. Johnston • May 12th, 2009 |Great weekend planned at Raley Field this weekend. From the Cats’ email blast: ”
“This Saturday, the division-leading River Cats are offering special Family Pack deals (click here for tickets) to go along with the Sutter Health Fireworks after the game. Fans can purchase a Family Pack which includes Tickets, Hot Dogs, Cokes, Chips, Dessert and tickets [...]
Of pros, joes and bros: Latest Artest episode has fans and front office abuzz
By M. Johnston • Jul 8th, 2008 |Sacramento King Ron Artest is apologizing again. This time he is sorry for badmouthing the Kings brass after they denied him a much-hoped-for contract extension last week. Personally, I don’t think an apology is necessary, nor do I understand why any joe (or jill!), would waste their time defending Ron, or ripping the Maloof Bros [...]
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