Author: The Go-To-Man Mattie T.

February 26th, 2009 will forever go down as one of the most tragic days in Chicago Sports history. In under 12 hours since the death of Norm Van Lier, the Chicago Bulls have yet lost another legendary sports figure as Johnny “Red” Kerr passed away from a struggle with prostate cancer. As you all already […]

Before i begin with my tribute to one of the All-time greats of the Chicago Bulls, i’d like to offer my memories of “Stormin’ Norman”. I never got to meet him in person, but i always enjoyed Mr. Van Lier’s enthaustic & truthful commentary during the Bulls’ pregame & postgame shows on Comcast Sports Net. […]

Even though Kerry Wood has changed teams, his career-long injury bug hasn’t. Cleveland Indians’ manager Eric Wedge revealed on Wednesday that Wood isn’t ready yet to pitch in Cactus League action yet due to a sore back. The Indians have no choice but to monitor Wood closely, especially after his 12 trips to the disabled […]

It appears that Stephon Marbury’s 5 year tenure in New York has come to an end. Since Marbury was able to agree to a buyout before March 1st, he is now free to sign with any NBA team. Marbury has been heavily linked to join the Boston Celtics, which would reunite him with 12-time All […]

If Marvin Harrison plans to return for a 14th season, it won’t be with the team that selected him with the 19th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts plan on officially releasing the 8-time Pro Bowler on Tuesday or Wednesday & rumors are already surfacing about Harrison signing with his hometown […]

Even though the Golden State Warriors aren’t winning on a consistent basis this season, they did give head coach Don Nelson something to cherish last night. With Golden State’s 133-120 win over Oklahoma City on Saturday, Nelson became just the 2nd coach in NBA History to reach 1,300 career victories. Lenny Wilkens is 1st on […]

Wednesday, February 18th 113 104 Star Player of the Game: Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, who scored 31 points & recorded 4 steals in 32 minutes of action. Key Stat: Chicago won despite being outrebounded 50-38, but held Milwaukee to 39.3 shooting for the game. Friday, February 20th 116 99 Star Player of the Game: Bulls […]

It’s no secret that Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree has the ability to become a dangerous & explosive rookie in the NFL next season. But on Saturday, it was revealed that Crabtree has a stress fracture in his left foot which will sideline him for 10 weeks. If this hurts his status of becoming […]

1. Connecticut Huskies  (25-2) Last game: Defeated South Florida 64-50 on Saturday. Upcoming games: February 25th at #10 Marquette & February 28th against Notre Dame. 2. Oklahoma Sooners (25-2) Last game: Lost 73-68 to Texas on Saturday. Upcoming games: February 23rd against #15 Kansas & February 28th at Texas Tech. 3. North Carolina Tar Heels […]

Once dubbed as “White Chocolate” during his earlier playing days with the Sacramento Kings, Jason Williams is looking to end his short retirement which lasted just 5 months. Williams’ rights are still owned by the Los Angeles Clippers, who already have 2 active point guards (Baron Davis & Fred Jones) on their roster. 3rd-string point […]