I’m not sure whether it’s a late April Fools’ Day joke, a desperate attempt to show that they aren’t a complete farce, or a typical 4/20 brainstorming session but the Detroit Lions have updated their logo. The new logo is the same leaping lion logo but it is supposed to look more fierce. Does anyone actually consider anything remotely related to the Lions “fierce”? Continue reading
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Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Hit, Score, Repeat
If you had access to a TV today, you were in hockey heaven. Sunday’s four games had hard hits, scoring, drama, and loud fans that you had to be asleep not to enjoy it. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Shutout and Shutdown
The fourth day of the NHL playoffs sees us with our first afternoon game and all four series on yesterday’s schedule moved closer to sweeps coming to fruition. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Working Overtime
The third day of the playoffs brought us a little closer to the next round as one team is closer to advancing. Also, we have a new, and catchier, name for the hockey recap. At least, until the CBC’s legal department decides that my homage/pun of a name is a trademark infringement. Continue reading
Red Light District: Side Order of Drama
The second day of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs showcased the eight teams not on the schedule Wednesday night. It also featured more close games than night one of the real chase for the Cup. Continue reading
John Madden Retires From Broadcasting
NBC announced that NFL colour analyst John Madden is retiring from broadcasting today. After being in sports broadcasting for 40 years, Madden said he knew this was the right time. Continue reading
Red Light District: Let The Playoffs Begin
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off with a bang last night with four games on the schedule. For the duration of the playoffs, we’ll have our nightly recap of what went down on the ice. Continue reading
Formula 1: FIA Rules Diffusers Legal
The FIA International Court of Appeal has ruled that the diffusers run by Brawn GP, Williams, and Toyota are legal. The reasons for the decision haven’t been handed down as of writing but this means that the three teams will be able to race this weekend in China. Continue reading
NHL First Round Playoff Preview
It’s that time of year once again. The real chase for the Cup gets underway tonight as sixteen teams set off in pursuit of Lord Stanley’s Cup. Today, I break down the eight opening round match-ups and attempt to match wits with media pundits and psychic animals alike as I pick winners. Continue reading
The New York Islanders Get #1 Draft Pick
In a day that is destined to lead to the downfall of the NHL, the New York Islanders have won the NHL Draft Lottery for the #1 draft pick. There are two questions that need to be answered between now and draft day in June: 1) Tavares or Hedman? and 2) Will they still have the pick by the time all 30 teams roll into Montreal for the draft? Continue reading
The Lowdown 