By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 08/16/2010

The Indianapolis Colts had their first preseason game today against the San Francisco 49ers. They started off hot scoring the first ten points of the game with Peyton Manning driving them down the field against a tough 49ers defense. Manning finished...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 08/14/2010

The Oakland Raiders have been the laughing stock of the NFL for awhile and look to get back to their winning ways this year. Oakland made vast improvements this offseason by drafting Rolando McClain and trading for Jason Campbell. Those two will make...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 08/09/2010

The Pro Football Hall Of Fame Game was actually fun to watch even with backups playing most of the game. There are much notes that I came away with from this game. So, here we go with my first note that came away from the NFL Hall Of Fame Game. Even ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 08/07/2010

Today, I was at Anderson University to watch the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp. Indianapolis did a full-pad scrimmage with the defense against the offense. Turns out, the defense dominated one of the best offenses in the NFL with a score of 52-24....
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 08/04/2010

Once again, Brett Favre is retiring from the NFL for the third straight year. This time he doesn't announce he's retired until training camp has started for Minnesota. Now, the Vikings are stuck with Tarvaris Jackson as their starting quarterback for...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/30/2010

When you think of independent football, the team that pops in your head right away is Notre Dame. That should change this season though, because the Navy Midshipmen have a great chance of going undefeated and Ricky Dobbs winning the Heisman Trophy. The...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/30/2010

The Purdue Boilermakers had a disappointing season last season and look to rebound in 2010. Right away, Purdue is at a disadvantage with their starting running back Ralph Bolden injuring his knee in the spring. He's possibly out for the whole season ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/29/2010

Brett Favre once again is waffling his choice of playing or retiring this offseason. Ever since his last years in Green Bay he's been playing this act of flip-flopping for publicity. When Ted Thompson traded him to the New York Jets two years ago, I ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/28/2010

Terrell Owens signed with the Bengals yesterday and I see it being a bad year for all Bengals fans. He will join the equally flamboyant wideout Chad Ochocinco this year. Sorry Cincy, but this duo will end in flames before the season is over. Do to Owens...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/19/2010

Louis Oosthuizen won the 2010 British Open by seven strokes on Sunday. His score of -16 is the best since Tiger Woods shot -18 in the 1997 Masters. Oosthuizen's performance was the best performance I've ever watched. He pelted the ball right down the...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/17/2010

The Chicago Bears finished 7-9 last season and were expected to be in the playoffs. I see 2010 being an even worse season for them.  First off, look at their schedule next season. They have to face the NFC East and AFC East in 2010 which is very...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/17/2010

The San Diego Chargers are one of the best teams in the NFL, but their wide receivers are in question right now. Vincent Jackson is suspended for the first three games and will likely hold out after that. So, should the Chargers make a run at Terrell...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/16/2010

Sam Bradford is expected to sign with the St. Louis Rams for the most guaranteed money for a quarterback in the NFL. I have a bad feeling Bradford will be a bust with the Rams. First off, Bradford will have one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL....
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/15/2010

The Milwaukee Brewers said they will listen to trade offers for Prince Fielder. The question is, who will try to get Fielder before the MLB Trade Deadline ends? I have four teams, all from the American League who could steal Prince Fielder before or ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/13/2010

The MLB All Star Game is tonight, so who will win the game and claim home field advantage in the World Series? I finally see the National League winning their first game since 1996. The main reason I see the National League winning is due to their...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/13/2010

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was found dead in his home today due to a massive heart attack. It's been a very sad weak to be a New York Yankee player or fan. First, it was legendary announcer Bob Shepperd, now the owner George Steinbrenner....
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/13/2010

David Ortiz won the Home Run Derby tonight in dominant fashion. He hit 32 home runs, 11 in the final round against Hanley Ramirez. The derby started off slow, but when it got to Corey Hart in the first round home runs started flying. Hart started off...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/12/2010

Jose Calderon was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats today. I think that is another great move by owner Michael Jordan. Calderon will come in and start right away at point guard. Does that mean D.J. Augustin is one the move this Summer? He has to if...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/11/2010

The New York Yankees struck out on Cliff Lee when he was traded to Texas, but could they get Roy Oswalt from the Astros? Houston is not in the race for a playoff spot, so they will trade Oswalt if a team makes a convincing offer. New York is a team that...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/11/2010

Spain defeated Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup final today one to zero. Spain start was rocky when they lost their opener to Switzerland, but they went undefeated after that. The star for them was David Villa, who scored 5 goals in the tournament. ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/10/2010

I haven't written an MLB article in a long time, but Smashing The Rim is an all sports blog so I'm going to get back to that. Cliff Lee is now a Texas Ranger and will put that team in a great chance to make a deep run in the playoffs in October. Texas...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/10/2010

Sure, Miami now has one of the greatest trios ever to play in the NBA together, but one person everyone is forgetting about is Kobe Bryant. He is the best player in the NBA by far. I expect Bryant to retire as the greatest player in NBA history. Kobe...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/10/2010

The Chicago Bulls whiffed on LeBron James, but have quietly been adding great players. Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver, and J.J. Redick have joined Chicago. They have done the second best job in free agency behind Miami. Chicago now has a complete team right...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/09/2010

Jermaine O'Neal has signed with the Boston Celtics. Will he be his same old injury prone self in Boston? That's still to be answered, but right now it is a good signing for the Celtics. He will start for them until Christmas or maybe even longer if Kendrick...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/09/2010

Sure, if your a Cleveland Cavaliers' fan you have to be mad LeBron James is leaving for the Miami Heat. One thing that went too far is Dan Gilbert's antics after he announced on ESPN he will leave. Here is Dan Gilbert's letter to Cleveland Cavaliers ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/09/2010

Right after LeBron James announced he will play for the Miami Heat next season many things happened. Michael Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and then Mike Miller committed to come and join James, Wade, and Bosh in Miami. Mike Miller ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/09/2010

LeBron James bolted to the Miami Heat last night. Even though he will win titles in Miami, he proves he can't lead a team to a title. He will have to be second in line behind Dwyane Wade there, I think LeBron's ego will eventually kick in if they don't...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/09/2010

I watched the Miami Heat's welcome party for Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh and one thing that popped out at me is what LeBron James said. He said that he wants to win and said Miami won't win one title, not two, not three, not four, not five,...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/08/2010

The decision heard around the world happened minutes ago. LeBron James will join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to make a super team in Miami. I have lost a little respect for LeBron due to how he handled this free agency process. Kobe Bryant or Michael...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/07/2010

LeBron James will announce where he will play next season at 9 P.M. tommorow night in Greenwitch, CT. Where should LeBron James go? Miami now has Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, Chicago has Carlos Boozer, New York has Amar'e Stoudemire, and Cleveland is ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/06/2010

The Indiana Pacers started the Summer League well with a nine point win over Orlando. All three draft picks played for Indiana and they played well. The star of the show though wasn't Paul George, it was Lance Stephenson. Indiana is using Lance ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/06/2010

NBA Free Agency is getting more interesting by the day. The Heat, Knicks, Bulls, and Cavaliers are the talk of the NBA for the past few days in the LeBron James sweepstakes. One team that has made no noise at all is the New Jersey Nets. They're free ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/04/2010

LeBron James has been the talk of the sports world since July 1st. Will the hype of LeBron James possibly leaving Cleveland be all for nothing? He has met with six teams over three days and still hasn't made a choice of where to play. Reports have it...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/04/2010

David Lee met with the Minnesota Timberwolves for nine hours on Saturday. He was seen at the Twins-Rays game at Target Field with Kurt Rambis and David Kahn. Minnesota can't sign Lee if they don't trade Al Jefferson. I guess they made it clear to Lee...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/04/2010

The hype of the LeBron James free agency saga has been going on in New York ever since 2008. Will LeBron actually being playing for the Knicks this season? They are making the right moves to get him in NYC. One move that is ready to happen is Amar'e ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/03/2010

Carlos Boozer played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2002-2004. He played with LeBron James his first two seasons and were a great young duo. Would LeBron James not be having this free agent frenzy if Carlos Boozer was still in Cleveland? I think that...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/03/2010

Dwyane Wade is suddenly changing his course of plans and is actually considering all of his options during free agency. Everyone thought Wade would be re-signing with the Heat right away, but I guess not. The three teams that he is intrigued by are the...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/03/2010

The New York Knicks reportedly have offered Amar'e Stoudemire a five year, 100 million dollar contract. Stoudemire is flying to New York Monday to work on this deal. This is great if your a Knicks fan. Stoudemire could entice LeBron James to sign with...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/01/2010

Everyone has LeBron James and Chris Bosh going to the same place. LeBron James should think though, why would he want to play with a guy who has never lead his team past the first round in the playoffs? The smart choice would be talking to Dirk Nowitzki...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/01/2010

LeBron James talked with the New Jersey Nets today. Mikhail Prokorov and Jay-Z are trying everything they can to get James in New Jersey. What if it doesn't work and what is plan B? Reports have it that if LeBron goes somewhere other then New Jersey ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/01/2010

Indiana Pacers are desperate for a point guard. Now, they are taking a dip into free agency to find their point guard. Reportedly, Indiana is down to three guys to sign as their starting point guard next season. Jordan Farmar, Raymond Felton, and Kyle...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/01/2010

The Boston Celtics are going to be different next year and I expect Ray Allen and Paul Pierce to leave the Celtics for good. Who should Boston go after in Free Agency? Two players that could fit in Boston are Richard Jefferson and Shaquille O'Neal. Both...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 07/01/2010

It's July 1st, where will LeBron go during Free Agency? All signs are pointing to LeBron leaving his hometown. LeBron would turn into the most hated man in Ohio if this happens. LeBron will leave Cleveland and dash to arch rival, Chicago Bulls. That ...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/30/2010

Joe Johnson reportedly will accept the Atlanta Hawks Bird Rights offer. The offer is 6 years and about 119 million. How could he decline this offer by Atlanta? This is where he can get the most money and still be on a great team. Atlanta still has Josh...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/29/2010

Nate Robinson is set to become a free agent in under two days. The Indiana Pacers need a point guard badly. Could Nate Robinson end up in Indiana after free agency starts? Robinson could start for Indiana if they trade T.J. Ford this summer. He can explode...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/28/2010

According to multipe sources, Chris Bosh will sign with the Miami Heat when free agency starts up. This means Dwayne Wade will re-sign with Miami. Bosh fits in well with the Heat. He will start at power forward for Miami. That means they have money to...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/27/2010

Reports say the New York Knicks will offer Joe Johnson a max contract right after NBA Free Agency starts July 1st. Johnson could entice another free agent like LeBron James or Chris Bosh to the Knicks. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution,...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/26/2010

Luke Babbitt slipped all the way down to 16 in the NBA Draft. I thought he would have gone to Utah at nine. Babbitt was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his rights were later traded to Portland for Martell Webster. Reports say the Blazers will...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/26/2010

This is one trade rumor that makes a lot of sense for both teams. David Khan wants to get rid of Al Jefferson and Indiana needs another big to go along side Roy Hibbert. Indiana wants to get rid of Troy Murphy and his contract. The rumor is Al Jefferson...
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By Evan_Sidery @ Smashing The Rim 06/25/2010

There was a supposed trade proposal between the Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets. Indiana would have received Devin Harris, Yi Jianlian, and the #3 pick. New Jersey would've gotten Danny Granger and the #10 pick. Why didn't this trade happen last night?...
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