Sharkey’s quickhit thoughts on this past weekend… Dez Bryant refused to carry Roy Williams’ shoulder pads into the locker room after practice yesterday.  Apparently this has ruffled a few feathers.  I don’t see what the big deal is.  It’s rookie hazing, which is a part of the NFL, and has been for the last 50+ years.  Bryant doesn’t want to [...]

Sharkey’s quick-hit thoughts on the world of sports… Monday, Ilya Kovalchuk signed a 17 year deal with the Devils.  Yesterday morning, the Devils rolled out all the stops with a press conference/love-fest the likes of which Newark, NJ has never seen before.  Last night, the NHL rejected the deal.  Dangerous precedent the NHL is setting here.  And I’m not just [...]

First, I must apologize.  The real world has come between me and the intertronz world.  I promise it won’t happen again. So much has happened since I’ve been away I don’t even know where to start, so we’ll go with college football.  First though congrats to the Blackhawks and their fans for winning the Stanley Cup.  Unfortunately though, they won [...]

After a kickass 3-day mini-vacation, followed by 3 days of non-stop working, I’m back to share my thoughts… If you’re a Nets fan, and you’re not super excited about the Mikhail Prokhorov era, it’s time you began getting excited.  Just read this article, in which Prokhorov says the Nets will make the playoffs next year, and win a title within [...]

Beautiful weather, a BBQ, and a cooler of beer are calling my name, so therefore today’s planned World Cup Preview will be typed tomorrow, when I have more time to dedicate.  For now, a super-quick Beer Line (which is what we all want in life anyway, right?). I’m dangerously close to going an impressive 0-for-4 on predicting the second round [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick thoughts. Quick Thoughts ~I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a team that has accomplished so little and still rankle opposing fans like the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Lets face it folks, the current incarnation of the Penguins aren’t the Yankees, Lakers, Red Wings or Patriots.  They’ve only won one championship.  They just aren’t the dominant force that inspires mass [...]

One man’s random ramblings on the hottest topics of the day, as you would hear while waiting in line to buy an $8 beer… Good for Dallas Braden.  Anytime anybody throws a perfect game, it’s an incredible accomplishment.  The fact that he threw this game & shut up Alex Rodriguez at the same time makes it even sweeter.  I wish [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick-hit thoughts of the day.  Today, we’re trying a new format. First Thoughts ~Former NY Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested on rape charges today.  The allegations are pretty serious, as the girl involved is 15-years old and was apparently beaten.  He has been charged with 3rd degree rape.  Anyone who knows football knows LT is generally considered [...]

This week’s UDC goes out to my favorite drinking holiday.  The warm weather is now here to stay.  The Dos XX goes down smoother.  Just the title in Spanish though.  I can’t translate anything else. #17 -  The Island green.  TPC Sawgrass.  Even if you don’t watch golf, chances are you recognize the 17th green.  You may not know the [...]

One man’s random ramblings on the hottest topics of the day, as you would hear while waiting in line to buy an $8 beer… Second round of the NBA Playoffs are upon us, and I’m happy to have all four of my Conference Finalists still alive.  I whiffed on San Antonio, Utah, and Atlanta advancing to round two, but nailed [...]