Normally I start with football, because really this time of year, that’s all that matters.  But as a depressed Phillies fan, I want to put the final nail in their coffin ASAP, so that I can stop talking about them until my angry mid-winter rant about how they gave Howard too much money, which forced them to let Werth walk, [...]

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 [...]

There may not be a single athlete in the history of the world more overhyped than Lebron James.  An important distinction before we get comments calling me a Lebron hater:  Overhyped does not mean overrated.  He is undoubtedly one of the top two (yes Kobe is the other) players in the NBA currently.  And to further prove the point: I predicted [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick thoughts of the day.   ~Broncos.  First Round.  Tim Tebow.  Really?  Never mind that the Broncos showed zero support for Kyle Orton this offseason by first trading for Brady Quinn and then spending a first round pick on a quarterback.  But why bring in Brady Quinn at all if you don’t think you can develop him for [...]

One mans random ramblings  on the hottest topics of the day, as you would hear while waiting in line to buy an $8 beer… *As a Devils fan, I can’t even say I’m disappointed.  I’ve watched this team all season long, and other than its random dominance over the Penguins, they haven’t been very good.  I thought we’d be able [...]