Courtside Post

by Andres Romay

Most of us can agree that Manny Pacquiao is one of the worlds best pound for pound fighters. He proved it again a few weeks ago when he took on and beat Joshua Cottley taking his record to an impressive 51-3-2. Now he is going to take on a challenge that has defeated him before. Congress.

By Brittni Michaelis

Ben Roethlisberger, star quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been suspended for up to six games by the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

By Brittni Michaelis

According to former SportsCenter anchor and current Entertainment Tonight reporter, Kevin Frazier, Woods’ marriage to former supermodel Elin Nordegren is over. The two are reportedly in talks to be finalizing the divorce, though no one has retained a lawyer, it is only a matter of time says several sources.

By Brittni Michaelis

Ochocinco is never one to disappoint, which is why so many people love him, including me. While he and his partner Cheryl Burke were one of the first couples safe on last nights episode, Chad got so excited that he leaned in for a kiss with fellow safe contestant and former Bachelor, Jake Pavelka, but he didn’t reciprocate.

by Spencer Loomis
While preparing my article on Tiger Woods’ return to golf at this weekend’s Masters, a mutual friend put me in touch with a Nike employee who is currently present at Augusta National for the tournament.   The rep was tight lipped and reserved in providing me even with comments about the general culture of [...]

by Spencer Loomis

In 1931, golf legend Bobby Jones fresh off what was considered the Grand Slam at the time ( having won the US and British Opens and Amateur Championships in 1930) purchased a plot of land in Georgia known then as Fruitlands Nursery. There Jones built his dream course and opened Augusta National Golf Club. His prowess drew immediate attention to its annual invitational tournament which was first held in 1934. Jones felt it was too pretentious to call the tournament “The Masters” but his co-owner and business partner Clifford Roberts eventually convinced him and so it has been known since 1938. Nearly 80 years after Jones bought the land the hallowed grounds of Augusta National continue to echo with the footsteps of legends like Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus.

by Pete Williams

Today at 1:42 eastern time, the shot that will certainly be heard around the world will be put into play on the first tee of Augusta National amidst what is sure to be a rousing applause. Tiger Woods makes his long-awaited comeback to the game that he has dominated for over a decade and on its biggest stage, The Masters. Much has been said as to Tiger’s transgressions and the events that turned Woods’ life and the game of golf upside down but this afternoon the only thing that matters is the little white ball—and it’s about time. Tiger addressed the media on Monday with an excited reverence for the course, his peers, and the game itself, offering the press and the world their first view of Tiger the player. He respectfully answered the questions of the press and surprised us all with the unveiling of his supposed new attitude and approach to the game. It is hard to imagine a Tiger void of angry club throws and seemingly violent exuberance on the greens but according to the world’s number one golfer, that is what we’re going to get this week.

by Nick Bruner
With the Masters less than a day away, Tiger Woods mania is in full effect. With all of the hype surrounding every step that Woods takes at Augusta National this week it is almost hard to remember him crashing his Cadillac outside of his house. While Woods will be the center of attention [...]

By Brittni Michaelis

Ochocinco and Andrews have survived through two rounds of eliminations on this season’s Dancing With The Stars and with each episode the two of them are getting better and better. The latest cast off was astronaut Buzz Aldrin even though mother of eight, Kate Gosselin, has been at the bottom looking up for two straight weeks. However, our superstars managed to survive.

by Matt Sweet

It was only a matter of time. The invention of High Definition television hinted at the idea, but we would never speak of it. I mean impossible, right? 3-D is only for the movies. Big, I-Max, mega blockbuster movies, with those weird paper red and blue glasses that constantly itch your nose and make things thrown directly towards the camera seem like they’re about to hit you in the face. The concept of 3-D television is one that has been stewing for decades, but for the most part has remained mutually exclusive from sports. That is, until now.