Courtside Post

by Andy Jackson

INTERNATIONAL Does anyone really care about the Winter Olympics? Or do we force ourselves to watch because we feel a certain civic or patriotic obligation? It may seem like a stupid question, but seriously ask yourself if you can name 10 athletes competing in this year’s games who you knew about before the massive NBC and sponsor-driven media push this month. Go ahead, think hard, I have all day.

by Andy Jackson

Athletes are icons because of their physical prowess, focus, raw talent, and the ability to capture your attention with a mere swing of a bat, kick, sprint, dive, or jump. But let’s be honest, that’s not the only reason why these Greek Gods and Goddesses are iconic.

by Andy Jackson

Let’s face it. Every sports fan, from face-painting crazy to the casual couch potato will tell you that their city is the best sports city in the world.

by Andy Jackson

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup just months away, and the groups and schedules set in place, the global hysteria over what some call “the beautiful game” is at a fever pitch. And as the fans, players, and sponsors from the tournament’s 32 participating countries gear up to descend on South Africa, so does their money.