Courtside Post

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.

by Matt Sweet

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

The NCAA Tournament is officially back. With the opening ceremony (aka the “play in game”) being tolerated through last night, we as bona fide sports fans are celebrating Tournament Eve as we always do; incessantly checking and rechecking, erasing and remarking, researching and re-researching the history of the 12 over 5 seed (has happened 34 times in 100 matchups), and exactly who will pull off this evident inevitable feat. Every sports enthusiast worthy of calling themselves a sports enthusiast becomes a combination of psychologist/soothsayer/philosopher/wise guy who all have in their possession the most coveted possession of March Madness: The Perfect Bracket.

by Matt Sweet

The rumor mill has been churning out every story and conspiracy under the sun since the night Tiger Woods was found unconscious in his driveway. The buzz is almost palpable, so thick it could be cut with a knife, and so dizzying that the line between fact and fiction is indistinguishable.

It’s been 4 months since Tiger has competed in a tournament, the longest stretch of his entire career. Thus, a return sooner rather than later would be the most sensible idea for Tiger’s sake, especially taking into consideration his insatiable competitiveness. Tiger sits on 14 major championships, and is undoubtedly itching to lock up his 15th and move one step closer to Jack Nikalus’s mark of 18 career majors. Still, the question remains: When?

by Matt Sweet

The tumultuous road of Allen Iverson’s life is a long and winding one, with obstacle after obstacle dotted along the way. The most recent blot? An alleged bout with alcohol and gambling, as reported by Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Stephen A. Smith.

by Matt Sweet

It’s no secret who Danica Patrick is. We’ve all seen the commercials; good looking female race car driver suggestively winking into the camera, daring you to visit the website she endorses. But don’t let her wiles fool you; she is the reigning queen of IndyCar with no heir apparent to the throne in sight. At least, until now.

Meet Milka Duno.