(Top image is courtesy of Anthony Gruppuso-USA Today Sports ) I know there is a lot of baseball to still be played, but let’s not kid ourselves, in the American League, there are very few contenders left. Some years a bunch of teams are still in it, but this year it feels like the standings could likely […]
Poor Officiating Sports Rankings Part 2
Above Image (courtesy of www.amishbabymachine.com) As I mentioned back in April, at OTBR we are going to chart through the year the performance of major sports in the world (mostly North American) to see who will win the 2015 brass whistle for poor officiating. After all, sometimes the REFS -DO MAKE YOUR TEAM LOSE. If you are not […]
Trick Shot Series – Soccer Edition
(Top image courtesy of BBC Sport) Check out this clever move. There is nothing like a trick shot or play that works in an actual game setting-on the pitch (what we call a soccer field). This occurred across the pond in Europe during a FA WSL (Football Association Women’s Super League- the Women’s Premiere league if you […]
Sports Thoughts 6-5-15
(Featured image courtesy of Reuters) A whole lot happening in the sport’s world and that makes people like us happy. ************************************************************************** WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER 2015 The last few times our ladies (Team USA) have fallen short, but something tells me this time, we won’t let the cup slip away. This time, Alex Morgan, Sydney Leroux, […]
Horse Racing needs a Triple Crown winner!
Top image is courtesy of (AP Photo/Morry Gash). The sport of horse racing could truly use a super-star equine and another super jockey. To give you a picture of just how long that has been, Jimmy Cater was the President of the United States, The Who and the Rolling Stones were still cranking out new hits, Jaws […]
Quick Sports Thoughts 4-30-15
Top Image courtesy of (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)(Credit: Matt Slocum). Wow is it going to be a terrific weekend for sports overall. The NFL draft is in process as I write this and will go on throughout the weekend . NHL and NBA playoffs are hitting the second round which means they will be more competitive and it’s time to tune […]
MAYWEATHER VERSUS PACQUIAO: PART 3
Top photo is (Courtesy of Bigstock) On Saturday night, May 2nd, only one of these tough hombres [Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao] is leaving with the grin you see above. It is also a safe bet that even the winner will leave with a lot of bruises. No one is coming out of this donnybrook untouched. Everyone is […]
MAYWEATHER VERSUS PACQUIAO: PART 2
The top image is (Courtesy of Round by Round boxing) You have read about Manny, now it is time to give Floyd Mayweather Jr. his recognition and story. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. He is 5 ft. 8 in. His reach is 72 in. He is the current WBC, WBA, and RING welterweight champion, and the WBC Super, WBA, and RING junior […]
MAYWEATHER VERSUS PACQUIAO: THE MOST OVERDUE TITLE FIGHT PART 1
The top image is (courtesy of Boxingvideo.org) Okay, we have been waiting for this match up for six years now. The heavyweight division gets most of the glory, but seriously, the smaller weight divisions come to bang most of the time. Pound for pound Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have been considered the very two […]
TRICK SHOT SERIES -BOWLING 4-22-15
It’s time for some fun trick shots and this time I’ve selected BOWLING. The snazzy shots you will watch were all done by members of the Pro Bowlers Association. All are impressive, but I think it’s a tie between the chair shot and the spinning two ball shot. I am wowed. Check out the link below. (Courtesy of […]
POOR OFFICIATING SPORTS RANKINGS
Above Image (courtesy of www.amishbabymachine.com) Historically, there are a couple sports who are the one’s that consistently carry the reputation for rotten work by the referees and call into question the integrity of the outcome: Boxing and professional basketball’s NBA. They are the dynasties, the Yankees if you will. Here at OTBR we are going to chart through […]
Sports Thoughts 4-17-15
( Above Image courtesy of The Canadian Press) Let’s talk about some good vibes right now in sports. What is breathing life into them? After all, we can’t always have the same old ratty story lines play out. On the PGA, 21 year old Jordan Speith’s magical run last weekend at the Master’s could signal a new big name to […]
College Basketball Wrap-up
Well we can turn the lights off on another exciting season of college basketball. Turns out I was wrong about Kentucky completing the 40-0 mission, but 38-1 with a 2015 Final Four run is still something for the Kentucky Wildcats to be proud of. Michigan State and Wisconsin I tip my cap to you as […]
BREAKING NEWS ON DICK VITALE
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Vaught) The evidence is clear for all to see. Dick Vitale has declared fan free agency and left the Dukies (Duke Blue Devils) behind in favor of his new all-time favorite college basketball program, the Kentucky Wildcats. The image at the top of this article is one of but numerous pictures of Dick Vitale […]
March Madness Follow-up
(Top photo courtesy of Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) Where do I begin? You know there were some exciting games, especially the gutsy attempt by Notre Dame to nearly trip up Kentucky’s dream season. I knew Notre Dame was good, but I had no idea they there were that good. Unlike the Kentucky Coach, John Calipari (He feels […]