I absolutely adore the NHL playoffs. There's nothing like it in sports, in my humble opinion. It makes the NHL regular season feel like exhibition games. Now that we're in the second round, and since it's all about me, here are the series I'm digging and not digging and the
Somehow, against all odds, the Montreal Canadiens have forced a sixth game in their series against Washington. They've exceeded all expectations, but that doesn't mean the mayor of Montreal is happy. Here's the mayor of Montreal chiming in on the Habs.
In US College baseball action last night, Fordham rallied from 9-1 down to win 12-9 against Iona. You don't want to miss Brian Kownacki touching home plate in the clip below. The call is by WFUV's Gregg Caserta. [via The Sporting Blog]
This is a great day for the Barilkosphere. Last night, following Keith Yandle's goal for the Phoenix Coyotes at home against the Detroit Red Wings, a Coyotes fan threw a snake on the ice. Here's the photographic evidence of this epic moment in Barilkosphere history. You're probably wondering why I'm
Four months ago, I wrote I'm Not a PGA Fan, I'm a Tiger Fan, and this is Crazy. I couldn't believe he'd stop golfing because he got caught cheating on his wife. Here's what I wrote at the time. Tiger, ya dirty dog, work on that marriage, fix it for
Unless you live in Indianapolis, or are related to a member of the Indianapolis Colts, you must root for the New Orleans Saints in today's Super Bowl XLIV. Four and a half years ago, I wondered how they'd ever play football again in the Louisiana Superdome. How will they return
David Sills of Bear, Delaware made a verbal commitment to Lane Kiffin to play his college football at USC. Sills can't play until 2015, however. You see, Sills is only 13. When I was 13, I was just figuring out how to throw a spiral. Sills is slightly better than
I quit the NFL years ago, but this Sunday I'm going to watch every minute of the NFC championship game. For me, it's all about Brett Favre. Brett Favre is my kind of player, the epitome of heart, and I've been watching him for the better part of two decades.
When the Leafs play on CBC, Joe Bowen calls the game for radio. When Joe Bowen is calling the game for television, Dennis Beyak fills in. Both call fine games. That's how we roll in Leafsville. Florida Panthers games are called by a cat named Randy Moller. After each goal,
I've never been a golf fan. I don't play the sport at all and I don't follow the PGA. Having admitted that, I've been a big Tiger Woods fan since he was an amateur. I just revisited every entry on this blog that includes the keyword "Tiger Woods". There were
Scott Niedermayer was named first star the other night after scoring the overtime winner for the Anaheim Ducks. He then tossed his stick to a little girl in the stands. That's when all hell broke lose. Stay classy, Ducks fans.
Brendan Shanahan holds the NHL record for Gordie Howe hat tricks. He recorded 17 Gordie Howe hat tricks during his hall of fame career, 15 more than Gordie himself. He also holds the distinction of being my favourite player who never donned the Maple Leafs' blue and white. Admittedly, I
On this Thanksgiving Monday, I'm thankful that I've never had to see I team I love move away. My Leafs are still here, my Jays are still here, my Raptors are still here... I've never had to experience what fans of the Vancouver Grizzlies, Montreal Expos, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg
The first instance of the name "Sidney Crosby" to appear on this site showed up six years ago today. Sidney Crosby. Are you familiar with that name? You will be.Sidney Crosby of the Rimouski Oceanic is the CHL Player of the Week. Crosby scored five goals and added four
The Jays played Seattle on Sunday night, and something amazing happened during the Mariners television broadcast. Mike Blowers predicted that Matt Tuiasosopo would hit his first career home run. He was very specific with his prediction, as you'll hear in the clip below. Then, as predicted, the man they call
When Brett Favre retired the first time, I didn't like it. When he retired the second time, I still didn't like it, and I took heat for actually wanting him to make another comeback. I simply didn't want the ride to end. Week 3 highlights offer convincing evidence as to
I follow tennis the way I follow golf. Week to week I couldn't care less, but when it comes to Grand Slam events, I'm suddenly intrigued. For me, Roger Federer is the Tiger Woods of tennis. That is to say that I take more of an interest when he's in
I am 35-years old and I've just played my first game of organized soccer. I kid you not. As I've watched both my kids playing on soccer teams, I've become rather fascinated with this fact. My brothers both played as kids, but I was somehow never enrolled. My summer sport
I heard the 100m final from the World Championship in Germany was taking place at 3:35 this afternoon, but CBC was airing tennis. Then, I remembered this fandangled new invention called the internet. CBCSports.ca was streaming the final live and I witnessed Usain Bolt shatter his world record
It's no secret I like President Obama. I still like him. He's the coolest prez ever. Obama threw out the first pitch at the All-Star Game last night, and Fox gave him presidential treatment. Watch him deliver the pitch below and tell me how he did. It's impossible to tell
I can't help but feel as if I'm missing the point of Mixed Martial Arts. I love sports in general, I loved the WWF as a youngster in the 80s and I still enjoy a good boxing match. Still, I don't get the phenomenon known as UFC. I can't seem
As a teen, I played a lot of tennis. I used to follow tennis pretty closely, rooting for John McEnroe then Boris Becker. I always held out hope Canada could develop a top notch mens singles player. We never did. Canada's inability to produce a single excellent men's singles tennis
My 7-year old has been told he can stay up for the entire game tonight. He, like his father, is heavily rooting for the Penguins to upset the Red Wings in Detroit. He's pretty psyched about watching the whole game and watching the cup get passed from player to player.
Things were better before I figured out they were businesses. Specifically, I'm thinking of sports and radio. I remember a time when I knew every player on the Blue Jays roster and I didn't have a clue what any of them made. It didn't make a difference what the terms
With a second left on the clock and down by two, who do you want to take that buzzer beating shot? If I had a time machine, I'd want Michael Jordan with the ball. If no time machine is available, give me Lebron James. Last night, Lebron James got the
