Tiger’s Tale: Just Believe It?

Just Do It? Tiger Woods has done it all. From 14 Grand Slams to even more extra-marital affairs, he’s turned all the tricks. But last week’s State of the Brand address was an unprecedented doozy. Tiger actually proved it’s possible – if not preferred – to be defiant while simultaneously…

96 Wins? It’s Up to You, Josh Hamilton

Last year, in the midst of camouflaging a late-night plunge from the wagon, Texas Rangers’ outfielder Josh Hamilton arrived at spring training and predicted his team would win 90 games. Despite his shocking, anemic year of inproductivity, the Rangers managed 87 wins and held our interest in baseball into September…

Is Brendan Haywood Already the Best Mavericks’ Center Ever?

No, but he’s close. Not that the Washington Wizard-turned-Maverick hasn’t played impressively in his first four games in Dallas (10.8 points, 8.8 rebounds), but it says more about our sad history than his play, doesn’t it? Haywood, part of last week’s trade that sent Josh Howard packing and made Caron Butler…

Do You Believe in Miracles … Ye … Well, Do You?

I was playing catch on a lazy Friday afternoon, warming up for a chilly practice as a sophomore second baseman on Duncanville High School’s baseball team when our coach came running out of the field house: “We did it! We beat the Russians!!” Was an upset last night when the…

Whitt’s End: 2.19.10

Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *I’m setting the over/under on Tiger Woods saying the word “sorry” in this morning’s sanitized statement at 4.5, and I’m taking the under. I’ll also be shocked if he cries. At…

Football Schmootball: Welcome to the National Armball League!

I am of semi-sound mind and body. I am totally aware that the NFL – evidenced by Saints 31, Colts 17 being the most-watched program in the history of TV – isn’t exactly struggling for popularity. I am cognizant that I spend waste way too much time in my perverted think tank…

Tiger’s Tale Forthcoming: What Do You Want to Hear?

For the first time since his late-night Thanksgiving car wreck, we’ll hear from Tiger Woods. Friday at 10 a.m. (live everywhere, including on our show at 105.3 The Fan) the world’s most recognizable athlete will apparently address his past failures and future plans. Of course I’m intrigued. I want to see if…

NBA Dunkers Do Dallas In One Wild, Wintry Wonderful All-Star Weekend

In the end, ’twas a blurring weekend dominated by snow and stars and a facelift swap. Dirk Nowitzki hosted and Mary J. Blige crooned and, amidst the wild weather and even wilder parties, the Dallas Mavericks pulled off a seven-player trade that reshaped their roster and rebooted their championship hopes…

New Mav Caron Butler: What Did He Dew?

Well, that certainly was a dud. Not ready to rescind the Josh Howard trade just yet, but newest Maverick Caron Butler opened with a resounding sperplunk in last night’s loss in Oklahoma City. Couple of airballs. Had as many turnovers as baskets (4). Generally looked like Michael Finley, including one…

Warning: Disturbing Video

If you don’t want to see the fatal luge accident of 21-year-old Republic of Georgia Olympic athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili during a training run in Vancouver last week, don’t click here. I watched it. Not for morbid entertainment, of course, but for education. As in, what went wrong?…

Mavs at Thunder: Okay, I’m Interested

Two years ago the Dallas Mavericks came out of the All-Star break thusly: In his first game back in Dallas after a trade from New Jersey point guard Jason Kidd took the opening possession against the Hornets in New Orleans and threw a perfect lob pass that Josh Howard dunked…

My 2010 Winter Olympics Preview

Look, I took time Friday afternoon to build a snowman and go sled-bounding down a hill. Done with winter. How long ’til Spring Break? I actually turned on the TV Sunday afternoon to see which was more boring: The Winter Olympics or Daytona 500. Auto racing was on hold because of…

After 7-Player Trade, Your Mavericks are Better. But How Much Better?

Three years ago to the day I loved Josh Howard. But this morning I’m thrilled that he’s no longer a Dallas Maverick. Why? Because lost in the parties and record-setting crowd of NBA All-Star Weekend was a seven-player trade that both re-shaped the Mavs’ roster and re-booted their hopes for contending…

Whitt’s End: 2.12.10

Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *The combo of weather and injuries and chicken shits is diminishing NBA All-Star Weekend. No Kobe Bryant. No Allen Iverson. No LeBron James in the dunk contest. Silver lining: Mavs’ icon…

I’m Dreaming of a White Chr … NBA All-Star Weekend?

What the what? There’s a mammoth blizzard in the northeast. There’s a – relatively speaking – mammoth blizzard outside your window. I got plans tonight, man. Big plans. Party plans. If you’re brave enough to get out and about tonight, I got your party hook-up right here …..

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Never too early to wish you and yours bad karma and perhaps a fiery break-up on the worst, most horrible, manufactured, fake day of the year. Smooches…