Blake Griffin’s “Tearaway Pants” and the best poetry from each of the major sports
If Blake Griffin weren’t known as a hoopster, his name would be perfectly suited for a slam poet’s stage persona — a mashup of […]
Master of Disguise: NHL defenseman Kevin Bieksa goes undercover as security guard, shovel boy
With a wholly-lackluster rating of 1% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s unlikely Columbia Pictures will ever order a sequel to Dana Carvey’s The Master of […]
Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri headline Edmonton Oilers all-time starting six by Point Shares
Wayne Gretzky, who set countless scoring record during his eight seasons with the Oilers, is the team’s all-time leader in Point Shares with 151.3 […]
Mayor Naheed Nenshi joined by Calgary Flames fans in singing “Let it Go” from ‘Frozen’
One of the valuable functions politicians fill is to make ridiculous wagers before playoff series involving their home team. In 2015, Calgary mayor Naheed […]
Master Chief from ‘Halo’ shows off slick hockey stick handling skills
Anyone who has played Halo knows that the video game’s protagonist — Master Chief — is a biochemically and cybernetically-enhanced supersoldier, raised and trained […]
Brett Hull, Alex Pietrangelo headline St. Louis Blues all-time starting six by Point Shares
Brett Hull, who skated past opposing defenses for 11 seasons with the Blues, is the team’s all-time leader in Point Shares with 100.5 for […]
Rod hockey game lets you host your own tabletop Winter Olympics year round
You needn’t for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China to enjoy the fast paced action of international team competing on the ice. […]
Lessons in sport: Did you recognize Pistol Pete Maravich’s floppy socks?
How good are you at deciphering visual sports puzzles? Instagram user @lessonsinsport renders stark graphics that hint at legendary sports figures and events (like […]
Luck vs Skill: Comparing the role of chance in hockey, football, baseball, soccer and basketball
There’s an old adage in sports that it’s better to be lucky than good, but how much of a role does chance play in […]
Kings of Instagram: Alex Ovechkin, P.K. Subban, Connor McDavid tops in followers among NHL stars
Washington Capitals center Alex Ovechkin leads the list of NHL stars by followers, but the top dozen players are as notable for those who […]
When life gives you snow, make a giant-sized Chicago Blackhawks logo
The proverbial phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” may be perfect for summertime advice, but what about winter? One Blackhawks fan has […]
Ray Bourque, Bobby Orr headline Boston Bruins all-time starting six by Point Shares
Ray Bourque, who laced up his skates for more than two decades for the Bruins, is the the team’s all-time leader in Point Shares […]