mini update

How low will the loonie go? Hopefully no lower than $.90US for the sake of our franchises

Gilbert Arenas off for 3 month due to knee surgery and is lonely after breaking up with his girlfriend (mother of his two kids)

Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons resigns as head coach to become Argos President

Cleveland Cavs suffers with James on bench with injury

Redskin Sean Taylor’s Murderer, 17 years old, wants plea deal

Jason Kidd not on strike because of failed contract negotiations, he was sick, that’s why he missed game against Knicks

NBA Standings

The Raps have finally gone above the .500 mark with winning their last 3 games and moving to a 13-10 record. Unfortunately for them, they are in the same division as the Boston Celtics who are at .900, the best in the league.

Arenas Dramas

You get chased down by a women who has a paternity suit against you and you hook up with her and have another baby? Wow. Didn't you learn anything from the professional playa's life handbook? Thou shall not have more than one baby per gold digger, unless you wife her. It's not that hard, man.

Apparently Gilbert Arenas is following in line with Tracy McGrady and Lebron James and has allowed a women to have two of his children but unlike them, Arenas has called it quits for now. It was too stressful for him, he alluded to on his number one celebrity blog. He broke things off with his girl and she and the children moved back to California.

He does admit to being lonely without his kids. Odds are he and his girlfriend will be hooking up again in the near future. He's only 25 and was probably feeling a bit 'closed in' (his words).

Whatever happens, hopefully he will continue to improve his game and get a spot on the All-Star team again.

mini update

Lots to report on.

First, obviously the Argos lost a couple of weeks ago thus making the Grey Cup game between the Roughriders and the Blue Bombers. The Roughriders won.

Congrats to them and to the fans from Saskatchewan that made their way to Toronto to support them.

Next, what is really going on with the Knicks? Isiah fired? Marbury disgruntled? They need to get it together and stop being the soap opera of the NBA.

Finally, the Raptors lead man, Chris Bosh, was at a BMO signing today. Himself, Anthony Parker and GM, Brian Colangelo (in photo) were there talking about the currently season and what they hope for. It was interesting. They basically wanted to get off to a better start and want to have more dedicated players like CB4.

One step closer

Argos now know who stands between them going to the big game at the Rogers Centre. Now all they have to do is beat them. Next Sunday is the showdown between Toronto and Winnipeg who just beat Montreal this past weekend.

Wouldn't it be just swell if the Argos made it the Grey Cup game? I guess time will tell.

P.S. Did anyone watching the World Series? I know I missed...congrats Boston! It's late, I know.

Arrrrrrrrrgos

The last time I went to an Argos game in 2004 my baby cousin was two and she loved saying Arrrrrrgos. She better get her voice warmed up because she may be able to cheer on our team in the Grey Cup match on November 25th.

Am I being too presumptuous? I hope not. Our season was 11-7 and all we have to do is beat either Winnipeg or Montreal on Nov 18 we're in! We have a couple of weeks to practice until then so I'm hoping we'll bring our A game. Look how we crushed Saskatchewan. We're thirsty for that cup. We had a couple of rough seasons since our win in 2004 but we're coming back!

Go Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgos!

Am I too late?

I meant to do this months ago but the time snuck up on me. The season has begun and I haven't made predictions...I'll do that now!

Teams to Watch:

Boston Celtics-

If you haven't watch the Celtics since Len Bias (do your research), it's time to come back. If you haven't watched since Bird retired, it's time to come back. If you only vaguely remember the Celts during Antoine Walker's tenure--come back.

Why? It's Kevin Garnett's first change of teams in his over ten year career. Paul Pierce has long since been a leader for the fledgling team and let's not count Ray Allen out. I'm sure he'll be displaying that sweet long range shot of his that we have come to love.

This season for the Celts could very well be their best ever or their biggest flop. It's hard to tell at the beginning of the season but I do hope for the three veterans that they'll at least get to second round or even to the finals (yeah right! but there's hoping right?)

Toronto Raptors

Next to watch would be our very own ball team, formerly know as the Toronto Craptors (I don't remember if I made that up or saw it somewhere!).

The Toronto Star has them all but getting the championship this year but I don't buy it. I mean what has really changed since the 2005/2006 season? A new GM (a very successful one) and a number one draft pick (that hasn't shown his value yet). Don't the two cancel each other out?

And despite what the league says, I don't think Sam Mitchell's coaching is the best. Why couldn't he produce more wins when the team was with Vince Carter. I know it's a touchy subject but had the wins been there maybe VC wouldn't have acted like a punk and thrown games--what did he have again, Jumper's Knee???

I will give credit where credit is due. They had an impressive season last year and if history is any indicator this season should only be an improvement so Toronto fans who aren't checking for the Leafs anymore can definitely find some action with the Raps now.

Phoenix Suns

Last but not least I will say the Phoenix Suns are a team to be watched this season. How many playoffs are they gonna get booted out of? Yes they make it past the first round (remember the '06 first round against the Lakers?) and they do have a two-time MVP but it's time to show and prove and seeing as everyone is healthy this should be their season. At least I want it to be.

Keep an eye on:

Miami- it's redemption time, after last season's playoff flop Shaq and 'em are looking to come back (without an injured Wade for now)

Detroit- no explanation necessary

San Antonio- defending champs? four rings in 9 years? no explanation necessary

New Jersey- I don't like them but their roster is dangerous...Vince, Kidd, Richard Jefferson and now Jamaal Magloire? sick

Houston- T-mac is one of my favourite all round player....it's time for him and Yao (with the help of Dikembe, Battier, Alston, Steve Francis-his second time with the Rockets, and Wells) to get it together

Summary:

Phoenix and San Antonio in Western Finals

Detroit and Nets in Eastern Finals

and perhaps the finals will be against the Spurs and Pistons...

How close will I come in my predictions? Only time will tell.

Stay tuned!

It's that time again!

Is anyone watching the preseason games? I haven't been able to watch NBA ball in a couple of years (I've been in Europe) but dang things have change!

My cousin got tickets for me to watch the Raps at a preseason game the other day (I couldn't make it). Either way I don't think it would have been a game I would've liked. It was against Lithuania.

Don't get me wrong, I love continental basketball but I rather watch the Raps against the new Celtics than some team with no one I know. The Toronto/Boston match-up was in Europe and we get a game against Lithuania to go see?

What is wrong with David Stern? He wants global domination for the NBA but I'm not feeling it. Maybe one or two exhibition games over there. It feels like the raps practically played their whole preseason in Rome (I know I'm exaggerating but you get my point).

I hope that this global trend doesn't continue. I wanna get a chance to see some good games in Toronto and not have to miss out on big ticket games.

Even though preseason wasn't that hype to me at least it's almost time for the real season to begin!

Go Raps Go! (as a native Torontonian I have to say that even if I think they suck :))

updates!

So much going on in the world of sports, primarily basketball. Unfortunately I am trying to work out some quirks on this site so bear with me please!

Here's a pic of future basketball superstar Ricky Rubio (No. 5). The kid is only 17 and is tearing up European Basketball!

take care

Mo' Pete Fo Sale

wow. how is it possible for a dude that hasn't been a major contributor to a team sign to another team as a starter?

I keep thinking it's a joke but it's official, Morris Peterson plays for New Orleans Hornets. I'm happy for him. He is consistent. Not a star player but I'm sure he'll make a difference. They won their first game and he played 31 minutes and made 13 points (no rebounds though).

Well I swore once the Raps forgot about loyalty and cut the 7 year vet he'd never be picked up but I was wrong. Best of luck to him though...I remember when he first came here (2000 Draft pick no. 21). So long ago. He was fresh off of a NCAA title championship with Michigan State and under the shadow of teammate Mateen Cleaves (who is where now?).

You've done well Mo.