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 Do the L.A. Lakers Have It in Them?

Do the L.A. Lakers Have It in Them?

The question is, do the Los Angeles Lakers have it in them to win the NBA title again? That question is on the minds of a lot of people, including their fans. The reason it has come up as of late is because their play recently has got some fans worried.
Fans want to know if they [...]

SJ Radio: OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BILLY DEMONG, LIVE TONITE - Wed 3/3 9pm CST

SJ Radio: OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BILLY DEMONG, LIVE TONITE - Wed 3/3 9pm CST

Join Mark and Ben this week as they are joined by Olympic (Nordic) Gold Medalist Billy Demong. They’ll also look back on the Olympics and the NFL Scouting Combine and forward to the rest of the NHL season.
Plus Mark will do his usual sports world whiparound to cover the other major stories and Ben will [...]

The Black Mamba Returns...and Kills!

The Black Mamba Returns…and Kills!

He’d been away for 5 games…18 days, but black mambas don’t forget how to kill…

Gasol takes the inbound pass, passes it to The Black Mamba and then Gasol sets a weak (moving) screen while The Black Mamba goes the wrong way. Well, it was the wrong way to tie the game, but black mambas go for the kill, not the tie. So, it was the right way…

The 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend Drinking Game

The 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend Drinking Game

With half the country likely suffering from cabin fever after seeing the snowmageddon this past week, there’s no better time for NBA All-Star Weekend which kicks off Friday in Dallas,TX.
For an All-Star Weekend that promises to trump all All-Star Weekends, with nearly 100,000 fans expected for the All-Star Game, there’s no better time for an [...]

Kobe Bryant at the Most Critical Crossroad of His Career

Kobe Bryant at the Most Critical Crossroad of His Career

Kobe Bryant is the hardest working, most determined player in the NBA. Although LeBron James has many fans and experts touting him as the league’s best player, Kobe’s resume runs pages longer, particularly under the section labelled “Postseason.”
It’s hard to believe, but a decade ago Kobe was vying position with other young players such as [...]

Sports Jabber Radio Episode 59 - Bowl Preview, Part II - Wednesday 12/23, 9:00pm CST

Sports Jabber Radio Episode 59 - Bowl Preview, Part II - Wednesday 12/23, 9:00pm CST

It’s week two of the college bowl season and Mark and Ben will help you break them down. Rumor has it we may also have a guest from the cold snowy north.
Of course, we’ll also talk about the big stories in the NFL as the playoffs draw near. Also, Mark will do his usual sports [...]

NBA Fantasy player of the week: Pau Gasol

NBA Fantasy player of the week: Pau Gasol

Pau Gasol, PF/C Los Angeles Lakers- Without a doubt, Kobe could have just as easily been the Laker to get this recognition this week, but he didn’t do anything spectacular, at least by Kobe’s standards. Therefore, Pau Gasol, who dominated the paint last week, will receive the coveted No Guts, No Glory NBA Fantasy Player [...]

BTA's early draft forecast

BTA’s early draft forecast

We’re nearly a fifth of the way through the season and have a pretty good idea of who the best teams in the league (although not that good of an idea, as no team really wants to hold of the season). We also have a fairly good idea who the truly pathetic teams in the [...]

Happy First Birthday to Sportsjabber

Happy First Birthday to Sportsjabber

It’s been a year since we first laid eyes on this little guy…

Jabberhead. He encompassed at the time for us,
the average fan that just wanted to talk sports.
No cliques, or separation of members and staff.

 NBA Season Officially Underway

NBA Season Officially Underway

Tonight marks the start of another journey in the world of NBA basketball. Opening night featured the Cleveland Cavaliers playing host to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are regarded by many to return and win the NBA Finals this season. Against LeBron James and the Cavs, they proved they are indeed on a mission with a 95-89 victory on the road. The late game televised on TNT nationally is the defending champion Lakers playing host to the Clippers …