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I was raised in Oakland, so needless to say my heart lies with the Raiders, Athletics, and Warriors. My first football game I ever saw was Super Bowl 15, I remember the parade that Jim Plunkett led after Oakland won it's second title, and it's last. The first

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Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on the popularity of NFL football: 2 of 13
In the 21st century there is a new pastime in The United States of America, the game of football! After The All-Star Break, it seems as if the entire country counts down to the second when The NFL preseason begins. There is no sport in America that has fans anticipating heavily like in The NFL. The National Football League is... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football The Future of the Oakland Raiders: 1 of 6
With the termination of Lane Kiffin official, the future of The Raiders has just gotten brighter, but it's going to get worse before it gets better. Most Al Davis critics, and he has had some since he was commissioner of the AFL, will relentlessly antagonise Mr. Davis about his impatience with his head coaches, but HE is in c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Reflections on the NBA's referee gambling story: 2 of 9
In my mind, the NBA referee gambling story is bottomless. When you think of sports gambling, you think of Pete Rose, but for NBA referee Tim Donaghy, it's much worse. We have always been told to not argue balls and strikes in baseball, holding calls in football and other penalties, and fouls in basketball. We have been told t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) The beauty of baseball: 7 of 27
For a sport that has lost it's "America's Favortite Pastime" label, baseball has a beauty that other sports simply don't provide, the ability to interact with their fans at the stadium and even during the game. Think about it, as slow as baseball can be, the fact that you can seek autographs during batting practice, or even h... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Assessing the salaries of today's sports stars: 2 of 7
The potential salary for today's athlete, is phenomenal! Dave Winfield in the early 80's, was the first player is sports history to earn 1 million dollars for a single season. The response was similar to the response you hear today. People who feel that athletes are earning too much, need to pay attention to detail. Sport is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Do you respect Barry Bonds' breaking of Major League Baseball's home run record?: 7 of 17
In the summer of August,2007, Barry Lamaar Bonds stepped into history once again and broke Hank Aaron's long time home run record. If you were to ask me, do I respect Barry Bond's all-time home run record, I would tell you YES! Barry Bonds, son of Hall of Famer Bobby Bonds, was raised by "3" Hall of Fame players: Willie McCov... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to wear workplace attire with style: 5 of 12
In the 21st century, the "Dress Code" statue has changed, more employers want their employees to feel relaxed and not "choked up" when coming to work. I am in telecommunications. Now in this field, most people would imagine that you'd have to where a suit, for the sake of professionalism. In actuallity, it is the complete opp... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Memorable moments in sports television: 9 of 20
When you turn on a T.V., you'll never know what you may see. There is no such thing as a single memorable moment, however, there are a number of things you may never forget. This is a top 5 breakdown, im my opinion, as the greatest moments of sports T.V. ever!5. The 1985 Villanova Wildcats. This collegiate basketball team, ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 NBA Championship: 9 of 20
The Golden State Warriors, are a legitimate title contender right now in this playoff season. With the Defending Champions swept out the playoffs, and The Dallas Mavericks(67-15) historically eliminated from contention, The Golden State Warriors have a great chance to win the Western Conference.Since 1989, The Pistons, Bulls,... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Debating whether Bonds should make the Hall of Fame: 10 of 21
Barry Bonds deserves to go to the Hall of Fame, if he doesn't, then not only the all-time homerun record is asterisk, but Mcgwire's 70 homers gets the same. Inspite congressional hearings, not even the due process of our country understands the prejudice forwarded to Barry Bonds. What's good for the goose is good for the gand... More..