AltWeeklies Wire
How sports-rich San Antonio could capitalize on fields of battle in 2012new
During the Sweet Sixteen this past March, hordes of blue-shirted University of Kansas fans strutted along the River Walk like Midwestern Huns, having conquered the city for the second time in three years.
San Antonio Current |
Brandon R. Reynolds |
01-02-2012 |
Sports
Tags: san antonio stadium
2011 in Review: Pacers and Coltsnew
With the Pacers finally back on the court, maybe we can embrace a winning spirit after this cursed season for the Colts.
Spurs (promotions) comes busting out of the gatenew
It worked like clockwork last season. As the San Antonio Spurs came out of a fourth-quarter timeout, 2 Unlimited's ubiquitous "Twilight Zone" would pound throughout the AT&T Center as a scoreboard barometer "measured" fans' applause.
San Antonio Current |
Ryan Sachetta |
12-30-2011 |
Sports
Oakland Needs a Sports Do-Overnew
If a city can reinvent itself, why can't a basketball team?
East Bay Express |
Kibby Kleiman |
12-21-2011 |
Sports
Bowling for Chumpsnew
How insiders use the college bowl system to loot American universities.
Miami New Times |
Pete Kotz and Tim Elfrink |
12-13-2011 |
Sports
Captain Kirk Takes the Bridge of the Hurricanesnew
Or, why you should start watching a last-place team
Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Kirk Muller
Bought & Sold: The Jacksonville Jaguarsnew
After 18 years of the NFL, Jacksonville needs to acknowledge that pro sports are no civic salvation.
Folio Weekly |
Bob Snell |
12-06-2011 |
Sports
Tags: Shahid Kahn, Jacksonville Jaguars
Can Mark Gottfried Move N.C. State Beyond Third-Wheel Status?new
The essential ingredients missing in and around the Wolfpack program the last several seasons were a sense of stability and authority.
Tags: Mark Gottfried, N.C. State
Hang on to the good days of the ACCnew
With Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski entering their golden years and a changing competitive landscape, it's time to be nostalgic for the present.
This rough magic: Why Coach K is Prosperonew
Among the curious things about Prospero as a dramatic hero is that he has no real obstacles or antagonists. As his name suggests, he thrives from beginning to end. Because he possesses magic, it's easy for him to ward off any threat, overcome any trouble and fulfill his every desire.
Tags: Coach K
NBA Lockout? We've got your pro basketball right herenew
The rules are written to make college players perform as vassals in a system that pays everyone but them. Instead, the system should start with the players and write the rules to be fair to them.
Tags: NBA Lockout
Atlanta Needs Crazy Sports Fansnew
Atlanta is missing out on the rowdy fun of being a sports town.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Eric Celeste |
11-22-2011 |
Sports
Eye of the Tigressnew
Muay Thai champion Ciara Irvine and the rise of the female fighter.
Eugene Weekly |
Dante Zuniga-West |
11-17-2011 |
Sports
Fear and Loathing at Lucas Oilnew
In another city the Colts' misfortune would cause headlines of outrage, demands of immediate change; but in Indianapolis it brings hope for our future.
Rocking the Church of Footballnew
In case you missed the news: Joe Paterno is no longer the head of football. It wasn't anything Paterno did that got him in trouble, but that he didn't do enough.
