Author: Dr. Steroids

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on a 3-game losing streak where the wind went out of LeBron’s sails. What made this team hit the “doldrums”, and what brought the “trade winds” back to Cleveland? A win. I can’t think of something more annoying than watching a guy who doesn’t really like playing his sport unless he’s winning. It would be one thing if he was “tired of losing”, but the Cavs are good. LeBron is a malcontent. Yes, I said it. He’s a malcontent. He doesn’t like basketball–he likes winning. Personally, I have no problem with this. Kobe loves winning and…

The world’s first analytical positive test for human growth hormone is on record. Professional rugby player, Terry Newton provided a blood sample to the United Kingdom Anti-Doping agency (UKAD) in November, the test came back positive for HGH. Newton was banned for two years and his team, the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, terminated his contract. Newton did not contest the results according to the New York Daily News report. This represents a major deterrent for athletes who believe HGH is still not detectable. HGH tests were first said to have been administered at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, but with…

It’s been a while since I’ve put in an installment of “Conversations That Never Happened”. Considering the recent offseason events in the NFL it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t speculate the heck out of them, right? Who are we without a little salacious fantasy? I figure that we’ve got three really interesting storylines going in the NFL. San Diego releases LaDainian Tomlinson, Donte Stallworth gets reinstated all too easily, and Tim Tebow is getting more chances than a coked-out Baldwin brother. I’m HIGHLY interested in what happens with LDT, laughing at how everyone’s handling Tim Tebow, and wondering how…

Preliminary play is underway in Vancouver and Team Russia is looking to erase more than two decades of frustration as they seek a gold medal performance here in the 2010 Winter Olympics after a string of disappointments. In the ten Winter Olympiads spanning from 1956 to 1992, Russia was dominant. Under the old USSR regime, they won eight gold medals in that span, derailed just twice. Both times came at the hands of the Americans, in 1960 and of course the Miracle on Ice in 1980. They took silver in 1960 and bronze in 1980, giving them medals in ten…

[topsy_retweet_big]At 11am EST on February 20th 2010 Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since the unexplainable Thanksgiving destruction derby. Woods gathered friends, family, and selected members of the media for this highly anticipated press conference. The most impressive part of this entire process was that the golf writers association decided to boycott this event. The prepared speech was reported to be five – seven minutes long, but it actually ran for over 13 minutes. The Woods appearance was broadcasted on four different major networks, similar to the State of the Union Address. It has been more than 24 hours…

Tiger Woods had his little “confession” today, and now I want some real answers. Tiger made a “blah” statement, and he didn’t take any questions. “Tiger, if I may be so bold…” Would You Like To Clarify… …why you chose to hold this press conference in the middle of the Accenture Match Play? Are still mad at Accenture for dropping you? I can understand being a little peeved–even hurt–but you’re stepping on the toes of every golfer in the tournament by dropping into the middle of THEIR event. If you were playing the Accenture that would be one thing, but…

My chiropractor swears by eating raw food. He says it keeps him happy and healthy.  He does look healthy and seems happy. I personally like to eat cooked food every now and then. I can’t image eating only raw food.  I’d miss out on holiday meals and trips to the frozen yogurt shop. Raw Foodie I came across an interview with raw food bodybuilder Stephen Arlin at Living and Raw Food.  Arlin’s perspective on natural bodybuilding is worth considering. He also wrote a book entitled Raw Power!  It is the only book about building strength and muscles naturally the raw way. I like…

Surely only one team can prosper in this group – and it’s nearly definitely going to be Italy. Although they’re maybe not as good as they were when they won the last world cup, they’re definitely the most powerful team in this group. And against the likes of New Zealand, they look even better. Will they win again? Maybe. Will they get through to the next round? Definitely. Group F Italy Current World Ranking: 4 In typical italian fashion, this olive-loving nation secured the top place in a overly dramatic fashion – equalizing with Ireland in the last minute of…

The NBA trade deadline is approaching, some moves have already happened and some are rumored to get done before the 11th hour. Trading players in the NBA seems to be similar to buying and selling in the stock market. I have a vague understanding of Wall Street and only slightly better knowledge of trading contracts and salary caps. However, I do have solid comprehension of what the impact will be when the player lands in his new destination. Some teams couldn’t be more obvious about giving up on the season and trying to increase their chances to get more ping…

As preliminary pool play for men’s hockey begins in earnest during the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Swedish national team comes to western Canada with swagger and focus. The Swedes are the defending gold medal winners, knocking off arch rival Finland in the gold medal game in Torino back in 2006. Former NHL players Mats Naslund and Bengt-Åke Gustafsson are intent on keeping Sweden on top here in Vancouver. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) currently has them ranked third behind Russia and Canada. Expect Sweden to do whatever they can in order to try and repeat as gold medalists when…