Are NASCAR drivers really athletes?
I used to follow NASCAR pretty regularly (being in the south, it's hard not to). But, I have veered away from the racing scene over the past two years, but from time to time I like to catch a few laps of a race, and sometimes if I have nothing else to do, I will still waste a few hours on Sunday watching cars go in circles.For those of you who don't watch NASCAR, you probably don't know much about how the championship system works, or who any of the non-famous drivers are. But, if you have ever watched ESPN, I'm sure you've at least heard the name Jimmie Johnson spoken at least once in the last four years.In case you haven't, Jimmie Johnson has won 4 consecutive NASC

An interesting look at fantasy football
I was browsing my reading list today and found this article by my blogging friend Evan at Touchdown Dance. It is an interesting take on fantasy sports, particularly football, and the effect it has on people who take the time to play, and in some cases, become dangerously obsessed with the game.I've posted it below (I hope that's okay Evan -- if not let me know and I'll remove it.)More Than a Hobby?:Recently, I've been reading a book (Committed) about one man's obsession with winning his fantasy football league. So much so he quit his day job and d

Stefanie Spielman loses her battle with cancer
From ESPN.com:Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.Stefanie Spielman died at the family's home in Upper Arlington, surrounded by her family, according to WBNS radio in Columbus, where Chris Spielman co-hosts a show."Stefanie has gone home to be with the Lord," Chris Spielman said in a statement released by the station. "For that, we celebrate, but with broken hearts. I want to thank everyone for their support over the last 12 years. Together, with

Check out The Hawks Haven
The Hawks Haven -- check it out. Now. It's a new blog about the Atlanta Hawks and the NBA owned by a certain slacker/sports fanatic that you all know and love.Well, what are you waiting for? Go.

The No Fun League strikes again
What is it with the NFL these days? They act as if their players aren't allowed to celebrate anything at all. Philadelphia Eagles' tight end Brent Celek has reportedly caused a controversy by doing a "Captain Morgan" pose after scoring a touchdown in last Monday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The now infamous pose has led the NFL to rule that no further "product endorsements" are allowed in touchdown celebrations (even though the alleged monetary transfer would have went to charity, not the player). It's bad enough that Celek drew a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for