Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Red Wings for their first Finals win this year. BTW, is anyone else annoyed by the now-stale proclamation that “now we have a series”?- The world’s No. 1 player self-proclaimed world’s best player lost in the quarterfinals of the French Open today.
- Obama picks the L.A. Lakers to win the NBA Championship. Anyone else think it’s odd that he makes public sports picks?
- Dallas Cowboys continue their jettisoning of talent, releasing LB/DE Greg Ellis (above), who was the 2007 Comeback Player of the Year. Why do I see another 9-7 season for this team?
- DeAngelo Hall is motivated by his (deserved) drop in his Madden rating.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:23 am
Only Serena Williams could come into the French Open after a 4 match losing streak, do absolutely nothing on clay all season, and give the second best clay courter this season as tough a match as she did. Yeah she lost but she’s still the best in my book. Great that thing called opinion isn’t it?
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Why would anyone find it odd that a sports fan gives his opinions? That’s what sports fans do — even those who are President of the United States.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Obama is a huge sports fan, especially basketball, so I would expect him to give his opinions.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Why? Because he’s the leader of the nation and has no stake in the contests, so it’s an easy one to not pick sides in. He’s not a local plumber or a sports broadcaster: He’s supposed to be uniting the country, not picking sides. It just seems odd to me.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 6:54 pm
No, he’s not a local plumber or sports broadcaster. As I said, he’s a FAN. Sports fans talk sports, and part of that is making predictions. I can’t help but sense a bit of an agenda. I mean, “He’s supposed to be uniting the country, not picking sides” — seriously?
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 2:18 am
Joe, I have no agenda in posting that. It’s always struck me as odd when the President cheers for a team. It always struck me as odd when Giuliani would cheer for the Yankees over the Mets. It just feels funny to me, that’s all.
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Well we could always ask Joe the Plumber…wait…is he a plumber? Sorry Cyd, I couldn’t resist!
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 5:49 am
The whole idea of President Obama breaking away from the norm, is in line with picking his favorite team - and making his choice public.
Is this not what we expect him to do?
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 8:12 am
It only seems odd because we are so used to politicians sitting on the fence when it comes to this stuff and pandering to people. I love that he’s willing to make his predictions and let us know his rooting interests.