Since the mid-90s I have been a die-hard hockey fan. Although baseball was the first major sporting event I ever attended, my passion and dedication went into cheering for the Washington Capitals at USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. It might just be because I was young and naïve back then (with a mild obsession … Continue reading
Like many others out there, I believe The Wire may be the greatest television show ever created, ever, ever. But the argument over who is the best, most badass, coolest character has always been a hot topic of discussion with my friends. Well the amazing writers over at Grantland have finally offered a solution to settling … Continue reading
I know that the end of February is approaching and it’s a little late to still be talking about the Super Bowl but I wanted to quickly discuss the spiraling trend that is the quality of advertisements during the game. Unlike in years past where you could easily identify the gems from the crap, this … Continue reading
After coming off an amazing season of “Hard Knocks” covering the New York Jets this summer, HBO is extending their sports documentary programming with the announcement of “24/7.” They will follow my hometown Washington Capitals, lead by Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin, and heated rival Syd “The Kid” Crosby with his Pittsburgh Penguins as they approach the anticipated NHL Winter Classic on New Years Day. Continue reading
The New Direction 