Tiger Woods Is Truly Awesome

I know that it has become a cliche, but in my lifetime the only person that could come close to Tiger Woods' accomplishments is Michael Jordan. This weekend's US Open is just another part of the legend that is Tiger Woods.

I starting watching the US Open on Saturday evening when Tiger was 5 shots down, because I was putting my daughter to sleep and she has absolutely no interest in watching golf. It also gave me the opportunity to watch a bit of golf so that I could talk with my grandfather about it on Father's Day.

What I saw was nothing short of remarkable. His chip that bounce off the flagpole into the cup will be seen for years to come. Of course, his two eagles with one coming on the 18th were not too shabby either.

I thought that there was no way for him to top it, but today he may very well have done just that. Making birdie on the 18th after struggling so mightily early on and then chipping after a bad drive is the stuff of legends.

I am looking forward to seeing the 18 hole playoff tomorrow. He is as close to a machine as there has ever been in any sport. Thank you, Tiger, for being the great competitor that you are.

Observations of the Laker's Victory over the Celtics Tonight

I, unfortunately, did not get to see most of the first half, but did have the pleasure of watching the second half unfold. I feel like I can be unbiased, since I do not have a hat in the ring, so to speak, since I am not a fan of either team.

First off, congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers for making it a series and not just folding up their tents. I thought that they deserved to win, even though they had some lackluster play.

I was very disappointed in Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, especially in the fourth quarter. It seems like they have some vendetta against the Lakers, since they continually lambast them whenever they get the chance. Even with a 6 point edge they kept talking about what the Lakers do wrong. To make it worse they never once commented about Celtic fouls, but on the replay for Kobe Bryant's tap away and then dunk, Van Gundy comments that some might call that a foul.

James Posey needs to be thrown out of the Finals and probably out of the NBA. He is nothing but a thug. I was appalled that neither Van Gundy nor Jackson commented on Posey's play on Kobe's dunk where Posey nudged Kobe's feet (as seen in the picture above) while in the air forcing Kobe to hold on to the rim for fear of injuring himself on the way down. The refs are there to protect the players - they very much failed in this respect.

Paul Pierce should have been given some rest during the game. He was definitely winded at the end and probably would have been more alert about Kobe coming from the back side on the steal, if he had been more rested.

Jordan Farmar needs to learn how to play defense.

Eddie House can flat out shoot. Why this guy cannot get a multi year contract is beyond me.

Kobe Bryant showed a lot of maturity in the fourth quarter. He complained very little and got on other members of the Lakers when they would complain to the refs.

Those are just one guys thoughts on the game. As an NBA basketball fan, I would like to see the Lakers win the next one and then have Game 7 be a close one.

Da Kine for June 10, 2009

Gilbert Arenas is testing the free agent market.

DockSquad talks the Vinny Del Negro hiring.

Girls That Cheer introduces Brianna Barcelo, Arizona State cheerleader.

According to SportsByBrooks, Roger Clemens took Viagra during games.

Awful Announcing reports about Ken Griffey Jr.'s 600th home run.

Da Kine for June 9, 2008

The Chicago Bulls make Vinny Del Negro their Head Coach.

Michael Strahan is retiring.

Olympchicks hopes that Felicity Abram makes it to the Beijing Olympics.

Jessica Alba is Officially a Milf (Don Chavez)

SportsbyBrooks checks out Bonnie Jill Laflin and they hope she's scouting them as well.

Da Kine For June 8, 2008

Busted Coverage needs your help in identifying an awe inspiring beach volleyball siren.

Rafael Nadal smokes Roger Federer in the French Open Final from RolandGarros.com

HomerDerby discusses the Tampa Bay vs. Boston fight/baseball game.

Alicia Sacramone is the subject at Olympchicks

BlogDownChicagoBears talks about Cedric Benson's dwindling time with the Chicago Bears.

Da Kine for June 7, 2008

Here's a nice skateboard faceplant at Don Chavez.

Not my kind of lap dance - not that there's anything wrong with that at Busted Coverage.

According to ESPN, Vinny Del Negro is getting consideration for the Bulls head coaching job.

Babes in Sportsland has former UFC Octagon Girl and Beauty and the Geek contestant JennyLee Berns.

StetSportsBlog is tired of Boston sports and wants Boston to give some other towns a chance.

Da Kine for June 6, 2008

On205th wants to David and Victoria Beckham's son.

An infiltrator was found by Girls That Cheer in the Laker Girls.

They'd gladly trade Henin for Ivanovic over at Busted Coverage.

Hot Dog previews the upcoming European Cup.

Taryn Mowatt wants Erin Andrews' job (SportsbyBrooks).

Nikki Ziering will be on Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling at The Big Lead.