Ryan Giggs officially announced his retirement from football as a player today.  In a letter addressed to the fans he announced his retirement from professional football and of his new role as assistant manager to new Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal. Ryan Giggs is among the most successful players of all time and his…

Iguana tries to eat golf ball

Here is something you do not see every day, an iguana trying to eat a golf ball on the green. Andrew Loupe had played the ball onto the green at the 16th hole when the iguana came onto the green to see what the white object was.  It had no luck in eating it but…

National Football League Division 3 & 4 Predictions

The GAA National Football League kicks off this weekend.  Here is a look at Division’s 3 and 4. Division 3 Cavan Fermanagh Wexford Offaly Longford Limerick Sligo Roscommon Last year’s Division 3 winners went on to become Ulster champions, that team being Monaghan.  It should provide motivation for the eight teams in this year’s Division…

Richard Sherman mic’d up against the 49ers

Richard Sherman was mic’d up for the Seattle Seahawks NFC Conference win over the San Francisco 49ers.  It may come as a surprise to discover that his comments to Michael Crabtree at the end of the game were not controversial in any way.  Sherman extended his hand as said “helluva game” to which Crabtree responded…

Pete Carroll NFC Championship post game speech

There was plenty of excitement in the Seahawks locker room after their NFC championship win over the San Francisco 49ers. The enthusiasm coach Pete Carroll has for the game is clearly evident as he breaks down the game for his players. Carroll is an innovative coach with new and creative ideas and this has lead…

Kevin Durant MVP Season

Kevin Durant had another 40+ point night, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 46.  KD hit a career high 54 last week against the Golden State Warriors and now has eleven 40+ point games in 2014. Not only is Durant hitting big numbers but he is doing so against conference rivals,rivals who are…

Fight to start Calgary and Vancouver in NHL

The ugly side of hockey was on display in Vancouver Saturday night when an all out brawl developed after just two seconds. Calgary sent out their fourth line and Vancouver responded kind, with Canucks coach John Torterella unhappy that the Flames started with their bruisers.  At first intermission he made a beeline for the Flames…

NFC Championship Preview

Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers The final game before the Super Bowl will take place in the loudest stadium in the league and the world in CenturyLink Field in Seattle with the divisional battle for the NFC between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.  There is no love lost between these two sides…