1. Manny Pacquiao Suspicion is Fair

    What a strange situation. But good for the sport. All boxers should be taking random blood testing right the way through their training camps, like any other professional athlete. Whether the insinuation has any merit is not really the issue...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about over 3 years ago 90 reads 1 comments

  2. Mayweather Calls Out Pacquiao

    Unimpressed by the continued posturing of Roach, Arum and Pacquiao, over a potential fight, Mayweather yesterday raised the bar, and openly challened Manny Pacquiao to a 2010 superbout...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about over 3 years ago 87 reads 16 comments

  3. They Did Actually Box You Know: Mayweather Vs. Marquez

    I thought I'd break the trend, and do a first on this web site. Write a Mayweather vs. Marquez article about what actually happened in the ring. Not just a review of why the result doesn't matter, for various reasons...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about over 3 years ago 64 reads 7 comments

  4. Mayweather: It's OK to Just Say It

    Kind of predictable it. Boxing fans are evolutinarily programmed to talk trash about rival fighters wins, no matter how classy the win. He won, but it doesn't count because..........

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about over 3 years ago 36 reads 3 comments

  5. Controversy Creates Cash: Dana, Lesnar and The WWE Crossover

    I took a call from an old University buddy, last year. We are both fans of MMA, and ex ju-jitsu training partners, so we were having a chat about the UFC promotion he had just been to...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about almost 4 years ago 35 reads -1 comments

  6. Ribery To Liverpool?

    Sounds ridiculous, I know. Bear with me….. Ribery’s odds, to join Liverpool, yesterday, were a huge 66/1. British bookmakers have today cut these odds down to a ridiculous 8/13...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about almost 4 years ago 92 reads 9 comments

  7. A Tale of Three Rookies: The Truth Behind the Mario Williams Pick

    Mario Williams. A 6'7'', 291-pound, 24-year-old defensive end who has averaged over 13 sacks in his last two seasons. And he’s still a kid. Many feel the 2009-10 season will be Williams’ year...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about almost 4 years ago 609 reads 9 comments

  8. Are Manchester United Hurting The Bucs Superbowl Chances?

    In 2006 the Glazer family controversially bought Manchester United. The biggest sports franchise in the world. Why was it controversial? They couldn't afford it. Malcolm Glazer had to take out $1...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about almost 4 years ago 54 reads 1 comments

  9. Why the New England Patriots Won't Dominate in 2009

    Reading many articles, you get the impression that New England are just going to come into the '09 season, average 40 points per game, go 16-0, and win the Super Bowl. Sorry, it ain't happening...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about almost 4 years ago 485 reads 30 comments

  10. Dana White Protecting Brand from the Invading Boxer Hoardes

    Dana White isn’t keen to see MMA stars face pro boxers. He turned down Roy Jones’ recent offer to face Anderson Silva under MMA rules...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 581 reads 41 comments

  11. Raider Nation: In Defence of Undead Al

    Call me crazy, but I’m not fully against Al Davis’ pick. He’s got a vision of how he wants his team to play, and Crabtree did not fit it...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 101 reads 17 comments

  12. Why I Hate The NFL Draft

    On Saturday, with holes everywhere in their team, Detroit will be forced to hand an unproven rookie, who will make next to no impact in the next two years, $30 million in guaranteed money...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 112 reads 9 comments

  13. Crossing The Pond: UK Soccer Terms That Should Be Used In The NFL

    English football/soccer fans are known for many things. Violence, drinking, violence, and drinking come to mind. But often forgotten is the genius of the terminology flying about the bars, stands, and anywhere football is discussed...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 479 reads 1 comments

  14. NFL Draft: Why Aaron Curry Could Go No. 1

    Detroit will pick one of Matt Stafford, Jason Smith, or Aaron Curry. Desirability in that order. The Lions are on the clock as I type this though, and represent the only team in the draft that can make its pick before the draft starts...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 102 reads 2 comments

  15. Todd Collins: Ultimate Professional

    In a league increasingly dominated by figures, numbers, and records, I thought I should give a shout out to Todd Collins. A player who has maybe not had the Pro-Bowl career of contemporaries...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 124 reads 1 comments

  16. Why Tim Tebow Will Be a First Round Pick

    Tim Tebow is a first round lock. Forget about him sliding down the draft. I understand the theory: His arm’s average. He’s not that consistent. He throws up the occasional brick...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 286 reads 4 comments

  17. The Quarterback Position: Does Size Matter?

    Being a man of perfectly average proportions, the insistence of prototypical height and weight at the quarterback position has always been of grave interest, in a sort of macabre, self loathing sort of way...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 14,880 reads 26 comments

  18. Could Jonah Lomu Have Made It in the NFL?

    "He is a freak, and the sooner he leaves rugby the better.” Those were the words of England captain Will Carling, after watching the 20 year old Jonah Lomu dismantle his England side, in the semi-final of the 1995 World Cup...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 8,290 reads 3 comments

  19. Trust and He Will Deliver: Donovan McNabb's Contract Situation

    The Philadelphia Eagles need to do the right thing, and offer Donovan McNabb a contract extension. For the good of the team. Benching McNabb Week 12 against the Ravens was making him a scapegoat...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 318 reads 7 comments

  20. Ricky Hatton: Overrated Fighter.

    I’m setting a precedent. The first Brit in the history of boxing to admit that Ricky Hatton is one of the most overrated fighters ever...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 573 reads 5 comments

  21. Don's Dominance Trumps Jerry's Genius

    I’ve read a few articles recently, detailing the merits of Hutson over Rice, and vice versa. Two athletes of equal standing, but completely different eras. And for this reason, I don’t think it’s fair to say one is better than the other.

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 35 reads 8 comments

  22. Jay Cutler Is a Not a Loser

    Jay Cutler is a not a loser. I’ve read a lot of (Boston based) articles, insinuating that Jay Cutler is the prime reason the Bronco’s haven’t won a great deal in the last few years...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 208 reads 0 comments

  23. Owens's Landing In Buffalo a Good One

    Worry ye not, people of New York. Breathe out that sigh of relief. I find it inconceivable that TO, if healthy, will have nothing less than a Pro Bowl-caliber season in 2009. Why so confident? It's because of the size of Terell Owens's ego...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 74 reads 0 comments

  24. Workout Warrior: The Ballad of Tony Mandarich

    With draft day fast approaching, I decided to take a meander down memory lane, and have a wee glance at the draft which I consider to be one of the strongest top five of all time—the almighty 1989 NFL draft...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 2,314 reads 8 comments

  25. The Mayweather Conundrum

    What does it take to beat Floyd Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather, as a fighter, has as many detractors as he has fans. But I think every single one of them respects what a talented fighter he actually is...

    Captain Fantabulous Written by Captain Fantabulous about 4 years ago 289 reads 4 comments