Verbal Valentine's Day Massacre of Sorts from LeBron James & Floyd Mayweather

On this 14th day of February, love should be willingly offered, genuinely expressed and universally shared by all...both on and off the playing field, basketball court, hockey rink, boxing ring and even broadcast booth.  

However, a rash of ugly and unnecessary utterances from the athletic world seem to be crushing Cupid's big day and transforming it into a verbal Valentine's Day Massacre of sorts...in sports! 

Hate speeches, silly threats, racially ridiculing rants and cruel comments are dominating sports headlines on this special day—historically set aside for flowers, chocolates, romantic dinners and glittering surprises in expertly-wrapped velvet-lined boxes. 

Needless knuckleheaded prattle has proceeded from the lips of several prominent sports personalities; namely: 

Media hound and prison-bound boxing champ Floyd Mayweather's unprovoked and unwarranted tweet, which attributed the success of the New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin to racial predilection from the press because he's Asian, is not only irresponsible, but it's also just preposterous. 

Normally laid-back NBA mega-star LeBron James' pointed threat to beat up Washington Wizards fan Bob Moore for disparaging comments about his mom is totally uncharacteristic and certainly uncalled for from this basketball king without a ring. However, the Heat star's harsh words should soon warrant a reprimanding call from the league office.  

Foolish Minnesota Wild prospect Justin Fontaine's careless homophobic slur about the grunge band Foo Fighters earned him a lot more time than a stint in the penalty box. But to some, Fontaine's tasteless tweet should yield him more than a two-game suspension. 

Loud and loquacious NFL sportscaster Cris Carter's candid comments regarding mercurial wide receiver Randy Moss' comeback prickled the former Pat, Raider, Viking and Titan to launch his own social media diatribe response to the outspoken, yet traditionally overlooked Canton inductee.  

Finally, boorish basketball blogger Jason Whitlock's sophomoric, stereotypical statement about the aforementioned Jeremy Lin should earn him a pink slip from Fox Sports for his shameless lack of professionalism. 

On this special day reserved for endearingly special speeches, the above referenced sports personalities' words are certainly making Cupid cringe. 

Yes, Cupid, as the lyrics go, should pull back his bow and let his arrow go, straight through the lips, sealing them shut, of those who would think about massacring Valentine's Day with their callous comments. 

Straight talk. No static. Happy Valentine's Day! 

MIKE - the ultimate talking head on sports! 

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