Scott Taylor's Blog, page 160

Finally it’s Been Admitted: Investors Group Field Will Not Open Until 2013

It took awhile, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have finally conceded that their new stadium, Investors Group Field, will not open until 2013. Ultimately, it was the best thing that could have happened. With another 11 months before the 2013 … Continue reading →

Even Without a CBA, The ‘Silly Season’ is on Its Way

The Kings have ascended their throne and the 2011-12 National Hockey League season is over. However, for those die-hard hockey fans — and we all know a lot of them — the 2012-13 season has already started. After all, the … Continue reading →

Kings Win Cup, Gretzky Calls It “Great Day for Hockey.”

OK, I’l write what everyone else was thinking: “It was a Hollywood ending.” I will not take credit for that. It’s trite, but I heard it six times today so there you go. The Los Angeles Kings are the champions … Continue reading →

Kevin and LeBron, the Matchup of the Era

Durant and James match up in the Final. Basketball fans now have this generation’s version of Bird-Magic, Wilt-Russell and/or Reggie Miller-Spike Lee. I don’t like comparing the eras and I’m not going to suggest that the match-up that starts Tuesday … Continue reading →

Cartoonish Pacquiao-Bradley Result A Big Moneymaker.

If anyone ever wondered why boxing is losing its appeal and the Ultimate Fighting Championship has taken over the combat sports throne, Saturday night’s Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley fight for Pacquaio’s WBO welterweight belt was the answer to your queries. If … Continue reading →

When LeBron Owns You

When LeBron James takes over a basketball game, it’s his. He owns it. He proves how much better he is than everyone else in the NBA and he also proves how much different he is than the greats of the … Continue reading →

What’s With the Heat?

Being critical of LeBron James is kind of like being critical of Taylor Swift. Yeah, she’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but she’s still one of the biggest things in the music industry and she probably doesn’t have any more … Continue reading →

Give ‘Em Each a Goal and Let ‘Em Play Overtime

Hard to imagine, but the 2011-12 NHL regular season was infinitely more exciting than the 2012 Stanley Cup final. And it wasn’t particularly exciting at all. Sure, the Winnipeg Jets returned; Sidney Crosby returned; Steven Stamkos, Ilya Kovalchuk, Erik Karlsson, … Continue reading →

Lidstrom Retires. Is Another Lidstrom Out There?

He was one of the greatest of all time. On Thursday morning, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement from the National Hockey League after 20 seasons. Starting in 2001, the 42-year-old Lidstrom won seven Norris Trophies. He … Continue reading →

We Like the Kings in Six

Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard it all week: “This is the worst Stanley Cup final in history.” It’s a crock, of course, but it’s something that we’ve been reading about since the Devils beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime … Continue reading →