Posted on April 22, 2012 by Jeff Cerda

Sunday playoff scenarios

Possible clinchings for Sunday April 22, 2012:

CHICAGO clinches best record in East with a Miami loss.

LA LAKERS clinch division title with a win AND a LA Clippers loss.

We are 6 days away from the start of the 2012 playoffs!

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jeff Cerda

The sports week that was: 2/5/12-2/12/12

On Sunday February 5, 2012 the New York Giants and New England Patriots battled for the most coveted trophy in professional football, the Lombardi Trophy. After the first quarter seemed to be dominated by the Giants, the Patriots bounced back in the second quarter to take a 10-9 lead at the half. After another touchdown put the Pats up 17-9, the Giants were able to tack on two field goals to make the score 15-17 in favor of New England at the end of three quarters. After some stops from each team in the first half of the fourth quarter, Eli Manning got the ball back on his own 12 yard line with 3:46 left in the game. He then led his team on what would be the game winning drive that was capped off on a 6 yard touchdown run by Ahmad Bradshaw. Eli Manning was named the games MVP and finished with 296 yards, one touchdown and went 30 for 40(75% completion) on passes.

The NBA has been taken over by a new phenomenon by the name of Jeremy Lin. “Linning” is a new phrase being thrown around a lot lately and it is great for the game. A kid that bounced around from team to team may have just found himself a home in New York with the Knicks. The hottest selling jersey in New York is not Carmelo Anthony, A’mare Stoudemire or Tyson Chandler, but that of Jeremy Lin. They can’t print them fast enough! I am interested to see how Lins game will be once a healthy Carmelo returns to the line up. He sure is something special to watch and I for one can not wait to see more!

Below are the current standings for each conference almost halfway through the season.

If you are a fan of basketball like myself, then you have been treated to some great college games early this season. Some great players that are emerging to become superstars are Austin Rivers, Seth Curry, Anthony Davis, Tyler Zeller, Thomas Robinson and Jared Sullinger just to name a few. We were treated to a game that came down to a Austin Rivers buzzer beating shot to win it this week by North Carolina and Duke. Coach K and Roy Williams have always been two coaches who I look forward to seeing on the sidelines. This is an exciting time for college basketball and I am looking forward to the March Madness tourney this year more than I have in the past few years! Below are the most current rankings.

 

 

MLB quick hits……The pitchers and catchers are set to return by February 22nd……..Jose Canseco has announced that he will give it a shot in a Mexican League…..Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers had another relapse episode in his alcohol addiction battle…..AJ Burnett may be on the move to Pittsburg if the Yankees and Pirates can work out all of the numbers money wise……The Texas Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli reached a one year 9.2 million dollar deal to avoid arbitration……Boston Redsox 3rd baseman Kevin Youkillis is now engaged to Patriots quarterback Tom Bradys sister……Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians agreed to a one year 4.55 million dollar deal to avoid arbitration, Cabrera was easily the Indians best player last year so this is a win-win for both sides. Until next week, stay classy KnuckleHeadz!

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Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jeff Cerda

We’re Baaaaaaaaaaaack!

Mark your calendars!!!! January 12, 2012, 7pm right on this very website. The 2 KnuckleHeadz are back in action with a all new live webcast sports talk show! Join Jeff and Edward as they discuss all of the latest sports topics and give away gift cards and maybe even a pair of San Antonio Spurs tickets!

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Posted on December 9, 2011 by Steven Cruz

A Stern Reaction

This morning, Mr(s). David Stern and the owners blocked a potential trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers in a three team deal. I first learned of this blockbuster deal last night, only to wake up to hear that it was blocked by said commish. What really made me irate (ground my gears) was hearing that Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cavaliers, wrote a letter to the league stating that the proposed trade was “a travesty” and that it would be a simply be another case of a superstar demanding to be traded. In other words, the small market v. big market dichotomy.

Well Mr(s). Stern and Mr(s). Gilbert, I assume you fail to recognize the rise of the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Let’s not forget that the Spurs, a small makret team that gets no love from any of the major sports networks, have won four (count them) championships since 1999. Furthermore, that Oklahoma City has rising stars Durant, Westbrook, et al., who gave the current champs (still won’t give them credit!) a run for their money. The small market/big market dilemma in this case is null & void. The trade would have made ALL of the teams involved better. Bottom line.

Does Mr(s). Stern & Co. actually believe that they can block this deal simply for “basketball reasons?” The backlash has been fierce and CP3 is considering legal action. What really bugs me is that Dell Demps, the Hornets manager, was given the green light to make this deal and when they presented it to the league office, it was shut down immediately. What repercussions will this have for the rest of the league? Will Stern shut down a Howard trade or Tyson Chandler signing? Highly doubtful. Where is the justification? What will the Hornets get in return will CP3 ultimately leaves after this truncated season?

Nothing.

…and that’s what I think of Mr(s). Stern, Mr(s). Gilbert.

 

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Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jeff Cerda

Love & Basketball: The day I fell in love with the game…

The date was June 19th, 1988. I can remember it like it was yesterday. My dad had some family and friends over to watch game 6 of the finals that featured the western conference champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, against the eastern conference champions, the Detroit Pistons.

I had been watching the entire series with my dad and his pals, who were all Lakers fans and was forced to hear about how great they were all series long. Which indeed was true, let’s face it, a team that featured hall of famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and James Worthy. Not to mention key contributors Byron Scott, A.C. Green, Michael Cooper and who could forget Kurt Rambis?! Now that is one tough line up to deal with night in and night out without a doubt, but I was fed up with my dad and his pals bragging about this team! So just to spite them, I decided to root for Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Dennis Rodman, Joe Dumars and the rest of the “Bad Boys”.

The Pistons were up 3 games to 2 in the best of seven series, so this was an elimination game for Magic Johnson and company. Like I said, I had been watching the entire series but I did not really start paying attention until this game. I am not going to sit here and bore you with all the stats and what happened quarter by quarter. But what I will mention is what everyone mentions when they talk about game 6 of this series: Isiah Thomas’ sprained ankle. The one quarter that I do want to talk about is the 3rd one, where Thomas put on a classic performance. Oh and I must mention he did this with one severely sprained ankle for the last four minutes or so!

Despite playing with a sprained ankle, Thomas managed to score a NBA finals record 25 points in the 3rd quarter, a record that still stands to this day. The sprain came with a little under five minutes to go in the 3rd quarter when Thomas was making a pass to teammate Joe Dumars. Thomas had scored 14 points up until this moment but immediately after spraining the ankle, he could not even walk much less put pressure on the ankle. After sitting out for a minute(game time not real time) or so, Isiah checked back into the game and managed to score 11 of the Pistons last 15 points to give them a two point lead after trailing by eight points just a couple minutes earlier in the game.

It was then when I was amazed at how a man could play on basically one leg and still dominate the game and help his team come back after trailing for most of the game. Naturally, with the team that I was rooting for leading after the 3rd quarter, I began to rub it in my dad’s face. This began a face off that his friends did not hesitate to join in on! The rest of the game was back and forth with everyone yelling when each team would score a basket. It was official, I fell in LOVE with the game of basketball that night and haven’t fallen out of love ever since.

The next day I remember going to our back yard and pretending I was Isiah Thomas, shooting the ball on one leg and limping around as if I had sprained my ankle. Being young and blind I also thought that Earvin’s real name was “Magic” and thought that this was the coolest thing ever! I would imitate Kareem’s sky hook and shoot 3′s from the corner and yell “Michaellllll Cooooooooper”, just as the announcer would yell every time he hit a 3 pointer. I was hooked on this game and could not get enough! Every year, 95% of my friends and family anticipate the start of the NFL and NCAA football seasons, not I. I ALWAYS look forward to the start of the NBA season year after year, so it pains me to see this lockout continue to go on day after day with the chance of it ending growing smaller and smaller as the days go by.

So this was the moment that I fell in love with the game of basketball, what was yours?

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Posted on November 8, 2011 by Rita

In the World of Futbol 25

The Houston Dynamo became Eastern Conference Champions when they defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0.  Andre Hainault (53rd minute) and Carlo Costly (87th minute) scored for Houston.

The LA Galaxy became Western Conference Champions when they defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1. Landon Donovan scored during the 23rd minute off a penalty kick, Mike Magee scored during the 58th minute, and Robbie Keane scored during the 68th minute for the Galaxy.  Alvaro Saborio scored during the 25th minute for Real Salt Lake.

Houston will take on the Galaxy November 20th at 9 PM EST for the MLS Cup.

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Posted on November 4, 2011 by Rita

In the World of Futbol 24

The LA Galaxy defeated the NY Red Bulls 2-1 (3-1 on Aggregate) to advance to the Conference Championship.  The Red Bulls started off very quickly with a goal from Luke Rodgers during the 4th minute, however Mike Magee (42nd minute) and Landon Donovan (75th minute penalty kick) solidified their fate.

The Seattle Sounders defeated Real Salt Lake 2-0 but it wasn’t enough to advance to the Conference Championship since Real Salt Lake held on for a 3-2 aggregate victory.  Osvaldo Alonso (56th minute penalty kick) and Lamar Neagle (61st minute) scored for the Sounders.

LA will take on Real Salt Lake November 6th at 9pm ET for the Western Conference Championship.  The winner of this match will advance to the MLS Cup Finals.

Sporting Kansas City defeated the Colorado Rapids to advance to their conference finals with a 4-0 aggregate. Aurelien Collin (28th minute) and C.J. Sapong (76th minute) scored for Sporting.

The Houston Dynamo defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0 to advance to the conference finals with a 3-1 aggregate. Brian Ching scored the lone goal during the 48th minute.

Sporting Kansas City will take on the Houston Dynamo Sunday November 6th at 5:30 pm ET.  The winner will advance to play either the LA Galaxy or Real Salt Lake.

 

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Posted on November 1, 2011 by Rita

In the World of Futbol 23

The New York Red Bulls defeated FC Dallas 2-0 to advance to the semifinals.Joel Lindpere 61st minute, and Thierry Henry 98th minute scored. Since they were the lowest seed in a wild card match, they took on the LA Galaxy in the semifinals.

The LA Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls 1-0.  Mike Magee scored the only goal during the 15th minute mark. The second leg between these two will be November 3rd at 11 pm ET.

The Colorado Rapids defeated Columbus Crew 1-0 to advance to the semifinals as well.! Omar Cummings scored the lone goal during the 46th minute. They will face Sporting Kansas City in the next round.

Sporting Kansas City defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-0. Teal Bunbury scored both goals (49th and 59th minute mark). The next match up between these two will be November 2nd at 8 pm ET.

Real Salt Lake defeated the Seattle Sounders 3-0.  Alvaro Saborio (41st and 53rd minute) and Ned Grabavoy scored for RSL.  These two face off again November 2nd at 10 pm ET.

The Houston Dynamo defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-1.  Andre Hainault (6th minute) and Calen Carr (30th minute) scored for Houston.  Sebastien Le Toux scored during the 7th minute for Philadelphia.  These two meet again November 3rd at 8:30 pm ET.

MLSSOCCER.COM allows you to download the bracket here.

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Posted on October 24, 2011 by Rita

In the World of Futbol 22

Well soccer fans, we’re back after an unforeseen hiatus on my part and we’re just in time for the MLS playoffs which start on October 26th and end November 20th.

Western Conference:

Wild Card Match:One game will decide who advances from the Wild Card Matches.

Colorado Rapids take on Columbus Crew.

Western Conference Semifinals:Each match-up will play a Home and Away game and the aggregate total will determine who advances.

LA Galaxy will take on the winner of the Wild Card Match.

Seattle Sounders take on Real Salt Lake.

Eastern Conference:

Wild Card Match: FC Dallas will take on the New York Red Bulls.

Eastern Conference Semifinals:

Sporting Kansas City will face the winner of the Wild Card Match.

Houston Dynamo will take on the Philadelphia Union.

The Playoff Bracket with the schedule:

(source: mlssoccer.com)

We want to hear from YOU. Who are you rooting for? What are your predictions? Leave your responses in the comments, tweet us @2knuckleheadzST , or look us up on our facebook page!

 

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Posted on September 15, 2011 by Rita

In the World of Futbol 21

Sporting KC and the LA Galaxy ended in a 2-2 draw. Sean Franklin (25th minute and 74th minute) scored for the Galaxy.  Julio Cesar (72nd minute) and Omar Bravo (72nd minute) scored for KC.

Belgium defeated the USA 1-0. Lombearts scored the only goal during the 55th minute of the match.

Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in their match in the CONCACAF’S second World Cup qualifying round. Iain Hume (42nd minute), Simeon Jackson (85th minute), and Tosaint Ricketts (93rd minute) scored for Canada.

The Philadelphia Union and the New England Revolution ended in a 4-4 draw. A.J. Soares (9th minute), Rajko Lekic (21st minute penalty kick), Moncef Zerka (25th minute), and Benny Feilhaber (33rd minute) scored for the Revolution. Roger Torres (28th minute), Freddy Adu (54th minute), and Sebastien Le Toux (79th minute penalty kick, and 92nd minute) scored for the Union.

The LA Galaxy defeated the Colorado Rapids 1-0. Landon Donovan scored the only goal of the match during the 36th minute.

Real Salt Lake defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-1. RSL’s first goal came from an own goal by Kasey Keller in the 13th minute, their second goal came from Alvaro Saborio during the 56th minute.  Seattle’s only goal came from Fredy Montero during the 47th minute.

Sporting KC defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-0. Teal Bunbury (9th and 73rd minute) and C.J Sapong (79th minute) scored for KC.

Toronto FC defeated Columbus Crew 4-2. Nick Soolsma (21st minute), Ryan Johnson (42nd minute), Julian de Guzman (83rd minute), and Danny Koevermans (92nd minute) scored for Toronto.  Tommy Heinemann (67th minute) and Andres Mendoza (87th minute) scored for the Crew.

The New York Red Bull and the Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 1-1 draw. Vancouver scored first during the 23rd minute with a goal from Davide Chiumiento.  NY countered during the 68th minute with a goal from Juan Agudelo.

Philadelphia Union and Portland Timbers ended in a scoreless draw.

New England Revolution defeated FC Dallas 2-0. Shalrie Joseph (14th minute) and Rajko Lekic (84th minute) scored for the Revolution.

The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Chicago Fire 2-0. Chris Wondolowski (10th minute) and Ramiro Corrales (69th minute) scored for San Jose.

DC United defeated Chivas USA 3-0. Charlie Davis ended the game with a hat trick scoring at the 11th, 14th and 66th minute of the match.

Morelia defeated the LA Galaxy 2-1. Robbie Keane scored for the Galaxy. Adrian Aldrete and Miguel Sabah scored for Morelia.

The Colorado Rapids lost to Santos Laguna 4-1 in CONCACAF Champions League action.  Brian Mullan scored the only goal for the Rapids. Daniel Luduena, Oribe Peralta, Carlos Quintero, and Cristian Suarez scored for Santos.

Columbus Crew and the Houston Dynamo ended in a 2-2 draw.  Je-Vaughn Watson (34th minute) and Calen Carr (86th minute) scored for Houston.  Andres Mendoza scored off two penalty kicks in the 64th and 76th minute for the Crew.

FC Dallas and Tauro FC ended in a 1-1 draw in their CONCACAF Champions league action. Daniel Cruz scored for FC Dallas.  Moreno scored off a penalty kick for Tauro.

Pumas UNAM defeated Toronto FC 4-0 in their CONCACAF match. Martin Bravo completed a hat trick and Efrain Velarde scored the fourth goal from Pumas.

CS Herediano lost 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders. Fredy Montero scored both goals for the Sounders. Cancela scored off a penalty kick for Herediano.

As of September 14, 2011, the conference standings are as follows:

 

The matches for the rest of the week include:

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