Dara Torres, 41, Prepares to Swim Again

Grandma Moses is back at it again.

12-time Olympic medalist and 41-year old Dara Torres has announced that she will swim at the Austin Grand Prix next weekend at the University of Texas. This will be the world champion's first meet since winning three silver medals at last summer's Beijing Games. If all goes well next weekend, Torres hopes to be able to swim at this summer's World Championships in Rome.

Homoeroticism in Sports. No, Really?

I came across a nice op-ed piece in the University of Arizona’s student newspaper, the Wildcat, about homoeroticism in sports.  The author, Alexandria Kassman, makes the point, maybe not so strongly, but nevertheless makes the point, that sports are rife with homoerotic aspects.

Tennis: Murray Pulls at His Shirt But Maybe He Meant His Hair

Andy Murray must be feeling frustrated right...about...now.

The Brit baller, who hasn't been feeling well since the Aussie Open where he lost in the fourth round, was forced to withdraw from Dubai citing illness and leaving his appearance in his country's Davis Cup tie in doubt.

Manny Turns Down Record Breaking Contract

Manny, please, take the contract and get on with the season! As the world is now aware Manny Ramirez has turned down the Dodger's fourth contract offer, this one totals $45 million over two years. While some advocate for Manny tirelessly and make empty complaints about the second year ONLY being worth $20 million, let's take a closer look at what is really going on.

Men's Hoops: How Bad is the SEC

As a huge Southeastern Conference fan, I can say only this: We suck this year. 

Commenting on commentators

Seems fitting to talk about commentators this week. Two of U.S. Figure Skating's best known stars nabbed gigs this past week: Michelle Kwan with NBC and Mirai Nagasu with T.V. Fuji Japan. 

ESPN’s “State of the Sports Union”: Does it Tells Us What We Need to Know?

ESPN ran an amusing sports poll recently, called the “State of Sports Union.”   They polled readers on a slew of questions about sports and sports-related issues:  What’s your favorite sport?  Have you been to games this year?  How many?  Etc.

Now, since this was a self-selecting poll – readers of their website chose to respond – and it wasn’t a national, statistically random poll, it’s of dubious value.  It certainly does, however, reflect the views of the 220,000 people who responded, for what that’s worth.

Spectator Sport: Tennis' Pablo Andujar

In a battle of sizzling Spaniard's in Acapulco, Pablo Andujar was knocked out of the tourney's first round 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-2 by Carlos Moya. The former No.1 will next face Argentina's Leonardo Mayer for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Twins Set Their Sites On The Central Division

Are the Twins poised to be the leaders of the pack from wire to wire this year or they really a team on the decline grasping at straws? With their first season officially not under the thumb of deceased multi-billionaire cheapskate owner Carl Pohlad who gave Twins fans Torri Hunter, Johan Santana, and countless other stars who wanted to remain Twins for life the Boot, some felt change was coming. Is it a change for the better though?

The UFL Asks: Are You Badass Enough?

Do you have some crazy football skills? If so, you can change your life and make more $$ than a NFL player. Well, sort of.