NBA Preview: Central Division

1. Chicago BullsProvided they do not trade for Kobe, the Chicago Bulls should be a big threat to win the Eastern Conference title. They are a very young and talented team that has a lot of energy to play an uptempo style of basketball. The addition of Florida Gator Joakim Noah was a great pick [...]

College Football Lessons: Week 9

1. They play defense in the Pac TenOne of the common misperceptions regarding Pac Ten football was the concept that none of the teams really play much defense. However, this past Saturday’s games (Oregon v. USC and Arizona State v. California) really put that notion to bed. Cal, who has one of the nation’s most [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #3 Detroit

Teams: Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers
Detroit isn’t called “Hockeytown” for nothing. The people of Detroit go absolutely crazy over hockey. The whole city embraces the Red Wings. But, don’t think that it ends there, as the Pistons and Tigers have won their share of championships over the years. During the past [...]

NFL Picks Against the Spread 2007: Week 8

I was unable to do last week’s picks because I was flying back from South Bend, Indiana. Anyway, here are this weeks picks. I am feeling pretty confident.
49ers (+3) over SaintsBears (-5) over LionsRams (+3) over BrownsColts (-6.5) over PanthersPatriots (-16.5) over RedskinsBills (+3) over JetsGiants (-9.5) over DolphinsEagles (-1) over VikingsBengals (+3.5) over SteelersBucs [...]

Saturday Showdowns: Open Thread

I haven’t done anything like this before here at West Coast Bias. Basically, this is your chance to comment on anything that happens in the world of College Football today.

NBA Preview: Southeast Division

1. Orlando MagicWhile, the Wizards and Heat seem to be the popular picks to win the Southeast Division title, do not sleep on the Orlando Magic. They are still a young and improving team, but their offseason acquisition of Rashard Lewis and hiring of Stan Van Gundy were two moves that will make all the [...]

Rumor Mill: Dodgers in the Coliseum

In order to celebrate their 50th season in Los Angeles, California, the Dodgers are exploring the possibility of playing one game at the L.A. Coliseum next season. The Dodgers shared the stadium with USC, UCLA and the Rams for four years, before moving into Dodger Stadium in 1962.

Former Husker Heisman Winner has Something to Say

Back in 2001, quarterback Eric Crouch won the Heisman Trophy while leading the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the BCS title game. So it appears logical that Crouch and his fellow teammates would be welcomed with open arms on any return trip to Lincoln, Nebraska. However, the former Heisman winner and other former players never felt [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #4 Philadelphia

Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies
Have your ever met a Philly fan after a game, in which his/her team loses. Philly fans are diehard and always stick with their team, not always said for LA fans. The Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies have had a long standing history within the city. No [...]

NBA Preview: Atlantic Division

This is part one of a seven part, NBA Preview, where I will breakdown all six NBA divisions, the playoffs, and season awards. So without further ado here is the Atlantic Division previews.
1. Toronto RaptorsLast season, the young and gunnin‘ Toronto Raptors were one of the NBA’s surprise teams, making the playoffs for the first [...]