As George Karl Gently Weeps

Monday, January 8th, 2007

After the 16-15 Nuggets dropped another game to division rival Utah this weekend, George Karl huddled in the corner of his office and tried to figure out exactly why his team sucks ass right now.
The Nuggets find themselves half a game behind the re-surging Timberwolves at third in their division and eighth in the Western [...]

Who Laughs Last In Philly

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Ultimately, the Answer is Allen Iverson.
Tuesday night however, the 76ers emerged the 108-97 victor. Iverson scored 30 points against his former team in Denver, before being ejected late in the game for arguing with Steve Javie, one of the officials. Obviously, the ref has had it out for him since he joined the league and [...]

Art Shell, Armed Forces Bowl, Fred Smoot, and AI as Superman

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

The Critic took a three day hiatus to recharge my batteries (Highly recommended for Art Shell) and now, on Christmas Eve, I’m back and ready to do damage. Here are a few thoughts compiled whilst imbibing whiskey:

If Art Shell isn’t fired, Oakland should consider folding the franchise. It’s as bad as any in recent history.

The [...]

Merry Christmas, Denver!

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

If you don’t celebrate Christmas, then let’s play pretend.
After losing two star players to 10 and 15-game suspensions yesterday, the Denver Nuggets couldn’t care less. They have reached an agreement with the 76ers to acquire Allen Iverson for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, two 2007 first round picks, some other nameless players, and all of their [...]

Allen Iverson Trade Requirements

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

In breaking news, found exclusively here at The Critical Sports Blog, we can now confirm that we made up the following demands Allen Iverson has given to any team wanting his services:

Free HBO

Ho’s after each game.

No BOWLING

Thirty free tattoos

No Coaches

To Whose Question Is A.I. The Answer

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

It’s just a matter of time before Allen Iverson puts on a new uni. I just hope for his sake it’s not in Washington. Hibachi.
This isn’t the first time Iverson has asked to be traded, and Billy King has tried to get him outa’ Dodge before. But this time, it’s Allen blowing the trade winds. [...]