Funny Sports Video Of The Day: Bad Time To Use Your Head

Try telling that to Toronto Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek. You have to look very carefully for it but in the clip below he had a puck go off his head in front of the Leafs’ net and past the goalie. OWN GOAL. But it counts only for Colorado. Here’s the clip:

I’m sure the last thing he wants to hear is the old entry theme for the wrestler Al Snow: “What Does Everybody Want? HEAD!” Let’s see if they play that when he returns to Colorado.

(Video credit: leafshq.com)

Funny Video Of The Day: Alexander Ovechkin Is Quite A Character

As seen and heard in this interview that, I presume, was done recently for the news program “Russia Today”. It’s in Russian but English dubbing has been provided. Most of it’s straightforward but there are some rather silly questions and responses that should elicit a few good laughs (especially from the 5-6 minute point!). The video’s after the jump, enjoy.

Rant: Sports Must Stop Selling Out To Madison Avenue

The past week-plus has really made me sick. Not just physically (as usual) but mentally, and especially with what’s been happening in the NBA, NHL, and more recently MMA. It seems to me that, at least during the postseason, sports isn’t doing what is in the best interest of the fans, but more like the ad execs who annoy us to death because of all the commercials, among other things. And I can’t stand that. Time to rant.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 7

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued last night for several teams including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read what unfortunately will be my final post on the Caps’ playoff run, last night’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 between the Caps & Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 6

The Stanley Cup playoffs continue for a handful of teams including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read my thoughts on last night’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6 between the Caps and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

My Thoughts On The Week In Sports, 5/5-5/11

Normally I’d do a post like this on mainly baseball, but there’s a bit elsewhere happening this past week I wanted to offer my thoughts on. Click below to read on.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 5

The Stanley Cup playoffs continue for several NHL teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read my thoughts on last night’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 between the Caps and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 4

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue for several teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read my thoughts on last night’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4 between the Caps & Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 3

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue for several teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read my thoughts on last night’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3 between the Caps & Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 2

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue for several teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read my thoughts on last night’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2 between the Caps & Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Conf. Semis Game 1

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue for several teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Click below to read my thoughts on today’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 between the Caps & Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Game 7

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway for the playoff teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Throughout the playoffs I’ll offer my thoughts & observations on each Caps game after it’s over, today it’s last night’s all-or-nothing Game 7 between the Caps and the New York Rangers.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Game 6

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway for the playoff teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Throughout the playoffs I’ll offer my thoughts & observations on each Caps game after it’s over, today it’s Game 6 between the Caps and the New York Rangers.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Game 5

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway for the playoff teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Throughout the playoffs I’ll offer my thoughts & observations on each Caps game after it’s over, tonight it’s Game 5 between the Caps and the New York Rangers.

Capital Pursuit: The Washington Capitals’ Chase For The Stanley Cup: Game 4

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway for the playoff teams, including my hometown Washington Capitals. Throughout the playoffs I’ll offer my thoughts & observations on each Caps game after it’s over, today it’s Game 4 between the Caps and the New York Rangers.