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When to give up hope

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:27:39 -0700

The state of the Padres is too sad for words. When does a life long Padres fan give up? The answer is supposed to be never, but when a team doesn't seem to care anymore how can a fan hang in there? ... more from kentninomiya...

Padres Heartbreak - Kent Ninomiya

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:06:21 -0700

I just finished watching the series between the Padres and the Giants in San Francisco. The Pads looked good going in. Pitching was strong as ever and their bats seemed to be coming alive early. Virt... more from kentninomiya...

Is Racism in Vogue?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:36:28 -0700

What is all this about the cover of Vogue being racist? Take a look at the image. The offended say LeBron James' expression combined with his arm being around Giselle Bundchen's waist “reinforces t... more from kentninomiya...

Who's Next? - Kent Ninomiya

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:06:57 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Let me get this straight. Roger Clemens' former trainer Brian McNamee now says he injected Debbie Clemens with HGH. Roger Clemens' wife is now an alleged doping fiend? The story from ... more from kentninomiya...

Clemens Case Getting More Bizzare - Kent Ninomiya

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:34:18 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Lawyers for Brian McNamee, the trainer accusing Roger Clemens of steroid use, now say they gave prosecutors physical evidence that proves Clemens is guilty. They claim they handed ove... more from kentninomiya...

Another Super Bowl Analogy - Kent Ninomiya

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:59:55 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - The slugfest that was Super Bowl XLII attracted more viewers than any other Super Bowl in history. Nielsen Media Research says 97.5 million viewers tuned in. Likewise, I predict more v... more from kentninomiya...

Brock Not a Lock - Kent Ninomiya

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:12:26 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Brock Lesnar's run for legitimacy came to a painful end 90 seconds into his fight with Frank Mir. The UFC promoted the contest as Lesnar's coming out party. They more than suggeste... more from kentninomiya...

David Defeats Goliath - Kent Ninomiya

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:11:59 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - It was as unlikely as the wife of a former president or a black first term senator becoming president of the United States. The New York Giants defeat the then undefeated New England ... more from kentninomiya...

Chargers Should Have Won - Kent Ninomiya

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:03:08 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - It took me a week to pull myself together enough to write about the Chargers loss to the Patriots in the AFC championship game. My devistation was equal to my anticipation of a trip t... more from kentninomiya...

Michael Chang Honored - Kent Ninomiya

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:44:54 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Michael Chang is elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. This is a big moment for Asian American athletes. It validates the landmark career of this amazing athlete. Chang wa... more from kentninomiya...

Suspension Crazy - Kent Ninomiya

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:08:30 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Suspending TV talent for off hand remarks seems to be in vogue these days. Now it's ESPN's Dana Jacobson who is on the hot seat. The co-host of "First Take" on ESPN2 is reportedly ser... more from kentninomiya...

Rivers or Volek? - Kent Ninomiya

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:52:48 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - The Chargers say Philip Rivers injury is worse than they thought. They are now listing him as doubtful for Sunday's AFC Championship game with the Patriots for his injured knee. If he... more from kentninomiya...

Steroid Strategy - Kent Ninomiya

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:28:20 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - In the old days, when an athlete was accused of using performance enhancing drugs they just came out and denied it. That strategy didn't work well for those who were actually guilty. J... more from kentninomiya...

Old School

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:47:20 -0800

Again, i'd like to reference OldSchool's sports blog. Check it out. http://oldschool.tblog.com/ ... more from kentninomiya...

Chargers Hungry - Kent Ninomiya

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:38:31 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - What I love most about the Chargers being in the AFC Championship game is all the national attention they're getting. Being a smaller West Coast market, San Diego is often neglected b... more from kentninomiya...

Bud the Dud or Stud? - Kent Ninomiya

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:53:56 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Bud is back! The big question around the baseball world is whether that's a good thing. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig just extended his contract another three years. He will be with us t... more from kentninomiya...

Good Link - Kent Ninomiya

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:29:57 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - I would like to recommend a blog right here on tblog. It's by OldSchool, a guy with a good grasp on sports issues. Lately he's been addressing the Roger Clemens steroids accusation i... more from kentninomiya...

New Padres - Kent Ninomiya

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:17:18 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - News on recent minor league signings in the Padres organizations from the associated press: Catcher Robert Fick, outfielder Jeff DaVanon and left-hander Mike Megrew agreed to minor lea... more from kentninomiya...

Bully Rivers - Kent Ninomiya

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:06:19 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - What is wrong with Philip Rivers? Here he is on the verge of achieving a life long goal of playing in the Superbowl and he's acting like a playground bully. Rivers was shown on nation... more from kentninomiya...

Cal Rebuilding - Kent Ninomiya

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:41:35 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Cal Bear fans everywhere are devastated by the news that wide receiver DeSean Jackson is skipping his senior year to enter the NFL draft. The move is not unexpected, however we all hop... more from kentninomiya...

Cal Seniors - Kent Ninomiya

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:14:38 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Six California Golden Bears appear in post season all star play this year. They include Thomas DeCoud, Justin Forsett, Mike Gibson, Lavelle Hawkins, Robert Jordan, and Craig St... more from kentninomiya...

Clemens Gamble - Kent Ninomiya

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:32:05 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - As Roger Clemens awaits his February 13th meeting with U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, he ponders the seemingly impossible task of clearing his name. The s... more from kentninomiya...

Back Ups Move On - Kent Ninomiya

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:31:28 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - The Chargers battle their way to an impressive victory over the defending Superbowl champion Colts with clutch performances by Darren Sproles, Michael Turner, and Billy Volek. Wh... more from kentninomiya...

Golf Under Fire - Kent Ninomiya

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:12:23 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - A few words about the suspension of Kelly Tilghman. The Golf Channel anchor will leave partner Nick Faldo and the network for two weeks as punishment for her comment that golfers ... more from kentninomiya...

Chargers get ready - Kent Ninomiya

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:45:16 -0800

Kent Ninomiya - Some good news and some bad news for the Chargers going into their playoff game with the Colts tomorrow. Pro Bowl Tight End Antonio Gates is not practicing while he rehabs ... more from kentninomiya...