Rory Harbaugh | Last Word On Sports

Man City and Chelsea in an Ugly Affair

The Community Shield isn’t something that I get particularly excited about, but given I haven’t had my dose of footy in months I suppose I can’t afford to be picky. This...
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Update: Dolphins Release Chad Johnson following Arrest

Update: The Miami Dolphins have released Chad Johnson following his arrest. Chad Johnson, Dolphins receiver, has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for domestic violence. Reports indicate that Johnson headbutted...
Is the Robin van Persie Saga Decided, Finally?

It appears the Robin van Persie, the disgruntled Arsenal striker, is set to leave the club’s training in Germany to fly back to England to hold talks with Manchester United according...
A Pint of NFL: Comparing the Seahawks and T.O. to That “Rocky Mountain” Beer

Far be it from me to act like a beer snob and shun the big brand beers that come in gigantic boxes complete with a free t-shirt or baseball cap. Just...
A Pint of NFL: The Two Sides of Ben Roethlisberger

I picked up today’s beer on the way to a family gathering. I don’t usually buy on a whim because seldom can I walk into neighborhood store and find a quality...
A Pint of NFL: The Ever-Spicy Jerry Jones

There’s a little-known spicy beer called, “13th Century Grut Bier” that I thought I’d give a try. It was first crafted by German Professor, Fritz Briem. I seldom drink straight from...
English Footballers Round-up: Bale and Carroll

Right, it’s Tuesday and most of the world’s eyes are locked on London. Not for football, really, for the Olympics. Yes, of course there is football to be played, but there...
Comparing Loyalty: Robin van Persie vs. Thierry Henry

Who wouldn’t want to have one of the all-time greatest players in Arsenal’s storied history return to the club, in whatever capacity? That was rhetorical, of course. With the news that...
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Rick Nash Traded to Rangers, instant analysis.

We have learned through various sources (ie: Darren Dreger) that Rick Nash has been dealt to the New York Rangers. The deal includes NHL forwards Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, defence prospect...
Are the Red Wings Still the Gold Standard in the NHL?

While I usually see the cup half-empty, I am faced with quite the conundrum when I consider the Red Wings’ situation. As a long time fan of the Motor City team,...
Persie Watch – Where will he land?

I feel weird joining the van Persie circus at this point. I know everyone and his grandmum has already written about it so much you want to smack your head against...
Andy Carroll – Alive and Well in Liverpool?

If I had a ha’penny for every time someone told me how awful Andy Carroll is and how ridiculous Roy Hodgson would be if he played him during the Euros, I’d...
Discussing the Possibility of the English Premier League Opening its Doors to Rangers and Celtic

Okay, before you all cast your first stones, please, hear me out… As you undoubtedly already know, Rangers have been demoted to play in the 17th division of the Scottish Premier...
What is Jermain Defoe’s Worth?

Morning, all. Admittedly I feel a little rushed with so much to get done today, I hope I do this story some justice. I am off in just a while to...
Football at Night or During the Day?

Having grown up watching live football, for me I love watching games at night. I’ll take it one step further – I love watching night games late in the season, when...
Stupid Musings From Around the Premier League, Vol. 2

Right, you know it’s a particularly slow day when we read the same stories today as we did yesterday and the day before, and the day before that, and so on...
Stampeders’ Big Set-back: Queue Kevin Glenn

Well, look at the positive side of things Stampeders fans, Kevin Glenn is certainly more than capable. Drew Tate, Calgary’s young star pivot, has re-injured his non-throwing shoulder. What seemed like...
Robin van Persie: Is He, or Isn’t He?

Right, how are you liking the roller coaster ride that Arsenal fans have been on for the past 12 months? With no end in sight, Gunners fans have been jerked, kicked...
Finally, Goal-line Technology

According to the Premier League, goal-line technology will arrive “as soon as is practically possible”. Hallelujah. One of the most posed topics for discussion by anyone who even loosely follows the...
Is Robin van Persie Leaving a Sign of Things to Come?

A mere week ago I took a bit of a beating for daring to discuss what life would be like as a Gooner without the mega-talented Robin van Persie. What’s more,...