Rants

Matt Fish - Sep 25, 2014

Just like Barack Obama forgetting to go to Starbucks for some tea before a military function, it feels great to be here this week. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making headlines during the past seven days in the world of professional sports:   Soccer Beatings Hope Solo is […]


Matt Fish - Aug 20, 2014

An Open Letter to Johnny Manziel Dear Johnny, I originally wasn’t going to write you this letter, but I happened to catch your Monday night debut against the Redskins this week and felt compelled to say something before the regular season gets going. I may not be an authority on how one might go about being […]

Craig Woollard - Aug 18, 2014

I see a lot of tweets on Twitter about Formula One. I also watch a hell of a lot of the sport; I have done since I was five. That is not surprising given the popularity of the sport. I also see a lot of fans and pundits comment on the drivers, and in 2014 […]

Matt Fish - Aug 8, 2014

Just like Paula Deen at a butter tasting convention, it’s great to be back again this week. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making news during the past seven (or so) days in the world of professional sports: FOS August 8th by Cmd Beaker on Mixcloud   GOLF ADDICTIONS […]

Chris Burnham - Aug 4, 2014

The career of former Giants first-rounder David Wilson appears to be drawing to a premature end. According to various reports, word is quickly spreading that Giants team doctors have decided to “shut down” the speedy running back. Wilson, who suffers from spinal stenosis, underwent off-season neck surgery that could’ve itself had career-ending possibilities. Initially, Wilson […]

Matt Fish - Aug 1, 2014

Just like Ted Cruz writing bad Yelp reviews for a Mexican restaurant, it’s great to be back this week. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making headlines during the past week in the world of professional sports. FOS Aug 1 by Cmd Beaker on Mixcloud NFL SUSPENSIONS Ray Rice […]

Craig Woollard - Jul 26, 2014

Following yet another issue for Lewis Hamilton which was out of his own control during qualifying for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, I see endless comments on the Mercedes Facebook and Twitter pages claiming that they are sabotaging Hamilton’s car. To think that some poor soul has to deal with replying to these silly comments… […]

Matt Fish - Jul 25, 2014

Just like Rick Perry riding in a border patrol squad car with a megaphone, it’s great to be back again this week. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making headlines during the past week in the world of professional sports: FOS July 24 by Cmd Beaker on Mixcloud NFL […]

Matt Fish - Jul 18, 2014

Reporting live from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, it’s especially great to be back this week. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making news during the past seven days in the world of professional sports:   NBA HOMECOMINGS Of course, the big news (still!) is that LeBron James is headed back […]

Matt Fish - Jul 11, 2014

Just like Mel Gibson at a KKK convention, it’s great to be back. In case you missed them, here are the stories that made headlines during the past week in the world of professional sports:   WORLD CUP BLOWOUTS Host nation Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in embarrassing fashion, losing 7-1 in their semi-final […]

Matt Fish - Jul 4, 2014

Just like Kate Upton standing in front of a mirror, it feels so good to be back this week. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making headlines this past week in the world of pro sports:   WORLD CUP SOCCER   The United States have been eliminated from the […]

As I enter into my seventh year of evaluating NFL Drafts prospects, and my second for Last Word on Sports, I’m reminded of one of the most important traits to look for in NFL prospects. What sparked this reminder is the Johnny Manziel saga, which has further unraveled over the following month. And what I […]

One of the perks of being an educator (Hint: it’s not the money) is that magical time of year from early June to mid-August when I can refrain from going to work every day and still pull a paycheck. (Before you commence with the “You’re so lucky!” diatribe, keep in mind that I deal with […]

Matt Fish - Jun 27, 2014

Just like John Boehner shopping in a tanning spray store, it’s great to be back once again. In case you missed them, here are the stories that have been making headlines this past week in the world of pro sports:   FIFA WORLD CUP Chomps In Tuesday’s game against Uruguay, Luis Suarez was not issued a red […]

John Kinsley - Jun 22, 2014

Recently, you may have heard that 49ers QB Colin “I Have Miami Dolphins Snapback Swag” Kaepernick got paid, signing a six-year $126 million contract with $60 million guaranteed. And wouldn’t you know it, a lot of NFL fans are skeptical about Kap living up to the contract. And obviously, this criticism largely stems from Kansas City, […]

Matt Fish - Jun 20, 2014

Just like OJ Simpson after the jury bought his testimony, it feels great to be back this week. In case you missed them, here’s what’s been making headlines in the world of professional sports during the past week:   CSB – June 20, 2014   NHL Winners The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers […]



(More Articles are available below this video.)
Around LWOS...

Viktor Hovland PGA
Cody Flavell - Jun 20, 2014

It’s hard to keep a smile on your face as an amateur golfer. Golf is hard and not many things go right for you over the course of a round. Even for the professionals on the PGA Tour, shots that aren’t executed often elicit negative reactions by the golfer that hit the shot. This never […]

Eddie Davey - Jun 20, 2014

Traditionally, only very committed golf enthusiasts pay close attention to Final Qualifying for entrance to the U.S. Open. 2023 is not a traditional year. As the normally quiet U.S. Open Qualifying process whittles over 10,000 entrants down to 156  players who will compete at the Los Angeles Country Club from June 15-18, several story lines […]

Golf Driver
Cody Flavell - Jun 20, 2014

In 1986, the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) was created. It is a point system that uses a players’ finishing positions over a “rolling” two-year period. The system has worked for a long time. It is considered a pretty accurate depiction of how highly a player is ranked within the golf world. However, the system […]

Brooks Keopka
Cody Flavell - Jun 20, 2014

Golf can be a cruel game. Anyone who’s ever picked up a golf club can attest to this. To become a professional, one most devote an inordinate amount of time into the game. Lessons, practice rounds, hire coaches. All of this is part of getting to a point where you can become an elite player. […]

Vasyl Lomachenko
Michael Kovacs, ADMIN - Jun 20, 2014

Coming up Saturday night in Las Vegas Vasyl Lomachenko will attempt to become the Undisputed world lightweight champion, as he battles American Devin Haney in a scheduled 12-round pay-per-view. Lomachenko, 17-2, 11 KOs, is the former three division world champion taking on the unbeaten American lightweight king in the on the best matchups of the […]

Justin Thomas PGA
Cody Flavell - Jun 20, 2014

As of this past week, Justin Thomas is officially a 30-year old. Thomas has 15 PGA Tour wins to his name, two of those being major championships: the 2017 and 2022 PGA Championship. Ask most golfers and they would be thrilled to have that resume at any point in their career, let alone as a […]

Scottie Scheffler practice pitching
Andy Moore - Jun 20, 2014

It’s Masters time, the first Major in the golfing calendar and one of the most eagerly anticipated editions arguably ever with plenty of sub plots in a narrative that has everyone hooked (excuse the pun). Here we countdown the our thoughts on who will triumph with a Top 10 in order of who could taste […]

Classic Fights
Last Word Staff - Jun 20, 2014

When it comes down to watching classic fights on your smartphone, there are a couple of options that you should definitely go through. Most are boxing events, but let’s go through each one.