Greg Oden Ready for Pivotal Season
August 27, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Basketball
Greg Oden is only 21 years old but he seems a lot older — and we’re not just talking about his looks. He’s been in the spotlight for such a long time as a basketball star that it is easy to forget how young he really is. But heading into his second NBA season, Oden is definitely facing a pivotal campaign.
After missing his entire would-be rookie season due to microfracture surgery, Oden was able to make his NBA debut last year. While he showed promise at times, most honest fans of the Portland Trail Blazers would say they were disappointing. …read more
Jon Runyan is Looking for a Team
August 11, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
Jon Runyan, the offensive tackle who played right tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, has been cleared to start running after having microfracture surgery in February. Although the Eagles released him during the offseason, there’s still a chance that he stays in Philadelphia.
The 35-year-old who played his college football at Michigan has played 192 consecutive games in the NFL. It appears as if that streak will continue — as long as he finds a job.
Once he shows that he’s healthy, expect a team to take a chance on him. He’s 6-foot-7 and 330 pounds and is still considered an …read more




