Sports
To apologize or Not to apologize
Tiger’s apology on Friday February 19,2010 on CNN was sincere and accepted by many. But there are still some that will not accept it. Continue →
HBO: Hard Knocks – Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys (Episode 3)
We begin Episode three of Hard Knocks 2008 with the coaches evaluating the performance of the players during the San Diego preseason game. The first team was solid and efficient so coaches are giving them a lot of praise. However, the second team and beyond had very little praise as they were far less productive compared to the second and third string of the Chargers. Danny Amendola’s fumble on his first punt return was mentioned. That’s not good for the fan favorite underdog. Continue →
HBO: Hard Knocks – Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys (Episode 2) Recap
This show begins with some shots of Jerry Jones’ grandkids. As if Jerry Jones reads PopCritics, he then proceeds to participate in Slapface – the game from The Office promo that we posted about. T.O. also plays with the Jerry’s grandchildren by torturing one in an ice bath. It looks like the producers want to make sure Owens has plenty of camera time. Continue →
HBO: Hard Knocks – Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys (Episode 1) Recap
We begin episode one of Hard Knocks (2008) Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys with shots of Jason Witten, Tony Romo, and Martellus Bennett leaving their homes and families. Blah, blah, blah. They have more money than you and I do combined so their houses are big and fancy. Yada yada yada… yeah, your families will miss you but not your money. Continue →
Brett Favre wants what every retired athlete has ever wanted: To un-retire
Sports isn’t a normal topic around here, but since we reported Brett Favre’s retirement back in March, it seems only fitting that we also report his potential un-retirement. Continue →
Chris Mortensen from ESPN just posted an article in which he states that sources confirm Favre’s desire to play again. Favre has even supposedly talked directly to Mike McCarthy about returning to training camp this fall. Continue →
"Sportscenter" to change format in August
We rarely talk about sports on Pop Critics, but when interesting news arises from that world, it must be passed on. Continue →
Especially because I love sports. I love ESPN, Pardon the Interruption, ESPNews and of course, SportsCenter. Continue →
Movie Review: "Leatherheads" (2008)
An aging professional football player in 1925 is forced to recruit a college football star and WWI war hero to play for his team in order to save the team from bankruptcy. Complications ensure, however, when a lady reporter comes between the two men and attempts to discover the truth of the young football star’s war record. Continue →
Don't miss the Masters MIX on Direct TV
If you are a fan of golfing, or just like to watch it on TV, chances are you will be sat on your couch watching The Masters this weekend. Most people want to see Tiger Woods win and extend his majors streak this year, and hopefully win all four.
I usually end up falling asleep once [...] Continue →
Pardon the Interruption fools me big time
After pulling off my own quasi-April Fools joke yesterday, I completely let my guard down, turned on my favorite ESPN show, Pardon the Interruption, and proceeded to be hoodwinked like I was indeed born yesterday. Continue →
Confirmed: ESPNewsHD arrives March 30th
We reported it months ago, and showed you awesome screenshots last week, but now it’s been totally confirmed that ESPNewsHD will blast onto your high definition landscape on March 30th. Continue →
According to EngadgetHD, the providers that already have carriage agreements in place (which means they should carry it immediately) are Direct TV, Comcast and Time Warner. Continue →