Great Time For Sports Fans

Great Time For Sports Fans

This time of year is a great time for sports fans! NBA fans are enjoying the Playoff's and unless your Team has already been eliminated you have not been disappointed. The Indiana Pacers are giving the Miami Heat all the can handle, while the San Antonio Spurs put a smack down on the Memphis Grizzlies. The NHL Playoff's are in full effect and whether you like hockey or not this is the very best time to watch... The games are exciting and intense, none stop action for fans! MLB Season is finding its stride, even though attendance is down, there's been some amazing highlights so far.

Over the years I've noticed some real shifts in the World of sports and expect the changes I've been witnessing will only continue to expand. A great time for sports fans, maybe, it just might be getting even better! Its not just the games fans are excited about, its the opportunities that are within reach of every sports fan with an once of creativity and a desire to expose his or her wild side... Sports fans are becoming more popular and more valuable to the Teams they cheer for each passing year. Networks that broadcast sporting events are seeking out super fans in the audience more and more...

Great Time For Sports Fans Will Only Continue!

Sports fans are creating brands of themselves and many of them are becoming celebrities. The best thing about this new found exposure fans are experiencing is the opportunity to do wonderful things in their communities. More then ever Teams are starting to incorporate super fans into their community service programs, for example; visiting hospitals, youth centers, retirement homes and much more. All of these worthy organizations are extremely happy to have people that are willing to volunteer their time and show those in need how much they care! Yes it is most defiantly a great time for sports fans indeed!

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LeBron James Buzzer Beater

LeBron James Buzzer Beater

What else can you say about LeBron James, he just continues to show the World he is surely the best player on the court night in and night out! You hate to always immediately draw comparisons to the great Micheal Jordan but LeBrons James buzzer beater last night was remarkable... Who didn't know King James wasn't going to get the last shot, everyone did, but despite that he gets the ball and gets a layup A LAYUP!!!!! Honestly it was Air Jordan-est...

All the talk about the Pacers having their big man on the bench just doesn't matter, he would have just pulled up for a jump shot at the free throw elbow and had the same results, GAME OVER! The man is just a beast and by far the best player currently playing in the NBA, PERIOD... All you haters lets stop hating and start realizing we really are all witnessing greatness. Greatness along the lines of Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robinson, Micheal Jordan like greatness... Greatness that may not come along for another thirty or fifty years, this guys is really amazing. His size, speed, strength, passing ability and scoring is second to none, not to mention his defensive game. You can't stop him! LeBron James buzzer beater almost seemed inevitable...

LeBron James Buzzer Beater!

Comparisons to Micheal Jordan right now yeah I get it as a matter of fact, and I can't believe I'm about to write this, if he's able to get five or more NBA Championships we maybe looking at the player that will take MJ out!!!! Call me crazy if you want but we will see... Leave your comments below tell I'm way off base if you really believe that... You all watched LeBron James buzzer beater and how easy he made it look, it was like he was sending a message to the Pacers to shut out! I think they got it loud and clear...

LeBron James Buzzer Beater Made Easy!

The Indiana Pacers did everything they needed to to win game 1 and they still fell short, what more can they do to get pass the Miami Heat? If LeBron James buzzer beater didn't take their spirit the lost was certainly a big pill to swallow...

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Brian Urlacher Retires

Brian Urlacher Retires

If Chicago Bears fans were surprised when their beloved middle linebacker was let go then they must be stunned by the news that Brian Urlacher retires and will not play for another team... For thirteen years the monsters of the midway had a rock in the middle in Brian and he never let his team or fans down. Its unfortunate injuries were the only thing that could sideline the perennial All-Star which not only slowed him down but ultimately lead to his retirement.

Brian Urlacher Retires!

The Bears have a history of great middle linebackers, Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary were the shoes Brian had to fill and fill them is exactly what he did. Brian Urlacher retires with an outstanding resume for a team with a proud tradition of defense at the middle linebacker position. He will most certainly be part of the NFL Hall of Fame and deservedly so! Whether you were a fan of the Bears or not you had to respect the play and passion he brought to the field night in and night out, his community involvement was also a huge part of his success and he will be missed.

Brian was a real leader on the field and in the locker room... You may try to replace him on the field but his leadership qualities will be much more difficult to do. Leaders like Brian don't come along very often and whoever the next guy to step into the middle of the Bears field will truly have a huge burden to bare. Brian Urlacher retires as one of only four players with fourty (40) sacks and twenty (20) interceptions the other; Ray Lewis, Seth Joyner and Wilber Marshall.

Future Hall of Fame Inductee!

  Brian Urlacher Retires A Chicago Bear!

How will you remember Urlacher? There were so many great moments we all witnessed during his storied career and I for one will miss his tenacity, even against my Team... I've always believed to be the best you've gotta go through the best, Brian Urlacher retires as one of the best that ever played the game! Leave your comments below, tell us what you think about his retirement announcement we'd love to read them!

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Kevin Durant Thunder Missing Lightning

Kevin Durant Thunder Missing Lightning

Batman and Robin, The Long Ranger and Tonto, Shaq and Kobe, Magic and Kareem all successful duo's we know and love and worked extremely well together. OKC's Kevin Durant the "Thunder" is really missing Russell Westbrook's "Lightning" energy and athleticism on the court against the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant has played nearly every minute of each game since Westbrook went down with the injury he receive against the Houston Rockets. Kevin Durant's Thunder is missing lightning and it may spell the end of OKC's season.

"Lightning" Missing In Action!

What makes the NBA Playoff's so exciting is the drama that unfolds during all the games, no one is healthy but they all fight through it and that's what separates Playoff teams from the ultimate Champion. Kevin Durant thunder missing lightning is no different then the Los Angeles Lakers loosing Kobe Bryant right before the Playoff's began and expecting them to win, not gonna happen!!! Durant has been playing his heart out and quite frankly has not gotten much help from the supporting case of characters... Not to take anything away from the Grizzlies but without Westbrook on the floor its put to much pressure on KD to carry the team.

KD Dropping Thunder!

Kevin Durant Thunder Missing Lightning, Final Thoughts!

In a League were NBA Teams are now stacking the decks with two or three super star players the young OKC Thunder have two go to guys, one is surely thunder and the other his lightning. Its unfortunate Westbrooks injury happened so late in the season but shit happens... Kevin Durant thunder missing lightning has been tough for both Westbrook and Durant and the way the Grizzlies are playing OKC's Thunder will have to become Super Men!

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Tiger Wins Again

Tiger Wins Again!

Tiger Woods has done it again. The great Al Davis former Owner of the Oakland Raiders could often be heard saying, "just win baby" and that is exactly what Tiger continues to do! The Players Championship is his latest conquest, holding off Sergio Garcia who seemed to have a melt down on the 17th hole. The island hole is one of the most recognizable signature holes on the PGA Tour and the pressure of going head to head with the worlds number one golfer was just too much for Sergio... After putting two in the drink Sergio could not recover and Tiger Wins Again!

Tiger Wins Again!

These two have a history of bad blood and Tiger seems to always come out on top when it counts, for some reason Sergio caves to the pressure every time... For anyone watching the tournament you had to question the second shot, why not play from the drop zone and try to recover on the eighteenth? To play from the tee box drain another and then implode on the eighteenth was hard to watch. It's great theater for the fans and we all know how much fans love drama, but it had to suck for Sergio. The media certainly loves the drama as well and the PGA relishing in the fact their Golden Tiger Wins Again!

Tiger wins again is not something many people expect to ever hear again, if you've listened to all the prognosticators Tiger was done! Well in the words of NFL Greats, this is why they play the games! Tiger Woods has shut the mouths of his critics and given notice that the Tiger is still the King of the jungle! Love him or hate him you have to respect his talent to play the game of golf... It seems like his life on and off the course have recover in a big way, winning four of his last seven tournaments and dating American Down Hill Super Star Lindsey Vonn.

Tiger Wins Again, In Every Way!

Worlds best golfer, rich, beautiful well known girlfriend, and global popularity it doesn't get much better for Tiger Woods. The only thing Americans like more then drama filled melt downs is watching our celebrity super stars rebuild themselves, win and pull us back in to their world, Tiger Wins Again!

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Fans Crossing The Line

Fans Crossing The Line

The internet is buzzing today about the Miami Heat fan that gave Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah the finger as he was leaving the court after being ejected in the second half of the game. What A Fan was disturbed by this behavior, we are all about celebrating fans but when fans cross the line we all must take a stand! This behavior effects the perception of all fans, its situations like this players and media jump on and claim its actions like that that give athletes a reason to be unapproachable!

Not A Good Look for Sports Fans!

Fans crossing the line doesn't happen very often but when it does its well publicized and that's the problem. Fans do more in their communities then the teams and athletes they love to cheer for but you rarely see that in the media... But one crazy over exuberant Heat fan with an obviously limited vocabulary gives a disrespectful gesture at a Professional Athlete on his job becomes topic of conversation... Does she or any fan have the right to express themselves in that way? Please leave your answer below!!!

I say hell no! How would you like someone coming to your job and you get kick out of a meeting and some asshole is standing there giving you the finger??? What would you want to do to that idiot? Rude is rude and there are so many other ways of expressing your disdain for them or their actions on the court. Cmon people we are better then this! That type of behavior is a reflection of the team and its fans like it or not! I hope the fans standing next to her said something to her but i doubt it... I wonder what her reception will be like the next home game, fans crossing the line should never be tolerated...

Fans Crossing The Line, Unacceptable! 

What A Fan is 100% supportive of fans and their right of expression, including this crazy woman, we don't always agree with the actions of all fans but we'll always speak out truthfully...

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Chicago Bulls "Mission Impossible"

Chicago Bulls "Mission Impossible"

The Derrick Rose-less Chicago Bulls shocked the world with a game one win over the series favorite Miami Heat. The Bulls, who have played the Heat great all season, went in to Miami and sent a message. We will not go away quietly! Chicago Bulls "Mission Impossible" of beating the Heat four out of seven games is surely an uphill battle but after watching the Bulls over the last several weeks can you really count them out?

Bulls MVP Derrick Rose

The Chicago Bulls fans have had the thrill of watching their secret weapon Tiny Nate Robinson playing some of the best basketball of his career and it got us thinking, how good could the Bulls have been this season if Derrick Rose was on the court??? The Heat have no answer for Rose and the Bulls have no answer for LeBron so the supporting cast of both teams would have to carry their load and that's what the Bulls has done all year! Chicago Bulls Mission Impossible? I don't think so! The achilles heel of the Miami Heat is the match-up problems in the paint and the Bulls Bigs live there!

Tiny Nate Robinson, Baller!

This series make ultimately be won by the Heat and quite honestly won't that be expected? The real story here is the Bulls ability to continue winning with all the injuries to key star players and bring a competitive winning attitude night in and night out... Don't forget how bad the Bulls have been depleted by injuries yet their in the second round of the NBA Playoff's and won game one... Chicago Bulls "Mission Impossible" may not be such an impossible mission after all...!

Chicago Bulls "Mission Impossible," Not So Impossible!

Regardless of what happens between the Chicago Bulls and the Defending NBA Champions Miami Heat the fans of Chicago have a ton to be excited about next season. A healthy Derrick Rose, an experienced group of roll players that have now earned their strips, a coach that clearly has his team clicking on all cylinders and nothing but love from the City of Chicago! Yeah it maybe the Chicago Bulls Mission Impossible winning the series against the Miami Heat but the pressure not rest squarely on the shoulders of the defending Champs!

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Woman In Sports

Woman In Sports

Sports fans all over the world were once predominantly represented by men, today you will find just as many woman in sports. Woman have entered the world of sports in a variety of ways and in great numbers, where men once dominated woman have kicked the door in and proven they not only belong but they are here to stay and they can excel...

Not Just A Pretty Face!

We see woman in sports rolls that we never thought were possible, Owners of sports organizations, General Managers, media anchors and field reporters, referees and race car drivers. We see a major increase in female sports fans of all sports genres across the board and it continues to grow. How awesome is it that the stereotype of a woman in the kitchen is a thing of the past, that woman are not only playing sports but shaping its future as well.

Pam Gardner Baseball Hall of Fame!

Woman in sports now play major rolls, make significant contributions and represent a major segment of its financial growth. American sports fans are not just boys and men anymore, they are woman and girls boys and men of all races and economic backgrounds. Whether they're involved with major decisions shaping an organizations future, reporting the stories and events surrounding sports or cheering in the stands woman in sports have and continue to be a major part of the sports world...

Woman In Sports, Here To Stay!

Woman in sports are not just eye candy anymore. The days of the pretty face perfect body cheerleaders on the sideline is just a small part of their many contributions. What A Fan is all about shinning an insightful light on the wonderful world of sports fans, we are so excited to see ladies so well represented...

Oh Thank Heavens For Little Girls!

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Sports Fans Coming Together

Sports Fans Coming Together

What A Fan has watched some major shifts in the world of sports that have taken place over the years specifically with sports fans and advertisers. We believe strongly sports fans coming together could be a sign of good things. We are noticed sports fans have become a big part of companies marketing efforts including tv commercials, social networking  and contest all targeting sports fans. Back in the day you would rarely if ever see fans in a commercial but that has changed.

Sports Fans Coming Together

Sports fans are valuable demographic to advertisers and represent a huge pocket of money that spend, spend, spend. So its not a big surprise we are seeing more and more advertising with painted face fans or tailgate references included around products and companies they want us to support. The World of sports has experienced enormous success for years because of loyal spending sports fans provide, of course fans would eventually become stars themselves and in high demand... Sports fans coming together could change the way people think about them, usually pictured as a segmented bunch that are single mindedly adorned with blinders only for the sports organizations they're passionate about.

Sports fans represent one of if not the largest network in the world without any organized voice, its weird but we understand how difficult it would be to even attempt to organize a sports fan union. What would it do anyway? Fight for fair ticket prices, ask for two for one beer deals or maybe argue for free merchandise with every ticket purchased. Of course we joke but Sports fans coming together has real benefit and we believe will happen sooner then you think. We are all excited about the upcoming Sports Fan Conference in Orlando August 30th to September 1st, sports fans from every sport will be under one roof in a show of solidarity and fun...

TV Commercials with Fans

Sports Fans Coming Together, #SportsFanConferenceOrlando

The great thing about sports fans is their loyalty, it would be so awesome to see that same energy collectively harnessed for a greater good. Separately fans around the Country are doing some amazing things, collectively we can be a force of positiveness!!!

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Gay Warriors

Gay Warriors!

There's no doubt by now you've heard the announcement made by NBA Player Jason Collins that he's a gay man and the first to come out. How many professional athletes do you think there really are? Should Jason continue to play in the NBA he would be the first active Gay Warrior. It has set off a media story that has stimulated a great deal of dialog among his colleagues, former players and fans. We have asked our friends following us on our social networks what they think about the announcement and should we care about the personal lives of athletes we admire and the feedback has been mixed.

First Actively Gay NBA Player

I have represented a former NBA Player who wrote a book announcing his gay lifestyle and I remember wondering how many people besides myself knew his secret. His final years were played in a small NBA Market so it was easy for him to stay under the radar but when his Head Coach shoved him into his dog house I always thought he knew. An old school type guy I believe it was an uncomfortable situation for him. Does it matter to sports fans if there were many other gay warriors that decide to go public with the sexuality?

I'm Gay and I'm Happy!!!

Gay Warriors, Who Cares?

I'm a die-hard sports fan! I love the competition the strategic nature of the games and finally the athletic abilities of individual players. I'm not sure I give damn whether or not a player is a gay warrior or disrespectful playboy, what does it matter? If he is helping my favorite team win I love him or her... That's just my humble opinion I do realize there are several people that have taken a moral stand about this, I just don't know that merging our morality with wanting to win games is a good mix...

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