A comeback for the ages... Video Game and NBA 99 Style

It was at this time 10 years ago, when the Phoenix Suns made a memorable comeback against their hated rivals.

The Houston Rockets, who were led by Mitch Geise, Eli Schlater, The Dream, Tony Staley and Tony Cianciolo, led the Phoenix Suns 91-83 with 42 seconds left in overtime. Everyone thought the game was over, just not the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns had Justin Seger, Bryan Olding, Cory Steinke, Tony Delk and I on the floor, it was our three point offense. Cory threw a perfect inbound pass to me over the outstreched hand of Tony Staley as a drilled a "one in a million 3 pointer". After a Cianciolo turnover, the Suns quickly raced the ball up the floor, I found Tony Delk on the right wing for a three to bring us to with in two.

After another Rockets Gaffe, we had the ball with 20 seconds left down two and were struggling to find the best shot possible, I hit a runner in the lane to tie the game at 91 with 9 seconds left.

This was the day after I got my wisdom teeth pulled and I hated the Rockets for trading me as well and I wanted to give them a small payback for what was about to come.

After a Houston missed shot, the Suns would have the ball at mid court, stage was set for a perfect ending to a great comeback.

I hit a three pointer from the right wing as time expired to give us a 94-91 victory, ending overtime on a 11-0 run.

The Suns and Rockets would meet in the playoffs, with the Suns upsetting Houston 4-1, three of the four Suns Victories in the series were by a combined 5 points

Congrats Rory: The true heart of a champion

Rory McIlory, who endured a not so memorable Final Round at Augusta National, braught his A game to Congressional Country Club in our Nations Capital. McIlory showed the true heart of a champion this weekend and won going away. Breaking numerous US Open records on his way to the championship. Well done Rory.

My top 10 to win the US Open

• Dustin Johnson
• Rory McIlroy
• Phil Mickelson ( who is due for a Open Championship)
• Matt Kuchar
• Lee Westwood ( who is also due for a Major)
• Luke Donald
• Michael Campbell
• Geoff Ogilvy
• Adam Scott
• Bubba Waston

We all know it is hard to repeat in Major's. That is why Grame McDowell did not make the list. I would have to put my money on Last Years PGA Championship runner up Dustin Johnson, Lee Westwood, Rory McIlory, Matt Kuchar and Phil Mickelson.

I would like to see McIlory bounce back after a night mare finish at Augusta. It would be nice to see Mickelson win as well.

I think its awesome that the Top 3 Golfers are paired together for the first two rounds

On this day in NBA Playoff History

On this day in 1997, The Chicago Bulls won their 5 NBA Championship 90-86 in Game 6 of the 1997 Finals. Michael Jordan was named Finals MVP.

On this date in NBA Playoff History

On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan played the greatest game of his NBA career. He endured the stomach flu and helped lead the Bulls to a 88-86 win against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the Finals, scoring 38 points.

        Two years later on the same date, the New York Knicks had the opportunity to become the first ever #8 seed to reach the NBA Finals. They would have to do it without the services of Patrick Ewing and Larry Johnson. Led by Allan Houston, Marcus Camby, Latrell Sprewell and Charlie Ward, the Knicks held off the Pacers 92-86 at Madison Square Garden and became the first #8 seed to make the NBA Finals. The Knicks would lose to the San Antonio Spurs in 5 Games

On this weekend in Reds History

I went to Cincinnati with my cousins to the Reds Baltimore Orioles series, I got to see the first two games of the series. The Reds got outstanding pitching during those two games. The first night, Aaron Hurrang pitched for the Reds and did well, striking out 11 Orioles, but his only mistake was giving up a 3 run home run to Melvin Mora in a 4-2 Orioles Victory.

                The very next night, was a different story. The Reds defeated the Orioles 12-1, behind Felipe Lopez’ Grand Slam and the outstanding pitching of left hander Brandon Clausen, who took a no hitter into the sixth inning. Jose Rijo and Eric Davis, two members from the 1990 World Series team, were inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame that night.

It was about this time 20 years ago and 13 years ago

It was about this time 20 years ago, that the Lehman Baseball team played in the State Baseball Final against Parkway. The Cavs were led by some outstanding players: Kevin Behr, Ryan Solmann, Brian Stewart, Tom Spoltman, Rob Wertz, Chris Jessup. The Cavs fell to Parkway 3-0 in the State Finals.

Seven years later, the Cavs were back in the State Finals. Led by the likes of Luke Wagner, Dustin Lampe, Geoff Garmhausen, Matt Graver, Matt Hare, Chad Waters, Adam Lessing, Mike and Wayne Leiss, Brad Graver. The Cavs got to to Title Game by defeating Lima Perry in the semis thanks to two brillant catches by Matt Graver in right center field. The Cavs would lose the State Title game 9-2 against a team from Cleveland.

A Debut for the ages in Baseball

One year ago tonight, baseball fans in our Nation's Capital were treated to something they will remember for a very long time. Stephen Strasburg, the most highly touted #1 baseball draft pick in recent memory, made his Major League Debut in front of a sell out crowd at Nationals Park. Strasburg pitched 7 Innings, struck out 14 batters and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1. Strasburg would pitch 12 games in his rookie season before suffering an elbow injury that would end his season. I had the chance to watch him pitch against the Reds last season and I was very impressed with the youngster.

On this day in NBA Playoff History

The New York Knicks were hosting the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks were playing without Patrick Ewing, who was suffering from a partially torn Achilles. The Pacers led 91-88 with 11 seconds left, but forward Larry Johnson would etch his name into NBA playoff lore, he buried a 3 pointer with 5 seconds left and was fouled, he made the subsequent Free Throw to give the Knicks the lead and the Victory and the Knicks would go on to win the Series in six games becoming the first #8 seed to make the NBA Finals.