So in the last few days I’m seeing rumblings (but not major news articles) about a new American Premier League. A T20 Cricket tournament to be held in New York in October, and again in Florida in April 2010. They have a website, http://americanpremierleague.us – That link is to their about page, right now their … Read more
While I was out at lunch today, I got a text message from a friend informing me of something truly amazing, the text read: “England vs Stanford Superstars is on ESPN2 (20v20 cricket).” Could that be true? Could Stanford and his millions have enough pull that a cricket match would be shown on American television?! … Read more
Spoilers, I suppose. Well, the Indian Premiere League (IPL) is off to a flyer. The first match, between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bangalore was a rout. Bangalore lost by 140 runs. Since 140 runs isn’t a bad Twenty20 score on an Indian wicket, that’s like loosing by an entire game. Not … Read more
I don’t care what the stuck-up, toffy-nosed “Test Cricket”, cricket-must-be-boring-and-take-5-days snobs say, I, for one, have been enjoying the India Cricket League Twenty20 matches and am looking forward to the India Premiere League games, too. How could you not, with adverts like this one?
What can I say? Three cheers for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Recently, Dick’s, a mega-sports store, has opened a couple of outlets in Phoenix. (And when I say Phoenix, I actually mean in the desolate wastelands of Phoenix’s suburbs.) Not too long ago, we stopped in the one just past the Hawaiian BBQ place and just … Read more