Catching up with Cuban: Mavs owner talks labor issues -- but not NBA's
Mavs owner Mark Cuban can't talk about NBA labor issues. That doesn't mean he can't talk.
In an e-mail exchange with Mike Freeman, the Mavs owner explains, among other things, why
NFL players can't afford to miss many paychecks.
Greatest of all time? Manning's case takes serious hit
Super Bowl XLIV settles one debate: Peyton Manning is not the greatest QB of all time. His mediocre playoff mark and untimely INT in the Colts' 31-17 loss excludes him from that rarified air, Mike Freeman says.
Indy's plain-Jane defensive gang needs to be better than average self
The Colts defense is average at best. Just ask Andre Johnson, Vince Young or Antonio Gates. Mike Freeman did. Thankfully for Indy's pedestrian people eaters, they can once again ride Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl.
Saints' Hargrove: From rock bottom to Super Bowl
Anthony Hargrove has endured a tough life -- losing his mother at nine, flunking out of Georgia Tech and a lengthy battle with substance abuse. Thanks to an opportunity in New Orleans, a clean and sober Hargrove has righted his ship, Mike Freeman says.
Saints turnaround formula: GM + coach + QB = Super Bowl
Consider the Mike Ditka-Ricky Williams 1999 draft as the New Orleans nadir. But starting with GM Mickey Loomis, coach Sean Payton and QB Drew Brees, the Saints have left bad history behind, Mike Freeman says.
Forget gumbo, Delta states should be known for Super Bowl QBs
Maybe it's the food. With names like Bradshaw and Manning topping the list, the Mississippi Delta area of Louisiana and Mississippi is rivaling Pennsylvania for most impressive collection of Super Bowl quarterbacks, Mike Freeman says.
Pro Bowl needs to take lame out of 'game'
The date and venue are different. But that's about it. There is scoring galore as the AFC tops the NFC 41-34 at the Pro Bowl in Miami. In between yawns, Mike Freeman offers how to fix this snooze-fest.
