Brett Favre Retires!

After 17 seasons in the NFL, Brett Favre has decided to call it quits.

"He has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the National Football League, and he is able to walk away from the game on his own terms - not many players are able to do that," Packers general manager Ted Thompson said Tuesday.

This is a sad day for football fans. Brett has been a mainstay in Green Bay for several years. He has accomplished a lot both on and off the field. He's a role model for children. He was one of the games best quarterbacks.

I'm happy he was able to leave the game in good health and under his own terms. He went out as a winner.

Congrats on a great career Brett. Future Hall of Famer.

Baseball, Steroids and Race

I'm sure you all are aware of the very serious issue baseball is dealing with right now. There are many steroid allegations pending against several players. The most noticeable stars are Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mark McGuire.

This is a very sensitive topic for me because I view it a little differently than most. I believe the attack on African American players has been more severe than any other race. Barry Bonds has been bashed in every possible way. He's received hate mail, taunting at just about every ballpark and bad media press.

I strongly feel as though "White America" did not want to see Bonds break the home run record, let's face it, they did not want to see Hank Aaron surpass Babe Ruth either. Many who insist that race is not an issue, try to point to the steroid allegations.

"This is something we, as African-American athletes, live with every day," Bonds said. "I don't need a headline that says, 'Bonds says there's racism in the game of baseball.' We all know it. It's just that some people don't want to admit it. They're going to play dumb like they don't know what the hell is going on." -Barry Bonds

I believe this statement is true. Why don't we ever hear of white baseball players receiving death threats prior to reaching some kind of milestone? Why is is always African Americans who receive these threats? America has a problem. A problem that has existed for hundreds of years. In the case of Bonds, the steroid issues just gave racists an outlet. Wake up America!

Congratulations Lebron James

Congratulations Lebron James. It has been a pleasure to watch you over the past 5 seasons. King James is the youngest player to ever reach 10,000 points surpassing Kobe Bryant.

Lebron can be thanked for many things. He gave hope to a dying sports town. He's taken the NBA under your wing. Mr. James has came a long way from the kid at SVSM High School in Akron, Ohio. Hopefully, your quest ends with multiple NBA championships.

Lebron you are an inspiration to an entire generation. That's quite a load to carry. However, if there was any man built for the task it is you. There is an anointment on your life. Everything you've accomplished is not a mistake. It is because you are worthy and deserving. Congrats Lebron.