What a difference a week makes! You might recall my recent post titled “When Will It Stop”, asking that very question regarding my frustration with the Orlando Magic’s habit of playing well enough to build double digit leads in the fourth quarter, only to let it slip away in the final minutes of at least five of their playoff games in only two series. Well I got my answer, it was the next game. Since blowing a 10 point lead with less then 6 minutes to play to the Boston …

Summer equals three months of fun, adventureous moments. But you’re probably wondering how can you make the best out of yours in the middle of the economy’s downswing. Well here’s how – we are challenging you to complete the following list of things to do this summer. Don’t worry, it won’t break your bank, but instead will give you lots of laughs and memories. Check them off as you complete them!
Oh yeah, don’t forget to take lots of pictures, and most of all enjoy!
20 Things …

College football could be headed to new home of the New York Yankees. The old Yankee stadium hosted some of the greatest moments in early college football. I know the Yankees are hurting for revenue right now (I guess the $14 hot dogs can only bring in so much) because they can’t sell premium seats… so why not host a football game? Want to know which team is interested in being the first?

We have just added a new MMA brand to our lineup at Fighting Fanatics, Xtreme Couture. If you’re an MMA fan then you should recognize the name “Couture”. Xtreme Couture MMA is a mixed martial arts training organization headed by UFC Champion, Randy Couture. Randy was a champion in the Octagon and is now a champion in MMA clothing.

Now you can look like the pros and help change the world at the same time! The new Rusty Eco-Stretch boardshorts are now available at Surf Fanatics! These 4-way stretch, ultra light, recycled polyester, quick drying shorts are well worth the $70. And did I mention they’re performance-based? See for yourself…

The summer is around the corner, and we’re ready! We’re counting down the days by looking at new brands and gear that you love arriving at Surf Fanatics, reminiscing on the great things about summer, talking surf etiquette 101, letting you know the top places to visit this summer, and of course the must-have looks of the season.
Okay, let’s get started with what has and will be arriving at Surf Fanatics…
Check this out; we now sell our own brand boardshorts. Can you believe it? If …

One of the greatest debates in baseball is whether or not we need a designated hitter (DH). The American League has been using a DH since 1973, which eliminates the pitcher from the batting lineup. That is until yesterday when Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon mistakingly assigned two players to third base on the lineup card. Evan Longoria was supposed to DH, but the error cost the Rays that spot in the lineup… forcing pitcher Andy Sonnanstine to bat 3rd in the lineup.

That’s the tag line for one of our newest Fanatics-themed sports apparel sites, LadyFanatics.com. Launched a few weeks before the Mother’s Day holiday, the site focuses on products of interest to women sports fans and features college, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR team fan gear.

Last night after dinner I was flipping channels and stopped on Spike TV. I noticed they were re-airing UFC 60: Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie. This fight originally aired in May 2006, near the height of Mughes career. At the time he was arguably considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and definitely the top welterweight.

Father’s Day is just around the corner. If your dad is anything like mine, then he’s impossible to shop for. Either he already has everything he needs, won’t ask for anything, or usually ends up returning everything. Make Father’s Day 2009 different. Let Dad know he’s #1 with new fan gear from Football Fanatics.