Rangers Win, In My Opinion, Is One of The Biggest in Franchise History !!

Look, I'm not comparing it to the Cup. Or the semifinals that year. But think about it.While it was a "first-round series "; Taking into consideration the strength of the opponent, the rivalry, it being a road game, being down 3-2, coming back on no rest and  then winning Game Seven(7)  so convincingly 5-0, this   was really, really special!!  Everytime I channel-flipped to the Heat game the Rangers scored . Go figure.
    In any event , not much time to rest. Gotta get ready for the Bruins.
      Sit back and sweat. That's what the Stanley Cup Playoffs are all about.

 Steve  " Big Whistle " Goldman reporting.

Rangers-Caps; Shame Someone Has To Lose !

Rangers hang on yesterday in a game 6 thriller! Lo and behold, they're back at it again tonight in D.C. for a winner take all 7th game. Nothing like a game 7..The ultimate in pressure, intensity, drama, nerves and exhiliration ! Nail-biter for sure.(Understatement)
   These teams going at it for the second consecutive year...So evenly matched . While I've  been a Ranger fan since I'm 7 years old, it is a shame someone has to lose.

  Let's go Ran-gerssssss!!!!!!

Steve  "Blue-Line " Goldman reporting.

Don't Look Now, Mariano is 13 for 13 in Save Opportunities!

In Mariano's final season , he has answered already  one big question affirmatively. Yes, at his age , he could come back effectively from season ending surgery. The greatest  closer of all-time , is off  to perhaps his greatest start. Notoriously a slow starter, Rivera has picked up saves in 13 of the  Yanks' 20 wins...A remarkable  percentage(Lot of close games).
  With Mariano and  "Andy" , the only members of  "the core 4"  playing right now, the Bombers somehow  have played  well enough to claw out a 20-13 record! Mariano, a big  part of that.
   Wouldn't it be fitting if he retires after his greatest season ever ?

   Reporting Steve  "Casey " Goldman .

Knicks Rout Pacers..What a Difference a Game Makes?

Melo, KMart, Prigioni  , Shumpert and Chandler  played the way we saw them all year, in last night's second half  destruction of the Pacers. Instead of the Knicks' weaknesses and Pacers' strengths being on display, it was exactly the opposite of Sunday's opener.
   Low turnovers, second chance points, solid defense and timely 3 -point shooting was the receipe!  So we have a series.
  See you Saturday night prime time on ABC in Indy.

  Let's go Knicks!

Steve " Red Holzman " Goldman reporting.

For a Moment Dow Goes Over 15,000!

It was not a mirage..For a brief moment the  Dow went into unchartered territory, ...15,000! Then it dipped down to  14,985.
  Be interesting to see where it ends up today  .

  Steve "Adam Smith " Goldman reporting.

Chinese "Erecting " a 150 Meter High Building in Beijing Shaped Like a Penis! Very "Heady" Idea....

Yes, ladies and  gentleman. The Chinese architects are at it again. Remember the rich history of Chinese architectural  wonders  including "The Great Wall", Suzhou Gardens,  The Confucius Temple, Ruins of St. Paul's , Bank  of China  Tower, The Bund   and Forbidden City.
   And now , perhaps  their greatest   achievement .  Construction of a 150 meter building shaped like a "Giant  Penis " , designed  by "Long Dong ", a well-known  architect in Beijing. I understand that   the  development is "coming " along nicely and  currently they are working on the   elevator "shaft " .  This certainly is one of Dong's ballsiest ventures .
   It's risky too. You  never know if  " erectile dysfunction " could   bring this job to a grinding halt.  I hear the engineers  are  concerned about contraction(shrinkage) and expansion (don't say it!) during the cold and hot weather .  Go figure .
   Anyway,  I  wish them  luck in   reaching their "climax " on schedule  .  When completed, I'm sure it will be the "envy " of all Chinese men . Thank you Mr. Dong!

  Reporting  Steve  "Dr. Ruth " Goldman.

Congrats To Mark Jackson and The Warriors,,,Job Well Done!

Warriors beat Denver in 6! I can tell you  that  I am  pleasantly surprised. Yes , Denver was without Gallo. Warriors without David Lee . Andrew Bogut came up huge. Very underrated. More talented and agile  (when healthy) than you would think. Curry, Thompson, wow!  I  really  thought Denver was too athletic.
  So  what's next? Only the Spurs .
    Looking forward to it. So are the networks!

  Steve Goldman reporting.