Tebow Influential; Spurs-Warriors Tonight; Red Sox #1

Tim Tebow Named Most Influential
Former Broncos and Jets quarterback Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in sports by Forbe's magazine. The other three named were Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Jamaican track phenom Usain Bolt and Yankee's shortstop Derek Jeter. Current Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning finished fifth in the running. 

What is important to remember about this is that it isn't to be judged by the player's playing ability or stats, it is simply based on how much the player can be marketed. Tebow is good for this because of all his sponsorships and his christian following. Colin Cowherd offers some of his thoughts on it. Cowherd agrees with Tebow being top, but feels like Peyton Manning is much better for the top. Peyton Manning has numerous advertising contracts, more than Jeter, Bolt, and Phelps. Peyton Manning also appeals to the public more. Colin Cowherd used the example that Peyton Manning has kind of your "Average Joe" appearance and people across the United States like him.

In the mean time, Jacksonville Jaguars fans are intending to send a petition to President Barack Obama to call the Jaguars front office to take Tim Tebow. But the White House struck it down.

Spurs-Warriors Playoff Game Tonight

(Warriors Stephen Curry, Right, and Spurs Tony Parker, Left are an interesting match-up tonight. Photo taken from sportsillustrated.com)

The NBA Conference Semifinals continue tonight with a double-header. We all know the story in tonight's first match-up of the tournament. Miami is working on their second consecutive title, and LeBron James has been magical all season. Chicago is their opponent and they are wondering, "When will Derrick Rose come back?"But this Spurs-Warriors match-up could be a classic. 

The Golden State Warriors are coming off of the upset of the playoffs thus far by taking the Denver Nuggets out of the playoffs. The Warriors have been on a surprising run being led by fourth year player Stephen Curry, who is averaging 24.3 points per game in the postseason. The Spurs on the other hand have been the model of consistency for the NBA the last several years. They are being led, as usual, by Tony Parker who is averaging 20.3 points per game, and the Spurs were first in the league in the regular season for assists.


Red Sox No. 1 Team in MLB
The Boston Red Sox are now sitting atop the Power Rankings according to ESPN. The Texas Rangers are a close second, despite sweeping the Red Sox over the past three days. Yu Darvish has been very impressive for the Rangers this year as he leads the majors in strikes outs with 72. Teams that have found their way into the Top 5 are the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants. Detroit scored 37 runs in a sweep over the Astros. Bottoming out the Top 10 are the Colorado Rockies, who are 18-13 and signed Nolan Arenado, who hit a grand slam on Saturday.