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  • Azarenka rolls to Aussie title, ascends to No. 1

    Associated Press
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:25 am
    Victoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.

  • Hornets actively trying to trade center Kaman

    Marc Stein
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:36 am
    The New Orleans Hornets are actively trying to trade center Chris Kaman, according to sources close to the process.

  • Olympian Clark wins 4th career Winter X gold

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:26 am
    ASPEN, Colo. -- Ten years removed from her first Winter X Games gold medal, Kelly Clark reminded everyone Friday night why she will go down as the greatest snowboard halfpipe rider in history. Clark, wearing a "Celebrate Sarah" sticker on her helmet in memory of late halfpipe skier Sarah Burke, posted both of the night's highest scores (90.00 and 93.66) to defend her Snowboard SuperPipe gold medal by another wide margin. She finished 10 points ahead of silver medalist Elena Hight and 17.66 points...

  • U.S. blanks Costa Rica; qualifies for Olympics

    Associated Press
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:54 am
    The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the London Olympics on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.

  • Selig expects extra wild cards to start this year

    Associated Press
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:50 am
    Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season.
 
 
 
 
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    Babes Love Baseball

  • Li'l Timmy Gets Paid

    25 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    If you're a faithful reader, you know we love us some Li'l Timmy Lincecum. And it appears that the Giants organization still does, too. They've just agreed to terms on a 2 year, $40.5 million dollar deal that will take him to the end of the 2013 season - when he is eligible for free agency. The pot loving, vandal-slash-party animal two time Cy Young winner had the stones to ask for $21.5 million a year - which is more than ANY player with so few years under his belt has ever requested. The Giants countered with $17 million, and they finally settled on a measly $500,000 signing bonus, $18 mil…

  • Holy Crap Prince Fielder Got a Nine-Year Deal from the Detroit Tigers

    25 Jan 2012 | 7:36 am
    First and foremost, we are not happy to be back in Minnesota after a long vacation in Florida. It's disgusting here. But we missed you. Second, we'd like to ponder why on earth the Detroit Tigers would give a fatass like Prince Fielder a nine-year deal worth $214 million. Just kidding... kind of. The Tigers agreed to sign the free agent first baseman on Tuesday out of nowhere, adding some more pop to the middle of their lineup with the already hard-hitting Miguel Cabrera in there. This, just days after announcing designated hitter Victor Martinez would miss a bunch of the 2012 season with an…

  • Chicago Cubs Pay Miami Marlins to Take Carlos Zambrano Off their Hands

    6 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    So the Chicago Cubs have traded Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins, who once again are demanding our attention. We can't wait to see him in his new Rainbow Brite uniform. In return, the Cubbies will get right-hander Chris Volstad while also forking over $15.45 million of Zambrano's $18 million salary this season. Just let that one sink in for a minute. First off, were the Cubs seriously hating on Big Z so much that they were willing to part with him and pay the majority of his income? You bet. In fact, the club's spankin' new President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein cited mistrust and…

  • Scary Fernando Rodney Bullies Tampa Bay Rays into Giving Him a One-Year Deal

    4 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    It's no secret that Fernando Rodney scares the crap out of us. In fact, we're pretty sure that he frightened the Tampa Bay Rays into giving him a one-year contract worth $2 million on Wednesday. The deal even has a club option for 2013. Hot Stove in Tampa Bay! Let's be serious here for a minute. The right-hander's 4.50 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last season doesn't exactly scream, "show me the money." Rodney, who turns 35 in March, has seen his value sink drastically over the past two seasons. After signing a two-year, $11 million deal with the Halos back in 2009 as a free agent, he went…

  • Oakland Athletics Fans Get to Marvel at Coco Crisp's Afro for Another Two Seasons

    3 Jan 2012 | 5:07 pm
    Contrary to the popular belief that Coco Crisp was not planning on roaming the outfield for the Oakland Athletics next season, the club has brought him back for another two years after he decided he's rather play on the West coast 81 games a year rather than on a peninsula with the Tampa Bay Rays. Of course, this business is top secret right now since the team has yet to divulge this information to the public. However, a source familiar with the club, who is speaking on condition of anonymity, says the deal is worth roughly $14 million and there is also a club option for 2014. The official…
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  • Finding Cinderella: The Top Nominees

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am
    March Madness usually has a Cinderella or two. Here's the first edition of many at who could spoil a bracket or two come March. SC's Jean Neuberger takes an early look at who could be the bracket spoilers in this season's Big Dance.

  • For Carmona, a Faustian Bargain

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:40 pm
    In this edition of the Slant Pattern, SC's Kevin Beane wrestles with the causes and implications of Fausto Carmona's outing as an impostor. But as tough as the ethical issues may be, it's worth remembering a certain game he pitched in 2007.

  • Super Bowl XLVI Proposition Bets

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:56 pm
    Super Bowl XLVI is around the corner, and so, likely, is a bookie. For your pleasure and entertainment purposes, SC's Jeffrey Boswell presents the most comprehensive list of prop bets on the planet.

  • Rookie Rubio: 2012 ROY Contenders

    25 Jan 2012 | 10:59 am
    After a grueling offseason for NBA rookies, the 2011-2012 class has showed an incredible amount of toughness and promise. Ricky Rubio has been putting a muzzle on the haters so far. SC's Gary Flick looks at the other contenders.

  • Who is Federer's Secret Weapon?

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:49 am
    The Australian Open has reached its second week and the excitement has been lacking. SC's Mert Ertunga summarizes the first week action, followed by a spotlight on the man behind the success of one of the world's greatest athletes.
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  • Azarenka wins Australian women's title (AP)

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:23 am
    Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win the Australian Open women's title and secure the No. 1 ranking on Saturday night, all in her first Grand Slam final. The 22-year-old Belarusian dropped her opening service game and was down 2-0 after a nervous start before winning 12 of the next 13 games to take the match away from Sharapova, a three-time major winner and the 2008...

  • Wade has 28 in return, Heat top Knicks (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:22 pm
    The New York Knicks, they were all about the 3's. The Miami Heat, they welcomed back No. 3. Advantage, Heat. LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade -- he of that No. 3 jersey -- scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat topped the 3-point-obsessed Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.

  • Hornets end skid at 9, rip reeling Magic (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pm
    Dwight Howard sat calmly in his locker and spoke softly, but with cutting tone as he ripped into his team for what he saw as a lack of effort. "I look at guys and they don't look like they want to play," Howard said following Orlando's surprisingly lopsided 93-67 loss to a New Orleans Hornets team that came into Friday night's meeting on a nine-game skid.

  • Broncos hire Del Rio as def. coordinator (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm
    John Fox and Jack Del Rio are together again. The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Del Rio to become the club's new defensive coordinator. Del Rio was Fox's first defensive coordinator in Carolina in 2002 before leaving after one year to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars, who fired him in November.

  • Hornets to pursue trade for C Kaman (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm
    The Hornets have decided to trade Chris Kaman, who won't be playing while the club looks for teams interested in making a deal for the veteran 7-foot center, general manager Dell Demps said. Kaman was excused from New Orleans' home game against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, and Demps, who was traveling, said in a written statement during the game that the team and Kaman "mutually...
 
 
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  • Peavy ready to test his recovery

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:41 pm
    Almost 19 months removed from surgery to re-attach his lat muscle, Jake Peavy seems more than ready to test what he has left in his right arm.

  • Williams coy on topic of Cuban phenoms

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:41 pm
    The phrase "under the radar" frequently describes Ken Williams' mode of operation in trying to acquire personnel upgrades for the White Sox. Where free-agent Cuban hurler Geraldo Concepcion and fellow free-agent Cuban outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Jorge Soler are concerned, the White Sox general manager has changed his game to poker.

  • White Sox, Reinsdorf honored by Commissioner

    Scott Merkin
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:30 pm
    White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf received the 2011 Commissioner's Award for Philanthropic Excellence from Commissioner Bud Selig during the opening ceremonies of Soxfest at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago on Friday.

  • On the mend, Morneau starts baseball activities

    Rhett Bollinger
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:48 pm
    Justin Morneau, who played in just 69 games last season because of various injuries, said Friday that he's optimistic he'll be healthy and ready to go once Spring Training starts next month.

  • Williams fine if buck stopping with him

    Scott Merkin
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:29 pm
    The biggest ovations during Friday's SoxFest Opening Ceremonies introductions were reserved for Robin Ventura, Paul Konerko, A.J. Pierzynski, Joe Crede and Harold Baines, in no particular order. General manager Ken Williams was the only one who heard a few jeers.
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    The Sports Curmudgeon®

  • Wampeters Foma And Granfalloons

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pm
    This is the time of year when fans of those NFL teams that stunk out the joint in the previous season work themselves into a frothy lather over draft picks and which player in the draft is “the key” to making the playoffs next year. The fact is that most of those squads are far more than one player away from the playoffs is put aside in the spirit of seeing the glass as at least 50.1% full. Fueling that interest – - some might say pandering to it – - this time of year sees a spate of “mock draft” columns. Most of them are about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

  • Terrell Owens Is “Desperate For Cash”

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    There is a story by Nancy Hass in GQ about Terrell Owens. Ms. Hass may not be as widely known as some other sports writers, but she does have an entry in the 2011 edition of Best American Sports Writing. This story is worth reading in its entirety. Here are some of the salient points from that story: T.O. has had no offers from NFL teams – - not even lowball offers – - subsequent to his knee surgery and the televised workout he and Drew Rosenhaus staged. T.O. is “desperate for cash”. He claims that his financial advisors – - recommended by Rosenhaus – - put him…

  • The NFL Blackout Rule Under Review…

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:59 am
    Yesterday, I mentioned that the NFL stadium experience – - and potentially future stadium attendance – - is coming up against competition from staying at home and watching the game on high-def and/or 3-D television. Then last evening, I ran across a report about a group called Sports Fan Coalition, which has managed to get the Federal Communications Commission to review the NFL’s blackout rules. Sports Fan Coalition is a lobbying group that represents sports fans; it created and circulated a petition that received sufficient attention within the FCC to get the FCC to seek public…

  • NFL Fans And NFL Twits

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:19 am
    The two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl is the busiest time of the year for the NFL PR Department. It is like that period of American History known as the “Era of Good Feelings” when there were no serious divisions among political parties and folks worked together and got along with each other. In these two weeks – - if you were to believe all that comes from the NFL – - everything is sweetness and light. Come on everyone, sing along: “Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day…” Except, that is not always the way it is… In…

  • RIP, Joe Paterno

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:22 am
    The passing of Joe Paterno leaves the world of NCAA athletics in a poorer place today than it was last week. Until and unless there is credible evidence that he aided and abetted the alleged – - as of this moment – - sexual abuse of children by his former assistant coach, his legacy with regard to collegiate athletics is in the pantheon of coaches and administrators. To all who assert that with regard to the scandal swirling around Penn State at the moment he “should have done more”, let me say that those folks have set an unusual standard for their own behavior for the…
 
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    The Penalty Flag

  • Et tu, Jim Irsay?

    GB Bongiovanni
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:56 am
    Perhaps the most famous three words uttered in literature, “Et tu, Brute?” (Even you, Brutus?) this expression has come down in history to mean the ultimate betrayal by one’s closest friend. Peyton Manning is a smart man and realizes what is going on around him. As Jim Irsay continues to run his mouth about his star quarterback, it’s Peyton who has been asked not to speak. Why isn’t anyone telling Jim Irsay to shut up? News has been made that Irsay was unhappy with Peyton’s comments stating “He needs to keep in inside the family.” But, which…

  • TPF’s Hottie of the Week: New York Giants Cheerleaders

    GB Bongiovanni
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am
    There are actually a few NFL teams that do not have an official cheerleader squad and the New York Giants are one of them. What woman would want to be called a “Giant” cheerleader anyways? Why don’t the Giants have cheerleaders? According to many, the Giants refuse to put together a squad because the team feels like it would take away from the overall game day experience. Basically, they are worried that more people will spend time watching hotties in cheerleader outfits than Victor Cruz and Eli Manning. The lack of hot women wearing skirts and provocative outfits have led…

  • Could Ochocinco be the X Factor in the Super Bowl?

    Aaron Moon
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    When the New England Patriots take the field on February 5th against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI it will be Chad Ochocinco’s third trip to the big game.  What?  You didn’t know Ochocinco had been to the big game already?  Well the fact of the matter is that he has – twice; just not as a player. Ochocinco is the former lead correspondent for the “Ochocinco News Network.”  The OCNN, as it was known, was a joint venture with Motorola in which Ochocinco crashed Super Bowl events and pumped out insight via an array of social media outlets to fans. Of course coming to…

  • Sibling Rivalry: 10 Reasons Eli is Better than Peyton

    Aaron Moon
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    Whether he plays another down in the NFL or not, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts is without a doubt a first ballot Hall of Famer.  His impressive 399 touchdowns, 54,828 passing yards, four league MVP’s and 94.9 career passer rating makes him a shoe in.  Given those stats it would be absurd to come out and say that the younger of the Manning brothers, Eli, is better than Peyton, right?  After all, in what amounts to seven and a half seasons Eli has accumulated 185 touchdowns, 27,579 passing yards, no league MVP awards, and a career passer rating of 82.1.  On Eli’s current…

  • Coca-Cola Polar Bears Will Watch and React to Super Bowl XLVI

    GB Bongiovanni
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:17 am
    Coca-Cola is looking to dominate social media during Super Bowl XLVI as the New York Giants face off against the New England Patriots. Coke is rolling out a campaign where the polar bear mascots will react in real time to the Super Bowl, including the ads. Each animated mascot will represent a team. One wearing a red scarf will show his support for the New York Giants, while the other will wear a grey scarf for the Patriots. CokePolarBowl.com, will show their reactions to the game. If the Patriots score a touchdown, for instance, the Patriots bear might raise his hands for the touchdown sign,…
 
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  • Colts | Peyton Manning, Jim Irsay make nice

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:50 am
    Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and QB Peyton Manning issued a joint statement Friday, Jan. 27, saying there are no hard feelings between them after a week of comments that suggested a rift had developed. The two say they are committed to maintaining their close relationship and working through any challenges. The Colts must decide by March 8 whether to play Manning a $28 million bonus or risk losing him to free agency.

  • Broncos | Jack Del Rio hired as DC

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:40 am
    The Denver Broncos hired former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio Friday, Jan. 27, to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position.

  • Seahawks | Alan Branch can earn playing-time incentives

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:08 pm
    Seattle Seahawks DL Alan Branch received a two-year, $7 million contract that included a $500,000 signing bonus and a fully guaranteed base salary of $2.5 million in 2011 and $3 million in 2012. $1 million of Branch's base salary is 2012 is fully guaranteed, bringing the total guarantee of the deal to $4 million. Branch also has a $500,000 roster bonus and $500,000 workout bonus in 2012 and can earn up to $1 million in playing-time incentives over the duration of the contract.

  • Seahawks | Brandon Mebane to make $4 million in 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pm
    Seattle Seahawks DL Brandon Mebane is scheduled to make $4 million guaranteed salary in 2012. He has base salaries of $5 million for 2013, and $5.5 million for 2014-15.

  • Seahawks | Zach Miller to make huge salary in 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:03 pm
    Seattle Seahawks TE Zach Miller, who had an injury-plagued and disappointing 2011, is scheduled to make $6 million salary in 2012, all of which is fully guaranteed. His is due $6.8 million in base salary in 2013, of which $4 million is guaranteed for injury only.
 
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  • Bees bring in keeper

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:32 am
    Brentford manager Uwe Rosler has bolstered his goalkeeping options by signing Antoine Gounet following an impressive trial.

  • Gold success for Laugher

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:30 am
    Jack Laugher won the men's one-metre springboard at the British Gas National Cup.

  • QPR v Chelsea - live!

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:27 am
    It's a West London grudge match in the FA Cup as QPR host Chelsea in the fourth round at Loftus Road.

  • Gers keen on Brozek deal

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:20 am
    Rangers boss Ally McCoist is hoping to sign Pawel Brozek on loan, but insists a deal will not hinge on the departure of Nikica Jelavic.

  • Sedgefield call inspection

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:20 am
    Officials at Sedgefield have announced there will be an 8am precautionary inspection ahead of Sunday's meeting due to the threat of frost.
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    Athletic Republic blogs

  • Undefeated Jr. Blades Train with Vapor Strobe Eyewear

    CenterUser
    3 Jan 2012 | 4:54 pm
    In only their sophomore season in the league, the Florida Junior Blades are making some noise, as they remain undefeated in their quest for the Junior Tier 3 national championship. read more

  • Is Caffeine OK for Athletes?

    CenterUser
    8 Dec 2011 | 12:39 pm
    The sports-nutrition scene can be confusing.  Athletes have a lot of choices when looking to fuel their bodies.  With so many options, making healthy, educated decisions about what to consume before, during and after competition is more important than ever. USA TODAY recently published a cover story titled "Young Athletes and Energy Drinks: A Bad mix?" read more

  • Montee Ball Named Heisman Finalist

    CenterUser
    6 Dec 2011 | 5:09 pm
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  • Athletic Republic Debuts on the Big Screen

    CenterUser
    2 Dec 2011 | 10:48 am
    It's no secret that Athletic Republic is the training center of choice for more than 80,000 athletes.  But it's also Hollywood's choice when movie directors are looking to create an authentic performance sports training scene in the latest big screen hit.  read more

  • NFL Players Use Nike SPARQ Vapor Strobe to See Sport Better

    CenterUser
    1 Dec 2011 | 4:05 pm
    What do NFL Players Greg Jennings, Mark Sanchez, and Larry Fitzgerald have in common?  They're all training with the Nike SPARQ Vapor Strobe eyewear to help them see sport better. "The tennis ball looked like a beach ball, it was so easy to catch," said Mark Sanchez after training with the Vapor Strobe. read more
 
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  • Richard Cloutier: Cloutier: The New Voice of Reason

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:07 am
    How did it come to this? I don't know if it's because of Twitter, or because I'm paying closer attention to what people post on the web about the Oilers... People have lost the plot. Bloggers like me. Journalists. Media people. Everyone. I know I was suppose to put part 2 of my Edmonton Pickers blog today, but I felt posting this blog was more important. Someone needs to step in to be the...

  • Matthew Barry: Bernie Nicholls, Bruce McNall Talk About the 1990 All Star Trade

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:48 am
    On Jan. 20, 1990 the Los Angeles Kings shocked the hockey world by trading All Star Bernie Nicholls to the New York Rangers in exchange for Tomas Sandstrom and Tony Granato. The NHL All Star Game was played the following day. What happened? Why would the Kings trade a fan favorite? A player who had scored 70 goals the previous season (only 1 of 8 players in the NHL to ever accomplish this f...

  • GARTH: Cool Hand Luke & St. Patrick

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:09 pm
    Luke Adam would deep fry the french fries at the rink or flood the ice between periods, if that what his All Star Captain, Zdeno Chara, asked of him. Thats the kind of kid that Adam is. "Cool Hand Luke" will try his best to make an lasting impression in Saturday's "hardest shot" competition. thanks, sabres.com Adam has a respectable clapper, however, he is gonna have to eat a case of...

  • Eklund: Moving Brendan Morrison sets up Calgary for Jeff Carter

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:02 pm
    Note: The Flames have traded Brendan Morrison to Chicago for Brian Connelly. "Calgary now set up for possible run at Carter" this from a source...it also should be noted the Hawks are very actively looking for a D-man, and just traded one.. This trade is a definite set-up deal. "Another shoe to drop" - text from Calgary. KINDLE USERS: Keep up-to-the-minute on the latest rumors and...

  • Tim Panaccio: Suter Will Delay Re-Signing

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:49 pm
    You don't always get "news" out of an All-Star Game, but we got some today from Nashville's Ryan Suter. Myself, Pierre Lebrun and Nick Cotsonika interviewed Ryan Suter about his intentions on re-signing before the trade deadline and for the first time, he spelled them out. He's going to WAIT until the summer before signing with any team. As a result, I think it might be off the market to eve...
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  • FRIDAY PROPOSED: THE PLACE WHERE YOU ARE FROM SUCKS

    Spencer Hall
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Being on the internet long enough will, after a while, turn you into the most bored rhetorical kung-fu seifu ever. Ad hominem? Deflect to side with humor block, ignore with Dragon Makes Wanking Motion. Single-issue screed? The Phoenix Lists To The West, blocks, then administers Slap of Inhumanity to the neck. Then, tea and the lotus pose over the Cat Gif Gorge, and your day on the internet is complete. After a while it can get boring, which is why we have no idea how accomplished professional trolls like Clay Travis tolerate the tedium of poking the same dogs in the same cage over, and over,…

  • EDSBS SPECIAL PREVIEW: ZOOKNEUS

    Run Home Jack
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Just when you thought Signing Day couldn't get more exciting, CBS Sports Net took things to the next level by snagging Rick Neuheisel AND Ron Zook. That's 164 combined wins of experience, insight, and success. What must it be like to soak up all that buttery coaching knowledge? We were fortunate enough to be provided with a preview of these two grandmasters in action. Coming to you live from Room 307 of the Extended Stay America in Yorba Linda, this is ZookNeus! And now, the kings of championship analysis, Coaches Ron Zook and Rick Neuheisel! Hello, I'm coach Ron Zook. And I'm Rick Neuheisel.

  • THE CURIOUS INDEX, 1/27/2012

    Spencer Hall
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:36 am
    SO HE CAN CONTINUE DOING EXACTLY WHAT HE'S DOING. Greg Schiano left Rutgers in immensely better shape after a tenure in which he rebuilt the program, beat Louisville that one time (VIVA SAN SAN TE), and is now going to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Schiano, being a defense-first grinder who seemingly always went 8-4, seems perfect for the pro game while being an utter disaster as a resignator, leaving his team just prior to signing day. (To be fair, he alerted administrators with ample lead-in, and did his due diligence there by all reports.) Being under the gun and writing this in a hurry,…

  • KIRK FERENTZ' ENCOUNTERS FROM THE END OF IOWA

    Luke Zimmermann
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pm
    "These images take you under the ice of the Ross Sea in Antarctica for the reason I wanted to go to this continent." "The pictures were taken by a friend of mine. One of these expert divers." "The best connection is a military plane out of New Zealand loaded with chained down parts of polar stations." "Most of the passengers had tucked into their laptops and books. And many of them were sleeping." "Who were the people I was going to meet in the Arctic at the end of the world What were their dreams? We flew into the unknown. A seemingly endless void. I was surprised that I was even on this…

  • Part 3 of our How To Signing Day (For the Layperson) is up, and takes you through the ugly coping...

    Spencer Hall
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm
    Part 3 of our How To Signing Day (For the Layperson) is up, and takes you through the ugly coping mechanisms and horrendous emotional toll the day will take on you. Yes, that's Tom Luginbill. He's watching you masturbate, and rates you okay on size, but seriously lacking in endurance and burst.
 
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    Dugout Central

  • NL East Trade Candidates

    JohnBowen
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pm
    By Bob Owens For the second part of my potential trade candidates, I decided to do the National league East, as there are two players I can just say ” no explanation needed, thus limiting my research. Without further ado: Atlanta Braves-Jair Jurrjens The Braves almost traded him to the Orioles for Adam Jones, and clearly  have the rotation depth to part with him, even after trading Derek Lowe.  If Tommy Hanson proves his shoulder is up to par, and Julio Teheran, Randall Delgado, Mike Minor and Arodys Vizcinio are pitching as well as the Braves think, Jurrens could be the odd man…

  • Really Bad Teams

    KerryWhisnant
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:18 pm
    Some teams are bad, but at least they have one or two good players to root for. Then there are the really bad teams, who don’t even have a bona fide all-star. You have to be a hard-core fan – or maybe just a masochist — to follow a team like that. In the history of MLB since 1901, only seven teams had no player — either position or pitcher — to earn 2.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as determined by baseball-reference.com. Following is a brief description of each team – and, yes, they all finished last in their league. 1952 Detroit Tigers (50-104) This team was the…

  • Best players at their experience level — 2011 edition

    KerryWhisnant
    21 Jan 2012 | 6:05 pm
    Who are the best offensive players at this point in their career, among players who are currently active? Younger players on such a list might very well turn into the stars of tomorrow. More established players on the list are building their resume for possible admission to the Hall of Fame. For the last three years I have presented a list of the active players who had the most career Runs Created with the same or more plate appearances. Another way of thinking about it is that to make the list, nobody with more RC can have fewer PA. Here the list is updated for 2011 (the data comes from…

  • Trade Deadline Predictions – AL East

    JohnBowen
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    By Bob Owens Usually as February nears, people look forward to pitchers and catchers reporting, the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated and reading articles about how their beloved baseball team will win the World Series come October. I used to look forward to those things myself. (Still look forward to the first two things)Then it occurred to me that the majority of these upcoming articles and columns will be, at the very least wrong, while a majority could be downright bone-headed.  So I decided to see what player or players could be traded come July or earlier should their team play…

  • BREAKING: Yankees Trade Jesus Montero…..

    Chuck
    13 Jan 2012 | 6:58 pm
    ….to Seattle for Michael Pineda. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL… Per MLB.com it’s a four player trade total, with the other two not announced yet. Sumbitch, looks like Chuck’s right again. Yawn.
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  • Call Your Bookies: We’re Breaking Down Super Bowl XLVI’s Prop Bets

    Burnsy
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:04 pm
    As I mentioned earlier in my Peabody Award nominee post about Princess the Prognostic Camel, I’m not much of a gambler. That doesn’t stop people from asking me for advice, though, because when you tell people that you’re a sports blogger, you should probably include that you’re a dick joke maker and not an expert, otherwise people will assume you know things. But aside from bar squares and fantasy football, there is one specific type of gambling that I’m a sucker for – Super Bowl prop bets. And this year there are some awesomely stupid bets to be made, from Kelly Clarkson’s…

  • This Week In Anger Management Issues: Shoving A Bug For Spraying You With String

    Brandon
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    From the video description: After getting sprayed from point-blank range with some silly string, an upset Bruins fan goes after Tampa Bay’s mascot and gives him a push. He is then kicked out of the game. Seems a little silly to me, as it was just a little shove. It’s not like he beat the hell out of him (though he looks like he could have), and theres a fairly good reason why he was upset to begin with (though it WAS just silly string). Hot headed much? So, where to begin? 1. You cannot get sprayed with silly string at “point blank range”. While we’re at it, you…

  • Tom Brady Should Just Retire And Live Off Of Gisele’s Fortune

    Burnsy
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    When Tom Brady dumped his girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, while she was pregnant a few years ago, I couldn’t believe what a dick he was. But then he started dating super duper model Gisele Bündchen, and I was like, “Yeah that makes sense now” because if being arguably the best quarterback in the history of the NFL isn’t enough, Brady can soon lay claim to being married to the world’s first billionaire model. At least that’s what pace Gisele is on now that she has released her own lingerie line for the Brazilian company Hope. Think about that the next time you brag that your…

  • The Dugout: It Came To Me In A Dream

    Brandon
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:08 am
    One of The Dugout’s favorite recurring characters over the last seven years (holy crap) has been art dealer and owner of the Florida Miami Marlins Jeffrey Loria. He’s created championship teams on minimum wage, he looks like the lovechild of John Lithgow and The Great Pumpkin and he wears sunglasses with colored lenses because that’s the kind of thing cool millionaires do. He’s also sort of a son of a bitch, and the kind of guy who can be completely racist without ever really being racist at all. Anyway, at some point between then and now, the Miami Marlins turned into…

  • Sorry Pats Fans, But A Camel Says You Lose

    Burnsy
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    I’ve never been much of a gambler, as I wisely invest my hard-earned money in booze and blackouts. But I do understand that when it comes to the biggest sporting events, gamblers will look to almost anyone or anything for a sign. Hell, not even two years ago we were going bonkers over Paul the Octopus, as he correctly picked Germany’s victory in seven World Cup matches. Alas, Paul’s power had limitations, and he died soon after. Hopefully, it was a delicious, fried and dipped in marinara death. But fear not, people who depend on strange looking creatures to predict sporting event…
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  • The Commenting System Has Not Disbanded!

    Christmas Ape
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    There are some alterations afoot with the KSK commenting system and live blogs. As is this is a fairly cut-and-dry housecleaning post devoid of dick jokes and full of scary change, we’ll leave all the sordid details after the jump. The chronological order comments are presented has been flipped. To wit: the most recent comment now appears at the top of the comment section, as opposed to the bottom or within the acknowledgments of Drew’s book. FIRSTIES WILL GIVE WAY TO LASTIES. This will take some getting used to for all involved, but then you got used to wiping your own ass; you…

  • This Next Song Goes Out To Andrew Luck…

    Captain Caveman
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:41 pm
    As you’ve seen or heard by now, the Indy Star had a lengthy interview with Peyrton Manning earlier this week in which Ol’ Battleship wasn’t exactly optimistic about his future with the Colts. None of it was particularly inflammatory, but owner Jim Irsay called Manning a “politician” and wished that he’d kept his feelings “in the family.” Just when it looked like the wheels might come off, the Colts today released a joint statement from Irsay and Manning, who say that they have a “great relationship” — at least until March, when…

  • Always Be Covering: The Puppy Bowl Pool

    Unsilent Majority
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:25 am
    The Super Bowl bye week is the worst. No (real) football and limited gambling options make for a boring January weekend. I don’t hate myself enough to bet on the Pro Bowl, and I don’t know anybody willing to take the North in the Senior Bowl. The best way for you to put some money at risk this weekend to start up a Puppy Bowl Pool. Dozens of shelter puppies will take place in eighth installment of Animal Planet’s Super Bowl counterprogramming. The starting lineup features 20 of the dogs we’ll see, and once again, there’s not a bulldog or corgi to be seen. Much…

  • I’m Really Getting Tired of the Phrase ‘Friend Zone’: the KSK Sex/Fantasy Mailbag

    Captain Caveman
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Hi folks. I’m sick as hell this week, so the answers will be a bit more abrupt than usual. Doesn’t mean I don’t like you, it’s just a side effect of not being able to breathe through my nose, all of my muscles hurting, and my head feeling like it weighs 30 pounds. Let’s just guzzle some more Emergen-C and power through this. Captain Caveman, I recently started working with what I presume to be my dream girl. We went to a happy hour and hit it off. I asked her out to dinner, and we had a great time. When I was dropping her off in front of her door and about to…

  • KSK Kontent Klearinghouse: The Bucs Might Finally Hire A Coach

    Unsilent Majority
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:06 am
    That’s a mighty fine R. Adam Schefter is reporting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are close to making Greg Schiano their new head coach, much to the delight of Peter King, who has been talking up his pro potential quite a bit. Schiano has spent the past eleven years overhauling the Rutgers football program from laughingstock to kind of not terrible all of the time. Thus ends a curious search that saw the team spurned by Oregon’s Chip Kelly after interviews with Marty Schottenheimer, Mike Sherman, Brad Childress, an older gentleman with a distinctive hat who kind of looked like Tom…
 
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  • Bullet Addressed to Anton Ferdinand Sent to Queens Park Rangers

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:23 am
    Police are investigating a "malicious package", said to contain a shotgun cartridge, which was addressed to Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.The package was hand delivered to QPR's Loftus Road stadium on Friday, on the eve of their FA Cup fourth round meeting with Chelsea."I can confirm we are investigating an allegation of malicious communication received today at Queens Park Rangers football club," said a statement by Metropolitan Police on Friday. "Officers from Hammersmith and Fulham are investigating."Saturday's clash will see Ferdinand reunited with John Terry for the first…

  • Carlos Tevez Set to Stay at Manchester City, as AC Milan Deal Falls Through

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:08 am
    The Carlos Tevez transfer saga appears to be over for the January window, after AC Milan failed to agree a deal with the Manchester City striker.Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said the Tevez situation would be settled either way by 7pm on Friday night. Shortly after the deadline passed, Milan completed a deal for Catania forward Maxi Lopez, seemingly ruling out a move for Tevez before Tuesday's deadline day."At 1830 I was convinced we were very close to sealing the Tevez deal," Galliani said. "I did my best, it was a day where I had my heart in my mouth, but no more could be done. We…

  • NHL Skills Competition 2012: Past Success Favors Team Chara

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pm
    Call Zdeno Chara what you want—a homer, a Slovakian giant, a Boston Bruin, an NHL superstar, a Stanley Cup champion, a vicious hitter.But when the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend is all said and done, you'll have to call him a smart team captain, as well.For the skills competition, anyway.Chara will look to defend his own title in the hardest shot challenge, wherein last year he set a league record with a 105.4-mile-per-hour snipe, edging Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators, whose blast clocked in at 104.8 miles per hour.Team Chara also sports a former champion in the fastest skater…

  • New Jersey Nets: Ranking the Top 5 Trades Since 2000

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Aside from the playoffs, the most exciting part of the season for the fans might be the trade deadline.This is where teams move and acquire players to either help the team contend or to rebuild for the future.Over the past decade or so, the New Jersey Nets have made quite a number of blockbuster deals to acquire star players.In the next five slides, I will rank each of the top trades the Nets have pulled off dating back to 2000.Begin Slideshow

  • Manchester City Transfer News: Why Tevez's Return Will Eclipse Any New Signing

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    The Carlos Tevez transfer circus looks to be coming to a close. With the Argentinean looking increasingly likely to return to Manchester, the striker could yet have a pivotal role to play in bringing a first Premier League title to the Eastlands.It had almost become tiresome—going on strike in Argentina, the done deal with Paris St Germain, the collapse, Inter Milan talks, their collapse paving the way for AC Milan only to (you guessed it) collapse!The result? Back to square one. It will take a lot of healing and some pride swallowing from both sides but there is a distinct possibility…
 
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  • Justin Wilson back in a car after back injury (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Justin Wilson's wife had quite enough of the driver being home all the time during the six months he was sidelined with a broken bone in his back. As Wilson readied for his return to the race car this week at Daytona International Speedway, wife Julia couldn't get him back to the track fast enough.

  • Ganassi teams figure to be up front at Daytona (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pm
    Chip Ganassi hopes to improve on last year's 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway. It hardly seems possible. Ganassi's two-car team finished first and second in the twice-around-the-clock event, sweeping the prestigious endurance race at the hallowed track. Two-time defending Grand-Am Series champions Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas, along with Joey Hand and Graham Rahal, ended up in...

  • A.J. Foyt hospitalized for infection (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pm
    A.J. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

  • Top 20 Countdown: No. 16 Jeff Burton (Yahoo! Sports)

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:08 am
    Coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, Jeff Burton must show 2011 was an aberration.

  • Ward Burton to race NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona (AP)

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:29 pm
    Former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton is getting back behind the wheel in NASCAR. He's bringing his son along, too.
 
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  • Alpine skiing: Vonn wins again in St. Moritz

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:17 am
    ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn continued her harvest of downhill laurels when she clinched her 24th victory in Alpine skiing's blue-riband discipline on Saturday.

  • Azarenka bullies Sharapova to claim maiden major

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:24 am
    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka became the first Belarusian to win a grand slam singles title when she claimed the Australian Open title with a crushing 6-3 6-0 victory over Russia's Maria Sharapova on Saturday.

  • Streaking Nuggets roll over Raptors

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:10 am
    (Reuters) - The streaking Denver Nuggets capitalized on a slow start by the visiting Toronto Raptors to complete a wire-to-wire 96-81 win at the Pepsi Center on Friday in a contest between teams heading in opposite directions.

  • Nadal and Djokovic fire shots ahead of final

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:03 am
    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - All the top three's charitable talk of new challengers ready to end their grand slam hegemony at the Australian Open has come to nothing and the top two seeds Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will contest their third consecutive major final on Sunday.

  • U.S., Canada secure Olympic berths

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:06 am
    (Reuters) - The United States and Canadian women's soccer teams booked their spots in this year's London Olympics with semi-final victories at the CONCACAF qualifying tournament on Friday.
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  • Vonn wins St Moritz downhill

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:10 am
    American Lindsey Vonn won the women's Alpine ski World Cup downhill at St Moritz.

  • Aviva Premiership - Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees move

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:39 am
    Gloucester have confirmed the signing of one of English rugby's brightest prospects, Billy Twelvetrees, from Leicester.

  • Azarenka storms to Australian Open title

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:13 am
    Victoria Azarenka crushed Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 to claim her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and also secure the world number one ranking.

  • NBA results (2)

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:35 am
    (Home team in CAPS) CHICAGO 107 Milwaukee 100; NEW ORLEANS 93 Orlando 67; DALLAS 116 Utah 101; DENVER 96 Toronto 81; PORTLAND 109 Phoenix 71; Oklahoma City 120 GOLDEN STATE 109

  • NBA results (1)

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:33 am
    (Home team in CAPS) PHILADELPHIA 89 Charlotte 72; New Jersey 99 CLEVELAND 96; Atlanta 107 DETROIT 101 (OT); BOSTON 94 Indiana 87; MIAMI 99 NY Knicks 89; HOUSTON 103 Washington 76; MINNESOTA 87 San Antonio 79
 
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  • Quick Hits: Playoffs, Dodgers Owners, Padres, Floyd

    Mark Polishuk
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm
    It was on this day in 1982 that the Cubs acquired Ryne Sandberg and Larry Bowa from the Phillies in a trade for Ivan De Jesus.  The Bowa-for-DeJesus component ended up being pretty even, but needless to say, Chicago won that trade --- Sandberg went on to a Hall Of Fame career as one of the greatest Cubs of all time.  Sandberg eventually returned to the Phillies organization in 2011, managing the team's Triple-A affiliate to an 80-64 record. Here are some news items as we enter the last weekend of January... Bud Selig told reporters (including Ronald Blum of the Associated Press) at the…

  • AL East Notes: Kuroda, Blue Jays, Camp, Selig

    Mark Polishuk
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:26 pm
    Some news from the AL East... Hiroki Kuroda's one-year, $10MM deal with the Yankees includes a full no-trade clause, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link). Kuroda said he received offers from five or six Major League clubs and he eventually narrowed his choices down to the Yankees and the Hiroshima Carp, his former Japanese team, reports Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times.  Kuroda's desire to play for a contender led to his Yankee contract, as he turned down some more expensive offers to sign with New York. MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm doesn't think Manny Ramirez is a fit with the…

  • Cards Close To Deal With Oswalt; BoSox, Astros In Mix

    Mark Polishuk
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:30 pm
    The Cardinals are close to a deal with veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt, reports Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio (Twitter link).  The Red Sox and, surprisingly, the Astros are still contenders for Oswalt's services.  Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald (via Twitter) confirms these three teams are in the mix and says it could be "another day or two" before a decision is made. We heard two days ago that both the Cards and Red Sox had made Oswalt offers, with the St. Louis offer worth roughly $5MM.  Oswalt has long expressed a desire to pitch for the Cards, so this could be why he is…

  • NL East Links: Nats, Mets, Morrison, Cespedes

    Mark Polishuk
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pm
    As the Phillie Phantic hangs out with Tina Fey and the gang on 30 Rock, here's the latest from the NL East... Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told media (including Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post) that the Nats are still "not done with our bullpen," even after signing Brad Lidge.  Rizzo said he is still looking to improve the rotation if possible but said the Nationals will stick with internal options for the center field job. ESPN New York's Adam Rubin looks at the difficulties facing the Wilpon family as they try to keep ownership of the Mets. The Mets could have the biggest one-year payroll…

  • Bay Area Notes: Nady, Lincecum, Manny, Jackson

    Mark Polishuk
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:41 pm
    Moneyball received six Academy Award nominations on Tuesday, joining Pride Of The Yankees and Field Of Dreams as the only baseball-centric movies to ever be nominated for the prestigious Best Picture Oscar.  While I'm not sure if I'd call Moneyball one of the very best films of the year, it's definitely a well-made, entertaining movie, as outlined in my review from last September. Here are some non-cinematic notes from both the Athletics and the Giants in this roundup of Bay Area news... Xavier Nady and the Giants share a mutual interest on a minor league contract, tweets Henry Schulman of…
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  • League could derail new Vikings stadium at site of Metrodome

    Mike Florio
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pm
    Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton wants a new Vikings stadium to be constructed on the site of the current one.  After initially expressing frustration regarding the possibility, the Vikings are now optimistic. But the NFL isn’t. According to Brian Murphy of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the league isn’t happy with a plan that would require…

  • 10 things to know, from Friday night’s NBC SportsTalk

    Mike Florio
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm
    Sure, the Super Bowl remains nine days away.  But there are still plenty of things to know. Tonight, like every Friday night, there are 10 things to know. And here they are, with Russ Thaler, Peter King, and a certain Internet hack who may or may not be wearing a toupee.

  • John Harbaugh calls kicking consultant’s comments “unfortunate”

    Mike Florio
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:51 pm
    Ravens coach John Harbaugh met with the media on Friday, primarily to discuss the hiring of Dean Pees as defensive coordinator and the retention of offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. But Harbaugh also addressed an issue relating to a member of his staff that, before Tuesday, not many people even knew existed. Kicking consultant Randy Brown…

  • Del Rio heads to Denver

    Mike Florio
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:20 pm
    Former Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio could have taken a year off and collected his full salary for 2012, the final year of his contract.  Instead, he’ll go back to work, for no extra money. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Del Rio has been hired to serve as the Broncos’ defensive coordinator. The move…

  • Brandon Marshall has reached out to Matt Flynn

    Gregg Rosenthal
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:36 pm
    Brandon Marshall is in recruiting mode. He’s looking for a good quarterback. Marshall, in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl, told NFL.com’s Jeff Darlington that he’s already spoken with Packers quarterback Matt Flynn about coming to Miami. “You’ve got some guys in the draft, but there’s not too many guys out there just walking the streets,”…
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  • England lose top order in chase of 145

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:34 am
    England's top order collapsed against Pakistan's spinners after Monty Panesar's triumphant return to Test cricket left them chasing 145 for victory in the second Test at the Sheikh Zayed stadium

  • Marsh could be sent back to Shield

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:13 am
    Shaun Marsh may need time away from the spotlight in the Sheffield Shield to rediscover his game after a dire series against India, his captain Michael Clarke has conceded

  • 'We also won 2-0 in India'

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:51 am
    India continue to keep bringing up their home record in response to their back-to-back 0-4 whitewashes in England and Australia

  • 'Shown the world we're on the way up' - Clarke

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:37 am
    Australia's completion of a 4-0 hiding of India at Adelaide Oval was a triumph without triumphalism. The hosts' captain Michael Clarke said his side was far from "the leader of the pack" after rounding up the visiting tail on the final morning, and he exp

  • New Zealand bowl out Zimbabwe twice in a day

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:51 am
    On a manic third day New Zealand pulled off their biggest Test win sending Zimbabwe to their biggest Test defeat
 
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  • OFB: Three Stars, How Far Perreault Has Come, and Cody Eakin Talks About Shaun White

    Elisabeth Meinecke
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pm
    In honor of Mathieu Perreault’s hat trick Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, we wanted to take a quick trip down memory lane. Here is an excerpt from an OFB post that introduced what we called the “Matty Diaries,” where Perreault chronicled for us the days and uncertainty leading up to last year’s Winter Classic: We first learned of Mathieu Perreault’s deep-rooted love affair with playing hockey outdoors when we interviewed him after an outdoor Hershey Bears’ practice last season. Other Capitals share his passion for sure, but few find themselves in…

  • Hats Off to Matty: Caps 5 / Bruins 3

    The OFB Team
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:28 pm

  • How Much Do NHL Players and Coaches Trust Stats to Judge Performance?

    Elisabeth Meinecke
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Photo Caption: Photo by Clyde Caplan, clydeorama.com How much do NHL athletes and coaches rely on stats—versus their eyes and game film— to tell them about a player or his performance? The stats part of the question was alluded to a few weeks ago in a radio interview Capitals forward Brooks Laich did on The Sports Junkies, where they briefly discussed statistics and what Laich thinks of their application to the game. The hockey community in general has plenty of dissension about whether stats or eyes should be the bottom line when it comes to measuring a player’s performance. It’s…

  • Hendricks et Neuvith répondent à l’appel: Caps 3 / Habs 0

    The OFB Team
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:05 pm

  • Karl Alzner Deserves a Thank-You

    Elisabeth Meinecke
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:02 pm
    About the only nice thing a Caps fan could say after Tuesday’s game against the Islanders was that the postgame weather was unusually pleasant— almost 60 degrees (heck, even January didn’t show up for the game). Losses like the Capitals suffered Tuesday—roughly 60 minutes of missed assignments and wandering aimlessly around the ice, everyone playing their own game instead of as a team—are difficult to report on.  The guys on the team are tired and know they played poorly. A few unlucky ones have to talk to the media about it; meanwhile, journalists are trying to figure out a polite…
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  • Canadian women qualify for London Olympics

    Brenton
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:14 pm
    The Canadian women's team faced off against Mexico in a key semi-final of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament: the winner would go to London, the loser would not. [caption id="attachment_1800" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="~23k showed up to cheer on our women"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1801" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Southside in full voice"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1802" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Some Mexican fans came too"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1803" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Quite a few, actually"][/caption]…

  • A Match Made in a Monastery: Villareal-Barcelona Preview

    kage
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:40 am
    It must be a tough place to live in, Pep Guardiola’s head. He quite frankly wants to win everything, and most of the time he has done that remarkable thing. But football life is an endless series of obstacles with sad emphasis on the word endless. Every week contains one or two difficult hurdles. But now, ...

  • Matchday: Liverpool v. Manchester United

    Ed
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:26 am
    Kickoff from Anfield at 12:45PM GMT/7:45AM EST Ways to Watch: Match televised live on ITV1 in the UK and Fox Soccer Channel in the US. Wiziwig.eu MyP2P.bz StopStream.tv ATDHEnet.tv FromSport.com FirstRowSports.eu KiwiSportz.com Liverpool: Team sheet when it's released Bench: Manchester United: Team sheet when it's released Bench: ...

  • Rant Box: QPR v. Chelsea

    Jack
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    Football, thankfully, gets the attention today. Team news and the like from 6:45am EST. Team sheets Queens Park Rangers TBA Chelsea TBA Streaming: My P2P FirstRow Sports Sport Lemon ...

  • Rayo Vallecano - Athletic preview

    Jack
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:59 am
    Saturday 28th January 2012 18:00 local time For the second weekend running the Basque Lions visit the capital. We are now in the second half of the season and having played every team once, we face again our opponents from the first game of the season. That game was a disappointing draw against the newly promoted side but it proved to just be ...
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  • It’s 4:20 Somewhere – 1/27

    Tribute
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:20 pm
    Shout out to GI11 for sending in this World Of Warcraft 420! “It’s 4:20 Somewhere” is a new feature I am trying out. I need you Greenies to snap pictures of either you enjoying our favorite time of day with the time visible in the shot or snap a pic of our favorite number out in the wild like the Greenie above. Send your pictures in to Tribute@hailmaryjane.com to be featured in a future post.

  • Red Eye Jedi – 1/27

    Tribute
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pm
    Spotted this smoke ring blowing Jedi over at Imaginative Creation! “Red Eye Jedi“ is a new section where dudes smoking weed will be posted for the viewing pleasure of our dear stoner girl fans. If you come across a stoner dude or wanna be featured here, e-mail me at Tribute@hailmaryjane.com or hit me up on twitter

  • 4:20 Flick: Weed Deal Gone Wrong

    Green
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm
    This is why I try to only deal with friends with weed. I’m not trying to be robbed or something worse. Anybody that robs someone and does this gets no sympathy form me. Everyday at 4:20 pm EST, there will be a new random funny video for you to smoke and laugh at. If you have a funny video that should be a 4:20 Flick, hit me up with it on twitter or send me an email at lenny@hailmaryjane.com.

  • Contest: Freedom 35 Clothing Is Giving Away A HMJ Shirt

    Green
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm
    I know you Greenies want a free shirt! So head over to our store Freedom 35 Clothing and comment on this link here for you chance to win a free shirt. If you don’t win just go buy one of the many here. But hurry up, the contest ends today at 4:20 pm eastern time.

  • I Could Live With This Punishment….

    Lenny
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:20 pm
    …if I was stoned.
 
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  • Can Amar’e Stoudemire Be Had at a Discount?

    LestersLegends
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Throwing out Amar’e Stoudemire’s three game 2005-06 season, he’s averaging less points (17.8) than he has since his rookie season, way back in 2002-2003. He’s four points per game below his career average, and 7.5 points below last year’s average in his first year with the Knicks. Not only is his scoring down, but his field goal percentage is off-the-charts down. We’re talking more than ten percent below is lifetime 53.4 percent shooting. The shooting woes run deep in New York. Only two players (Tyson Chandler and Landry Fields) getting significant run are…

  • 2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper First Basemen: Mitch Moreland

    LestersLegends
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    After hitting .103 in the postseason for Mitch Moreland, one wouldn’t think he could have ended 2011 on a worse note. That is before he had wrist surgery. While it will eventually prove to help Moreland, it does put him a little behind on his preparation for the 2012 season. He’s expected to be ready for Opening Day, but he could be limited in spring training. The Rangers were rumored to be sniffing around at Prince Fielder, but every team should have at least considered adding the big slugger. I wouldn’t put too much stock in that. Obviously if Fielder was in the mix, that…

  • Why the Prince Fielder Signing Could Make Miguel Cabrera the #1 Pick in Fantasy Baseball Drafts

    LestersLegends
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Perhaps the happiest fantasy baseball players out there are those that hold Miguel Cabrera’s rights in keeper leagues. Even prior to the Prince Fielder signing, he was a consensus top three pick. Suddenly, he just became even more attractive to fantasy owners, which is hard to believe could even be possible. For starters, adding a bat like Fielder’s means Cabrera is going to get pitched to more frequently. They form a 1-2 punch that is even better than the combination that he formed with Ryan Braun in Milwaukee. You know Cabrera credentials. He is a lifetime .317 hitter. He…

  • Jordan Crawford Heating Up

    LestersLegends
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford has eight double-digit scoring efforts in his past ten games. The other two he went for nine points, giving him a 13.7 ppg scoring average during the stretch. He’s been particularly hot over his past six games averaging 15.2 ppg. He’s been helping out in other categories as well, averaging 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers per game during his past six games. While he hasn’t shot extremely well (44.4 percent) during the stretch, it is an improvement considering he’s shooting below 40.0 percent on the…

  • 2012 Fantasy Baseball Additional First Base Options

    LestersLegends
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pm
    We already looked at the LestersLegends’ top 15 fantasy baseball first basement for 2012, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t additional options if you choose to wait on filling your first base slot to address shallower positions. Alternatively, many leagues offer corner infield slots, which put these options on your radar. Florida’s Gaby Sanchez had nearly identical 2009 and 2010 seasons. Both years he had 572 at bats, scored 72 runs, and hit 19 HRs. His hit totals were within four of each other (156, 152), his RBI were within seven (85, 78), and his average within 7…
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  • BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz and Fun Announcement! (100% inorganic)

    BikeSnobNYC
    20 Jan 2012 | 7:40 am
    Firstly, I'd humbly request that you mark the following date in your calendars, "Palm Pilots," or prison wall tally marks:Monday, January 30th, 2012(That's planet Earth years, by the way. I'm finally off the Venusian calendar since I kept showing up 140.3 Earth days early for appointments.)The reason I'd like you to make note of this date is because it's the date I'll be resuming regular updates of this blog. In the meantime, I will not be posting. However, I can assure you I will not be idle during that time. I mean, I won't be working, inasmuch as it would be silly to call whatever it is…

  • Disillusioned: Sampling the Menu of Disappointment

    BikeSnobNYC
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:10 am
    The Loch Ness Monster. Sasquatch. Larry King. For centuries people have sought these horrific legendary beasts. Some insist they are merely fantastical, while others maintain they are as real as Jesus's hatred of Buddhists (Are you kidding? Jesus fucking hated Buddhists!) and thus dedicate their lives to pursuing these creatures. For years, I too have been engaged in such a pursuit, and I'm pleased to report I've finally managed to photograph my quarry.The day was yesterday, January whatever-it-was, and it was about the time of day when most people are thinking about what to have for lunch…

  • Blackouts and Black Buttes: Offline and Off the Grid

    BikeSnobNYC
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:35 am
    As you may have noticed, certain popular Inter Net webbing sites are participating in a "blackout" today. The purpose of this blackout is to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act, or "SOPA." For example, if you go to Craigslist to buy a crappy used bike or get ripped off while trying to rent an apartment, you'll find this:Or if you go to Wikipedia to gaze upon the raw essence of male sexuality that is Nonplussed Bib Shorts Model Guy:You'll find this:Though if you go to Kim Jong-Il Looking at Things, you'll still find this:Unless you're actually in North Korea, in which case your "computer" is…

  • Hard and Soft: Let Them Eat Ice Cream

    BikeSnobNYC
    17 Jan 2012 | 8:17 am
    It's all too easy to be critical of the American media, especially when it comes to covering cycling. However, you do have to credit them for their consistency. Sure, when cyclists get hit by drivers the newspapers tend to blame the victim, but at least they do it to all the victims--regardless of whether it's just some unfortunate schmuck, or it's celebrated actor Gene Hackman:Hackman was riding without a helmet on an Islamorada street around 3 p.m. when the pickup hit him, throwing him onto the grassy shoulder, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. No charges were immediately…

  • BSNYC Friday Potluck!

    BikeSnobNYC
    13 Jan 2012 | 7:48 am
    Hi! [Said buoyantly.] Firstly, please note that I will not be posting a blog post to this blog on Monday the 16th, but will resume my regular posting of blog posts to this blog posting schedule on Tuesday the 17th. I apologize for any conveniences this may cause. However, I should also point out that Monday the 16th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, so if you have any problem with my not posting that day then you're obviously a racist.Shame on you.Moving on, jurors heard closing arguments in the controversial Specialized v. Volagi case yesterday, and I can't wait for the TV movie because this…
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    Sport: Horse racing | guardian.co.uk

  • Heads Up: Pret A Thou looks a tasty 12-1 bet at Uttoxeter

    Will Hayler
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:17 pm
    Our new column, aimed at finding the best value Saturday bets, has a selection at the Midlands trackJohn Groucott's low profile may have helped Pret A Thou (2.40) slip under the radar at Uttoxeter on Saturday, because the two firms that have had a stab at pricing the contest up look to have got it wrong by offering 12-1 (BetVictor) and 10-1 (Bet365).The meeting will need to pass an inspection for frost if it is to go ahead, but there's nothing like a thawing frost on top of heavy ground to guarantee attritional conditions, and Pret A Thou simply loves the mud and is handicapped to make the…

  • Richard Johnson says Captain Chris can stake Cheltenham Gold Cup claim

    Greg Wood
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:21 am
    Jockey rides favourite for Saturday's Festival Trials day featureRichard Johnson's professional life became just a little more difficult at Warwick on Thursday, when Tony McCoy returned to race-riding after nearly a month on the sidelines, but the second-most successful jockey in National Hunt history is not one to complain."I'm sure some people think that I think it's good when he's not around," Johnson said, "but you never want to see people have to be off through injury and it's great to have him back. He's fantastic for racing, and for me it's a pleasure to ride with him. He's a good…

  • Saturday's tips

    Will Hayler
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:20 am
    Mudlark Pret A Thou is the best bet of the day in the 2.40 at UttoxeterCheltenham 12.55 Grumeti 1.30 Mister Hyde 2.05 Aerial 2.35 Diamond Harry 3.10 Broadbackbob 3.40 Big Buck's 4.15 Dare MeDoncaster1.15 Alasi 1.50 Menorah 2.20 Big Easy 2.50 I'msingingtheblues 3.25 Gullinbursti 3.55 Anquetta 4.25 Forever PresentLingfield12.50 Trip Switch 1.25 Chronic Flame 2.00 Buxfizz 2.30 Jawking 3.00 Nubar Boy 3.35 Emerald Wilderness (nb) 4.05 Southern StateUttoxeter1.05 Hidden 1.40 Italian Legace 2.10 Dun See Dee 2.40 Pret A Thou (nap) 3.15 Salut Honore 3.45 She's On The Case 4.20 Swinging HawkHorse…

  • Ascot's problem isn't being too snobbish but being in denial | Barry Glendenning

    Barry Glendenning
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am
    Who wouldn't relish the prospect of sallying forth to a small corner of Berkshire to see how the other half lives, if only to discover they're often just as poorly behaved as the rest of us?Last Saturday, this column addressed and nullified the very grave threat to the fabric of English sport posed by footballers or their managers waving imaginary cards. Described erroneously by some as an epidemic of truly terrifying proportions, this ostentatious brandishing of nonexistent small red rectangles appears to have ceased completely since last weekend's 900 words of sanctimonious, hand-wringing…

  • Black Caviar stays on Royal Ascot trail with 17th straight win

    Greg Wood
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 am
    • Mare victorious with minimum of fuss in Australia Stakes• Plans for possible European trip to be discussed next weekBlack Caviar, rated only second to Frankel in the world racehorse rankings, extended her unbeaten run to 17 races with a facile success on her first run of the year at Moonee Valley in Australia on Friday to keep open the option of travelling to Royal Ascot in June.The Peter Moody-trained mare was sent off at odds of 1-25 to win the Group Two Australia Stakes over six furlongs, and did not come off the bit as she came home three lengths clear of Zedi Knight under jockey…
 
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    Sports Agent Blog

  • Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (1/27/2012)

    Darren Heitner
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Can you believe that we are already almost one month through 2012?  This past Saturday, I started up a brand new website strictly dedicated to covering the world of Sports Law.  It is called Sport-In-Law.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  I am looking forward to serving as an...

  • Coaching!

    Darren Heitner
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:44 am
    Sponsored Post During their playing days, doesn’t the athlete have a head coach?  Don’t they have a specialized coach on the sidelines?    Doesn’t the athlete have a coach for his contract (meaning his/her agent)?   Doesn’t the athlete have a strength & conditioning coach (also known maybe as a...

  • On To The Next One: Beanie Wells (Part II)

    Darren Heitner
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    It feels like just yesterday that Chris “Beanie” Wells donned the scarlet and gray of THE Ohio State University.  It also feels like just yesterday that Wells was signed to DeBartolo Sports.  But back in October 2010, Wells switched from DeBartolo to Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports...

  • March 2012 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

    Darren Heitner
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    What: MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference When: March 2-3, 2012 Where: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts (map) Panels Art & Analytics of Negotiation Baseball Analytics Basketball Analytics Cuban one-on-one with Simmons Fanalytics Football Analytics Franchises in Transition Media...

  • Alabama Linebacker Dont’a Hightower Is A SportsTrust Advisors Client

    Darren Heitner
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Yesterday, I mistakenly listed former Alabama linebacker Don’t’a Hightower as a client of Athletes First.  The post has since been corrected.  Hightower has chosen an agent, but his selection was actually Pat Dye, Jr. of SportsTrust Advisors.  SportsTrust Advisors is the agency that Jimmy...
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    The Science of Sport

  • The Barefoot Kilimanjaro Challenge

    21 Jan 2012 | 9:45 am
    The Barefoot Kilimanjaro Challenge Only 3 days to go before I jet off to Kilimanjaro to tackle Africa's highest summit, and the world's highest free-standing mountain...barefoot...   Let me start off by pointing out that doing this climb has NOTHING to do with advocacy for barefoot running (or living) and nor is it even related to the whole barefoot running debate, which I've covered quite a lot lately here on The Science of Sport (you can read the most recent posts here and here if you're interested in my position!) No, this trip is all about a) the challenge, b) the charity and c) the…

  • Science of Sport awards: Teams of the year - Kenya & Barcelona

    2 Jan 2012 | 4:29 am
    Team of the year - Kenyan athletics and Barcelona Welcome to 2012!  It's an Olympic year, the undoubted highlight of the year for us, but there are Tours, Marathons, meets and matches to cover and we are looking forward to the analysis, debate and discussion.  We hit our three millionth visitor on New Year's Eve, and we're hoping for another million this year!  Dollars, that is...! I'm still forging on with the recap of 2011 (better late than never), only three to go, and then we'll start looking ahead to 2012.  And today, it's Team of the Year, which is a shared award…

  • Science of Sport awards: Sports science story of the year

    30 Dec 2011 | 9:50 am
    Sports science story of the year: Looking into the brain Looking back on 2011, but through an academic lens, leaves the impossible task of trying to pick a research highlight.  I guess in much the same way as your choice of a Sports Star of the Year would be influenced by your choice of sport (Messi, Djokovic, Cavendish or Wellington), the choice of most exciting or impactful sports science story of the year is heavily influenced by your particular focus within the sciences. Similarly, within sports science, you may be heavily invested in physical activity and disease, molecular basis…

  • Science of Sport Awards: More controversies

    29 Dec 2011 | 4:11 am
    Controversies of 2011: Honorable mentions Having earlier awarded "Controversy of the Year" to the Oscar Pistorius story, here are some other noteworthy controversies that affected sport in 2011.   Caster Semenya - back on the stage Caster Semenya was undoubtedly the big controversy of 2009, when she won the 800m world title amid speculation and tests about her gender.  2010 was a quiet year because the IAAF and various legal teams were ironing out the details of the treatment of whatever medical condition was present before Semenya could return to the sport.  That return…

  • Science of Sport Awards: Controversy of the year, Oscar Pistorius

    29 Dec 2011 | 12:50 am
    2011 Awards: Controversy of the year - Pistorius, go-karts and Formula 1 machines Controversy is never far from sport, and therefore the science of sport.  Many of the controversies in recent years have been directly related to science - think Caster Semenya in 2009, doping in sport (every year), swimsuits and performance in 2008. 2011 didn't produce a "new" controversy, but rather reruns of the same dramas we've discussed before.  However, one of those was comfortably, for this site anyway, the most relevant and debated story in sports science, and it was the case of Oscar…
 
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    The Surfboard Man

  • Thalia - 1/26/2012

    Chase
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pm
    Here are some pictures from today - Enjoy!

  • Why I joined Pinterest and why you should too

    Chase
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pm
    I recently joined Pinterest after being persuaded by various friends. I was told it would change my life and plainly be alot of fun. Sure enough, I have been spending alot of time on Pinterest, sometimes more than Twitter...Yikes! I really enjoy using it to spark my creativity and see what other artists are doing around the world. In addition the amazing pictures of food are always fun to look at. If only I was a world class cook. In addition, the photography is just amazing and it is a great way to share your favorite surfing pictures.

  • Surfer Living - Top 10 Airlines for Surf Trips

    Chase
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pm
    Nothing is worse than traveling with your surfboards and getting charged absurdly when checking in for your flight. Luckily my friends over at Surfer Living have put together a great list of the best airlines to travel with and how much they charge for surfboards. Click Here to Check it Out!

  • The ASP Dream Tour

    Chase
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:56 pm
    Many are beginning to question the ASP World Tour and whether it really is the "Dream Tour" I mean in some ways it is. For example, the accommodations for the pro surfers and the amount of prize money at each event has increased substantially. But with tour stops in New York and San Francisco this past year, it often has the appearance that we have strayed away from holding contests in the best and most consistent surf spots in the world. With rumors foating around of different "alternative" tours with big prize purses and some of the best waves around it will be exciting to see how the ASP…

  • Sanuk Shoes

    Chase
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pm
    I have been wearing Sanuk Sandals for the past year or so and absolutely love them. They have a ton of different styles and they all look so cool. Their designs are so simple and are perfectly fit for surfers. Seeing that I wear them every day, rain or shine, they are really durable.
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    DailyStoke's Daily Dose

  • Andy Irons Forever: Remembering (Video)

    Hot Wahine
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:28 am
    “Have you ever been kissed by god”….A 5 minute video remembering Andy, courtesy of ASPWorldTour.  An amazing video with some nice shots of him surfing, and an interview discussing why he got... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Massachusetts: NAUSET LIGHT

    Ride Anything
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:46 am
    Like a lot of spots, Nauset Light can be absolutely epic when it’s on. A punchy beach break that loves a nice Noreaster during the short window after the winds clean things up or a long period hurricane swell from the... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • 2011 Billabong World Juniors Championship Day 1 Highlights

    Surfrider
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:21 am
    Day 1 Highlights – Boys Round 1 Daily Highlights.  Super fun 2-3ft Burleigh surf was on offer for day 1 of competition at the Billabong World Junior Championships.  courtesy: ASPWorldTour No related content found. Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Hamboards Original Skate/Surfboard Longboard Review

    Garage Shaper
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:28 pm
    Recently, we’ve received a number of reader inquires and requests to cover the Hamboards brand of longboard skate and unique SUP decks.  I had never heard of them before but as soon as I visited their site I knew I just... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Surf Trip Destination Recommendation: Infinity Surf Charters

    Garage Shaper
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:56 am
    It’s about that time when the winter itch leads to the travel bug, and people start burning their refreshed vacation time.  After some recent requests from our readers for suggestions on places to go I put my feelers... Click the link above to get stoked!
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    Sports Are 80 Percent Mental

  • Michel Bruyninckx Trains Soccer Brains

    22 Jan 2012 | 6:22 pm
    Michel Bruyninckx When describing what’s wrong with today’s youth soccer coaching, Michel Bruyninckx points to his head. “We need to stop thinking football is only a matter of the body,” the 59-year old Belgian Uefa A license coach and Standard Liège academy director recently told the BBC. “Skillfulness will only grow if we better understand the mental part of developing a player. Cognitive readiness, improved perception, better mastering of time and space in combination with perfect motor functioning.” We’re not talking about dribbling around orange cones here.

  • "Quiet Eye" Can Help A Surgeon's Patients And Golf Game

    13 Dec 2011 | 2:33 pm
    Surgeons now have a really good excuse to be out on the golf course.  Researchers have shown that the same training technique that will improve their putting can also improve their operating skills.  Dr Samuel Vine and Dr Mark Wilson, from Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter, tested both elite golfers and surgical residents in two separate experiments using the gaze control technique known as the “Quiet Eye.” First, they divided 22 elite golfers, (handicaps less than 6), into two groups after their baseline putting performance was measured.  The control…

  • Is This How Barcelona's Xavi Makes Decisions?

    1 Dec 2011 | 8:35 am
    When Xavi Hernandez receives the soccer ball in his offensive half of the field, the Barcelona maestro has a world of decisions waiting for him.  Hold the ball while his teammates arrive, make the quick through pass to a slicing Lionel Messi or move into position for a shot. The question that decision researchers want to know is whether Xavi’s brain makes a choice based on the desired outcome (wait, pass or shoot) or the action necessary to achieve that goal.  Then, could his attitude towards improvement actually change his decision making ability? Traditionally, the decision…

  • Aaron Rodgers, Working Memory and 10,000 Hours Of Practice

    6 Nov 2011 | 2:01 pm
    After a great Aaron Rodgers performance, you will usually hear at least one of two phrases uttered by post-game football analysts, “he has a great ability to see the field,” or “the game has really slowed down for him.” Assuming the Packers’ quarterback does not have super-human vision or a time machine, these comments must refer to his ability to recognize opposing defensive formations, adjust quickly to their movements and pick out an open receiver.  It is a skill that all young players would like to have and their coaches would like to teach. Of course, the ongoing debate in…

  • Apolo Ohno Trains His Legs And His Mind For The NYC Marathon

    30 Oct 2011 | 8:15 pm
    Of the roughly 45,000 brave souls who will line up for the start of the New York City Marathon in less than two weeks, there’s a good chance that at least a few will have doubts of crossing the finish line.  They have put in the training miles, eaten the right foods and picked out their playlist. Yet, the biggest obstacle to a finisher’s medal is not their legs, but their brain.  Like an overprotective mother, the brain not only runs the show but also decides when enough is enough.  However, exercise science researchers now believe that it is possible to fool mother nature…
 
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    The Schmuck Stops Here

  • Orioles: What Duquette is doing

    Peter Schmuck
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:12 am
    There has been a lot of chatter on the various blogs and Orioles fan sites about the direction that Dan Duquette is taking the game in his first months as executive vice president, and a lot of it is pretty skeptical. With good reason. The Orioles have spent the past decade half-stepping their way into oblivion, so fans have every right to wonder if Duquette is just playing to ownership's desire to keep the MASN spigot open and the payroll spigot closed. It's going to be up to him to prove that's not the case. I think it's a little more complicated than that. Obviously, Duquette got the job…

  • Orioles Pantheon

    Peter Schmuck
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:53 am
    The Orioles just announced their promotional schedule for the upcoming season and I'm going to give them some love for the way they are unveiling the six statues of the six Hall of Famers who have had their numbers retired by the club. The team will honor one of them each month of the season in order of the retirement of their uniform numbers, beginning with Frank Robinson on April and ending with Cal Ripken on Sept. 6 -- the anniversary of the night he broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record. On each of those nights, the club will give every fan in attendance a 7-to-8-inch miniature…

  • NFC: Simply incredible

    Peter Schmuck
    14 Jan 2012 | 7:17 pm
    The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints just put on a show for the ages. The Saints rallied from a mistake-riddled first half and an early 17-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter, and then the two teams traded lightning touchdown drives until the 49ers won the game on a terrific throw and catch from Alex Smith to former Maryland star Vernon Davis with nine seconds left. Simply amazing. The two teams scored four touchdowns in the final four minutes, and it looked like the Saints were going to pull it out when Drew Brees hit Jimmy Graham for 66 yards and his second…

  • Great Scott: The Orioles just got less interesting

    Peter Schmuck
    11 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Frankly, I have no idea how the loss of Luke Scott is going to affect the Orioles. It all depends on whether Scott would have have made a successful comeback from the shoulder injury that cost him a chunk of the 2011 season. I suspect he would have come back healthy, because nobody works harder to get in shape and stay there, but it's still hard to say whether this is going to be a significant loss. What I do know is that the clubhouse just got less interesting. Scott was fearlessly outspoken, which ruffled a lot of feathers around here. He questioned President Barack Obama's citizenship and…

  • Don't wish too hard...

    Peter Schmuck
    9 Jan 2012 | 9:36 am
    Everybody -- including me -- wanted the Ravens to play the Texans this Sunday in the first home playoff game of the John Harbaugh era, but if you think that this is a walkover matchup for the Ravens, think again. The Texans have a lot going for them, including -- not except for -- rookie quarterback T.J. Yates. While everybody has been swooning over Tim Tebow the last few weeks, Houston's third-string quarterback has held things together and kept the Texans on track for an upper-half seed in the postseason. He looked pretty good against the Bengals and he's got Arian Foster to keep the…
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    Take Your Sports Career To The Next Level | Sports Networker Is The #1 Sports Business Resource Online

  • Sports Web site Fanlime.com Boasts Fan’s DNA

    Steve Richards
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    There are sports fans, and then there are sports fans. There is no better example than at the upcoming Super Bowl party you will attend. Every party has that relative or family friend that is interested in the social gathering; after a few mini hot dogs and a few too many drinks he’s asking why teams punt on 4th down. Then there’s the true sports fan, who impresses as the one glued to the TV, talking about preparation and in-game adjustments even though he or she has no allegiance to the Giants or Patriots. They live for sports, it’s in their DNA. Thanks to the sports Web…

  • Digital Advantage to the Australian Open

    Chris Conway
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am
    The Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which has reached half way stage as I write this,  has built on the progress of previous years to establish a strong, recognizable and credible online brand. According to Sam Laird, in a recent post on the US website Mashable, the Australian Open ‘may just be the most digitally connected major sporting event of all time’. High praise indeed. So why is the event in Melbourne attracting such accolades for its digital presence? In my opinion, what the Australian Open is doing so well is leveraging digital assets to create deep and meaningful…

  • Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz – 12.1.24

    Lewis Howes
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:22 am
    The Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Online Marketing Coordinator – Steve Richards   Sports Business IMG Worldwide Squashes Rumors of Being Up For Sale “I immediately contacted Jim Gallagher, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at IMG Worldwide.  Gallagher quickly put the rumor to bed.  ”There aren’t ANY conversations going on with Lagardère, or any other company or individual for that matter, regarding a purchase of IMG,” said Gallagher.” Nationals’ Negotiations With MASN Will Have Huge…

  • Exclusive Opportunity To Work In Major League Soccer

    Steve Richards
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:36 am
    The MLS National Sales Center is looking for applicants for its March sports sales program. The program selects 12 lucky people who have a passion for both selling and soccer. The program lasts up to four months in Blaine, Minnesota and is an exclusive opportunity to learn the environment and exposure of MLS ticket sales. Trainees accepted into the program receive a stipend to help offset board, meal plan and relocation. There are also opportunities to earn commission during program. In addition to the real life sales experience selling for MLS clubs, trainees will also benefit from…

  • NFL Sponsor Playoff Activation: Isn’t It Time To Upgrade?

    Michael Hurley
    20 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm
    With the Playoffs to date breaking all kinds of fan engagement records, the NFL is putting the finishing touches on an incredibly successful season. It appears that the resolution of the lockout, just in time to avoid losing any games on the field, led to records falling off the field on a seemingly weekly basis. There was unprecedented fan interaction at virtually every level, especially when analyzing engagement with the “Four Screens”: TV, Computer, Tablet and Phone. All of this suggests a great environment for corporate partners to successfully activate their sponsorships,…
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    Eleven Warriors

  • Know Your Foe: Talkin' Michigan Hoops

    Chris
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Burke is averaging 14.1 pts and 5.0 assists as a rookie As you know, the Buckeyes take to the homecourt Sunday afternoon for a showdown against the Maize and Blue with 1st place in the conference standings on the line. The series has been extremely kind to Ohio State since Thad arrived in Columbus as the Buckeyes have posted a stellar 14-2 mark over the last 16 contests. This year presents Michigan's best chance yet to finally figure out the Buckeyes with the backcourt of Columbus native Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. leading the charge.  In prep for the Sunday tip, Dylan Burkhardt,…

  • Catching Up with Alquadin Muhammad

    Alex
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:18 pm
    Quan Muhammad just picked up an offer from OSU Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey (no relation to this guy), has been a national powerhouse in football for as long as I can remember. Growing up as a kid, I used to hear about the great players that went there, such as Ryan Grant, Matt Simms, Mike Teel, Brian Toal, Justin Trattou, and Corey Wootton, among others. As good as some of those teams from the 90's and early 2000's were, and as talented as those players I just mentioned still are, the 2011 Don Bosco team may be the best there ever was. The reigning high school national…

  • Depth Chartin' 2012: Offensive Line

    Jason
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Norwell's last haircut: August 2010 There was a time, way back during the first half of Jim Tressel's tenure in Columbus, when Ohio State was known for having fearsome, dominant lines. It was one of those lines, in fact, that powered the Buckeye rushing attack to an upset over a formidable Miami front in the 2003 National Championship. But then something happened. Five-star recruits stopped living up to their billing and the unit was exposed as out of shape and slow, first against the Florida Gators in the 2007 championship game and then a year later against LSU. What had once been a…

  • Friday Skull Session

    Elika
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:08 am
    Good morning, fellow citizens of Buckeye Nation!  Somehow, a random sidenote about my In-N-Out craving last week sparked one of the greatest comment-reactions I've ever seen on a Friday Skull Session. In fact, it may have even rivaled the reaction to the news that a special delivery, by the name of Urban, was Columbus-bound. So, if you must know, I'd give up Ohio State's 2012 season bowl game for some jalapeño poppers from Jack In The Box right now. You're all thinking "Yuck, Jack?! How could you, Elika?!" I know, I know... but I'm a sucker for things…

  • Stars

    DJ
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:50 pm
    The #1 Google Image Result for "joe mcknight heisman", lol Long before Twitter (which is hilarious to imagine the primitive lives we all lived before the mico-blogging service blew up), when Pete Carroll was at the height of his powers, I remember logging onto the internet one day and seeing the college football realm aflame with news of a highly touted running back from Louisiana heading to LA to play for Carroll. After a vicious recruiting battle, The Trojans had found the person to fill Reggie Bush's magical tap-dancing shoes. Joe McKnight, as recruitniks told it, was…
 
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    Headlines

  • Teams Turn to Exclusive Camera Angles To Give Fans Unique Vantage Points of the Action

    Brian Gainor
    22 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm
    In recent years, the emergence of social media has placed increased pressures on sports organizations to deliver new, compelling content for fans to enjoy. As a result, many teams have looked to create exclusive gameday camera angles that provide fans with unique vantage points of the action. Exclusive camera angles are a terrific resource to have on gameday, as they: Provide valuable content that can be sold to corporate partners (especially if a brand serves as the presenting sponsor of the dance team, halftime entertainment, emcee, etc.) Provide valuable content for fans via social media…

  • Teams Can Turn to Projection Mapping to Promote Airline Partnerships in New Ways

    Brian Gainor
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:51 pm
    Over the past few years, airline partners have invested more time and resources into their team, league, and event sponsorships. Airlines have invested in branding aircraft with team marks, developing loyalty programs for fans, creating ownable stadium destinations, and distributing free ticket vouchers to fans in attendance. While airlines have sought to activate their partnerships more actively at airports nationwide, one tactic that we have not seen executed to date in conjunction with a team partnership is projection mapping. Just think how amazing it would be to look out the window at…

  • Heineken Gives Teams a Few Ideas to Drive Fan Engagement and Socialization

    Brian Gainor
    22 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm
    As teams look for new ways to leverage social media, they should keep a close eye on related programs and tactics implemented by brands across the world. In recent weeks, Heineken launched two (2) innovative social campaigns that could easily be replicated by teams to engage their fanbases in new ways on game day. In Singapore, Heineken created a "Social Christmas Tree" out of 48 LED screens towering eleven meters high that became a destination for consumers to send messages to their friends and family around the holidays. Heineken allowed consumers across the world to submit greetings and…

  • U.S. Olympic Hopefuls Turn to Temporary Tattoos to Generate Sponsorship Dollars

    Brian Gainor
    22 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pm
    In recent years, Olympic athletes have taken many different approaches to support their training regimens, NGB's, and lifestyle.With the 2012 London Olympic Games less than 300 days away, U.S. Olympic hopeful Nick Symmonds recently set up an auction on eBay that allowed one (1) brand an opportunity to place a temporary tattoo on his shoulder for the 2012 track and field season. With the auction open for bid by any company/agency, Milwaukee-based Hanson Dodge Creative (HDC) capitalized on the opportunity and placed a winning bid of $11,100 for the rights to place their brand's Twitter handle…

  • The D-backs Host a Most Valuable Partner Awards Night

    Brian Gainor
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:53 pm
    It has become a common practice in the sports space for teams to host Sponsor Summits to recap their seasons, share ideas, insights and best practices, drive B2B opportunities, and reward partners with a memorable experience that builds their connection with the team. While most teams make slight tweaks to evolve their Sponsor Summits each year, the Arizona Diamondbacks have developed a new approach that could soon become an industry benchmark. The Diamondbacks recently announced that they will be hosting a Most Valuable Partner Awards Night on January 19th for nearly 300 corporate partners…
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  • New Jersey Nets tickers one cent

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:54 pm
    It's not a good time to be a New Jersey Net--but it is a good time to be one of the few New Jersey Nets' fans. Tickets for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors are going on StubHub for a whooping $0.01. That is not a joke. At the time of publication there are nine sets of tickets for $0.01 and 15 sets of tickets for under $1.00. The fees associated with the tickets end up being about a 500 percent markup! When I first saw this, I thought, Oh, it must be because it is Super Bowl Sunday. Not so fast, my friends. You can get $0.01 tickets to Wednesday's game at the Prudential Center versus…

  • Djokovic into the Aussie Open final

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pm
    Sunday is going to see the top two players in men’s tennis battle it out for the first Grand Slam of the year after Novak Djokovic outlasted Andy Murray in what was arguably the best match of the tournament. Both men battled it out in five sets and Novak reigned supreme taking the match 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 7-5. A lot people didn’t think that Murray would be able to give Novak such a tough time. I thought the match would be over in straight sets for Djokovic albeit very tight ones. Last year’s Aussie Open final comes to mind where Djokovic easily brushed Murray aside…

  • Eli Manning more desirable than Tom Brady

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm
    Well, ladies, of the two quarterbacks set to play in the Super Bowl, who would you rather have an affair with? According to a survey by AshleyMadison.com women actually prefer Eli Manning to Tom Brady -- 54 percent to 46 percent thanks to his "boy next door looks." I'm guessing this is not what the women were thinking about when they described those "boy next door" looks: I never thought I was a good judge of male looks... but really ladies?  I suppose the entire premise of that quiz is ridiculous. I mean AshleyMadison.com is a site dedicated to finding…

  • Dana White takes on internet hackers over UFC's SOPA support

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    The UFC has turned off a few of their fans by supporting the recently failed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). The UFC has had a long history of troubles with fans live-streaming their pay-per-view events online and cutting into their precious PPV revenue. Recently, the UFC's website was hacked in response to their endorsement of the unpopular proposed legislation. Now, after Dana White's reaction to the hacking, he's the new target. "Keep hacking our site, do it again. Do it tonight. These guys look like terrorists now and a bill that was about to die, is about to come back." The…

  • Kevin Garnett screams about a bar fight after the Celtics win over the Magic

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:52 am
    Kevin Garnett is insane. There's really no doubt about it. He is absolutely batsh*t crazy. In case you still have reservations, here's some more proof, thanks to a post-game interview with Craig Sager, who somehow seemed like the more normal person in the conversation. KG was pretty pumped up after the Celtics came back from a 27-point deficit to beat the Magic 91-83. So excited, in fact, that he notified Sager that the game was like a bar fight. Garnett chipped in with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks against the Magic, who lost to the undermanned Celtics for the second time in only a few…
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  • I Don't Want To Know

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pm
    I don’t want to know who is or isn’t  playing in the NFL Pro-Bowl this week, or the over/under on how many times Eli Manning will be sacked in the Super Bowl, or whether Tom Brady is abstaining from sex with Gisele until after the big game, so I am venturing away from writing about sports in this week’s blog.  The above song was written by the great Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and appeared on their monumental album “Rumors”, which was released to the music world in 1977 to immediate critical and popular success.  It is currently the eighth bestselling album of all-time.  If…

  • Five Minute Frags – A Tale of Two Catchers

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
     "Somebody will have to come out and take the uniform off me, and the guy who comes after it had better bring help." --Early Wynn, Hall of Fame Pitcher Retirement is a fickle creature. He waits in hiding and pounces at the right time, reducing an otherwise healthy and productive athlete to a shadow of their former selves. When he gets near, you can almost see her coming and her affects are both bewildering and vengeful. No man escapes Father Time. Lost in the bombshell of the mega-deal signed by Prince Fielder, was the formal press conference announcing the retirement of Jorge Posada from…

  • It Ain't That Easy When You Really Like Someone...

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:41 pm
    Ever since I was a kid... There were certain coaches I liked... And certain coaches I didn’t like... My first major dislike was... At the risk of being yelled at... By one of my former fellow blogettes... Woody Hayes... Never liked the guy... Crotchety old man... Terrific coach... But he came across as the eternal grump... You see... I grew up in the Midwest... Got my fill of him there... Then moved to the West Coast... And got my fill of him during Rose Bowl week... Back then... The Big Ten had a dumb no repeat rule... You could only “Rose Bowl” it every other year... Thank goodness…

  • A blond walks into a bar.....

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:22 pm
    Oldharry here, tough day and the best way to cheer up after a day like this is to laugh, and what better way than a blond joke. I heard this the other day A blonde cop stops a blonde motorist and asks for her driver's license. The motorist digs around in her purse but can't find it. She says to the cop, "I must have left it at home, officer." The cop says, "Well, do you have any kind of identification?" The motorist searches her purse again and finds a pocket mirror. She looks at it and says to the cop, "All I have is this picture of myself." The cop says, "Let me see." So the blonde motorist…

  • Talking Sports

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Thursday, before the Superbowl has arrived, oh darn it. There is still another Thursday before the Superbowl. I must say all the local news channels are all over the non stories of the Superbowl. The hype isn’t a week old yet and it’s already gotten to me. I was at the Ravens-Patriots game Sunday, we all know what happened but it was emotional rollercoaster from a Patriot fans point of view but a win is a win. I had my 12 year old at the game and he asked me if Steven Tyler was a man or women. I said I think he is a man.  I’m at the game and I get a text from the Mrs that just says…
 
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  • Ray Lewis: The Team Player

    24 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am
    "As a man, I said it earlier, not one play won or lost this game. Could you have put us in a position to keep playing, absolutely. But one play didn't win or lose the game. There is no one man who has ever lost a game. Don't you ever drop your head. We win as a team, we lose as a team. There is no 'Billy is the fault, Bill missed the kick.' It happens, move on, move on, as a man, because life doesn't stop." --Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens' linebacker, telling the media what he will tell Billy Cundiff, who missed a game-tying field goal that allowed the New England Patriots to win the AFC…

  • The Ray Lewis Mentality

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:10 am
    "For us to be here now, I'm hungry again and I'm thirsty again. Every time you go through something like this, it has to drive you. I truly believe that's the only thing that makes people great. It's not the ones who always winning that people remember. It's the ones who go through tough times." --Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens' linebacker, after losing to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.  Lewis is a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a16-year NFL veteran and 13-time NFL Pro Bowler. "Is this my last time as a Raven? Absolutely not," Lewis said. "Let me answer…

  • Eli Manning Leads New York Giants to the Super Bowl Again

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:36 am
    “Eli is just as calm in the fourth quarter as he is in the first quarter of a preseason game. They expect to score. That’s impressive.”  --Eli Manning’s brother Peyton said outside the New York Giants’ locker room after their overtime N.F.C. championship game.   Eli quarterbacked the New York Giants to a win in the N.F.C. championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.  Manning and the Giants advanced to the Super Bowl with a 20-17 victory.   They will face the New England Patriots whom they upset in their previous Super Bowl meeting in 2007.

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    22 Jan 2012 | 11:09 am
    "The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital." --Joe Paterno (1926-2012) Rest in Peace Taken from The Handbook of Peak Performance.

  • Joe Flacco Respected by his Raven Teammates

    17 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
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    Women Talk Sports | Latest News and Blog Posts

  • Using Intuition to Improve Sports Performance

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:07 am
    Can an athlete think too much? Well, yes and no. It depends on the time and place. Talk to any athlete whose under-performing. They will admit too many thoughts interfere with sports performance. During high pressure moments of a competition, racing thoughts, critical thoughts or too many thoughts become a distraction. Thinking slows down response time. During those high pressure moments clutch players are not distracted by their own thoughts. Immediate, decisive action requires a quick response. Whether you call it an inner sense, gut feeling, hunch, intuition, ESP it does not matter. They…

  • Winter X Games Underway; Skier Sarah Burke Honored

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pm
    Sarah Burke’s friends took a slow ski down a darkened halfpipe at the Winter X Games on Thursday, saying goodbye to the skier who helped push their sports to the heights they are today. Burke, who would have been the defending champion in Saturday’s SuperPipe finals, died Jan. 19, nine days after suffering an accident in the Park City, Utah, halfpipe. At the bottom, friends embraced Burke’s family, still mourning a week after the 29-year-old Canadian freestyle skier’s death. It was a touching tribute in front of a silent crowd—beginning with a video remembrance…

  • To tweet or not to tweet?

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:39 pm
    North Carolina Coach Sylvia Hatchell banned twitter use for the Tar Heels. That distraction eliminated, the team has won two in a row.I understand where Hatchell is coming from. I cringe at some of the things I see young people put on twitter.Do you think athletes should be banned from twitter use? Vote.Other stuff:Dishin & Swishin talked to Lisa Leslie this week.Tonight's upset (so far): Virginia Tech over #7 Maryland, 75-69.There are other games in progress, and the final games of the night begin in 20 minutes, so there may be more later.

  • Bellator to Seek Nevada MMA License

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:36 pm
    Could we see the Bellator female fighters in Nevada? By the looks of it, it’s a great possibility. According to a story on MMAJunkie.com, Bellator has applied for a Nevada State Promoters license. If they receive it, they would be able to book their first ever events in the state. Besides the obvious site Vegas, Bellator could do cards in Reno and Laughlin, both solid venues for matches. A decision will be made on the license Feb. 1 in Vegas. The new Bellator spring season will start in March and Rebney stated he is working on Jessica Aguilar vs. Megumi Fujii to…

  • Victoria Azarenka vs. Maria Sharapova Australian Open Final Will Be a Scream

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm
    The top ranking at the women’s game will be on the line when third seed Victoria Azarenka meets fourth seed Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday. The other big story – one that was tweeted about repeatedly as the semifinal matches played out – is the projected decibel level of the championship match. Yes, the two loudest screamers on the WTA Tour, Russia’s Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, are both through to the final, defeating Petra Kvitova and Kim Clijsters respectively.  Many in the blogosphere (and elsewhere) are…
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  • 2 & Some Change - 1/24/12: How To Fix The Knicks FT JRsportbrief (Sports)

    MachinimaSports
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pm
    2 & Some Change - 1/24/12: How To Fix The Knicks FT JRsportbrief (Sports) www.youtube.com Click to watch 2 & Some Change 1/23/12: Is Lionel Messi The Greatest Soccer Player Ever? (Sports)! 2 & Some Change 1/24/12: How To Fix The Knicks FT JRsportbrief (Sports) S02E13 Today on 2 and Some Change, Constant is joined by fellow YouTube sports fanatic JRSportbrief as they put their heads together to figure out how to fix the ailing New York Knicks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Sports video teaches you: How to repair an NBA team How to play…

  • FIFA 12 Ultimate Team: You Win Some & You Lose Some Ft Pato (FIFA 12) Sports

    MachinimaSports
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pm
    FIFA 12 Ultimate Team: You Win Some & You Lose Some Ft Pato (FIFA 12) Sports www.youtube.com Click here to watch FIFA 12 Ultimate Team: Can 50huz Win The Advanced Cup? Ft Messi (FIFA 12) Sports FIFA 12 Ultimate Team: You Win Some & You Lose Some Ft Pato (FIFA 12) Sports Thanks for ALL the support on my previous video, from all the viewers & FIFA directors. In this video I show I am human, and can get thrashed in a game yet comfortably win the next game, thus proving the unpredictable nature of football. Be sure to leave the video a quick rating & comment to help myself &…

  • 2 & Some Change - 1/20/12: AFC Championship Predictions ft Ravens vs Patriots (Sports)

    MachinimaSports
    20 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm
    2 & Some Change - 1/20/12: AFC Championship Predictions ft Ravens vs Patriots (Sports) www.youtube.com Click to watch 2 & Some Change 1/19/12: NFC Championship Predictions (Sports)! 2 & Some Change 1/20/12: AFC Championship Predictions ft Ravens vs Patriots (Sports) S02E11 Today on 2 and Some Change, Constant and Sma11z trade opinions on who they think will win the AFC Championship. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Sports video teaches you: HOW TO play football HOW TO play Madden 12 HOW TO pick an AFC champion - - - - - - - - - - - - - -…

  • 2 & Some Change - 1/17/12: Who Is The Greatest Sports Figure In This Bunch? (Sports)

    MachinimaSports
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:49 pm
    2 & Some Change - 1/17/12: Who Is The Greatest Sports Figure In This Bunch? (Sports) www.youtube.com Watch the previous episode of 2 & Some Change! 2 & Some Change 1/17/12: Who Is The Greatest Sports Figure In This Bunch? (Sports) S02E09 Today on 2 & Some Change, Constant and David celebrate the 70th birthday of Muhammad Ali by discussing who is the greatest sports figure between Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Jim Brown, and Babe Ruth. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Sports video teaches you: How to be the greatest how…

  • 2 & Some Change - 1/12/12: NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions ft Broncos vs. Patriots (Sports)

    MachinimaSports
    12 Jan 2012 | 5:34 pm
    2 & Some Change - 1/12/12: NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions ft Broncos vs. Patriots (Sports) www.youtube.com Watch the previous episode of 2 & Some Change! 2 & Some Change 1/12/12: NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions ft Broncos vs. Patriots (Sports) S02E08 Kayvon and OGConstant break down the Playoff Matchups this weekend. We got Saints vs. 49ers, Broncos vs. Patriots, Giants vs. Packers, and Texans vs. Ravens. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Sports video teaches you: How to win a playoff game how to play football how to win the Super…
 
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  • Nick Saban Helps Alabama Kicker Cade Foster Prepare For The Game

    Kuhn
    9 Jan 2012 | 11:36 am
    INT. LOCKER ROOM Cade enters. Slams the door. Kicks at a locker. Misses. CADE: Damn it! I suck! Nick Saban enters. The room grows colder. Cade can see his breath. NICK SABAN: Cade, calm down. It’s just practice. And that woman’s going to be fine. CADE: What was she even doing in the bleachers anyway? NICK SABAN: She works on the grounds crew. Said she wanted to know what it was like to sit at the 50-yard line. CADE: I’m going to lose the game for us, Coach. I can just feel it. NICK SABAN: You’re not going to lose the game. You know how I know? CADE: How? Nick Saban…

  • The Spirit of the Law

    Kuhn
    1 Dec 2011 | 5:24 pm
    The BCS will never be “right.” The only years where people have praised it for “getting it right” were years where only two undefeated teams remained at the end of the year. It doesn’t take a computer to match those two teams against each other. This does not mean that its goal, to pair great teams against each other in bowl games, is not admirable. Yes, their goal is also motivated by the fact that better teams equals better attendance/TV ratings equals more money. But it’s something we both benefit from. The reason this whole thing was created is that…

  • College Football 2011 Preview

    Kuhn
    29 Aug 2011 | 12:04 pm
    College football returns this week, an oasis finally found in the midst of months of wandering through the desert. And even though no games have been played yet, the Associated Press has already ranked the Top 25 teams. Well, that seems silly. But since they went to all that (guess)work, I’ll mention the primary concerns of each team on the list as they prepare for the upcoming season. #1 Oklahoma: Still haven’t figured out a way to hide Bob Stoops’ third chin during TV interviews #2 Alabama: Actually have to try to win another national championship because if they just…

  • Keep On Truckin’

    Kuhn
    4 Aug 2011 | 12:25 pm
    My father recently purchased an Auburn-themed pick-up truck. There is much that could be said about this, but I will let the pictures do most of the talking. Perhaps my favorite thing about this truck is that my father bought it used.

  • Episode 12: Harry Potter (AKA, The Podcast That Lived)

    Kuhn
    27 Jul 2011 | 3:55 pm
    A couple of weeks ago the last Harry Potter film was released, thus officially ending the franchise (for now at least). Making eight films of good to great quality with the same cast is quite the accomplishment, but this podcast isn’t just about heaping praise on the series. While there is some of that, we also discuss the flaws and near misses as well as some “what if” scenarios. For this episode we invited back Steve Jones, as he is our resident Potter expert/obsessive fan. I’d consider myself an enthusiast, while JP has read none of the books and only seen parts of…
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  • Three Things – Swimming Edition

    Jamie
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:11 pm
    1) I somehow failed to set my alarm last night to get up up and out the door to masters swimming on time. But I woke up on my own at 4:55 am, texted Julia that I’d be late and wouldn’t be able to shuttle her to practice, and still make it to practice just in the nick of time. Even after I realized there was a surprise snow dusting and I had to scrape off my car. I think I can officially say that I’m on a regular training schedule and my body has a nice eat-sleep-train rhythm going on. 2) Swimming HURTS. I’m about a month into a bit swimming block and I can say with…

  • When I’m 70

    Jamie
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    …I won’t care about how bald my head is, how many wrinkles are on my face or any thing else about my deteriorating appearance. But if I can come back from the doctor’s office with body scans that look like this, I’ll be pretty happy. Check out that crazy comparison between fat, muscle and bone density! Via Laura McIntyre, Physiotherapist

  • Rev3 Staff Runs Across America For Cancer

    Jamie
    5 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm
    One of the reasons I love being part of Team Rev3 is because they just do awesome stuff. And it makes it insanely easy to support them. Apparently at HQ a few weeks ago, there was a conversation that went down something like this: “With all the buzz that we’ve gotten over the last few years, I really think we need to up our game and look for new ways to give back.” “How so? You mean like offering complimentary back waxing to help hairy male athletes swim faster at our races?” “No. Like doing something big for the Ulman Cancer Fund. We’ve supported…

  • Chasing Bubbles

    Jamie
    31 Dec 2011 | 2:05 pm
    That has been my workout theme for the past few weeks. Bubbles. At my usual swimming spot, I’m almost always the fastest person in the water, and I’m not even a speedy swimmer. Lots of aquasizers and aquajoggers. It is hard to push yourself when you are doing solo workouts and you don’t have a carrot (or bubbles) in front of you to chase. Because of that (and not giving an honest effort effort and addressing the swim as my biggest weakness) my swim times for the last few years have hit a major plateau. No more. I officially joined Cambridge Masters for the winter and…

  • Staying Safe On The Road – 1BandID

    Jamie
    30 Dec 2011 | 5:46 pm
    Okay, so this is going to be way more promotional than I usually like to post, but I really dig this product so it is worth sharing. Like most athletes, I’ve got an ID bracelet in case something happens to me and someone finds me on the side of the road and needs to call 911 or the wife. Sam is militant about making sure that I wear it whenever I workout, especially when I go off for long bike rides and disappear for most of the day. Unfortunately, with a bike, helmet, glasses, shoes, booty lube, bottles, gels, sunscreen and everything else that you need to pack for a long bike ride,…
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    The Business of Sports

  • Five For Friday – #FF Edition

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pm
    In the past, we used to have regular “Five for Friday” columns that featured five interesting links for the week. I’m going to start bringing this back more often with all different types of lists. Today, in honor of Twitter’s #FF (Follow Friday) hashtag, here are five great sports business folks to follow on Twitter. (NOTE: there are clearly WAY MORE than five great sports business folks to follow on Twitter, and since this is a recurring column, you will meet many more of them over time, so please do not be offended if you aren’t on the list). Brian Gainor…

  • Interview with Justin Cener of Crowd Seats

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:51 am
    Yesterday I sat down with Justin Cener, Founder of Crowd Seats, to discuss how sports organizations can use group-buying deal sites as part of their sales efforts and what’s unique about the Crowd Seats product compared to other options. Justin, give us a brief overview of Crowd Seats? Crowd Seats is the first and only daily deals site for sports tickets. We offer amazing sports ticket deals for 50-90% off face value with no added ticket fees. Consumers love us because we offer great tickets for great games at unbelievable prices. Teams and events love working with us because…

  • The Passing of Joe Paterno

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am
    My condolences to the Paterno family on the passing of Joe Paterno. While there is no arguing his accomplishments as a football coach, may his final legacy be allowing the world to learn from his mistakes and the mistakes of others involved so that the situation at Penn State never happens again.

  • The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job with Xfinity

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:42 am
    In case you didn’t know, I’m a big social media advocate. I love what it can do for people and business alike, creating content, conversation and active communities. In turn, when I see unique opportunities and promotions based around this space, I love to share them here, which bring me to the “Ultimate Sports Social Media Job” program created by Xfinity. Here is a quick summary of the contest and what the winner can receive: “Comcast’s Xfinity Service is launching a contest to hire an individual who will serve as the new voice of Xfinity in the sports social…

  • Opportunities in CRM and Database Roles

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:31 am
    My full-time roles in the sports industry have been focused on the CRM and database space, and these positions can have lots of fun and interesting responsibilities, such as: Consolidating data to build a complete picture of each fan and customer Building distinct customer segments for targeted marketing campaigns Managing digital communications using email, web, PURLs, social media and more Creating detailed customer profiles to understand who are fans are Measuring the results of sales and marketing initiatives Generating new leads and building models to predict sales and renewals Using…
 
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  • New York Yankees: AJ Burnett Expects To Start And I Do Too

    Kate
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:16 am
    The hottest topic in Yankee Universe at the moment is who should win the fifth spot in the starting pitching rotation between Phil Hughes, AJ Burnett and Freddy Garcia. So, over the last week I have read and heard many opinions on the topic from bloggers to analysts to the manager at my local Starbucks. The most annoying trend is the immediate discounting of Burnett, as entitled Yankee fans have branded him as the pitcher’s A-rod. Personally, I like both A-rod and Burnett because they work hard and when they are on, they are great. But getting into that discussion is for another time. The…

  • New York Yankees: Fifth Starter Competition Looks To Be A Dogfight

    Kate
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:16 am
    New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman took the words “Pitching is a priority,” right out of ex-Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks mouth this off-season. Cashman has left skipper Joe Girardi and Co. with a tough decision to make come Spring Training, as seven starting pitchers cannot fit into five spots. The situation is as follows, CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Michael Pineda and Ivan Nova look to be the locks to start the 2012 season, pending no extenuating circumstances say otherwise. This leaves AJ Burnett, Freddy Garcia and Phil Hughes all fighting for the one remaining spot left in the starting…

  • New York Yankees: You Want Answers I Got 3 Questions

    Kate
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:12 am
    In a few days it will be February, which means Spring Training is right around the corner as pitchers and catchers report on the 19th. Image via Wikipedia So, while baseball fans are ready to end another long off-season, team’s front offices are scrambling to get everything in order. As for the New York Yankees, this off-season got started uncomfortably late but in the end trading for Michael Pineda and signing Hiroki Kuroda were well worth the wait. Still, the fate of the 2012 Yankees hinders on getting the right answers to some lingering questions. So, here are 3 substantial subjects to…

  • New York Yankees: Detroit Tiger-ees Want To Win Now Too

    Kate
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:02 am
    Image via Wikipedia Guess another team, the Detroit Tigers, finally got the memo, since Prince Fielder will be waving goodbye to the Brew Crew as the slugger is heading to the Motor City. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reported agent Scott Boras got the Tigers to agree to a nine-year, $214 million contract for Prince’s talents. Once the news broke that catcher/DH Victor Martinez would be out for all of 2012 after tearing his ACL in a pre-season workout, the Tigers had to go big to stay relevant in the AL. And answering with Prince Fielder certainly does just that. Actually, I was a tad stunned…

  • New York Yankees: Introducing Prospect Jose Campos

    Kate
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pm
    Jose Campos will have his personal cheering section this week. (Shari Sommerfield/MiLB.com) In the midst of all the hysteria surrounding the Michael Pineda-Jesus Montero trade, the name Jose Campos might have gotten lost in the shuffle. Campos was the other pitcher the New York Yankees received from the Seattle Mariners in the blockbuster trade. The 19-year-old righty has only been in the minors for two years, and so far the reports are mixed about Campos’s potential. POSITIVES: Campos has the perfect pitcher’s frame at 6’4 and 200 lbs. He throws a low-mid 90’s fastball, which he can…
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    SKLZ in the Zone!

  • Catching up with Megan Willis

    20 Jan 2012 | 8:06 pm
    A couple weeks ago, we welcomed Megan Willis to the growing team of SKLZ Ambassadors. No sooner did her introduction to the team finish than we whisked her away to a full schedule of photo and video shoots.    With the softball[...]

  • 2012 NSCAA Show, Over and Out

    18 Jan 2012 | 11:15 am
    This was SKLZ first time in attendance at the NSCAA Soccer Coaches Show. This year the show was held in Kansas City and SKLZ team members in attendance definitely got their share of Kansas City BBQ. What they even more[...]

  • SKLZ to Exhibit at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show and Demo Day

    17 Jan 2012 | 11:43 am
    CARLSBAD, CA - January 17, 2012 - SKLZ, the industry leader in athletic performance and sports skill development products, announced that it will be participating in the PGA Merchandise Show with its greatest presence yet. SKLZ will be located at[...]

  • SKLZ Sponsors San Diego-Based Cycling Team

    17 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    As the cycling community continues to grow nationwide, SKLZ is proud to support this local cyling club that has over 150 recreational and racing cyclists. SKLZ CEO and 3-time Million Dollar Challenge rider, John Sarkisian, is a proud member of[...]

  • 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

    10 Jan 2012 | 4:38 pm
    This past Saturday, the top high school football recruits selected to play in the 2012 U.S Army All-American Bowl prepared for kickoff. Of all high school players nationwide, the Army selected 96 of the top recruits among the nation to[...]
 
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  • Indiana Pacers versus Boston Celtics Sports Betting Odds Pick Preview

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:14 am
    The Indiana Pacers will travel to play the Boston Celtics in an NBA pro basketball game on Friday night. Tip off time from Boston is scheduled for 7:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the NBA League Pass. The point spread will open in the morning. Boston is facing injury concerns to Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo. These two Eastern conference teams have met twice already at each location this season with Indiana winning and covering the point spread in both games. The total came in with one under and one push. Indiana will travel to Boston with a record of 12-5 on the…

  • New York Knicks versus Miami Heat Sports Betting Odds Pick Preview

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:26 am
    The New York Knicks will travel to play the Miami Heat in an NBA pro basketball game on Friday night. Tip off time from Miami is scheduled for 8PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by ESPN. The point spread opened is expected to bel released on Friday morning due to the questionable status for Dwyane Wade. New York will head to Miami with a record of 7-11 on the season. The team is 4-5 on the road. The Knicks average 94 points and hits on 41.9% from the floor with 30.2% coming from the three point line. On defense New York gives up 95 points and 44.6% shooting. Opponents…

  • Oklahoma City Thunder versus Golden St Warriors Sports Betting Odds Pick Preview

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:23 am
    The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to the Bay Area to face the Golden St Warriors in an NBA pro basketball game on Friday night. Tip off time is scheduled for 10:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the NBA League Pass. The point spread opened up in this NBA game with the road team Oklahoma City Thunder favored by -5 points with an over under lined at 198 points. Early money has landed on the side of the home team as Oklahoma City is now favored by -4 ½ points. The total has not moved off the opening line of 198 points. Oklahoma City Thunder money line…

  • Milwaukee Bucks versus Chicago Bulls Sports Betting Odds Pick Preview

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:22 am
    The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to play the Chicago Bulls in an NBA pro basketball game on Friday night. Tip off time from Chicago is set for 8PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the NBA League Pass. The betting odds came in with the home team Chicago Bulls favored by -10 ½ points with an over under of 185 points. The early money from the wagering public has not moved this line as Chicago remains a -10 ½ point favorite. The total has crept up to 185 ½ points. Chicago Bulls money line supporters will lay –TBA odds with the road underdog Milwaukee Bucks bringing…

  • Phoenix Suns versus Portland Trailblazers Sports Betting Odds Pick Preview

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:20 am
    The Phoenix Suns will travel to play the Portland Trailblazers in an NBA pro basketball game on Friday night. Tip off time from Portland is scheduled for 10PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by NBA League Pass. The points spread opened up in this NBA game with the home team Portland Trailblazers favored by – 8 points with an over under of 189 ½ points. Money early has landed on the side of the home club as the Portland Trailblazers are now favored by -9 ½ points. The total has moved up to 190 ½ points. Portland Trailblazers money line supporters will lay –TBA…
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    Football Transfer

  • Rubin Kazan vs Olympiacos Europa League Live Fixtures

    Football Transfer
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:31 am
    Rubin Kazan vs Olympiacos live Europa League fixtures football. Rubin vs Olympiacos results? Buy Rubin Olympiacos tickets watch Rubin Kazan vs Olympiacos Europa League 2012:Rubin Kazan Europa League Olympiacos fixtures UEFARubin vs Olympiacos schedule date: February 14 2012Rubin vs Olympiacos time kickoff KO: 6pm Moscow Russia.Rubin Olympiacos soccer ft Arsenal vs Aston Villa FA fun invest. Watch live league Europa Rubin Kazan vs Olympiacos.

  • Arsenal vs Aston Villa FA Cup MNC TV Live UK Watch Schedule

    Football Transfer
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:51 pm
    Arsenal vs Aston Villa FA Cup MNC TV schedule. Arsenal vs Aston Villa FA Cup big match. FC Arsenal and Aston Villa FA Cup champion candidates. Watch Arsenal Aston Villa live FA Cup UK:Arsenal vs Aston Villa FA Cup MNC TV IndonesiaArsenal vs Aston Villa FA fixtures date: 29 January 2012Arsenal vs Aston Villa time match: 11pm wib GMT+7.Arsenal Aston Villa FA TV Indonesia ft AS Roma vs Inter hot trading. Watch live TV MNC FA Cup Arsenal vs Aston Villa.

  • AS Roma vs Inter Milan Serie A Live Schedule Watch Results

    Football Transfer
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:44 pm
    AS Roma vs Inter Milan live Serie A schedule football Italian League. AS Roma vs Inter results scores? Buy Roma Inter tickets online watch AS Roma vs Inter Milan Serie A 2012 fixtures match:AS Roma Serie A Inter Milan schedule soccer ItalyAS Roma vs Inter fixtures date: February 4 2012AS Roma vs Inter time kickoff KO: 20.45 cet Rome Italy.AS Roma Inter soccer ft Basel vs Bayern great futures. Buy tickets watch live Italy football schedule Serie A AS Roma vs Inter Milan.

  • Basel vs Bayern Munich Champions League Live Fixtures

    Football Transfer
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pm
    Basel vs Bayern Munich live Champions League fixtures uefa football. Basel vs Bayern results scores? Buy Basel Munich tickets watch Basel vs Bayern Munich Champions League schedule match:Basel Champions League Bayern Munich fixtures UEFABasel vs Bayern Munich schedule date: February 22 2012Basel vs Bayern Munich time kickoff KO: 20.45 cet Swiss.Basel Bayern soccer ft Marseille vs Inter good investment. Watch live football fixtures league Champions Basel vs Bayern Munich.

  • Marseille vs Inter Milan Champions League Live Fixtures

    Football Transfer
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:31 pm
    Marseille vs Inter Milan live Champions League fixtures football. Marseille vs Inter results scores? Buy Marseille Inter tickets watch Marseille vs Inter Champions League schedule:Marseille Champions League Inter Milan fixtures UEFAMarseille vs Inter Milan schedule date: February 22 2012Marseille vs Inter Milan time kickoff KO: 20.45 cet France.Marseille Inter soccer ft Napoli vs Chelsea profit investment. Buy tickets watch live uefa league Champions Marseille vs Inter Milan.
 
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    The Tickr

  • Loose Impediments: The Matador Routine of Chi Chi Rodriguez Chi...

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
    Loose Impediments: The Matador Routine of Chi Chi Rodriguez Chi Chi Rodriguez grew up in poverty learning to play golf in the sugar cane fields of Rio Pierdras, Puerto Rico. The ambitiousness of Chi Chi was evident at an early age as he fashioned guava tree branches into a golf clubs and used metal cans as a golf balls. Chi Chi’s talent and creativity led him to a successful PGA Tour career winning eight times between 1963 and 1979 against the likes of Nicklaus, Palmer and Player, also known as the big three.But it was Chi Chi’s matador routine that gave him celebrity status and brought…

  • Happy Birthday big guy in the sky! homage: Today marks the...

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:38 am
    Happy Birthday big guy in the sky! homage: Today marks the birthday of former professional wrestler Andre Rene Roussimoff, better known to wrestling fans worldwide as Andre the Giant. The 7’4” 475-pound wrestler and actor was the first inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1993.

  • Here’s a spectacular slow motion montage from the...

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pm
    Here’s a spectacular slow motion montage from the Australian Open set to some really sad music.

  • The Spirit of Hockey. Toronto, ON.

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am
    The Spirit of Hockey. Toronto, ON.

  • It looks as though LeBron James’ influence is finally...

    25 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    It looks as though LeBron James’ influence is finally starting to rub off on Chris Bosh. “People say don’t fall in love with (the jump shot) but it loves me and I love it back.” — Chris Bosh photo: cbcsports
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    Hakuna Matata!

  • U.S. Marines Urinating on Taliban [Shocking Video]

    ark
    12 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pm
    “Have a great day, buddy.” It’s what one of the soldiers in a viral video circulating at YouTube said after he and three other urinated on three dead bodies who were suspected as Taliban members in Afghanistan. A military official said the helmet and weapon carried by one of the men seems to indicate the four could be members of an elite sniper team of the US Marines. [RELATED: Osama bin Laden Dead: May 1, 2011] The Marines in question were believed to be from the 3rd Battallion, 2nd Marines, which is based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. A statement issued by the…

  • The Dark Knight Rises Prologue [Video]

    ark
    18 Dec 2011 | 10:06 am
    A prologue of The Dark Knight Rises was attached to 70mm IMAX prints of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. It shows us a glimpse of the first six minutes of the movie which is set to be released on July 20, 2012, by Warner Bros. The clip gave fans of the movie franchise a first glimpse of the villain Bane (Tom Hardy) in action, who is seen hijacking a plane and fighting Batman (Christian Bale.) The sequence ended with a figure, who appears to be Bane, throwing Batman’s mask on the floor. The prologue also featured footage of  Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt…

  • Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows, We Know His Methods

    ark
    16 Dec 2011 | 9:03 am
    A fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes is definitely one of the most recognizable sleuths in history. In fact, the Guinness World Records has consistently listed Sherlock Holmes as the “most portrayed movie character” with 75 actors playing the part in over 211 films. The most famous of these is 2009′s Sherlock Holmes which was nominated for two Academy Awards and made $523 million at the box office. This Yuletide season, the sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is coming to the big screen with Robert…

  • Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Sandstorm Car Chase Scene

    ark
    16 Dec 2011 | 2:08 am
    In the midst of a sandstorm, Ethan Hunt chases a villain first on foot then by car in this clip from the movie  Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Tom Cruise reprises his role as IMF Agent Hunt in this movie. As he is blinded by the raging sandstorm in Dubai (check out the Burj Khalifa scene), Hunt is forced to rely on a tracking device to find his quarry, which adds a measure of suspense to the chase. Add in the heart-pounding musical score and were in for another thrilling scene which the movie series is known for. The car crash at the end where Hunt is narrowly missed by the flipping…

  • Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, No Plan. No Backup. No Choice.

    ark
    15 Dec 2011 | 9:40 am
    Reprising his role as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise returns for the fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible series, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Returning cast members include Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell and Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn. New cast members include Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Samuli Edelmann, Anil Kapoor, and Michael Nyqvist as the film’s villain. As to be expected from the movie, it features amazing stunts like the sandstorm car chase scene and lead star Tom Cruise scaling down Burj Khalifa – the tallest…
 
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    Sports News

  • QPR's Ferdinand gets a bullet by post

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:42 am
    English football club Queens Park Rangers received a "malicious package", reportedly a bullet, addressed to defender Anton Ferdinand ahead of the fourth-round FA Cup clash  against Chelsea.

  • Azarenka wins Australian Open women's title

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:42 am
    Victoria Azarenka achieved a dream on Saturday as she defeated former champion Maria Sharapova 6—3, 6—0 for the Australian Open title and took over the WTA number one ranking.

  • Azarenka destroys Sharapova to win Australian Open

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:33 am
    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus Saturday won her first Grand Slam, defeating Russian Maria Sharapova in straight sets in the Australian Open final here.

  • We are heading to the top, says Clarke

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:20 am
    Australia captain Michael Clarke says his team has a lot of ground to cover for regaining the number one spot in Tests and its 4-0 thumping of India is a step on the way to the top.

  • Oscar De La Hoya pushes for dismissal of sex suit

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:49 am
    Oscar De La Hoya, who has been accused of assaulting 25-year-old model Angelica Marie Cecora, has pushed for dismissal of the case over her comments that she wanted to  continue working with the boxing champ after their alleged drug-fueled sex romp.
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    WildcatVictory.com's Blog

  • Cotton Bowl Preview: Arkansas Razorbacks

    Brandon Starkey
    5 Jan 2012 | 6:07 am
    The day K-State been waiting for is nearly upon us. Rap battles have occurred. Trash talk has circulated on message boards. But on January 6th the players will have the final word.

  • K-State opens Big 12 play against KU

    DeAnte Mitchell
    4 Jan 2012 | 6:49 am
    The No. 23 Kansas State Wildcats (11-1) look to add to their resume and continue to prove doubters wrong against the No. 15 Kansas Jayhawks (10-3).

  • Kansas State wins Diamond Head Classic

    DeAnte Mitchell
    26 Dec 2011 | 7:41 am
    Rodney McGruder was perfect from the field in the first half of the 2011 Diamond Head Classic and finished business in the second half leading K-State to a 77-60 victory over Long Beach State.

  • Kansas State football signs two

    DeAnte Mitchell
    22 Dec 2011 | 6:56 am
    The highest rated recruit in Kansas State's 2012 class, Tavon Rooks decided to end his recruitment and signed on to be a Wildcat next year.

  • Kansas State upsets No. 21 Alabama

    DeAnte Mitchell
    18 Dec 2011 | 3:28 pm
    Jordan Henriquez scored a career-high 17 points, added eight rebounds and two blocks off the bench, as the Kansas State Wildcats (7-1, 0-0) managed to hold off the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide.
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    Lacrosse Playground

  • Lacrosse Evolution (LaxEvo) Announces FREE Coaches Clinics

    Lacrosse Playground
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    King of Prussia, PA – January 27, 2012 – Lacrosse Evolution (www.laxevo.com), the leader in lacrosse education and training in the Delaware Valley, today announced it will be giving back to the Philadelphia lacrosse community by offering two FREE interactive girls and boys youth coaches clinics in February. Saturday, February 4th @ LaxEvo’s Downingtown facility (BOYS 11a-12:30p and GIRLS 12:30-2p) Saturday, February 11th @ LaxEvo’s King of Prussia facility (BOYS 10:30 a-12p and GIRLS 12-1:30 p) “We are really looking forward to meeting with and sharing our years of experience with…

  • Maverik In Action At The US Lacrosse Champion Challenge

    Lacrosse Playground
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pm
    NEW YORK — January 27, 2012 — Maverik Lacrosse is proud to announce that two of its athletes and one of its sponsored schools will be participating in this weekends’ US Lacrosse Champion Challenge taking place at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. Maverik endorsed athletes Drew Adams, (2011 MLL Goalie of the Year) and Peet Poillon (2010 MLL Leading Scorer) will be suiting up with Team USA, while Notre Dame, a Maverik sponsored program, will be taking the field for their first scrimmage this spring wearing new custom Maverik Rome Gloves. Connect with Maverik…

  • LaxTrack: Notorious B.I.G. – Going Back To Cali (Viceroy “Jet Life” Remix)

    Lacrosse Playground
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:47 am
    Viceroy is a producer from San Francisco, California. His Facebook Page mentions his current interests of “pool parties, beaches, girls and playing music for drunk people.” All of which, I think, laxers can relate to. His latest track, Going Back To Cali, is a remix of the popular song from Notorious B.I.G. Give it a listen below.

  • Dartmouth Men’s Lacrosse Takes On Judgement Day (Video)

    Lacrosse Playground
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    The Dartmouth Men’s Lacrosse Team attacked the The Program in early January in the snow and in the pool. The Big Green team is just one of the many programs who have been using The Program to strengthen their team’s bond. Watch the video and be impressed. The Program “offers superior leadership development and team building training that will make your team that much better.”

  • Gait Lacrosse, adidas Canada and CLA Support U-19 Team

    Lacrosse Playground
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am
    OTTAWA, ON, January, 2012 – Take notice Canada – a new era for Canadian lacrosse has arrived with 2012. The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) has undertaken a new national team strategy and with it has come an influx in funding and investment in Team Canada Lacrosse and Canada’s National Summer Sport. The CLA is pleased to announce a newly formed partnership with adidas Canada and Gait Lacrosse. These new partnerships are in support of Canada’s National Summer Sport and Team Canada Lacrosse, and in support of efforts to increase participant growth across the country and…
 
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    Cleveland Sports Torture

  • Vox Lox: Championship Sunday 2012

    22 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pm
    To be honest, I don't even need the championship to be happy. My CST bio claims I'll never find contentment until Cleveland reaches the promised land, but that's a bit of the Vox shtick. Truthfully, the long playoff runs sustain me. Yes, the gut punch/death grip in the final act is tragic and demoralizing, but the weeks of victory and anticipation leading up to the inevitable fall are my drug of choice. Of course, I want the ring to validate our suffering: for my town and my Mom, for Earnest Byner, Craig Ehlo, Mike Hargrove and my damaged psyche, but some of the happiest moments of my life…

  • It's Arbitration Avoidance Winterfest!

    17 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pm
    (Chris is a long suffering Tribe fan, guest writing here for CST. He can be seen on Twitter at @Cheech99.) As the winter starts to press through to the back half of January, and that small speck of light on the horizon may well just be Tribe pitchers and catchers in Goodyear, AZ, the Cleveland Indians continue to sort through roster management to put their best foot forward in 2012. As of this writing, January 17th clearly represents Arbitration AvoidaFinal pieces still needednce Fest as the Tribe has already agreed to one year deals with Joe Smith ($1.75MM), Jack Hannahan ($1.3MM), Shin…

  • The Chosen One has company

    17 Jan 2012 | 9:34 am
    Comparing current Cavaliers rookie and overall #1 pick Kyrie Irving to another certain Cavalier #1 overall pick may be as unfair as comparing WWE's diminutive but lightning-quick Rey Mysterio to the muscular, larger-than-life legend Hulk Hogan. So I did it anyway, comparing their first twelve professional games. I knew Kyrie was having a very good start to his career and it would be at least worth looking at the stats next that Guy in Miami's, but I was shocked by how comparable the stats are - particularly the points per game (PPG), considering Kyrie is averaging thirteen LESS minutes…

  • Are the Cavs too good for their own good?

    16 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pm
    2011 is a rebuilding season for the Cavaliers, the first real attempt at repairing the destruction of the "Decision" tsunami. Last year's wrong-headed stab at quasi-contention could have set the franchise back years, but a 26-game losing streak, a moronic dance partner willing to trade an unprotected lottery pick for Mo Williams, and a rare piece of good luck that landed the Cavs a No. 1 draft spot all combined to set the foundation for the future.   Not much was expected much from this year's Cavs, however. Kyrie Irving was a clear-cut top pick in an on-paper weak draft,…

  • The Frozen Faceoff is over; could hockey work in Cleveland?

    15 Jan 2012 | 8:59 pm
    On a giant sports day Sunday, many eyes in Cleveland were on an unusual event taking place at Jacobs Progressive Field. While the Packers dream season was crushed by the G-Men at Lambeau Field, the Ravens unfortunately won (hopefully their last game of the season), and the Ohio State (Basketball) Buckeyes paid Indiana back in spades in the Columbus rematch, the Ohio State (hockey) Buckeyes faced off at Progressive Field against their archrivals--at least on the football field--in the form of the Michigan Wolverines.  The city was buzzing in anticipation for the inagural Frozen Diamond…
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    Lady Loves Pinstripes

  • New York Yankees: AJ Burnett Expects To Start And I Do Too

    Kate
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:16 am
    The hottest topic in Yankee Universe at the moment is who should win the fifth spot in the starting pitching rotation between Phil Hughes, AJ Burnett and Freddy Garcia. So, over the last week I have read and heard many opinions on the topic from bloggers to analysts to the manager at my local Starbucks. The most annoying trend is the immediate discounting of Burnett, as entitled Yankee fans have branded him as the pitcher’s A-rod. Personally, I like both A-rod and Burnett because they work hard and when they are on, they are great. But getting into that discussion is for another time. The…

  • New York Yankees: Fifth Starter Competition Looks To Be A Dogfight

    Kate
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:16 am
    New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman took the words “Pitching is a priority,” right out of ex-Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks mouth this off-season. Cashman has left skipper Joe Girardi and Co. with a tough decision to make come Spring Training, as seven starting pitchers cannot fit into five spots. The situation is as follows, CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Michael Pineda and Ivan Nova look to be the locks to start the 2012 season, pending no extenuating circumstances say otherwise. This leaves AJ Burnett, Freddy Garcia and Phil Hughes all fighting for the one remaining spot left in the starting…

  • New York Yankees: You Want Answers I Got 3 Questions

    Kate
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:12 am
    In a few days it will be February, which means Spring Training is right around the corner as pitchers and catchers report on the 19th. Image via Wikipedia So, while baseball fans are ready to end another long off-season, team’s front offices are scrambling to get everything in order. As for the New York Yankees, this off-season got started uncomfortably late but in the end trading for Michael Pineda and signing Hiroki Kuroda were well worth the wait. Still, the fate of the 2012 Yankees hinders on getting the right answers to some lingering questions. So, here are 3 substantial subjects to…

  • New York Yankees: Detroit Tiger-ees Want To Win Now Too

    Kate
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:02 am
    Image via Wikipedia Guess another team, the Detroit Tigers, finally got the memo, since Prince Fielder will be waving goodbye to the Brew Crew as the slugger is heading to the Motor City. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reported agent Scott Boras got the Tigers to agree to a nine-year, $214 million contract for Prince’s talents. Once the news broke that catcher/DH Victor Martinez would be out for all of 2012 after tearing his ACL in a pre-season workout, the Tigers had to go big to stay relevant in the AL. And answering with Prince Fielder certainly does just that. Actually, I was a tad stunned…

  • New York Yankees: Introducing Prospect Jose Campos

    Kate
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pm
    Jose Campos will have his personal cheering section this week. (Shari Sommerfield/MiLB.com) In the midst of all the hysteria surrounding the Michael Pineda-Jesus Montero trade, the name Jose Campos might have gotten lost in the shuffle. Campos was the other pitcher the New York Yankees received from the Seattle Mariners in the blockbuster trade. The 19-year-old righty has only been in the minors for two years, and so far the reports are mixed about Campos’s potential. POSITIVES: Campos has the perfect pitcher’s frame at 6’4 and 200 lbs. He throws a low-mid 90’s fastball, which he can…
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    Raw Signal: Most Popular Football News

  • Pro Bowl 2012: Cam Newton and Other NFL Newcomers to Watch on Sunday

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:38 am
    On Sunday Jan. 29, the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl kicks off and although it's not a hyped-up game, there are some interesting players to watch.With a lot of newcomers and alternates playing since the game is before Super Bowl XLVI, pro football's best get to shine a little brighter as the New England Patriots and New York Giants prepare for early February.That being said, here are some new Pro Bowlers/rookies to watch for this weekend.Begin Slideshow

  • Careful Giants have Nicks, Williams sitting

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:18 am
    Jacquian Williams and Hakeem Nicks were among four Giants to not practice on Friday.

  • Back at ya: Rams respond on London

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:58 am
    The St. Louis Rams have responded to the city's stadium authority with a statement of their own. They obviously were not happy with the Convention and Visitors Commission publicly challenging the Rams' plans to play three home games in London over the next three seasons. "We think that playing in London is great for the Rams and great for St. Louis," the team said. "We are in talks with the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, which is also the region's chief marketing group, about ho

  • 2012 NFL Mock Draft by FFToolbox Writer, Rob Warner

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:58 am
    1. IND Andrew Luck, 2. STL Justin Blackmon, 3. MIN Matt Kalil, 4. CLE Trent Richardson, 5. TB Morris Claiborne, 6. WAS Robert Griffin, 7. JAX Quinton Coples, 8. MIA Riley Reiff, ... [Go To Page]

  • Browns hire Childress as offensive coordinator

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:58 am
    Pat Shurmur hired former Minnesota coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator with the Browns on Friday.
 
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    State Of The Sport

  • Why Mizzou Should Be Taken Seriously

    Guest Contributor
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
      By Patrick Hook After the Tigers upset the Baylor Bears in Waco; Missouri played their toughest opponent so far this college hoops season.  Although Saturday brought us other upsets such as Notre Dame beating undefeated Syracuse, and Florida State bringing down Duke, the Mizzou game was pushed to the back burner.  Missouri has faced a lot of critics this year, and a lot of questions that have hurt the reputation of a stellar team.   Mizzou had a 17 – 1 record leading into the big game on Saturday.  Granted a lot of those wins have come by winning against subpar teams. Another…

  • Class of the NFL

    Chris Canavan
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:11 pm
    The Baltimore Ravens had an opportunity on Sunday to take the New England Patriots to overtime in the AFC Championship game.  Billy Cundiff came into the game in the final seconds with the Ravens down 3 points looking to extend the game.  The field goal was missed and since then Cundiff has been the center of scrutiny, except in his locker room. Missing a game winning or game tying field goal is a kickers bad dream and having it happen in the playoffs is the worst kind of nightmare.  That is what Cundiff’s life has been since missing that 32 yard field goal on Sunday.  Every sports…

  • Championship Sunday Predictions

    Chris Canavan
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:08 pm
    I have watched a great deal of football over the years and this season was no exception.  I love spending an entire Sunday examining teams and learning more about the game.  During this season I have seen all the teams involved in Championship Sunday play during this season and I have noticed a few things that  I think will help determine the winners of this weeks games. Let”s start with the Patriots vs. Ravens on Sunday morning.  The Ravens clearly have the better defense, but the Patriots have a much more consistent and better offense.  So, what are the keys for each team this…

  • Rangers Pay $60 Million for Yu Darvish

    Guest Contributor
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm
    By Patrick Hook Well it appears the Texas Rangers have reached a deal to have Japanese pitching sensation Yu Darvish don a uniform this coming season.  Twice in two years the Rangers have reached the World Series, and come up short.  One strong point for Texas has always been their bullpen.  With the loss of CJ Wilson, the Rangers had to shell out a lot of money to make up for that.  Darvish agreed Tuesday to a 6 year, $60 million dollar deal.  He is guaranteed $54 million, with a possible $10 million in bonuses. Now the question to ask is how he will adapt to American Baseball. …

  • Ten Things I would do as MLB Commissioner

    Richard Barber
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:17 pm
    Recently, MLB commissioner Bud Selig signed a new contract that would keep him in that role through 2014. That got me thinking. What would I do, if I were given the authority Selig is awarded as commissioner of America’s past time? 1. Shorten the season by 15-20 games: The baseball season is way too long. It’s too long for everyone involved–fans, players, coaches. By the end of the season players and coaches are absolutely drained, and even avid baseball fans like myself are tuning the sport out until the playoffs start. Shortening the season will allow for more schedule…
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    ProSportsColorado.com

  • Jack del Rio lands Broncos defensive coordinator gig

    Ian Cerveny
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 am
    Image by Getty Images via @daylife Just a couple years removed from an ill-fated attempt to turn Denver into Patriots West, head coach John Fox is turning the Broncos into Panthers West.  John’s old pal Jack Del Rio will be the Denver Broncos’ next defensive coordinator. Late Friday the Broncos came to terms with Del Rio, who served as defensive coordinator under John Fox in Carolina in 2002.  With Del Rio, the Panthers went from the #31 defense in the league to the 2nd best in a single season before Jack was hired away by the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Del Rio was fired in November after…

  • Nuggets sign Gallinari for four years $42 million

    Ian Cerveny
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:38 pm
    Image by Getty Images via @daylife Just four days after Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in a Nuggets win in New York City, the Italian forward has signed a four-year $42 million dollar extension to stay in Denver. Gallinari was the key piece in a trade that sent Melo to the Knicks last season.  On Saturday night Gallo showed himself to be the superior player by outscoring, outrebounding, outdefending and generally outplaying Carmelo at Madison Square Gardens.  Apparently, the Nuggets have seen enough of Danilo that they are willing to build their future around his burgeoning…

  • Karl has Nuggets humming atop West

    Ian Cerveny
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:36 pm
    Image by Getty Images via @daylife Looking healthy and energetic following his second defeat of cancer, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl finally has the team he has always wanted.  On any given night, the Nuggets could dominate with their starting five or cobble together a win with contributions all the way down the bench. The Nuggets currently lead all NBA teams in points per game at 105.5 – a tick better than the Miami Heat’s 105.4 – and are perched firmly at second place in the Western Conference.  Only the division rival OKC Thunder are better in the West right now, but watching…

  • Mammoth Victorious in Battle of Alberta

    Melissa Dafni
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:32 pm
    While the term Battle of Alberta is usually reserved for when Edmonton and Calgary face off, the past few seasons, the Mammoth have had their own Battle of Alberta facing off against both Edmonton and Calgary in back to back games. Playing a barn to barn game is tough enough but at least you’re playing a team that also played the previous night. The Mammoth headed into Alberta faced with the challenge of playing not just two different teams but two strong division rivals. They definitely had their work cut out for them and they rose to the challenge. Colorado Mammoth at Edmonton Rush 1st…

  • Nuggets trump Melo in New York

    Ian Cerveny
    22 Jan 2012 | 3:02 am
    Image by Getty Images via @daylife The Denver Nuggets committed highway robbery when they sent Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks in return for a full complement of up-and-coming talent last season.  That fact was never more apparent than it was on Saturday night after Danilo Gallinari finished trumping Carmelo Anthony at Madison Square Gardens. The Nuggets managed to grind out a 119-114 double-overtime win in NYC thanks to Gallinari’s dominant play.  In a game that pitted superstar Carmelo Anthony against two of the guys he was traded for – Gallinari and center Timofey Mozgov –…
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    Fanatic Sports and Cards

  • Notre Dame Offers Top 2013 OLB

    fanaticsportsandcards
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:25 pm
    Notre Dame assistant coach Mike Denbrock has been very busy this week out in California. First, Denbrock did in-home visit with top 2012 prospect Arik Armstead, then he stopped by Mission Viejo to offer 2013 safety Max Redfield, but he didn’t stop there. On Thursday, Denbrock stopped by De La Salle in Concord, Calif., to [...]

  • Harry Hiestand officially named Notre Dame offensive line coach

    fanaticsportsandcards
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pm
    Former Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Moore once told Harry Hiestand that if he had the chance to coach in South Bend, he should take it. After wading through the school’s protracted hiring process, Hiestand officially has. The former Illinois and Bears assistant officially was named Notre Dame’s offensive line coach and run game [...]

  • Rob Gronkowski has high ankle sprain

    fanaticsportsandcards
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:40 pm
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)—Rob Gronkowski’s playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patriots practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle. Twelve other players also were listed as questionable but participated in practice on a limited basis. That could [...]

  • Hunter Pence, Phillies agree to $10.4 million deal

    fanaticsportsandcards
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:31 pm
    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Right fielder Hunter Pence and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $10.4 million, one-year contract. The deal was at the midpoint between the $11.8 million he had asked for in arbitration last week and the $9 million the Phillies had offered. He can earn additional award bonuses. Pence hit .314 with [...]

  • Andrew Bogut out 8-12 weeks with ankle injury

    fanaticsportsandcards
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:20 pm
    MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to miss 8-12 weeks with a fractured left ankle. The team disclosed the update after more tests on Friday, one day after saying Bogut would be out indefinitely. Bogut was hurt Wednesday night against Houston when his foot landed awkwardly on a Rockets player’s foot. [...]
 
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  • Wizards Looking For Their First Road Win Tonight In Houston

    BeltwayBoy
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:11 pm
    The Washington Wizards looked good in their first game under interim coach Randy Wittman in their 92-75 win over the Charlotte Bobcats. The team played well,  but they will be on the road for the next couple of games and start the road trip with an 0-7 road record on the season. Playing on the road has been torture for the Wizards in recent seasons and last year was a total nightmare as they lost their first 25 road games. I’m hopeful that we won’t see a repeat of that this season, but this is a Washington team we’re talking about here and anything is possible. The Wizards…

  • The Whacking Of Flip Saunders Should Be The First Of Many Moves To Fix The Washington Wizards

    BeltwayBoy
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:54 pm
    The whacking of Flip Saunders won’t solve everything that’s wrong with the Washington Wizards, but I’m hoping it’s a starting point. I really like owner Ted Leonsis and will not bash him because I know the mess he took over when his ownership tenure began. The move to fire Flip Saunders had to happen! The lack of effort in games is embarrassing! I’m not putting all the blame on Saunders, but we need to start somewhere. There’s a lack of talent mixed with a young roster that’s also contributing to the team’s problems. I think we need to exercise the Amnesty Clause on Rashard…

  • Stephen Strasburg’s Looking Forward To The Season In D.C.

    BeltwayBoy
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm
    Here’s an interview with Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg that was on CSN Washington. He sounds focused and upbeat for things to begin. I think this will be the best team we’ve had here in D.C. since baseball came back as long as the team stays healthy.

  • Sports Power Hour Tonight 11pm

    BeltwayBoy
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm
    Topics on this episode of Sports Power Hour: NFL Conference Championship Games Recap Super Bowl Early Thoughts Thoughts On The Firing Of Flip Saunders Joe Paterno’s Passing Alexander Ovechkin’s Suspension Any Late Breaking Sports News And More! Click this link to the Listen Live Broadcast of Sports Power Hour! We take your calls LIVE on the air and love to interact with our listeners! 

  • Ray Lewis Video Highlights

    BeltwayBoy
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pm
    This is a video I came across on YouTube with highlights of future Hall-Of-Famer Ray Lewis and I love the man’s intensity on the football field. This video gives you a glimpse into how he plays the game and the passion he brings each Sunday. I think he’s still playing the game at a high level and has a couple of more seasons left in the tank after watching him play in last week’s AFC Championship Game. I look forward to watching him return next season and leading that tough Baltimore Ravens defense in their quest for another championship. Here’s another link to a very…
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    Fathead Blog

  • Where Will Peyton Play in 2012?

    Junior
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:16 pm
    With the Super Bowl taking place in Indianapolis, many people thought Peyton Manning would be being discussed at this time. However, no one thought it would be because we were trying to figure out which NFL team he would be on next year! Nonetheless, it appears more and more likely with each passing day that his [...]

  • Super Bowl XLVI Prop Bets

    Junior
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm
    While the Super Bowl is the brightest stage of the NFL season, there are two non-sports aspects I enjoy every year: the commercials and outrageous prop bets. While I don’t have any commercials to reveal for you, the prop bets are out already and are offering some interesting action. So I have compiled my favorite prop [...]

  • 2012 NHL All-Star Game

    Matt Bowen
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm
    The 2012 NHL All-Star Game promises can’t miss action January 26-29 in Ottawa. The capital of Canada will put on an unforgettable event as the NHL’s best take center stage. Sports fans are in for a treat, beginning with the All-Star Fantasy Draft on January 26. The NHL has the best All-Star Celebration in all of sports. The [...]

  • Golf Year in Preview – 2012

    Joe Williams
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    We are already three weeks into the 2012 PGA Tour season but I don’t care. I’m not going to let that stop me from making my predictions…even if it is cheating. And I’m going to go out on a limb with my first prediction and say that Steve Stricker will pick up a win early [...]

  • 2011-12 NBA All-Star Western Conference Roster – Part II

    Anson Whaley
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:09 am
    Last week, we looked at the NBA’s Eastern Conference All-Stars and this time, it’s the West’s turn. Balloting has just gotten underway and fans are now casting their votes (by the way, you can cast yours at www.nba.com). Here are my picks for the top 12 players in the West. LaMarcus Aldridge – Aldridge is coming [...]
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    The Pride of Nebraska

  • Johnson Wagner- an Omaha folk hero and a great grower of the 'stache

    Eric Forrest
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    With his recent explosion onto the scene, Johnson Wagner is becoming a household name amongst fans of the PGA Tour. Here in Omaha, we "knew him when." Click here to read it.

  • What's that you say? You want more of the real Black Keys?

    Eric Forrest
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am
    I thought that's what you said! Here's a little more original face-melting Black Keys stuff from when it was just a dude with a guitar and another dude banging on his drums.

  • Remember when? The Black Keys

    Eric Forrest
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Before they were staples in the action movie preview game or the commercial music overlay band of choice, the Black Keys used to rock people's faces off with bluesy-rock ballads like this one. Listen and soak up to painful blues rock they used to produce:

  • New Kathleen Edwards album- Voyageur

    Eric Forrest
    18 Jan 2012 | 1:42 am
    Kathleen Edwards' newest album "Voyageur" was released today, Jan. 17, 2012, by Zoe Records. I've given it a listen and here's a quick review: The album is consistently good from beginning to end. It's soft rock/pop/folksy-type sound is refreshing and easy to listen to and enjoy. Her voice is nicely controlled and quite soothing, reaching the listener's ear with precision and emotion. At different points in the album, I got the familiar sounds of great female-led bands like Juliana Hatfield, Great Northern and the Wailin' Jennys. It's really great, and I especially like these songs:…

  • Nebraska football uniform change discussion

    Eric Forrest
    13 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    All year, we see Oregon, Maryland, Notre Dame, and every other powerhouse in college football come onto the field with some variation of their uniforms and it makes us reflect. Should Nebraska try something new? Why mess with tradition? Why can't we have a new uniform wrinkle? Why are Nebraskans so attached to the single red "N" and scarcely-striped jerseys? I for one am a proponent of a wrinkle. Why not come out with red on red? Why not a little black in appreciation of our defense's tradition? I want to be cool like Oregon, too! I'd even take some red shoelaces at this point. The product on…
 
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    Sports from The Source

  • Kobe Bryant Wants Jerry Rice To Dominate Retirement, Waffles, Ninjas, and The Sun. No, Really.

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Kobe Bryant and Nike continued their amazing "KOBESystem" commercials with Part 5's release today. Here, Kobe motivates Jerry Rice to continue dominating even though he is no longer an active competitor. And can somebody please wake up Kanye? 

  • Four years later, Shaquille O'Neal still bitter over Dwight Howard's 'Superman' stunt

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:16 am
    much fun having shaq part of our team...really glad he's over that whole superman thing. — Ernie Johnson (@TurnerSportsEJ) January 27, 2012     Retiring from basketball and taking a job as an analyst apparently hasn’t changed Shaquille O’Neals’ opinion on Dwight Howard, as the original Superman made some controversial claims during the halftime show of the Orlando Magic’s game last night against the Boston Celtics.The comments started out subtle and almost light-hearted, with Shaq half-jokingly referring to Glenn Davis as “the best big man on the…

  • Stephen A. Smith's Scathing Words Of Truth To The New York Knicks

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:36 am
    Stephen A. Smith is loud. Very loud. And when it comes to his New York Knicks, he can become down right insane. in this audio on his NY based ESPN show, Screamin A. lights into the lackluster performace that the New York Knicks have put up thus far this season and particularly goes in on Amar'e Stoudemire.

  • Terrell Suggs Calls Skip Bayless A Douchebag; Nobody Disagrees

    23 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm
        Frequent guest of ESPN's First Take and Pro Bowl Linebacker ,Terrell Suggs, was an invited guest on the show the day after falling short to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. ESPN Analyst and professional antagonist Skip Bayless, took on Suggs and he tells him how he really feels.

  • NFC Championship Preview: San Francisco 49ers Look to End New York Giants' Hot Streak

    21 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
      New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers6:30 P.M. EST, Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaThe New York Giants are coming into this one firing on all cylinders. The only problem is, so are the San Francisco 49ers.The Giants proved last week that their impressive defensive outing against the Atlanta Falcons one week earlier was no fluke, holding one of the league’s top offenses in the Green Bay Packers to just 20 points and forcing four turnovers in the process. All the while Eli Manning has continued to build a career season in the absence of his big brother, completing 43…
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    FIGHT NEWS UNLIMITED

  • Joel Diaz Jr speaks after his spectacular performance on ShoBox

    info@unlimitedfightnews.com (Rich Bergeron: FNU Editor)
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:43 pm
    BOXING360'S JOEL DIAZ JR.  SPEAKS AFTER HIS SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE ON SHOBOX Photo By Paul Hernandez      By Brad Cooney ~ 8countNews.com  Super featherweigth prospect Joel Diaz (7-0-6KO) made his national television debut on Showbox last week in impressive fashion.  Diaz stopped the very tough Guy Robb (7-1-3KO) in the 7th round of his scheduled 8 round fight.  Diaz was knocked to the floor [...]

  • Mike Easton Shows A Nice Thai Clinch Technique

    info@unlimitedfightnews.com (Rich Bergeron: FNU Editor)
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm
    Im not sure what is cooler... this technique, Mike Easton himself or the fact that he has a full grappling gym in his basement. Either way, take some notes on dealing with your opponent's thai ...

  • Don't Miss The UFC on FOX Live Tomorrow Night

    info@unlimitedfightnews.com (Rich Bergeron: FNU Editor)
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:10 pm
      The UFC Brings A Tripleheader To FOX Live Tomorrow Night Rashad Evans and Phil Davis battle for a shot at the light heavyweight title, Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping go toe-to-toe for the next crack at Anderson Silva's middleweight crown, and Demian Maia and Chris Weidman face off to see who will advance up [...]

  • Mark Coleman, Frank Trigg and K-1 Champion Rick Roufus to Compete in Saturday’s Kountermove “Fight Legends” Fantasy MMA Tournament

    info@unlimitedfightnews.com (Rich Bergeron: FNU Editor)
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    San Francisco, CA. – January 27, 2012 – Kountermove is thrilled to announce that UFC veteran’s Mark Coleman andFrank Trigg and K-1 Legend Rick “The Jet” Roufus have joined the Kountermove Fantasy MMA movement! This weekend MMA fans can enter the “Fight Legends” Kountermove tournament to test their fight prediction skills against three legendary combat sports fighters.   According to Aaron Ard, co-founder [...]

  • Boxing Links (1-27-12)

    info@unlimitedfightnews.com (Rich Bergeron: FNU Editor)
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:50 pm
    Boxing 'bots, meet reality The Detroit News In the future, robots do the boxing, and former human boxer Jackman is trying to get a winning 'bot when he's reunited with the son he abandoned years ago. Together they rebuild a junkyard robot who pounds his way to glory. Elements of classic sports ... See all stories on this topic »  [...]
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    Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog

  • Meet the New NESN Red Sox On-Field Reporter

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:59 am
    Heidi Watney's replacement at NESN will be Jenny Dell from ESPN.  Dell has perviously covered the X Games and the NBA Draft and is a graduate of UMass.  You can learn more about Dell from her facebook page and you may also want to follow her on twitter.

  • Quote of the Day

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:55 pm
    " (The Red Sox) didn't have the best vibe in the clubhouse.  It was very different. It was noticeable early, but when you win, winning heals all the wounds. But we definitely didn't have the right attitude in a lot of ways." -Kevin Youkilis on the attitude or vibe of the clubhouse last season. Youk.  I love you.  You know this...however, why why WHY would you say this?  We all know this is true, but why say it again and stir up all that stuff all over again.  Just come into spring training and then the season and show us that the vibe is different this year and that…

  • Red Sox and Bailey Avoid Arbitration

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm
    The Red Sox have reached a financial agreement with Andrew Bailey and avoided going to arbitration.  The Red Sox were looking to sign Bailey for $3.35 million and Bailey was looking for $4.7 million.  The two sides agreed on a salary of $3.9 for the 2012 season.

  • Another shortstop dilemma

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    There has been lots of talk lately about the revolving door of Red Sox shortstops since the early 2000's. Edgar Renteria had one terrible year. Alex Gonzales had two stints and both times refused to re-sign. Julio Lugo was a bad free-agent signing. And now Mario Scutaro, after two fairly productive years, is gone in a trade. A "Red Sox Beat" article in the Herald by Michael Silverman lists 20 different players at the position since Nomar Garciaparra was traded in 2004. Apparently, Nick Punto can field and Mike Aviles can hit, but neither is a long-term solution. Silverman points out that…

  • Sox 67

    24 Jan 2012 | 8:57 am
    As 1967 spring training approached, there was little Red Sox news. A headline read "No Peace Bid, says LBJ" (It did seem like the president would deny peace feelers before they were even made). In boxing, Cassius Clay, as he was still called in print, dealt challenger Ernie Terrell a crushing 15-round defeat, all the time taunting Terrell about refusing to call him Muhammed Ali. One interesting Sox article, written of course by Clif Keane, talked of Dick Williams' appearence at a booth in the Sportman and Boat Show at the War Memorial  Building, now the Hynes Auditorium. Sox managers in…
 
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    MMAWeekly.com

  • MFC 32 Results: Gouveia Defuses D-Bomb

    Press Release
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:27 am
    Wilson Gouveia proved he is on the right comeback road, while Ryan McGillivray and Nathan Coy each secured their opportunity to win the MFC welterweight title at MFC 32 on Friday night.

  • UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis Weigh-in Video

    MMAWeekly.com Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:43 pm
    UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis weigh-in video from the Chicago Theater.

  • UFC on Fox 2 Live Results and Play-by-Play

    MMAWeekly.com Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pm
    UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis live results and play-by-play on Saturday, Jan. 28, in Chicago. The main event features Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis.

  • UFC on Fox 2 Quick Results

    MMAWeekly.com Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pm
    UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis quick results on Saturday, Jan. 28, in Chicago. The main event features Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis.

  • Strikeforce Adds Scott Smith vs. Lamumba Sayers

    Ken Pishna
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:04 pm
    A middleweight bout between Scott Smith and Lumumba Sayers is on tap for Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey slated for March 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
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    LostLettermen.com

  • Ex-Penn St. WR Engram Joins Rival Pitt

    Lost Lettermen
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Former Penn State receiver Bobby Engram, the 1994 Biletnikoff Award winner, is returning to college... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Poll: CFB Popularity Even With Baseball

    Lost Lettermen
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:34 pm
    Professional football has been our national pastime for years now. College football is close to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Obama Gives QB Robinson Shout-Out

    Lost Lettermen
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pm
    President Barack Obama is a big basketball fan but it looks like he follows college football, too.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Top 10 Worst BCS Conference CBB Uniforms

    Lost Lettermen
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    In light of Nike’s tour-de-force through college hoops and its unis, we examined the sport’s Top 10... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • NC State F Compares Loss to Cheating

    Lost Lettermen
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:10 am
    NC State forward Scott Wood feels like a scorned lover. That’s what the junior said when his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    MikesPickz.com

  • 49ers vs Giants: Does it Get any Better?

    Mike
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pm
    The San Francisco 49ers are coming of a thrilling victory over the New Orleans Saints. The final four minutes of that game featured four lead changes and a year’s worth of excitement. It may go down as one of the greatest playoff games in NFL history – instant classic for sure. The New York Giants are coming of a dominant victory against the NFL’s best Regular Season team, the Green Bay Packers. The game was sloppy having seen a abnormally high amount of drops by Packers’ Wide Receivers, but the Giants defense really stepped up to the plate. The results of these games…

  • Sportsmanship: Saints Set the Record in Run Situation

    Mike
    27 Dec 2011 | 11:28 pm
    By now you probably already know that Drew Brees has surpassed Dan Marino’s single season passing record. You probably also heard how the record was broken, the Saints stopped the Falcons on 4th down on the their own 33 yard line with a little over 5 min remaining in the game. With Drew Brees needing 30 yards to break the record, Sean Payton and the Saints decided instead of running out the clock – they would go for the record. Some feel this was disrespectful to the Falcons – I am not one of those people. If I was the Falcons, this is the perfect situation. At the time, the…

  • Backwards Logic: Stern Ruins Paul Trade

    Mike
    11 Dec 2011 | 1:21 am
    Chris Paul will not be a New Orleans Hornet next season. This shouldn’t be news to anyone. That is why I am dumbfounded by David Stern rejecting the New Orleans Hornets trade with the Rockets and Lakers. Yes, David Stern is in a unique and difficult position, but his logic makes absolutely no sense. The Hornets are owned by the NBA while Stern attempts to find a buyer. His feeling that a Superstar player makes the team more attractive to buy is absolutely correct, but his logic that Chris Paul makes the team more attractive to buy is absolutely incorrect. Let’s go back to the…

  • MikesPickz Game of the Week: Ravens vs Bengals

    Mike
    20 Nov 2011 | 1:32 am
    Welcome to Week 11 in the NFL! We have another schedule filled with some intriguing games, but this week the Game of the Week was between two: Eagles vs Giants and Bengals vs Ravens. The Eagles injuries made the likely hood of a Giants monster win increase, and therefore my Game of the Week is the Ravens vs Bengals – and this will be a good one. First, this game is a huge divisional game that will most likely have major playoff implications. Both teams currently sit at 6-3, which is half a game behind the division leading Steelers. The Ravens have beaten the Steelers twice this season,…

  • Pacquiao vs Marquez: Scoring the Name, not the Fight

    Mike
    13 Nov 2011 | 12:15 am
    Many people consider the Greatest Boxer of the recent era to be Manny Paquiao. And this is for good reason – he has won a championship in eight different divisions while going 53-3-2. Others are in the camp that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is the Greatest Boxer of the recent era. This is also for good reason – he has won a championship in five different weight classes while going 42-0-0. But the two have never fought each other, mainly because they can’t agree to a drug testing policy. Mayweather wants Olympic style drug testing and Pacquiao won’t agree to that. If they were…
 
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    Manchester United Blog | Manchester United News

  • Ferguson Hopeful Depleted Squad Can Defy City’s Millions

    Stretty
    13 Jan 2012 | 5:22 am
    Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful his team can prevent neighbours Manchester City from becoming the dominant force in English football, in much the same way he did with Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea team. The London club won two titles under Mourinho after spending big on players, but Sir Alex rebuilt his squad and wwnt on to win the Premier League in 4 of the next 5 years. Manchester City‘s spending has eclipsed what Chelsea spent on their way to winning the league, but Ferguson believes his team can still win the title. “The indications this[Manchester…

  • Gibson Set To Complete Everton Transfer

    Stretty
    13 Jan 2012 | 5:15 am
    Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is reportedly on the verge of a move to Everton after undergoing a medical at Goodison Park on Thursday night. The Irish midfielder has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and was fined a week’s wages last month after turning up for training worse for wear after a night out with team mates Jonny Evans and Wayne Rooney. Gibson has managed just one Premier League appearance for Manchester United this season, despite severe injury problems in midfield. It is understood that Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni may have influenced…

  • Manchester United and Online Bingo

    Stretty
    12 Nov 2011 | 1:16 pm
    You might be wondering howManchesterUnited and online bingo actually go together but they do.  Many of the fans that love Manchester United also love to play bingo. The demographics show that many young people who are fierce fans of Manchester United are also in the same age group that loves to play online bingo.   In recent years the popularity of online bingo in the UK has soared, especially with younger people who love to chat with their friends.  People who watch Manchester United games are oftentimes going straight to online bingo sites after the game to chat and talk about the…

  • 25 Years for Fergie

    Stretty
    9 Nov 2011 | 1:59 am
    Did you know it has been 25 years for Sir Alex Ferguson with Manchester United?  Fergie became manager of Manchester United on November 6th, 1986 so last Sunday marked 25 years with the team.  It has been quite a ride for Manchester United in the last quarter century underFerguson’s leadership. WhenFergusonfirst took over Manchester United in 1986 he had to change the culture from losing into winning and the playing style from one that was haphazard to one that was more disciplined.  It took a few years but in 1990 the team won the FA Cup overCrystalPalace. The following year it was…

  • Vidic set for Premier League return

    guestblogger
    13 Oct 2011 | 5:04 am
    Nemanja Vidic could make only his second Premier League start of the season on Saturday when Manchester United look to snap a three-game winless run against bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield. The 29-year-old has not kicked a ball for the champions since limping out of the opening-day win at West Brom. The Old Trafford club captain returned for his country Serbia on Tuesday and missed a second-half penalty in the 1-0 Euro 2012 qualifying defeat to Slovenia. He later admitted it was “time for a change of generations and for some older players to say goodbye to the Serbian jersey”.
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    Pardon My Bias

  • NHL Power Rankings: Week 16

    Ryan Dunn
    16 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    1 – Boston Bruins (28-12-1) Last week: 3 This is getting a little too Red Sox-Yankee like for my taste. 2 – New York Rangers (28-11-4) Last week: 1 Should be quite the rivalry game when the Rangers and Bruins finally meet. 3 – St. Louis Blues (26-12-6) Last week: 4 They may have less [...]

  • Redemption’s Son

    Jaymin Patel
    15 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am
    Sports still has a little room for romanticism. Even if stories of scandals, trash talk and overzealous figures steal the bright lights of the front pages, you can find stories that would warm you up just as well as a campfire would on a cold night. Although these stories are sometimes too few and too [...]

  • NHL Power Rankings: Week 14 (and 15)

    Ryan Dunn
    9 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pm
    1 – New York Rangers (26-9-4) Last week: 2 The Rangers have proven lately they are the team to beat in the Atlantic, and out east that is the top division by a landslide (outside of the Islanders). 2 – Vancouver Canucks (26-13-3) Last week: 5 The Canucks, who only have more points thanks to [...]

  • Keepin’ it Classic

    Ryan Dunn
    3 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pm
    So another year has arrived, along with the spectacle of the NHL’s Winter Classic (featured by Bridgestone, in case you missed it). Once again, it also displayed a very exciting game. Well, from the second half on. Still, I can’t help but find a few little things the league, the Classic, and NBC for that [...]

  • My Players to Watch

    Zayd Sharif
    28 Dec 2011 | 12:18 am
    Every season I have a few NBA players that I feel some excitement for.  They may or may not be an All-Star caliber player but something about them makes them stand out.  However they may just stand out to my strange preferences. Some examples of this would be Gerald Wallace and Kevin Durant two seasons [...]
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    Cosby Sweaters

  • The LA Kings Want To Become Famous

    Katey Berman
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:05 pm
    The people at Funny or Die have provided us with some pretty entertaining material this morning….and by entertaining, I really mean stupid. However, since it features the L.A. Kings, I absolutely love it. The “Fame Makers” a.k.a. Neil Campbell and Mike Hanford have offered 5 easy steps for the players to follow in order to become “famous” in L.A. (which likely will not happen after this video). I’d suggest these guys stick to hockey instead of comedy, but their lack of acting skills is actually the only thing that makes this video worth watching. Take a…

  • Celtics Do Terrible Terrible Things to the Orlando Magic

    LucidSportsFan
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm
    I thought the first Celtics-Magic game this week was about as crazy as it gets; and then last night happened.  Pure insanity.  Boston went into Orlando still missing Ray and Rondo, and without starting center Jermaime O’Neal as well.  The Magic clearly had revenge on their minds while building an early 52-25 lead.  But then it turned into Monday night all over again, as Boston outscored them 66-31 the rest of the way to win 91-83.  The Celtics finished the game on a 44-15 run.  Boston’s 27 point comeback was their biggest in any game over the past 16 years. Orlando added to the list…

  • Skier Sarah Burke Remembered With Fitting Tribute at 2012 X Games [Video]

    thediplomat
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:01 pm
    It is extremely hard to watch this and not get a little teary eyed.  The great folks at the Winter X Games 2012 paused to remember Sarah Burke on Thursday night in a touching tribute.  The 29-year-old Canadian and four-time champion in skiing super-pipe and freestyle was taken from this world too early just a week before, following a training accident on a halfpipe in Utah.  Our heart still goes out to her family and friends. Click here to view the embedded video. via ESPN Article found on: Cosby Sweaters

  • Stage Set for Djokovic/Nadal Final in Australian Open

    Squiggs
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray late last night to advance him to the Australian Open Final setting up what is sure to be an epic match versus Rafael Nadal. Rafa beat Roger Federer in the semifinals and got the pleasure of waiting to see who he would face in the final. Both Djokovic and Nadal had to rally against their respective opponents to reach the final, giving tennis fans what they wanted, a match between the number 1 and number 2 ranked players in the world. The two superstars have faced each other plenty of times before, with Nadal leading the head-to-head series between the two…

  • Why Travel to Outer Space When You Can go to ‘Innerspace’?

    Coach
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 am
    If you’re into electronic music or just appreciate an epic atmosphere, Sensation looks nuts. It’s already huge in Europe and supposedly coming to the US this year. Event organizer ID&T is thrilled to announce that Sensation, the world’s leading dance event, is finally coming to America in 2012. Since the turn of the century, Sensation has been building an international electronic music platform. A new show, based on the famous ‘be part of the night, unite in white’ dress code, kicks off each summer in Amsterdam, before touring around the globe. More about the when’s…
 
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    Total Packers

  • A.J. Hawk, You’re Cut!

    Monty
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm
    The Green Bay Packers have a pricey problem at inside linebacker and his name is A.J. Hawk. We see one clear solution. The Packers should cut their losses.

  • No, That’s Not Zach Galifianakis You Morons

    Monty
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:15 am
    The people at NFL.com think Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers arrived at the Pro Bowl with actor Zach Galifianakis. The people at NFL.com are morons.

  • So Long, Jim

    Monty
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pm
    Legendary Green Bay Packers announcer Jim Irwin died on Sunday. Here's to you Jim.

  • Packers Assistants Out; Raiders Will Hire Dennis Allen

    Monty
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:23 pm
    The Oakland Raiders will reportedly hire Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their next coach, meaning both Winston Moss and Dom Capers will be returning to the Green Bay Packers, at least as of now.

  • Cutler And Cavallari Will Pollute World With Child [Photos]

    Monty
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:41 pm
    Oh! The great news just keeps coming! Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who obviously had too much free time while he wasn’t playing quarterback for his team down the stretch, has managed to impregnate fiancee Kristin Cavallari. “We are thrilled to announce we are expecting our first child together,” they told PEOPLE. “It’s an amazing [...]
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    Blitzcorner

  • Which Snowboards are Best for Women?

    info@blitzcorner.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Running steps ahead of the rest the all new 2011-2012 K2 Wolfpack Snowboard leads with K2’s Flatline Baseline... Photo: Tom Godber via Flickr

  • Super Bowl: Girl with the “Giant” tattoo

    info@blitzcorner.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Saw an interesting wager posted on Sports Interaction for Super Bowl XLVI. The bet is Rooney Mara... Photo: Elen Nivrae via Flickr

  • L.A. Sparks Under New Leadership

    info@blitzcorner.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pm
    The LA Sparks have named Carol Ross as their new head coach. Ross spent the last three seasons as... Photo: majorvols via Wikipedia.org

  • Has Rutgers Filled their O-Line Gaps?

    info@blitzcorner.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:01 am
    It’s been talked about for some time now. The 2012 recruiting class for Rutgers and Head Coach Greg Schiano... Photo: fayjo via Wikipedia.org

  • U.S. Women's Team Unbeatable in 2012?

    info@blitzcorner.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:01 am
    The U.S. women’s team is switching to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 formation for the next World Cup... Photo: The U.S. Army via Flickr
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    Football News | Transfer Rumours | Sports News

  • Chelsea defender completes Ligue 1 switch

    Thomas Sunderland
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:30 am
    After weeks of speculation, Alex has finally sealed his £4.2m switch to PSG after a disappointing 2011-12 campaign for Chelsea. The Brazilian defender handed in a transfer request in December 2011 after finding first team appearances hard to come by and was quickly transfer listed by the club. QPR were showing a strong interest in [...]

  • Chelsea raise interest in Manchester City misfit

    Thomas Sunderland
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:15 am
    Reports are suggesting that Chelsea could be prepared to bail Adam Johnson out of his predicament at the Etihad Stadium with a last ditch January effort. The winger has been linked with moves away from Manchester City for the majority of the January transfer window, with Arsenal and Liverpool showing particular interest. Chelsea have reason [...]

  • Liverpool Man Utd Odds Free Bets as Paddy Power make Daglish’s men favourites

    Spencer J
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:05 am
    Latest Paddy Power Bookmaker Betting Odds: Liverpool 8/5, draw 23/10, Man Utd 7/4 With Premier League action on hiatus until Tuesday, this weekend brings us a bounty of high octane FA Cup 4th round action including the promising match of Liverpool vs Manchester United. This fixture never calls for explanation over its importance for each [...]

  • Wilshere sees setback in injury return

    Thomas Sunderland
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Arsenal have been dealt a further blow in what is a growing list of absences after learning that Jack Wilshere has suffered another setback in his recovery and will be missing for another two months. The 20 year-old was expecting to return to full training and first team action in February but the news now [...]

  • QPR Chelsea Odds Free Bets as Bet365 predict easy away win in FA Cup

    Spencer J
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:45 am
    Bet365 Bookmaker Latest Betting Odds:  QPR 5/6, draw 3/1, Chelsea 4/6 After beating the Blues in a hard fought 1-0 victory in October, Mark Hughes will be hoping to replicate one aspect of Neil Warnock’s reign at PR and make it a double against Chelsea when the pair meet on Saturday. Warnock was of course [...]
 
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    Sporty Girl Nation | Sports Marketplace | Sports Blog | Best Female Sports Resources | Sports Directory

  • Half Marathon, Done and Done!

    Carly
    22 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pm
    We did it!!!! And totally crushed our training pace, finishing the Carlsbad Half Marathon in 1:54:25 (13.1 miles along the beautiful Southern California coast). I would definitely recommend this race/course – it was an amazing way to conquer my first half (yes, I already plan to do another). Great experience with a great friend – that’s what life is all about, right?? Happy Sunday! Post-race flowers

  • What’s for Lunch? 4.26 Miles

    Carly
    21 Jan 2012 | 10:43 am
    Enough with those 5-hour Energy commercials…how about getting a pick me up and improving your overall health, fitness and well-being during your workday? Going for a run on your lunch hour does both and is a great way to break up the day with exercise, versus a heavy lunch. We know, working out during the lunch hour is not for everyone and is honestly not feasible for so many people – especially during the winter in cold weather climates unless a gym or indoor track is right around the corner. But if you do live in a place like San Diego and have access to a gym, shower and 60-75…

  • MLB Spring Training Schedule – Hamilton Looks To Be Healthy For Spring Training

    SGN
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:19 pm
    Though there are always plenty of reasons to look at the Spring Training Tickets and find a few games to see, one of the main reasons to pay attention is Josh Hamilton. One of the most talented players in the game, Hamilton was once again plagued by injury last year, though he overcame leg issues for some major clutch moments in the World Series that brought the Rangers to the brink of their first-ever championship. Here’s a look at Hamilton’s career so far and the type of season Rangers’ fans should expect from him in 2012. Expectations of a superstar: Born in Raleigh, North Carolina,…

  • NFL Conference Championship Games '12

    SGN
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:32 pm
    By far, the two biggest direct tv sports events this weekend are the NFL Conference Championships. On Sunday, January 22 at 3PM ET, the Baltimore Ravens visit the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, and at 6:30PM ET, the New York Giants visit the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. Nest up: the Super Bowl. AFC: Ravens @ Patriots The old football adage is that defense wins championships. Once again, the Ravens bring defense to the table in spades. Despite that, the wise guys opened the spread at 6.5 in favor of NE — it’s now as high as 9 at some books — and the…

  • Tailgate Tip – Cholula Chili Lime for Hot Wings Marinade

    SGN
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:29 pm
    Tailgating season doesn’t have to end just because football is nearing its conclusion. As a good friend said while eating some tasty grub during the football games last weekend, “I’ll happily eat sugar cookies shaped like basketballs.” While the tailgating continues on, we have more tips and recipes to share. Sporty Girl Nation received a multi-pack of hot sauce from Cholula to test out with some tailgate recipes, and we’d have to say our favorite is a Cholula Chili Lime Sauce hot wing marinade. Recipe below! Hot Wings Cholula-Style For 1 dozen wings Mix 1/2…
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    Hockey Shop

  • RbK Premier 2K Jr. Goal Stick - 2 Pack

    31 Dec 2011 | 6:40 pm
    RbK Premier 2K Jr. Goal Stick - 2 Pack RbK Premier 2K Jr. Goal Stick - 2 Pack  Features: Multi-laminated shaft for consistency Fiberglass reinforced ash and aspen paddle for durability and feel Fiberglass reinforced ash blade for durability and strength PRICING AND MORE INFORMATION

  • Bauer Vapor X:50 Jr. Composite Goal Stick - 2 Pack

    30 Dec 2011 | 6:37 pm
    Bauer Vapor X:50 Jr. Composite Goal Stick - 2 Pack Bauer Vapor X:50 Jr. Composite Goal Stick - 2 Pack  Features: SHAFT: Tactile grip on shoulder for better control and puck handling Double concave geometry for better feel PADDLE: Tapered geometry improves rebound control, balance and reduces weight Reinforced foam core for increased stiffness and puck control BLADE: Optimized stiffness for better rebound control Low density foam for optimized balance and feel PRICING AND MORE INFORMATION

  • Bauer Vapor X:50 Jr. Composite Goal Stick - 3 Pack

    29 Dec 2011 | 6:33 pm
    Bauer Vapor X:50 Jr. Composite Goal Stick - 3 Pack Bauer Vapor X:50 Jr. Composite Goal Stick - 3 Pack Features: SHAFT: Tactile grip on shoulder for better control and puck handling Double concave geometry for better feel PADDLE: Tapered geometry improves rebound control, balance and reduces weight Reinforced foam core for increased stiffness and puck control BLADE: Optimized stiffness for better rebound control Low density foam for optimized balance and feel PRICING AND MORE INFORMATION

  • Bauer Vapor X:50 Int. Composite Goal Stick - 3 Pack

    28 Dec 2011 | 6:32 pm
    Bauer Vapor X:50 Int. Composite Goal Stick - 3 Pack Bauer Vapor X:50 Int. Composite Goal Stick - 3 Pack Features: SHAFT: Tactile grip on shoulder for better control and puck handling Double concave geometry for better feel PADDLE: Tapered geometry improves rebound control, balance and reduces weight Reinforced foam core for increased stiffness and puck control BLADE: Optimized stiffness for better rebound control Low density foam for optimized balance and feel PRICING AND MORE INFORMATION

  • Bauer Vapor X:50 Int. Composite Goal Stick - 2 Pack

    27 Dec 2011 | 6:29 pm
    Bauer Vapor X:50 Int. Composite Goal Stick - 2 Pack Bauer Vapor X:50 Int. Composite Goal Stick - 2 Pack  Features: SHAFT: Tactile grip on shoulder for better control and puck handling Double concave geometry for better feel PADDLE: Tapered geometry improves rebound control, balance and reduces weight Reinforced foam core for increased stiffness and puck control BLADE: Optimized stiffness for better rebound control Low density foam for optimized balance and feel PRICING AND MORE INFORMATION
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    New York Sports

  • The New York Giants are on Their Way to the Super Bowl!

    den
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:23 pm
    These Guys are Happy! By virtue of  wearing down the San Francisco 49ers in the rainy confines of Candlestick Park the New York Football Giants prevailed in Overtime to beat the Niners 20-17 in the Championship game of the National Conference of the NFL . Coach Happy!Tom Coughlin. The Niners defense kept the Giants at bay as did the Giant defense as we all kept waiting for another big mistake by the Niners to be made. Coach Gives Proper Thanks. It was made & by the same guy who had a fumble from a pitch out and was stripped of a kickoff return. The ball was punted to Kyle…

  • North Dallas Forty 2012 for the Ravens!

    den
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pm
    In the movie North Dallas Forty 1979 starring Mac Davis & Nick Nolte, the fictional Dallas Cowboys fight their hearts to score a game tieing touchdown. The guys are well satisfied on the sidelines as the place kicker comes in to cap off the comeback only to see the holder fumble the ball & the championship away. Bummer!! ( it was 1979 remember). See the clip below: It happens Ravens. Don't cry, just don't forget it. Final score Ravens lost 23-20 to the Patriots.

  • Indianapolis Colts Fire Jim Caldwell After 2-14 Season

    den
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pm
    Indianapolis Colts @nflcolts The Indianapolis Colts have released Jim Caldwell of his duties as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.blogs.colts.com http://sports-den.blogspot.com 17 Jan 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

  • Green Bay On Sides Themselves to the Sidelines.

    den
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pm
    The Stockholders are not happy. Cold Day in Green BayJames Starks The Green Bay Packers were thoroughly beaten by the peaking New York Giants today to advance to San Francisco to take on the 49ers & play for the National league's conference championship, the winner gets a ticket to the Super Bowl. The score doesn't even speak to how soundly the Giants took the Packers apart. The Giants Eli Manning did just what an elite QB in pro football does. He went 21 - 33. 330 yards and three touchdowns a 114.5 QB rating. Eli the Leader. Enough said. Aaron Rodgers tried his best.Just not good enough.

  • Tebow With a Little Help From a Friend!

    den
    8 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pm
    Tim Tebow Ran & Passed Broncs to Victory. Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime 29-23. It happened on a slant Tebow pass to Demaryius Thomas that he ran for an eighty yard, game ending touchdown, just eleven seconds into the overtime. (the quickest overtime win in playoff history) Even though the Steelers fought back from a two touchdown deficit, you just felt that Tebow would be victorious in the end. TaDa... See Highlights Here: Now on to New England & a miracle vs Tom Brady? Final score Broncos won 29-23.
 
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    The Sports Mirror

  • Djokovic Remains Unbeaten In 2011

    Anupam Pratap Singh
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:50 am
    It was altogether a much expected win for Novak Djokovic in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event at Abu Dhabi. The world number 1 seemed to be on the top of the game throughout the match. Having already beat Roger Federer in the semi finals; it was an easy take for him to defeat Spain’s David Ferrer. He ended his session to clinch the title routing Ferrer for 6-2, 6-1. Earlier world number five Ferrer had upset Nadal in the semis but the world number one continued to remain undefeated. He showed why he is number one at the moment. Earlier on Saturday, Rafael Nadal beat…

  • What To Expect From 2012: Test Cricket

    Siddhant Gupta
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:37 am
    The test arena is sure to put a lot of teams to test this year. The following 12 months offer extraordinary cricket to be played all around the world. Beginning with the intense India-Australia battle, the game moves to South Africa, New Zealand, Dubai, Sri Lanka, England and the list goes on. What to expect from 2012: Test Cricket England ended 2011 as the No. 1 test team while Sangakkara and Steyn were the No. 1 batsman and bowler respectively. A lot of promising young talent was spotted which will be put to test in the quest to dethrone the above mentioned in the following series: India vs…

  • Clijsters Wins Her First Match Into The New Year

    Jasleen Kaur
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    This New Year 2012 began with a bang for Kim Clijsters who won in straight sets over Romanian Simona Halep in the Brisbane International. The Sunday match resulted in the returning champ to win with ease as she swooped through the round without any difficulty. Clijsters wins her first match into the New Year The scores after the match in Pat Rafter Arena, were: 6-1, 6-4 although it was hard to tell that Clijsters has not played the circuit since August of 2011 after falling victim to a series of injuries. She was satisfied with the way she played the first match. The start of a brand new year…

  • One On One – India Vs Australia

    Arvind Subramanian
    13 Dec 2011 | 7:52 pm
    India’s tour of Australia is all set to begin in two weeks time. Given the history of the previous tours Down Under by Team India, this one is all set to be a humdinger. Both the sides are in their transition with Australia facing the crisis of replacements, something India is likely to come in terms with in the next year or two. The injury to the first choice bowlers has hampered the preparation of both the sides. India is on its first overseas assignment after the nightmare they faced in England and question will linger over their ability to sustain in tough conditions abroad. Australians…

  • Music Gets It All: Best Songs For Sports

    Bharathi Murali
    13 Dec 2011 | 7:32 pm
    Music is never a distraction; it is the elixir of life which keeps us going on. There is music in everything, this is something we have already heard, in the same way there is music for everything. Slow numbers, fast jumpers, melancholy mixes, rock wrappers, and so on always has a space in the playlist. For every mood there is genre and for sports and workout too there is a big list of music. Sports and Music English numbers have always been top in the preferences because it is just the linking language and global, however music has no language. Regional numbers can also be included if…
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    Sports Geek

  • Social Media Cheat Sheet

    @seancallanan
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:40 pm
    TweetAre you on Pinterest? Pinterest is another network that is gaining momentum, that allows people to share great visuals via Pins & Boards. Has an artsy & creative feel & there is some good photography sites drawing great traffic from Pinterst. Sports Geek Tip: Always include strong visuals with all news articles, they can be pinned & draw fans back to your site.  Here is one such find I pinned to my Infographics board. Source: readwriteweb.com via Sean on Pinterest Sean Callanan Sean is a tech guy who loves his sports so much he founded Sports Geek. You can find him in…

  • Social Media Sore Spots #sportspr

    @thatgirlmegan
    21 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    TweetIf you listen to former professional athletes who were active between the 70s through the early 90s, you will hear them talk about the way the game has changed. Guys used to be “tougher,” and there are a lot of stories of players competing with broken bones and the thought of not being on the field or court and complaining never crossed their minds. Fast forward to the world of today’s athlete, and it’s pretty easy to understand why these old school athletes are frustrated by what they see. Players are getting paid more than ever before and they are also missing games and…

  • Inside Instagram’s Success

    @seancallanan
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:47 pm
    TweetAre you on Instagram?  We are follow @SportsGeekHQ on Instagram. Many sports teams & brands are starting to branch out to connect with fans using Instagram. Good to see Kevin looking to further develop Instagram building on a user base of over 15M. Look at some of the reasons why: Why Brands Like Puma and GE Are Flocking to Instagram Puma sends Instagram, Tumblr users to cover race (Instagram & Tumblr are a good match look at our Tumblr) Is your team on Instagram?  Tag them on this Instagram post or in the comments below Sean Callanan Sean is a tech guy who loves his sports…

  • #gamedaysuperstition – Jimmy Fallon connecting with fans

    @seancallanan
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:14 pm
    TweetLove this hashtag game by Jimmy Fallon, interacting with his fans on Twitter before his show “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” It does a great job connecting with fans as well as crowd sourcing material for the show. Hashtag game! Tweet something funny/weird you or someone else does for sports games and tag w/ #gamedaysuperstition. Could be on our show! — jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) January 18, 2012 What hashtag promotions have really connected with your fans? Have you run Twitter competitions like this? How do you reward fans? Retweets, showing tweets on big screen or…

  • Internet stats & usage – Australia, UK, USA Vs China, India, World

    @seancallanan
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    TweetWe’ve been playing around with Google Public Data and built this simple graph which make for interesting reading. Does this graph represent how you see the digital world?  What opportunities can you see from this graph? Lookout world when those numbers lift in China & India! Internet Usage as a percentage of population Internet Users by Country Sean Callanan Sean is a tech guy who loves his sports so much he founded Sports Geek. You can find him in the stands of sporting events near you (just check your Foursquare checkins, he may have left a tip). Send him a tweet if you want…
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    Backyard Sports Blog

  • Wes Welker Engaged to Anna Burns (Pictures)

    Dow Jones
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Wes Welker finally popped the question to former Miss Hooters International Anna Burns. They have been together for more than two years and she's finally got the ring.  Perfect time to drop some pictures of the hottie.

  • Ray Lewis Had a Pretty Awesome Speech After the Loss to the Patriots (Video)

    Dow Jones
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:11 pm
    Ray Lewis has always been one of my favorite players in the NFL.  I'm saying that as a fan of the Lions.  The fuy can play, and has the heart of a lion.  This was his speech after the loss to the Patriots last weekend in the playoffs.  Hopefully they can make one more run next year for Rays sake.  Oh, and he also let's Flacco know he played his ass off. Video below. Like this post? Check out our Home Page for more stories and follow us on Twitter

  • News Blooper (Video)

    Dow Jones
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:34 am
    Probably not the best way to describe a tow truck in a bad storm.  Check out the news blooper video below where the guy explains that "there are times only a big ass tow truck will do." Like this post? Check out our Home Page for more stories and follow us on Twitter

  • This Winter Wouldn't Be Complete Without a Tebowing Snowman

    Dow Jones
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am
     Seriously?  Not this best thing you've ever seen?  Beautiful work.  The next thing on the docket is a Tebow ice luge so the ladies can take shots out of his dong. via

  • Larry Nance Jr. Does the Michael Jordan Dunk (Video)

    Dow Jones
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:36 am
    Wyoming Cowboys freshman Larry Nance Jr. threw down a huge dunk against San Diego State last night.  Most likely this Jordan impression will get Larry a new shoe deal.  Ha not quite, but we can give the man a little hype because the dunk was one of the best this year in college bball.  His pops would be proud. Like this post? Check out our Home Page for more stories and follow us on Twitter
 
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    Project Spurs - A San Antonio Spurs Blog and Podcast

  • Kaman on the trade block, Spurs reportedly interested

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:45 pm
    Hours after it was reported the San Antonio Spurs are interested in free agent forward Kenyon Martin, who is stuck in China waiting to be rescued by Jack Bauer, the Spurs may have a bigger target on their radar. ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting the New Orleans Hornets are actively shopping center Chris Kaman. Stein reports that Kaman, who was not at New Orleans Arena for the Hornets' 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic and has been informed by the team he will not dress while the team and Kaman's representation look for a trade partner for the center. "We've informed Chris that we are looking…

  • Spurs go cold late in fourth quarter, fall to Timberwolves

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:39 pm
    The San Antonio Spurs were trying to correct their road woes Friday in Minnesota, but the woes continued as the Spurs went cold in the fourth quarter to lose to the Timberwolves 87-79, after the Wolves ended the game on a 10-0 run. The Spurs and Wolves battled through four straight quarters, and then with 3:33 remaining, and the Spurs trailing, Gary Neal made a big three to give the Spurs the lead. The Spurs would go on to miss seven straight shots and shoot 5-of-15 in the fourth quarter as Kevin Love’s 18 points and 16 rebounds, along with Ricky Rubio’s 18 points and 10 assists finished…

  • Spurs pursuing Kenyon Martin

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm
    Former Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin is getting some attention from several NBA teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, now that his former Chinese team, Xinjiang, is out of the playoffs.Martin left the team in December, but the Chinese Basketball Association prohibits players from signing with an NBA team until the season is over, which according to ABCLocal.com, makes Martin a free agent on February 16. The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers,Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are pursuing free-agent forward Kenyon Martin, according to league sources.Martin has spoken…

  • 5 things to watch for in tonight's Spurs vs. Timberwolves matchup

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
    The San Antonio Spurs (12-7) will face the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-10) tonight at the Target Center as the Spurs hope the road will be kind to them yet again. In their first meeting this season, Minnesota snapped its 16-game losing streak against San Antonio with a 106-96 win. In that game, Kevin Love totaled 24 points, and 15 rebounds while Michael Beasley chipped in 19 points. Richard Jefferson and Tim Duncan paced the Spurs with 16 points apiece. However, it was also the game Manu Ginobili fractured his hand. But as San Antonio enters tonight's contest, here are five things to…

  • Scouting the Timberwolves: Spurs' depth could be problem for hobbling Wolves

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Briefing Session The San Antonio Spurs (12-7) return to the road after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday witha display of productive bench depth and a focus back to defense. The team will play the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-10) tonight in Minnesota as the Spurs return to the location where they lost their best player,Manu Ginobili, for 6-8 weeks on January 2. That evening, the Timberwolves were led by Kevin Love's 24 points and 19 rebounds, and the Timberwolves shot 58% from the field, and 57% from beyond the arc as they defeated the Spurs 106-96. Minnesota is 5-5 in their last 10…
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    True Football Manager 2012

  • Q.P.R. Significant winter matches

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:44 am
    Hello my dear readers, Another Q.P.R. story report today for you. Well, everything is fine regarding results now. But at the moment I would like to start with the transfer window overview. Winter transfers The board didn’t give me additional money leaving $8.5M I had unspent after the summer transfer window. So I was unable to spend much, and actually I didn’t want to do it because of the negative balance: $-15M Players out I let many youngsters to go on loan due to high competition for the Reserves first eleven. My reserve keeper Boaz Myhill decided to leave the team due to lack of match…

  • Football Manager 2012 Coaches and Coaching

    22 Jan 2012 | 6:13 am
    Hello my dear readers, I am glad to share an information about Football Manager 2012 coaches today. It’s well known that player development efficiency during trainings is influenced by several different factors: - Player professionalism, work rate and morale - Training facilities - Workload during trainings - Coaches you have Today I would like to emphasize on coaches' importance and hint the best of them for all training categories. Lets examine the categories one by one. Strength Influences the following player attributes: Jumping, Natural Fitness, Stamina, Strength, Work Rate The best…

  • Season 3. Performing above expectations

    18 Jan 2012 | 11:57 pm
    Hi guys! Another Q.P.R. story post today. I am excited to share the latest news because my team plays beautiful football and gains results which nobody expected before the season. 11 matches: 7 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. Premier League matches First of all I want to emphasize on my first victory over Manchester City. It was the even match but Jay Rodriguez and Ivelin Popov slightly overcame Man City’s attackers in efficiency scoring the decisive 3rd goal. I suppose Q.P.R. has confirmed its pretensions on a Top-4 place in this season instead of Europa League qualification! We had several quite…

  • Amazing season 3 start

    15 Jan 2012 | 1:01 am
    Hi all! Frankly speaking I didn’t expect so amazing season start. Yes, I understand my players are blended into the real team already. It’s great because, if you remember, I had made the squad revolution 1 year ago. But nevertheless my squad is only the 9th by strength by media prediction. The same was confirmed in my comparative team analysis. The amazing results described below can be related to my tactical scheme (the best I ever created!) and player selection approach. Q.P.R. results Q.P.R. played 16 matches with the following results: 11 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses First of all, I am…

  • Comparative team analysis before the 3rd season

    10 Jan 2012 | 11:16 am
    Dear readers, I decided to make another off-season post describing current Q.P.R. squad strength in comparison with other Premier League clubs. Media prediction for the 3rd season is much better than before the last season - 9th position. What I also like about the screen shot above is Highly Professional squad personality. It should be a reliable basement for future trophies which I hope to get in several years.   Club reputation Currently I think a lot about my club reputation and the ways to improve it. You see Q.P.R. has only 3 reputation stars staying on the same level with…
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    Fitz and Vig. Real Sports Guys.

  • Yankees interested in Raul Ibanez

    Fitz
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:38 pm
    Since losing Jesus Montero’s bat off the bench for 2012, the Yankees are still looking or a replacement bopper off the bench. Andruw Jones is back, but how great is he really going to be? Well the Yankees are planning to get even older and possibly sign Raul Ibanez. Ibanez is a professional hitter, but his production has gone down over the past few years. Plus he’s 39 and has had some serious steroid accusations! That’s pretty old and full of baggage. He was a consistent .290 hitter through 2008. Since then, .272, .275, and .245 last year. That’s not the trend…

  • NFC Championship Highlights: Giants Defeat 49ers in San Fran

    Vig
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm

  • Yankees Interested in Raul Ibanez

    Vig
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pm
    Apparently the New York Yankees are interested in Raul Ibanez to fill the left handed DH slot, now that Jesus “The Savior” Montero has been traded to the Mariners.  Fitz and Vig are not fans of bringing in Ibanez.  The recent Philly experienced a serious dip in performance in 2011, and his splits versus right handers (.256/.307.440) do not seem to warrant a platoon role with the Good Guys.  Full numbers here.

  • YES Network: Jorge Posada’s Legacy

    Vig
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pm
    Your browser does not support iframes. Posada ends his career as a New York Good Guy The YES Network crew discusses the legacy of JP20 The numbers support Jorgey for The Hall

  • Boone Logan Signs

    Vig
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:03 pm
    The New York Yankees have avoided arbitration with Boone Logan (the last remaining eligible pinstriper) to the tune of a 1 year $1.87m contract.  The 27 year old lefty-specialist tossed 41+ innings in 62 appearances last year for the Good Guys and earned an ERA of 3.46 (3.29 FIP) and a 0.7 fWAR.
 
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    STACK Blog

  • 10 Apps for Your Super Bowl Party

    SkywordNews
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:12 pm
    For most fans, the action on the TV screen is now only a small part of watching a game. Smartphones have made it so easy to stay connected and get information that they’ve become essential to the game day experience. Before you head over to your teammate’s house to watch the Giants and Patriots square

  • Lead Your Team in Rebounds Like Kevin Love

    Maddy
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Leading the NBA in double-doubles right now is Kevin Love, power forward and All-Star face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last season, Love ripped down a total of 1,112 rebounds, and he’s currently second in the NBA to Dwight Howard in rebounds per game (13.7) The maneuver that helps Love grab rebound after rebound? One of

  • Finding Your Second Leg: The Inspirational Story of Dominican Golfer Manuel De Los Santos

    Joe
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pm
    On a cloudy day with no breeze, Manuel De Los Santos stands at the tee wearing typical golf attire—a white ball cap to match his argyle sweater vest, a black polo, and a pair of khakis. But when he walks up to address his golf ball, it’s with the help of a pair of crutches.

  • “MLB 12: The Show” First Look (Video)

    Brandon
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    You’ve already seen the cover art for MLB 12: The Show. Now you can get a glimpse of the game in action. Sony has released a “first look” trailer for MLB 12: The Show, which should get baseball fans pumped for another year with one of the best simulations on the market. Featuring Boston Red

  • YOU Docs: Q&A on Smoking and Losing Weight

    Dr. Mike Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:13 am
    Q: Doesn’t smoking help me lose weight? Won’t I gain weight when I quit tobacco? A: Contrary to what some believe, cigarettes do not speed up metabolism. But when you eventually quit, you will run the risk of gaining weight, since many people substitute food for cigarettes and end up eating more than they need
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    Fan Fusion Blog

  • SixthFan Writers NFL Picks

    Fan Rod
    11 Jan 2012 | 11:19 pm
    You already know how stellar our writers are at picking NCAAF games, so we’ll give you our take on Vegas’ NFL spreads this weekend. Fan Rod: 49ers +3.5 Patriots -13.5 Ravens -7.5 Giants +7.5 Fan #1 Saints -3.5 Broncos +13.5 Texans -7.5 Packers -7.5

  • The League Will Change Before Harrison Will

    Fan Rod
    14 Dec 2011 | 11:29 am
    James Harrison is appealing his one game suspension handeddown by commissioner Roger Goodell for his helmet tohelmet hit on Browns’ quarterback Colt McCoy. It is the 5th time the NFL has reprimanded Harrison for these types of hits, and the suspension makes him the first NFL player to be suspended for such a hit. No fine was given to Harrison, he will instead have his wallet lightened $75,000 from the one game hr will be sitting out. When Harrison is on the field, you know what kind of player you are going up against. He’s not changing that. I have seen this hit over and over, and…

  • Odom Too Good for New Orleans

    Fan #1
    13 Dec 2011 | 4:48 pm
    I am not a Lakers fan, let’s just get that out there now. That being said, I am realistic that there are few places that are better to be a player. Odom however, feels he was disrespected after not be consulted in the possible three way trade for CP3, and believes he is now better off a Dallas Maverick. To be honest, I did not even realize it had happened until just now because it was back page news. Why would the Lakers consult with you? Because you are the 3rd best big man on the team? Because you are married to a c-list celebrity? Actually, the reason had little to do with the fact…

  • Sparano Out

    Fan #1
    12 Dec 2011 | 6:15 pm
    Tony Sparano has been fired from Miami during his fourth year as head coach. In his time as coach he led the Dolphins to a disappointing 29-32 record, and made the playoffs a single time. All I can say is I am going to miss those sweet ass shades he wore at every point of the day or night. I am convinced he slept and showered in them as well. They will be missed…

  • Help Us Choose A Domain

    Fan #1
    12 Dec 2011 | 12:37 pm
    We are coming up with a new domain name and we need your help! We are not going anywhere, but realize at this point that a new domain name is the way to go. That being said, we want your feedback on what the new site should be called. Go to pickydomains.com to give us suggestions for what the new domain should be. Pickydomains.com is a risk-free naming service where you can get paid just for suggesting names. We will have a new name, and a new look for the site by the end of this week!
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    Kerala football news

  • Live Commentary: Chirag United Kerala vs HAL Bangalore

    adwaidh
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:17 am
    Chirag United Kerala are back at Kochi to play bottom placed HAL Bangalore in the round 17 of I-League 2011-12 from 06:30 PM on Saturday. Be with us for updates on the happenings at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on the matchday. Chirag United Kerala FC vs HAL Bangalore Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi Kick off: January 28, 2012 [...]

  • Chirag Kerala go down fighting to Dempo (again!)

    adwaidh
    14 Jan 2012 | 12:24 pm
    A weak start to the match proved costly for Chirag United Kerala as table toppers Dempo SC defeated the Kerala club 2-1 in an way match in the 14th Round of I-League 2011-12 at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Saturday. Clifford Miranda and Ranti Martins helped the Goans to victory while Vineeth CK returned a [...]

  • Chirag Kerala – Pailan Arrows match postponed

    adwaidh
    11 Jan 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Chirag United Kerala FC were forced to postpone their Round 16 I -League 2011-12 match after Kerala Strikers, the team representing the state in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) won their battle to use the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi for January 22, 2012 on which Chirag Kerala were scheduled to play Kolkata’s Pailan Arrows. “The rescheduled [...]

  • Chirag United Kerala and Kerala Strikers lock horns over clash of fixtures

    adwaidh
    9 Jan 2012 | 10:28 am
    Chirag United Kerala FC, Kerala’s representative in the I-League 2011-12 and Kerala Strikers, a cricket team constituting of Malayalam film actors featuring in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) are battling each other for the rights to play their respective sports at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi following both teams were scheduled to play matches [...]

  • Chirag Kerala downs Mumbai FC in away encounter

    adwaidh
    4 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    Chirag United Kerala FC ended Mumbai Football Club’s fine run in the I-League 2011-12, downing the home side to a 2-0 defeat at Pune’s Balewadi Sports Complex, thanks to strikes from midfielder Asif K and Cameroonian forward David Sunday. The win came as a respite for the Kerala side before the international break, who are [...]
 
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  • Boston Red Sox Sign John Maine to A Minor League Deal

    Matt Sullivan
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pm
    In the on-going effort to stock the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox with every available question mark arm, Ben Cherington has signed John Maine to a minor league deal. Maine’s agent has been quoted say that the Red Sox are planning on using Maine in the bullpen if he makes the team. The 30 year old pitcher has been out of the major leagues since 2010 with chronic shoulder problems, but if healthy he could be excellent replacement for Alfredo Aceves, should Aceves stick in the rotation. In 46 innings with AAA Colorado Springs last year Maine had serious control issues. Typcally a high walk, high…

  • Boston Red Sox DFA Scott Atchison, Make Room for Cody Ross

    Matt Sullivan
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    The Red Sox have a full 40 man roster at this point, so with the addition of the newly signed Cody Ross, someone had to go. It will be right-handed reliever Scott Atchison. The 35 year old pitcher will now have to clear waivers to remain in the Red Sox employ. Atchison has been a solid though unspectacular pitcher in Boston these past two seasons and it would not be surprising if any team needing an extra arm in the bullpen or starting pitcher depth picks him up. As a Red Sox, he has a decent 4.08 ERA and a good 2.32 K/BB rate, while moving back and forth between AAA and working in long…

  • Red Sox Reach An Extension To Stick With The Lowell Spinners

    Steve Garrity
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm
    The Boston Red Sox have reached a two-year player development extension with their short-season team, the Lowell Spinners. The extension means the team will be involved with the Red Sox through the 2014 season. The Spinners, part of the New York – Penn League, have been affiliated with the Boston Red Sox since 1996.  Several present and former Boston Red Sox players have gone through Lowell on their way to the Major Leagues  including Jonathon Papelbon, Hanley Ramirez, Clay Bucholz, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Kevin Youkilis.

  • Andrew Bailey is the Latest Boston Red Sox Player to Avoid Arbitration

    Matt Sullivan
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:03 am
    The Red Sox reached an agreement with their new closer, Andrew Bailey, for a one year $3.9M contract avoiding arbitration. Bailey was acquired from the Oakland A’s along with right-fielder Ryan Sweeney for Josh Reddick, and two prospects. Sweeney avoided arbitration earlier this month as well. With Andrew Bailey’s agreement, which comes just five days after the Red Sox reached a deal with Daniel Bard to avoid arbitration, the Red Sox have only two players still on route to arbitration hearings; Alfredo Aceves and David Ortiz. The Red Sox have not gone to arbitration often since Theo…

  • Boston Red Sox Have Four Of The Top 100 Prospects In Baseball

    Steve Garrity
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:26 am
    MLB.com’s Jonathon Mayo released his annual top prospect list last night, expanding it from his usual 50 to 100. The Boston Red Sox had four of their prospects tapped for the list, led by third basemen Will Middlebrooks at 56. This is Middlebrooks first year on Mayo’s list of top prospect, which should come as no surprise after a break out year which included a trip to the annual Futures Game during All-Star weekend. He is the Red Sox third basemen in waiting and could push Kevin Youkilis out of the position by 2013. Middlebrooks has the power and glove to become one of the top…
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    Sports Feel Good Stories

  • Hockey Community Rallies Behind Jablonski

    Andrew Isenberg
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:26 pm
    For anybody that has ever been in a hockey locker room you get the feeling that it is more than just a team, it’s a brotherhood and a fraternity. Regardless of the level, all players can relate to that feeling of lacing up the skates and taking the ice. For Jack Jablonski, he may never take the ice again, but he will always be apart of that brotherhood. “He’s a hockey player. You can tell just talking to him. Guys are like that. Everyone’s the same. It’s like going into a new locker room and you’ve got 20 new best friends. That’s the way hockey is,”…

  • Miracle Man Tebow leads Denver to Playoffs

    Andrew Isenberg
    5 Jan 2012 | 6:50 am
    When Drew Brees’ name is entered in a Google search it comes up with 1.73 million results. And why shouldn’t it? Brees is finishing one of the greatest seasons in National Football League history. He just broke Dan Marino’s 27 year-old record for passing yards in a season. His career awards include NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. In Contrast to Brees, when Denver Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow’s name is entered in Google his name comes up with 219 MILLION results. That’s over 126 times more than Brees.

  • Fritz Waldvogel up for Gagliardi Trophy

    admin
    1 Dec 2011 | 10:31 pm
    Editor’s Note: The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the top college football player in Division 1.  Division 3′s answer to the Heisman is the Gagliardi Trophy, named for St. John’s coaching legend John Gagliardi.  Our vote for the Gagliardi Trophy winner this year is University of St. Thomas’ star wide-receiver, kick-off returner, punt returner, Fritz Waldvogel.  Waldvogel has re-written the record books at St. Thomas for career, all-purpose yards, receiving yards, receiving TDs, kick-off return yards and TDs, punt return yards and TDs, and more.  He’s a…

  • Green Bay Packer Fan’s Loyalty Saves a Life — His Own

    admin
    19 Nov 2011 | 7:29 am
    Citizens of Green Bay, Wisconsin have a special relationship with their team.  As the smallest city to host an NFL franchise, the intensity of their team loyalty runs deep.  A visitor to a church in Green Bay on a Sunday might see half the congregation sporting Packer wearables — and, that’s in the summer time.  While the Packers have given their supporters plenty to cheer about in recent years, there was a dry spell.  Even when the team struggled, the loyalty of its true fans never wavered. ESPN’s Rick Reilly profiles one of these super Packer fans, Jim Becker, in the…

  • Justin Bieber and Usher: one-on-one basketball

    admin
    28 Oct 2011 | 9:09 am
    From Ice Cube to George Clooney, celebrity basketball players are plentiful. Heck, even President Barack Obama can’t seem to go too long without finding a pick-up game with government employees. Perhaps the celebrity who is making the most noise on the basketball court is Justin Bieber. Born in Canada, Bieber grew up playing hockey, but seems to have a natural knack for basketball. On the celebrity circuit, his game is frequently compared to fellow country man, Steve Nash. In the last NBA All-Star Celebrity game, Bieber walked away with MVP honors in a losing effort. He had eight…
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    MomsHomeRun

  • Running clothes are multifunctional!

    Nicole Orriëns
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:29 am
    Wordless Wednesday

  • I'm aware of the ground I run on

    Nicole Orriëns
    22 Jan 2012 | 7:08 am
    Now that I live in the country I'm in the lucky circumstance of being able to run a lot on dirt tracks. And from my running books I have learned this is good news to my body. Because dirt tracks provide a softer landing.When I lived in the city I avoided sidewalks as much as possible, because they're made of concrete. On the other hand: sidewalks are máde for pedestrians, so they are usually safer than the street. So whenever I could, I ran on the street, and if that was too hazardous I used the sidewalk.In general, I'm quite aware of the ground I run on. I really don't want to get hurt!

  • After the move: finding my footing in the country

    Nicole Orriëns
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:47 am
    Wordless Wednesday

  • I like to know my numbers!

    Nicole Orriëns
    16 Jan 2012 | 6:35 am
    Recently I bought my third Nike sensor. The first one died a sudden death, due to bad batteries. The second sensor, I lost four weeks ago during a run. So now I'm on my third.Nike Sensor, but not Nike schoes!Because I don't have Nike shoes, I had put my sensor in a specially made little pouch, (see picture). This little pouch can be attached to your laces. But the last time I changed my running shoes, I must not have tied the pouch tightly enough.Nike+: instant training logDuring the month it took me to get my new Nike sensor to work, I discovered how much I like it. I really missed the…

  • Running as moving therapy

    Nicole Orriëns
    8 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am
    One of the best way to make yourself feel right at home somewhere, is to go for a run. It wasn't until I became a runner, that I started to feel at home at our old address.So now that we've moved to the country, I know what to do to battle the moving blues! I go out for a run. And it turns out, the country offers a lot to my inner runner. Though I was quite pleased with the number of running routes at our old home, our new place offers twice as many.And that's because from our old home I only had hálf a circle available. The other half led into town, and was littered with traffic lights. And…
 
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  • Randy Kaplan’s World Leaders Signed Baseball Collection

    Editor
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:51 am
    Some people hang out along the dugout railing or wait outside the players' parking lot hoping a few will stop and sign autographs. Randy Kaplan has been there and done that but you're more likely to find him in the shadows of history. He collects baseballs signed by world leaders. Presidents, prime ministers, generals, secretaries of state. You name it, he has them. Or wants them. The Long Island resident has been known to go to great lengths to get the autographs of those who lead third world nations. Some, obviously, aren't all that accessible. That just makes him work a little harder.

  • Bat Authenticator John Taube Profiled

    Editor
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:04 am
    Sometimes your passion can indeed become a business.  John Taube's part time hobby became a full time interest in March 2002 when J.T. Sports became his profession. Most serious hobbyists know that the New Jersey resident is a dealer and also the authenticator for PSA/DNA. For those who aren't in the know, it's a pretty interesting subject.  Studying game-used bats, matching them to visual images from the past and deciding whether they're the real deal is something Taube does every day. He's also going to be featured in the new "All Star Dealers" sports memorabilia-themed 'reality show' now…

  • Gordie Howe to Autograph for Panini

    Editor
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    Panini announced during the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend  in Ottawa that it has reached a multi-year trading card agreement with legendary Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. The new pact means Panini America will be able to include autograph and memorabilia trading cards of Howe in its officially licensed hockey products for the first time. Howe also will appear on the company’s packaging and promotional materials. “When it comes to transcendent hockey superstars, they get no bigger than Gordie Howe, and we’re more than ecstatic to welcome…

  • Panini Offering Special NFL Experience Card Sets

    Editor
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:16 pm
    The NFL Experience begins its nine-day run at the Indianpolis Convention Center today, with free autograph sessions and a football memorabilia show, all held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI. Panini America is co-sponsoring both and they have been showing off what they're calling their largest NFL Experience-exclusive card set ever; one  that includes seven Super Bowl MVP wrapper-redemption cards, 10 Indianapolis Colts cards honoring the host team and two nine-card sets devoted to key players in this year's game--the New England Patriots and New York Giants.   Indiana fans should…

  • Topps Diamond Giveaway Site Back Up

    Editor
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:51 pm
    Collectors have been frustrated with the technical issues plaguing the Topps Diamond Giveaway website but there was good news on Thursday.  The site is back up and running properly. Topps apologized for the lack of access but wasn't offering any extension on the deadline to redeem codes from 2011 Series One and Update packs. "We hope that you have enjoyed unlocking your codes and digging for some really cool prizes," they wrote in an e-mail.  "Effective January 31, 2012 at 12:00 am all codes from 2011 Topps Baseball Series 1 and 2011 Topps Update Series will expire on as stated on cards,…
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    Chatham-Kent Sports Network

  • Rescheduled Clements Fight Confirmed for UFC 145 in Atlanta

    Ian Kennedy
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Chris Clements fights at Meltdown in the Valley - CKSN.ca File PhotoDresden’s Chris Clements won’t get his first UFC fight on Canadian soil, but it will still take place at UFC 145. After the Montreal UFC date was cancelled, the majority of bouts, including Clements, were pushed an April 21 date in Atlanta, Georgia. Clements, a UFC welterweight, will fight Keith Wisniewski, who has a 28-12-1 record. After several years away from the UFC, Wisniewski will be looking to solidify his place in MMA’s premier fighting series. Clements is currently on a four fight winning streak,…

  • Great Lakes Playoffs Taking Shape, Lakers Eliminated

    CKSN Staff
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:53 pm
    The Great Lakes Junior C playoff are just around the corner with no team having more than 5 games remaining in the regular season. For one Chatham-Kent team however, the Wallaceburg Lakers, the start of playoffs will mark the end of their 2011-2012 campaign as they are now mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Unfortunately for Wallaceburg, the Great Lakes league no longer advances the top 8 teams in the standings to the playoffs, rather all 4 South Division teams receive an automatic berth, while one North Division team is eliminated. Sitting at 14 points behind Dresden, with…

  • Goldrush Continues For Chatham Skating Club

    Dwight Wakabayashi
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am
    The Chatham Skating Club sent 20 of its’ skaters to the Pat Abela/Lyle McPhedran Skating Competition in Mooretown this past weekend, Jan. 21 and 22. Chatham walked away with 15 medals. In Starskate Gold Interpretive, Ryley Goodhand landed a Gold Medal during her skate; while during the Starskate Silver Interpretive events, Hayley Luckhurst and Emily Opthof also took home a Gold Medal and Madelyn Alexander gained the Silver Medal, each in their own respective flights. Also, at the Starskate Bronze Interpretive event, Ashley Hudson was 7th in her flight. During Starskate Preliminary…

  • Durston steps down as Wallaceburg Red Devils coach

    Aaron Hall
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:26 am
    After one year behind the bench for the Wallaceburg Red Devils, Justin Durston is stepping down as head coach. Durston said he felt “betrayed” and “under appreciated” by Wallaceburg Lacrosse, adding he had a different vision for the future. “It’s a personal matter between myself and a family member that happened… and I would rather not stir the pot,” Durston said. “I felt betrayed by Wallaceburg Lacrosse… it has nothing to do with the actual Red Devils team or executive.” Durston added: “The way Wallaceburg Lacrosse as a…

  • Local Swimmers Shine at Blenheim Blast S.E.A.L. Meet

    CKSN Staff
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:57 am
    Ryann Fink of the Blenheim Blast Swim Team - Submitted PhotoThe Blenheim Blast Swim Team played host to the Leamington Lasers Swim Team, the Windsor Essex Swim Team and the London Killer Whale Swim Team Sunday January 22 at the Gable Rees Rotary Pool in Blenheim. 150 swimmers participated in this fourth S.E.A.L (St. Clair Erie Aquatic League) meet of the season. 7 year old Willam Reynolds swam away with three first place finishes in the boys 7 & under age group. William shaved over ten seconds off his 25 Back to finish in first place in a time of 37.76 seconds. He also finished first in…
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  • UFC on Fox 2

    Bart Ryan
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:35 am
    Tweet When the UFC first aired on Fox, it was for the UFC Heavyweight Championship between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos.  The fight ended just over a minute into the contest by knockout.  This left many new fans coming into the sport wondering what this mysterious sport was all about.  The UFC on Fox premier was a let down and left many people with disappointment in its presentation.  Now the UFC will present a two hour show time and feature 3 fights with a stacked card.  Initially the fight card was slated to be Damian Maia vs. Michael Bisping, Mark Munoz vs. Chael Sonnen, and…

  • Why the New NFL Playoff Overtime Rules Suck

    Jason Delodovici
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:19 am
    Tweet The NFL changed the overtime rules for playoff games in a stupid and thoughtless attempt to make team owners happy so that they can’t lose a huge game on a lame field goal.   Now I’m not saying field goals are easy to make – just ask Billy Cundiff. Teams and fans finally got a taste of what these new overtime rules would be like in this year’s Wild Card game between Denver and Pittsburgh – Tim Tebow threw a touchdown on the first play of overtime and the game was over. The biggest reason that a lot of NFL fans didn’t like the original overtime rules was that a team could…

  • Giants and Lincecum Agree to Two-Year Contract

    Matt Lara
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Tweet The San Francisco Giants can partially cross off one of their top priorities this offseason. As stated at the end of season press conference, the Giants wanted to lock up their most prized possessions to long-term contracts- Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain. Today Lincecum and the Giants have agreed on a new two-year contract worth $40.5M. He will earn $18M in 2012 and 22M in 2013 with a 500K signing bonus. By signing, Lincecum has foregone his last two years of arbitration. Although this isn’t a long-term contract the Giants desired, they do save some money by going this route. They save…

  • NFL Extends Goodell through 2018

    David Mehrwein
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    Tweet The National Football League has extended the contract of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell through the 2018 season. The Sports Business Journal was the first to report Goodell’s extension. Goodell first took over for Paul Tagliabue in 2006, agreeing to initial five-year contract. Then in 2009 that original contract was extended and it has been extended yet again here in 2012. Goodell saw the league through a lockout that lasted 4 1/2 months, but out of it came a 10-year collective bargaining agreement — which occurred in July and only one preseason game was cancelled. Since…

  • Detroit Tigers Sign Prince Fielder

    Anthony Garcia
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pm
    Tweet Like father, like son. Sources are reporting that free-agent and former Milwaukee Brewer first baseman, Prince Fielder has signed a nine-year contract worth a majestic $214 million with the Detroit Tigers; the same team his father, Cecil, played with during seven years of his career in the 1990s. Fielder joins a loaded Detroit team that won the American League Central division but lost in the American League Championship Series to the Texas Rangers in six games last season. The Tigers had a huge void to fill when slugger, Victor Martinez, tore his ACL earlier this month. Martinez is…
 
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  • برنامج uTorrent 3.1.2 Beta تحميل برنامج التورنت

    jozef002
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm
    برنامج uTorrent 3.1.2 Beta تحميل برنامج التورنتبرنامج uTorrent - تحميل برنامج uTorrent - تنزيل برنامج uTorrent - شرح برنامج uTorrent- uTorrent - برنامج تورنت - تورنت - تحميل تورنت - برنامج تحميل افلام - برنامج تحميل تورنتبرنامج uTorrent برنامج التورنت اخر اصدار 2012 تحميل مباشر برنامج تحميل التورنت بسرعة فائقة تحميل الالعاب والافلام والفيديو برنامج موتوق وشهد…

  • VLC media player 2.0.0 RC1 تحميل VLC ميديا بلاير اخر اصدار 2012 تحميل مباشر

    jozef002
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:10 am
    VLC media player 2.0.0 RC1 تحميل VLC ميديا بلاير اخر اصدار 2012 تحميل مباشربرنامج VLC الاول عالميا في تشغيل جميع وانواع الملتميديا وشاهد الافلام بجودة لامثيل لها علي جهاز الكمبيوتر الخاص بك حمل نسختك المجانية من البرنامج العلاق الان ومجانا علي دراغون ستار.VLC هو الحرة والمفتوحة المصدر عبر منصة لاعب الوسائط المتعددة والإطار الذي يلعب معظم ملفات…

  • SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1144 برنامج كشف وازالة بر امج التجسس

    jozef002
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:08 am
    SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1144 برنامج كشف وازالة بر امج التجسسبرنامج SUPERAntiSpyware مكتشف ملفات التجسس الاكثر شمولا وشعبية في الاسواق , وهوا متعددة الابعاد و تقنية عملية المعالجة ستكتشف ملفات التجسس للبرامج الاخرى ستزيل جميع ملفات التجسس وليس فقط السهلة منها.تحميل برنامج SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1144

  • تحميل جوجل ايرث Google Earth 6.2.0.5905

    jozef002
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pm
    تحميل جوجل ايرث Google Earth 6.2.0.5905برامج Google Earth البرنامج الدي اعجب الملايين جوجل ايرث لمشاهدة كوكب الارض ومراقبة حالة الطقس والمنازل وامكناية توفير صور لك من هدا البرنامج الرائع في اخر اصدار واحدث التحديثات الجديد لمشاهدة منزلك الشوارع والمدن بالصور عبر القمر الاصطناعيالفكرة بسيطة. انها الكرة الأرضية التي تقع داخل جهاز الكمبيوتر.

  • DriverMax 6.15 لكشف التحديثات الاخيرة لتعاريف جهازك وتحديثها من مواقعها الأصلية

    jozef002
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    DriverMax 6.15 لكشف التحديثات الاخيرة لتعاريف جهازك وتحديثها من مواقعها الأصلية برنامج DriverMax لكشف التحديثات الاخيرة لتعاريف جهازك وتحديثها من مواقعها الأصليةDriverMax هو أداة قوية التي تساعدك على تنزيل والنسخ الاحتياطي واستعادة برامج التشغيل المثبتة على نظام التشغيل Windows Vista أو Windows XP الكمبيوتر ومعرفة ما اذا كان أحدث الإصدارات المتوفرة.
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  • CEP Outdoor Compression Socks

    JJ
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:27 pm
    http://ymmvreviews.com/clothing/cep-outdoor-compression-socks/Manufacturer Description Ideal for walking and hiking, Midi has designed CEP Outdoor Compression Socks. These innovative socks concentrate on consistent compression to the leg and foot, in order to reduce muscle vibration and prevent injury, whether you’re walking in Appalachia or around your neighborhood block. These CEP walking socks provide the utmost in comfort while their compression properties penetrate deep into muscles to flush out lactic acid, and enhance walking or hiking performance. Features Main material – 85%…

  • Outdoor Retailer Winter 2012 Show – New Hotness Part 1 (Gear)

    JJ
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:42 pm
    http://ymmvreviews.com/gear_list/outdoor-retailer-winter-2012-show-new-hotness-part-1-gear/The Outdoor Retailer Trade Show is held twice a year in Salt Lake City.  Over 1000 brands and 20,000 attendees converge to show and buy the next seasons gear.  This is part one of a three-part  article on some of the gear I found intriguing at the show.  Most of the gear listed here is not set to be released until Fall of 2012, but some will be available sooner. Adventure Medical Kits Escape Bivy The SOL Escape Bivy is a heat reflective bivy that can be used in emergency or in fast and light…

  • Adidas Terrex Gore-Tex Active Shell Jacket

    JJ
    16 Jan 2012 | 8:48 pm
    http://ymmvreviews.com/clothing/adidas-terrex-gore-tex-active-shell-jacket/Manufacturer Description The Adidas Terrex GORE-TEX Active Shell Jacket is the ideal jacket for athletic mountain sport activities where full weather protection, high breathability and lightweight packability are needed. Features Main fabric – 100% nylon GORE-TEX Active Shell is ideal for athletes seeking excellent next to skin comfort with durable, lightweight, wind- and water-proof protection FORMOTION technology Attached, helmet compatible hood with adjustable drawstring Full-zip front closure with zipper garage…

  • Sole Sport Slides

    JJ
    13 Jan 2012 | 7:22 pm
    http://ymmvreviews.com/footwear/sole-sport-slides/Manufacturer Description Featuring the same supportive shape as our popular footbed line, our Sport Slides combine orthopedic support with stylish design. Features Wear Moldable Footbed Redesigned, Stretchier & More Accommodative Gender-Specific Upper Polygiene Antimicrobial Agent Used to Control Odor On Footbed Metatarsal Support Pad Adjustable Arch Support Deep Heel Cup Hidden Toe Ridge Midsole Support Structure Synthetic Nubuck Upper Natural/Synthetic Rubber Outsole APMA Accepted Measured size 9 Weight – 232 g (8.2) Forefoot Width –…

  • Columbia Gorge Waterfall Run

    JJ
    11 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pm
    http://ymmvreviews.com/adv/columbia-gorge-waterfall-run/I am a little behind in writing up this adventure.  The weekend before Christmas I was up in Vancouver, WA for Christmas with my wife’s family.  On Saturday, it was sunny and cool, so I took my long run to the Columbia Gorge.  There is an ultra marathon held in the gorge in March which I was hoping to run in.  Unfortunately, it filled up in 12 hours, and I was not one of the lucky few. I decided to run a portion of the course for my long run as an out and back. I started the run at Wahkeena Falls just off the Historic Columbia…
 
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  • Carlos Tevez To End Strike Against Manchester City

    AlvarezGalloso
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pm
    After a prolonged drama that appears like a twisted soap opera, Carlos Tevez is willing to return to Manchester City. Kia Joorabchian (Tevez Agent) applies salt to an open wound when he is criticizing the leadership of Roberto Mancini in Manchester City. The solution is that Tevez shopuld be banned from world football for his [...]Carlos Tevez To End Strike Against Manchester City is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and Vote

  • Penn State: Continuing a Legacy

    cfbexaminer
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:42 pm
    For Penn Staters, today was the first day of the rest of our lives. Dramatic? Yes. But today was the first morning we woke up with nothing to attend, nothing to mourn, only time to reflect on the past week and the variety of emotions that came with it. The best way to describe what [...]Penn State: Continuing a Legacy is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and Vote

  • Wade Phillips Named Coordinator of the Year

    PDStarr
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:19 pm
    Today Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was named the Sporting News 2011 Coordinator of the Year, only the 32 coaches and executives from that group voted for coach of the year, coordinator of the year and executive of the year. This was a no-brainer to Texans fans, especially after what he did for the [...]Wade Phillips Named Coordinator of the Year is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and Vote

  • Jeff Fuller Was to Meet with Houston Texans

    PDStarr
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 pm
    CBS Rapid Reports said that today at the Senior Bowl, Senior Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jeff Fuller was scheduled to meet with Houston Texans General Manager Rick Smith. That interview was cancelled by Smith so he could fly to Hawaii so he could join the Texans coaching staff at the Pro-Bowl for the weekend. [...]Jeff Fuller Was to Meet with Houston Texans is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and Vote

  • 4 Texans Make the USA Today’s 2011 All-Joe Team

    PDStarr
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:27 pm
    The Houston Texans were well represented in this years 2011 USA Today’s All Joe team, and the Texans even had the All-Joe’s “Capitan” of the team. All the players on the list have not been selected to the Pro Bowl and are considered the players who have flown under the radar. It was good to [...]4 Texans Make the USA Today’s 2011 All-Joe Team is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and Vote
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  • What The New England Patriots Mean To Football

    harrison@lwipro.com (Harrison Painter)
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pm
    Sure they have won 3 titles in the last decade and can be considered a dynasty, but the New England Patriots mean much more to the game of football.  They represent more than great athletes, wins, touchdowns or Super Bowl rings.  The Patriots embody a social impact far greater than any football game can tell [...]

  • Young Talent Will Lead to High Scoring– Warriors vs. Thunder Preview

    harrison@lwipro.com (Harrison Painter)
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm
    Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have brought out the best in each other in recent matchups.  They’ll meet again when Durant’s Oklahoma City Thunder go for their 11th win in 12 games Friday night against Curry’s Golden State Warriors. The Western Conference-leading Thunder (15-3) won their third in a row Wednesday, beating New Orleans 101-91 [...]

  • Patriots Gronkowski’s Still Sidelined With Ankle Injury

    harrison@lwipro.com (Harrison Painter)
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm
    The New England Patriots have two of the most talented tight ends that the league has ever seen in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.  However, they could be playing without one of them on Super Bowl Sunday as Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is being held out of practice with an injured left ankle. Gronkowski [...]

  • Love And Hate Help The Giants In The Super Bowl

    harrison@lwipro.com (Harrison Painter)
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:12 pm
    The New York Giants will have a distinct advantage as they head to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl, they will have the feel of a home field.  The Giants fans share two things in common with the Colts fans, the love of the Manning family and the hatred of the Patriots. If Eli Manning’s older [...]

  • The Colts Hire New Head Coach

    harrison@lwipro.com (Harrison Painter)
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:34 pm
    The Colts did not waste any time replacing Jim Caldwell for head coach.  Today the Indianapolis Colts hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as their new head coach.  The team said Pagano will be introduced at a news conference on Thursday. It will be the first head coaching job for the 51-year-old Pagano.  The [...]
 
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  • Inside the Industry: Super Bowl XLVI edition

    Samantha Talavera
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:55 pm
    Inside the Industry is back with the Super Bowl XLVI edition, delivering the most mind bending, wallet busting and slightly obscure stories surrounding the big game. Oh, and Go Big Blue. Draining the cash cow. The Capital Improvement Board, the management company behind the construction of Lucas Oil Stadium, has reported revenue, debt and tax return numbers for the upcoming Super Bowl that would contribute to investment returns on the construction costs of the stadium. The board has budgeted for $8M in expenses and $7.2M in revenues, leaving $810,000 in total losses. The largest expenditures…

  • Bucs set to hire Greg Schiano as new head coach

    Mike Krupoff
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:47 am
    Tampa has found their man in former Rutgers University head coach Greg Schiano.  Just days after being spurned by Oregon head coach Chip Kelly, the Bucs turned back to the college ranks to find their next head coach. Schiano was instrumental in bringing the Scarlet Knights back to Big East relevance.  His offensive scheme at Rutgers used a heavy run first, smash mouth style of football that used multiple running backs. As with any coach that makes the transition from college to the pros, it will be interesting to see how the playbook will translate at the NFL level. Regardless, Schiano…

  • Cool vintage-style NFL logos

    Avery D'Alessandro
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:32 am
    I knew you wanted to see NFL randomness this morning. No, you probably didn’t. But here are a few great vintage-style NFL logos.     The designer’s name is Wes Kull. A link to the rest of his NFL logos.

  • Ravens defensive coordinator named head coach of the Indianapolis Colts

    Avery D'Alessandro
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:21 pm
    The Colts have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator, Chuck Pagano, according to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, first reported the story. No one can argue or question this hiring, as Pagano has been the best DC in the game. The question that everyone is curious about is the quarterback situation, and what they’re going to do with Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck (because there is no chance of the Colts NOT drafting him.) “It’s difficult to leave the Ravens but I couldn’t pass up on this great opportunity,” Pagano said, according to the Ravens.

  • The perfect storm forms at the Australian Open

    Avery D'Alessandro
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm
    I’m not the biggest tennis fan on the planet, but I surely enjoy watching a few of the greatest players of this era. And why not, these gentleman have contributed to the game a quality of tennis comparable to the great players of past decades. When I woke up this morning and saw the semi-final players left in the bracket, I was thrilled to have a chance to see Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continue their rivalry down under. The other semi-final has Andy Murray and No 1 Novak Djokovic facing each other on Friday. [The Telegraph]
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  • Twins, Vikings, Wolves Notes

    Erik
    9 Jan 2012 | 2:59 pm
    Twins Notes Since the season ended, the Twins have added Jamey Carroll, Ryan Doumit, Josh Willingham and Jason Marquis to a team that lost 99 games last season. They watched Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel and Joe Nathan sign elsewhere. I'm not sure a healthy Mauer and Morneau would even be enough for the Twins to contend again. Matt Capps looks like he'll be the opening day closer, which is a mistake. The closer position is generally overvalued and therefore overpaid, so I wouldn't have a problem with the team just giving it to a good reliever who has yet to be a closer. The two best closers in…

  • Happy TWolves Opener

    Erik
    26 Dec 2011 | 12:01 am
    Ricky Rubio and Derrick Williams will make their NBA debuts tonight for the Timberwolves, so I'm going to repost a Ricky Rubio article I wrote in the past. If you haven't really looked into Rubio's European career, I recommend reading it because some of Rubio's accolades are quite impressive. Ricky Rubio: The Legend And for the record, I still think Rubio will become a bigger star than Mauer here, although that doesn't seem so far fetched at this point. Also, if you want to read a good season preview, I recommend Ball Don't Lie's preview on Yahoo, which can be found here.

  • Tim Tebow: Quarterback, Winner, Not Jesus Christ

    Erik
    15 Dec 2011 | 12:01 am
    First, and foremost, I'm a big Tim Tebow fan. He doesn't have the best throwing mechanics and at times his passes look like my sister is quarterbacking the Broncos, but I like him because he's an extremely rare human being. In a world in which our favorite athletes eventually let us down, Tim Tebow doesn't appear to be like all the rest. I grew up loving Kevin Garnett, but as I get older and learn more about the kind of teammate and person Garnett was to certain people, it's clear he wasn't this amazing person as some people in the media wanted to portray him while he was here. Sure, KG was…

  • The Vikings Are Going to Move to Los Angeles

    Erik
    7 Dec 2011 | 12:01 am
    I know, I know. For months, maybe even years, the rumors have been out there. When the lease on the Metrodome expired after the 2011-2012 season (Janaury 1, 2012, to be exact) the Vikings were going to move to LA. But every time someone has mentioned this, chances are you've simply rolled your eyes and ignored it. It's always been seen as a leverage play, something the Vikings ownership could use to get maximum state funding from for a new stadium. Nobody ever really believed that the Vikings would truly move to Los Angeles. As I write this, I think the sentiment among most Minnesotans is…

  • The Vikings Should Trade Adrian Peterson

    Erik
    6 Dec 2011 | 1:35 am
    The Minnesota Vikings, an abysmal 2-10 this season, are clearly several years away from competing in a suddenly stacked NFC North. The best way to find starters at new positions is with draft picks; if the team can succeed on most of their draft picks over the next two years, they might be ready to contend again. A lot will depend on the development of Christian Ponder, and whomever they select with their first round pick this season. But to me, one thing is clear: You don't need to have a good running back to win in this league. Having a good running back doesn't even guarantee a winning…
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  • Restful Peace…

    VeRonda Wicks
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am
    With respect for the life and impact, may Joe Paterno find restful peace.

  • Gorilla Glue Stays Stuck

    VeRonda Wicks
    18 Dec 2011 | 5:27 pm
    Okay, so after some “your last post was depressing” comments, I came into this one feeling like I could do something more positive and good feeling-ee… but (uh, rah) then I turned the television on. I’ve gotta work with what I’ve got, man… Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, is filing for divorce, after over 10 years of blissful (well, not exactly) nuptials. I know, personally, I’ve heard of someone ending their marriage and the feelings varying from total disbelief to it-took-this-long reactions. This L.A. Lakers’ superstar isn’t a…

  • Symbols Crack, Too

    VeRonda Wicks
    14 Dec 2011 | 10:25 am
    I heard about this some time ago, but you know how I am when it comes to writing and sharing information… I feel like its not always about breaking news, but its about appropriate timing. Anyway, I know the holidays can conjure up many feelings, and some that aren’t always of cheer and good tidings of great joy. Whatever the feeling… and relatively speaking… its good to know that you’re not alone with having adverse feelings. NBA Hall of Famer, Jerry West (he’s also actually the NBA symbol), has suffered from depression since childhood. That seemingly…

  • Down Goes Frazier…

    VeRonda Wicks
    9 Nov 2011 | 1:17 pm
    o…Down goes Frazier… Down goes… It’s amazing… I never thought that would be a literal statement. There are just those who you think will never die and, for me, Smokin’ Joe Frazier was one of them. Cancer, his life snatcher, doesn’t discriminate and definitely doesn’t have a respect of person. We all know him to be one of the greatest, one of the most prolific, and one of the most feared heavy-weight boxers ever… And these things are all true. This champion was also a trailblazer. In reading information around his passing, I was glad to see…

  • The Land of the Free… [& Jacked Up]

    VeRonda Wicks
    13 Oct 2011 | 9:39 am
    So last Sunday, while watching ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown with Chris Berman, I was confused by why Coach [Ditka] was so irritated when asked about the trip to the White House. Apparently, a member from the Super Bowl winning ‘85 Chicago Bears was absent from the lineup of those who accepted President Obama’s invitation to the White House. I later found out the reason behind Coach’s irritation and I agreed… Okay, Dan Hampton, obviously a Bears’ member, said he wasn’t attending the event because he didn’t like President Obama [Is this 3rd…
 
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  • Not fair to label 49ers Williams blunders

    Vince Douglas Gregory
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:47 pm
    It’s not fair to wish harm on anyone — even on Twitter....Not fair to label 49ers Williams blunders follow us @vdgsports

  • Blame Twitter for NFL championship game outcomes

    Vince Douglas Gregory
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am
    I know the question on everyone’s mind during the NFL championships game...Blame Twitter for NFL championship game outcomes follow us @vdgsports

  • Emery, Bears favorite to replace Jerry Angelo

    Vince Douglas Gregory
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am
    I’m sure it’s not hard to believe, but Chicago Bears are not...Emery, Bears favorite to replace Jerry Angelo follow us @vdgsports

  • Overall Lakers needs to improve

    Vince Douglas Gregory
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:02 pm
    This Los Angeles Lakers team won’t lead the league in scoring. That’s...Overall Lakers needs to improve follow us @vdgsports

  • Alex Smith reintroduced himself to NFL fans

    Vince Douglas Gregory
    15 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
      San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith tosses his ball into the direction...Alex Smith reintroduced himself to NFL fans follow us @vdgsports
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  • Copa del Rey 2012: Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 on aggregate

    Alexia Krause
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pm
    BARCELONA: Barcelona FC eliminated their bitter rivals Real Madrid from the Copa Del Rey 2012 after playing a drawn game on Wednesday night at Camp Nou. Both teams scored two goals each but it was Barcelona who qualified in the next stage for winning the two-leg affair by 4-3 on aggregate. Pep Guardiola’s men took the 2-0 lead before the half time but Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema scored twice for Real Madrid to equalize the affair but their efforts fell one goal short of the success in the end as the Copa Del Rey Champions are now out of this year’s championship. In one of the best El…

  • South Africa recall Duminy for New Zealand tour

    Sheriff Michaels
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:38 pm
    JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa announced Wednesday to include JP Duminy for the next month’s tour to New Zealand. Another left-hand batsman, Ashwell Prince failed to make into the squad but Duminy performed well enough to win the confidence of the selectors. The last time JP Duminy had represented South Africans was in February 2010 against India and recent good performances in the shorter formats of the game proved enough to win back the confidence of selectors as he became the only change in the 15-man squad that played Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded Test series where South…

  • Bellamy goal proves enough for Liverpool to enter League Cup final

    Ashley Williams
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm
    LIVERPOOL: Craig Bellamy helped Liverpool dodge Manchester City in a crucial League Cup Semi-Final match on Wednesday as his decisive goal proved enough for the Londoners to advance into the all-important match of the championship. The match between two of the best English Premier League clubs ended in a 2-2 draw but Liverpool advanced into the final for winning it on 2-3 aggregate, thus leaving his team manager Kenny Dalglish bursting into tears. It was a match that lived up to the expectations of the fans at Anfield where both teams scored twice but the goal about a fortnight ago was the…

  • Faysal Bank Pentangular Cup 2nd round started

    Mirza Faizan Baig
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:32 pm
    KARACHI: The second round of Pakistan’s domestic cricket tournament, Faysal Bank Pentangular Cup 2012 started on Wednesday with four provinces of the country and the federal capital fighting it out for the supremacy. Day One of Four First Match SINDH V Baluchistan Played at National Stadium, Karachi Baluchistan (First Innings): 164 in 50.4 overs (Saeed Anwar 75, 141 balls, 12 x4s, 1 x6s, Naveed Yasin 20, 38 balls, 3 x4s, Rizwan Haider 31, 35 balls, 2 x4s, 3 x6s, Mohammad Sami 11.4-1-31-4; Tabish Khan 19-6-44-2; Danish Kaneria 16-4-65-4) SINDH (First Innings): 127-1 in 37 overs (Shahzaib…

  • Manisha Billiards Championship: Maharashtra cueists subdue seeded players

    Abhishek Manroa
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:07 pm
    PUNE: Maharashtra cueists had a field day at the National Billiards championship on Wednesday when Arun Agarwal caused the biggest upset of the day by beating Brijesh Damani, who had beaten Geet Sethi on the way to making knock-out stage in the Manisha-National Billiards and Snooker Championship. The championship which is being organized by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra at the PYC Hindu Gymkhana indoor hall saw Sourav Kothari, Siddharth Parikh stretching to the distance before making it to quarterfinals; defending champion Pankaj Advani also through to last-8 stage.
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  • USA Basketball in the 2012 London Olympics

    Christian Rojas
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:58 pm
    Recently, in the midst of the NBA lockout, I supplied the world with the team that we would need in order to beat earth-invading, basketball-playing aliens. Now, as the Unites States prepares for the 2012 Olympics, we need a team filled with only Americans to take on a different type of aliens in London. To avoid boring readers in what could be a very similar article to my All-World team, I have enlisted the help of my father, Julio, and brother, Bryce to draft our 2012 team who is has only one goal in mind; the gold medal. The title of world’s best basketball team returned to the US in…

  • D&D #57 – How To Choke In The NFL

    Dog
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:20 pm
    Play this episode: Download this episode here (right click and choose “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…”)   Subscribe to the show in iTunes.  You can also give a quick rating or leave a review. Show Notes: AFC Championship: Ravens vs New England recap and break down In the closing seconds Billy Cundiff missed a ridiculously easy field goal that would have send the game into overtime.  Was Cundiff’s excuse legit?  Should Harbaugh have called a timeout to give his kicker more time to prepare? How much of the blame should Lee Evans shoulder?

  • In Stew We Trust?

    BenD
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pm
                    “In Stew We Trust” has become the generally accepted dogma of Aggie basketball over the years, and for good reason.  Coach Morrill has led his Aggie squads to 12 consecutive seasons of 23 wins or more with an accompanying postseason berth in each of those seasons.  The Aggies have also won the last four regular season WAC championships.  Obviously, Morrill is doing something right.                  Though he’s been criticized for his soft scheduling and lack of postseason success, he still has created a consistent winning Aggie…

  • 5 Reasons Kyle Williams Was Not Alone in the 49ers Loss

    Sika
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pm
    Ok, San Francisco fans, that’s enough. I’ve heard your cries. Your explanations why you lost. Your superb “shouldas,” your creative “couldas,” and wonderful “wouldas.” It’s been 48 hours now of  wailing, moaning, and gnashing of teeth. I totally understand. I’m a Steelers fan. Yeah, the team that got TePwned. Remember that? We lost to a team that had a fullback in at QB. That’s like losing to a basketball team whose shooting guard is really a center. Embarrassing. I too complained, came up with my excuses, and wrote off the…

  • Harpring or Booner?

    Kevin
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:27 pm
    If I learned about anything from the movie Bambi, besides the often-hostile mating rituals of deer, it’s that silence is preferable to saying something mean about someone. So I want to start off by saying that I think both Ron Boone and Matt Harpring are good guys. Hopefully that makes up for the rest of what I have to say. For years we listened to Booner do color commentating for the legend, Mr. “Hot” Rod Hundley, and then for a while with Craig Bolerjack. Then, in what clearly seemed like a demotion, Booner was sent to radio to make room for the recently retired and…
 
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  • Freddie Roach Challenges Floyd Mayweather’s Manhood

    Lewis Dawson
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:40 pm
    The fighting words are heating up between the camps of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. First it was “Money May” calling” “Pac Man” a punk via twitter. After learning that “Pretty Boy” Floyd would not accept a 50/50 purse split with “Pac Man,” Freddie Roach pulled no punches and recently called Mayweather a pussy. Now according to barber shops around the world this backs “Money May” into a corner where he must respond. 50 cent would respond and the expectation from most fight fans is that anyone apart of The Money Team…

  • Austin Rivers: Adjusting, Confident, and Seeking NCAA Championship

    Lewis Dawson
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:20 am
    Austin Rivers, 19, is maturing beyond his years which is evidence of the confidence he carries on the court. Rivers is averaging 14.2 points per game and developing more into an all-around player every game. Commenting on his progress the talented guard recently stated, “Coach K got on me, and (the assistant coaches) helped me, and I’m kind of already used to playing college basketball now. It just kind of comes easy for me now – not as in, I score easy and all that. I think I’m just comfortable. And I’m comfortable with my teammates, they look for me, and I’m having fun.

  • Birdman Wagering $5 Million On New England Patriots For Superbowl XLVI

    Lewis Dawson
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:17 am
    Rap music is as competitive a business as there is so when Birdman from the Cash Money Movement heard 50 Cent made $500,000 dollars off of the New York Giants recently, he raised the ante and is planning on wagering $5 million dollars on the New Patriots to beat the G-Men at Superbowl XLVI in Indianapolis. The reason for a such a large bet is that if Birdman wins, he plans to give the money to Lil Wayne, so that Weezy can have a little pocket change after the Superbowl, to head down to South Bend, Indiana and take Skylar Diggins on their first official lavish date. It should be fun to…

  • Jason Terry Raffling Championship Ring

    SR360 Staff
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:34 am
    Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks should be receiving there championship rings very soon, actually, Wednesday to be exact before the Mavericks play Minnesota. However, Terry will be receiving two rings. No, not one for each hand. Terry will be raffling off the second ring to benefit his foundation, which is taking the girls’ team that he coaches to China this summer. “We need to raise some funds,” Terry said after practice Tuesday. “I think that’ll be a great way. And it’ll give a fan a unique experience that they would never have. It’ll be a…

  • Reports: Lincecum and Giants Reach Two-Year Deal

    SR360 Staff
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:48 pm
    Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants have avoided arbitration by reaching a verbal agreement Tuesday on a two-year contract worth $40.5 million. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $18 million this year and $22 million in 2013, according to sources close to the negotiations. Lincecum had asked for a near-record $21.5 million in salary arbitration and had been offered $17 million by the club. He remains eligible for free agency following the two-year deal.
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  • Houston Cougars Hosted Top-100 WR Deontay Greenberry

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pm
    The Houston Cougars are not known for pulling in top rated recruits, but four-star and top-100 wide receiver Deontay Greenberry who is out of Washington Union (Fresno, Calif.) took an official visit to Houston on Friday. Greenberry was named Mr. California by Southern California Preps and set California state single season records for receiving yards with 2,165 yards and 33 touchdown receptions en route to leading his high school team to a state championship with a 14-0 record. Greenberry currently has been verbally committed to Notre Dame since May of last year, so this could be Greenberry…

  • Rockets Vs. Wizards Final Score: Houston Uses Big Second Half To Defeat Washington, 103-76

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pm
    The third and fourth quarter for the Houston Rockets were an extension of the second in that the Rockets easily outscored the Washington Wizards and eventually turned the game into a rout by winning 103-76. The Rockets had four players in double figures and were led in scoring by Chase Budinger who came off the bench to score 21 points in 25 minutes of action. Budinger had not seen action in the last three games but exploded for a season-high 21 points. The Rockets defense stifled John Wall and the Wizards by holding them to 36 percent shooting from the field and 12 percent from beyond the…

  • Rockets Vs. Wizards Halftime Score: Houston Leads 44-41

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:24 pm
    The Houston Rockets are leading the Washington Wizards 44-41 at the half, and they are doing so without the services of Kevin Martin who is out with plantar fasciitis. Courtney Lee replaced Martin in the starting lineup this evening and so far has four points, two rebounds and an assist. The Rockets have spread out the scoring tonight with seven players who have scored tonight with Luis Scola leading the way with nine points. After a slow first quarter the Rockets trailed the Wizards by four points, but they turned things around as they had a 16-4 run during the middle of the second quarter.

  • Renovations To Kyle Field Could Have Texas A&M Playing In Reliant Stadium In 2013

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:09 pm
    The Texas A&M Aggies enjoy one of the best home field advantages at Kyle Field with the 12th Man and a stadium that will rock when the students lock arms and sway back and forth during the school song. However, that home field advantage could be put on hold in either the 2013 or 2014 season as Kyle Field is going to be renovated with the temporary home possibly being Reliant Stadium. A move to Reliant Stadium is the last resort according to school officials, but it is an option if necessary. Texas A&M president R. Bowen Loftin does not want to displace the football team for a full…

  • NFP: Aggies WR Jeff Fuller Draft Stock Falling Due To Performance In Senior Bowl Practices

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:24 pm
    The 2012 Senior Bowl is just a day away but players from major universities all across the nation have been practicing in front of NFL coaches and scouts for the past week in Mobile, Alabama. The senior bowl is a great chance for college players to showcase their abilities to scouts and improve their draft stock. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way though. Sometimes, a player's draft stock falls and the Senior Bowl becomes something that hurts a player more than it helps. That could be the case for Texas A&M's wide receiver Jeff Fuller, who, according to the National Football…
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  • Pistons Vs. Hawks Final Score: Joe Johnson Leads Atlanta Past Detroit 107-101 In Overtime

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pm
    Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson forced the game into overtime and then helped put the Detroit Pistons away in extra time as the Hawks swooped down and stole a 107-101 win at the Palace at Auburn Hills. This loss is the third straight for Detroit and will sting every bit as much as the loss on Wednesday to the Miami Heat. The Pistons put forth a strong effort and despite struggling to shoot the ball, manage to lead for much of the game. But a late 7-2 run by Atlanta to close the game in the final minute sent the game to overtime. Johnson came up big for the Hawks with 1.5 seconds left in…

  • Pistons Vs. Hawks Score Update: Detroit Finishes Half Strong To Take 46-35 Lead

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:55 pm
    The Detroit Pistons did a good job of keeping the high-flying Atlanta Hawks grounded in the first half at the Palace at Auburn Hills, taking advantage of some sloppy play and a strong second quarter to take a 46-35 lead to the break. After one quarter the Pistons led 17-15 as they struggled with their half-court offense but took advantage of several turnovers to score some easy points. Things finally picked up a little in the second quarter as the Pistons' closed the half with an 11-2 run capped off by a three-point play by Greg Monroe at the buzzer. Monroe finished the half with nine points…

  • Pistons Vs. Hawks: Atlanta Flies By Detroit For 107-101 Overtime Win

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pm
    The 4-15 Detroit Pistons have continued to slump through the 2011/2012 NBA season with yet another loss on Wednesday, but come home to the Palace in Auburn Hills Friday night to take on the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons have only won two games all month which has included 12 losses in their last 14 games. The only wins were against the similarly reeling Charlotte Bobcats and Portland Trailblazers. Detroit lost their last game 101-98 to the Miami Heat but it might have been their best game all season. The Hawks are currently on a long, five game roadtrip and are coming off a terrible demolishing…

  • Lions Re-Sign Receivers Coach, Focusing On Jim Schwartz Extension

    James Brady
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pm
    The Detroit Lions have been busy re-signing their coaching staff this offseason, giving all three of their coordinators new deals shortly after being eliminated from the NFL Playoffs. They received those extensions because of said NFL Playoffs, and the fact that the Lions made their first appearance in said postseason in about a decade. According to MLive.com, the Lions agreed to terms on a new deal with receivers coach Shawn Jefferson on Friday. That means all of their coaches from the 2011 season that saw the Lions start 5-0 and make themselves a serious threat in the postseason are under…

  • VIDEO: Denard Robinson Gets A Shout-Out From President Obama

    Sean Yuille
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    President Obama visited the University of Michigan on Friday morning to give a speech. The location of the speech was Michigan's football practice facility, the Al Glick Field House, so many members of the team were in attendance, including quarterback Denard Robinson. Obama took note of Robinson's presence and noted that it's a "good deal for Michigan" that No. 16 is returning for his senior season. Here's video of Obama's comments, which also include a shout-out to the Sugar Bowl champions and the basketball team (1:18-2:42 mark): Here is a transcript of what Obama had to say about Robinson…
 
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  • Winter X Games 2012: Kelly Clark Lands 1080 Again, Wins Gold In SuperPipe

    Russ Oates
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 pm
    Kelly Clark captured gold in the Women's SuperPipe Finals at the 2012 Winter X Games in Aspen, CO. This was her fourth gold medal at the Winter X Games and her first back-to-back gold medals in the event. In fact, she made history by becoming the first back-to-back gold medal winner in Women's SuperPipe. Clark had a high score of 93.66 on her final run of the day, but it was her second run that actually secured the victory for her. She landed a frontside 1080 on that run. Let's take a look at it: She gets great air on the uptake and then shows great body control to perform the three…

  • Nuggets Vs. Raptors Recap: Nuggets Coast To 15-Point Victory

    Jordan Sargent
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:15 pm
    The Denver Nuggets jumped out to a 22-point halftime lead over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, and didn't face much of a comeback as they cruised a 96-81 victory that improved their home record to 7-2 on the season. The Nuggets were paced on the night by Rudy FernandezDanilo Gallinari and Nene, who scored 23, 21 and 20 points, respectively. The Raptors had a horrid night from the field, shooting 39% as a team, with the starting backcourt of DeMar DeRozan and Jose Calderon going 6-25 on their own. Ex-Nugget Linas Kleiza, who has been inserted into the starting line up in the absence of…

  • Nuggets Vs. Raptors Score Update: Nuggets Crushing Raptors At Half

    Jordan Sargent
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:17 pm
    The Denver Nuggets flexed their home court muscles in the first half against the Toronto Raptors, going into the locker room with a 54-32 halftime lead. The bulk of that lead comes from the first quarter, where the Nuggets rolled over a sluggish Raptors team to the tune of 26-12. The Nuggets were led in the half by Danilo Gallinari and Rudy Fernandez, who both dropped in 13 points, with Fernandez making three shots from downtown. The Raptors were disastrous in the half, shooting 30% from the field as a team. The Nuggets meanwhile ripped the nets to the tune of 55% shooting from the field and…

  • Jack Del Rio Hired As Broncos' Defensive Coordinator

    Russ Oates
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:06 pm
    The Denver Broncos have officially announced the hiring of Jack Del Rio as the team's new defensive coordinator on Friday night. He succeeds Dennis Allen, who made a move to the Oakland Raiders as its new head coach. According to the Broncos' Twitter account, head coach John Fox said: We are thrilled to be able to add such a well-respected defensive coach to our staff. He was an integral part of our turnaround on defense during my first year with the Panthers in 2002. His defenses with the Jaguars have ranked among the NFL's best, and we are excited he's a Bronco Del Rio's defense that one…

  • Jack Del Rio Hired As Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator

    Russ Oates
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
    The Denver Broncos didn't wait long to hire a new defensive coordinator following Dennis Allen leaving for the Oakland Raiders. Former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio has been hired, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Denver hired Jack Del Rio as its defensive coordinator. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 28, 2012 Del Rio's name emerged almost immediately once it appeared Allen was going to bolt for the Raiders. Del Rio was considered one of the top candidates along with linebackers coach Richard Smith. Del Rio was previously a defensive coordinator for John Fox with the…
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  • Wizards Vs. Rockets Final Score: Washington Fades In Second Half, Falls 103-76 In Houston

    Brendan Porath
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pm
    It appeared that the Wizards might carry over some momentum from their blow out win over Charlotte on Wednesday, and compete for their first road win of the season in Houston. But after taking a an eight-point lead shortly into the second quarter, the Rockets made sure to quickly erase any hope of a road victory. While Washington was competitive for two plus quarters, Houston took control in the second half and cruised to a 103-76 win. John Wall led Washington with 17 points, but his evening fizzled in the second half along with the rest of the Wizards. Wall set the pace early, scoring 11…

  • Wizards Vs. Rockets Score Update: Houston Leads Washington 44-41 After First Half

    Brendan Porath
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:10 pm
    The Washington Wizards are looking for their first road win of the season, and came out energized and ready to play in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets The Wizards led by as many as eight points in the first half, but a Houston second quarter run put them right back in it and gave the Rockets a 44-41 halftime lead. In just his second game as new head coach, Randy Wittman shook up the starting lineup and gave rookie Jan Vesely his first career start. The No. 6 overall pick took advantage of the opportunity, scoring five of Washington's first 11 points. He finished the half with…

  • Wizards Vs. Rockets: Jan Vesely Makes His First Career Start, Matched Up With Luis Scola

    Brendan Porath
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pm
    It didn't take long for Randy Wittman to shake things up. In just his second game taking over for Flip Saunders, Wittman is starting rookie Jan Vesely. It is Vesely's first career start in the NBA, and will come against a Houston Rockets front line of Samuel Dalembert and Luis Scola. Via the @WashWizards: Startling lineup: G-Wall, G-Young, F-Lewis, F-Vesely, C-McGee * 1st career start for Vesely #WizRockets Vesely has played in the Wizards last 11 games, and is averaging just under 13 minutes per game. The starting nod is a nice promotion for the No. 6 overall pick in last summer's draft.

  • 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Dennis Wideman To Participate In Hardest Shot, Relay For Team Chara

    Adam Vingan
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pm
    Washington Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman has been selected by team captain and Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara to participate in two events at Saturday's 2012 Molson Canadian All-Star Skills Competition. Wideman, selected in the 15th round by Team Chara, will take part in the Hardest Shot competition with defending champion Chara, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Buffalo Sabres forward/rookie Luke Adam. They will be opposed by Ottawa Senators forwards Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk and Nashville Predators defenseman…

  • Dalonte Hill To Return From Two-Game Suspension For DUI Arrest Saturday

    Mike Prada
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pm
    Maryland basketball assistant coach Dalonte Hill will be back on the Terps' bench on Saturday when they take on Virginia Tech, coach Mark Turgeon said Friday. Hill had been suspended for two games after a DUI arrest. Via Patrick Stevens of the Washington Times: Turgeon says assistant coach Dalonte Hill will be back on the bench after a two-game suspension. — Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) January 27, 2012 Hill ended up missing the Terps' loss to Temple on Saturday and their defeat at the hands of No. 8 Duke on Wednesday. This is his first year as a Maryland assistant after spending time…
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  • Mavericks Vs. Jazz: Dallas Topple Utah, 116-101

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:31 pm
    Even with the Dallas Mavericks were missing starters Dirk Nowitzki, Delonte West and then Jason Kidd less than three minutes into the game the Mavericks were still able to defeat the Utah Jazz 116 - 101 Friday night. Guard Rodrigue Beaubois lead six Mavericks who scored in double figures and scored a season-high 22 points. Beaubois was making his first start of the season in place of the injured West. Lamar Odom who has been starting in place of Nowitzki scored 19 points which is a season high. The Mavericks had the game in control and led 77-63 late in the third quarter, but the Jazz went on…

  • Jason Kidd Injury: Guard Leaves Game With Calf Strain, Will Not Return

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:51 pm
    The Dallas Mavericks have had a revolving door of players getting injured, and in tonight's game against the Utah Jazz guard Jason Kidd suffered a calf strain to his right leg in the first quarter. Kidd came up limp just over two minutes into the game and was taken to the locker room, and after being examined it was decided that he would not return. This is the second injury that Kidd has suffered this year. On Jan. 6 against the San Antonio Spurs, Kidd left that game with an injured lower back and ended up missing four games due to that injury. The Mavericks are already missing Dirk Nowitzki…

  • Mavericks Vs. Jazz Halftime Score: Dallas Lead Jazz 58-50

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:43 pm
    The Dallas Mavericks are still playing without starting forward Dirk Nowitzki and now they can add Delonte West to the injured list as he is sitting out tonight's game with a hamstring injury. However, Vince Carter did return to the lineup after missing five games and has come off the bench to score 11 points so far. Leading all scorers is the Mavericks Rodrigue Beaubois who has 16 points on seven of nine shooting. Both teams bench have come up big in scoring, but the Mavericks are leading tonight because they have the edge as their bench has outscored the Jazz's bench 25-14. The Mavericks…

  • 2012 NFL Draft: Latest SI Mock Has Browns Trading Up To Draft Robert Griffin III

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:26 pm
    We've seen mock drafts where the Cleveland Browns select Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III before, but in Sports Illustrated's most recent mock draft, Don Banks changes things up a little. Banks proposes that the Browns will use their extra first-round pick acquired from the Atlanta Falcons to trade to the St. Louis Rams to move up from No. 4 to No. 2 and take RGIII with the second overall pick. The Browns have the need and the extra first-round pick to move up and land RG III, and for that they can thank Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who reeled in Julio Jones with Cleveland's…

  • SI.com: Dallas Cowboys 'Aren't Skittish' About Janoris Jenkins' Maturity Issues

    Jonathan Tjarks
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:18 pm
    In the latest mock draft from SI.com, Don Banks has the Dallas Cowboys taking former Florida CB Janoris Jenkins, who spent last season at Division II North Alabama, with the No. 14 overall pick: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama. The Cowboys' secondary was the reason the Giants won the NFC East rather than Dallas. Jenkins, the ex-Gators cornerback, has some maturity issues that will scare some teams away, but the Cowboys usually aren't too skittish about such things. Alabama safety Mark Barron is another solid option, but he doesn't have Jenkins' elite cover skills. The 5'10 180 former…
 
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  • Cavaliers Vs. Nets Final Score: Cleveland's Late Rally Not Enough As New Jersey Holds On For Win

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pm
    Deron Williams came ready to play as the veteran point guard led his New Jersey Nets to a 99-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and rookie point guard Kyrie Irving. But not before Irving made things interesting. The Nets jumped out to a strong start in the first quarter and from there both teams played back and forth but the Cavs could never put together a strong run challenge for the win until it was too late. Irving sparked a last-ditch rally with a three pointer to start a 7-1 run to cut the lead to four points with 16 seconds left in the game. Anthony Morrow then made two free throws and…

  • Cavaliers Vs. Nets Score Update: Nets Jump Out To 47-37 Lead At Halftime

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm
    The New Jersey Nets jumped out to a lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers right from the tip and then held on to take a 47-37 lead to halftime. Anthony Marrow jump-started the Nets offense with a three-pointer on the team's first possession and the hot shooting became contagious New Jersey made seven of their first ten shots on their way to a 30-point first quarter. The Cavaliers rallied from the ten-point deficit after the first quarter to go on a 11-3 run to start the second, as things slowed down for both teams. The Nets scored just four points in the first seven minutes of the second quarter…

  • Brad Childress To Become New Cleveland Browns Offensive Coordinator

    Martin Rickman
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pm
    They were patient and took their time, but the Browns have finally found the man to run their offense. Brad Childress will be the new Cleveland offensive coordinator, according to the NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora. The Browns were down to Mike Sherman and Brad Childress earlier this week, but Childress emerged as the front-runner, especially after the Tampa Bay Bucs hired former Rutgers Coach Greg Schiano. Childress, for better or worse, fits the Holmgren Tree: he worked for the Eagles under Andy Reid from 1999-2005, first as quarterbacks coach and then as offensive coordinator. He helped…

  • Browns Could Be Close To Hiring Brad Childress As Offensive Coordinator, According To Report

    James Brady
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pm
    When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially made their head coaching hire, that narrowed down the list of serious candidates for the Cleveland Browns' offensive coordinator position to two people: Mike Sherman and Brad Childress. There previously wasn't much out there in regards to which one that Pat Shurmur preferred, but now it looks like Sherman might land the same job with the Miami Dolphins. And as The Plain Dealer reports, that would make Childress the team's No. 1 option to become the first offensive coordinator under Shurmur. Childress was the offensive coordinator with Philadelphia for…

  • Tristan Thompson Injury: Cavaliers Forward Upgraded To Probable Vs. Nets

    James Brady
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:38 am
    The Cleveland Cavaliers are really hoping to have rookie forward Tristan Thompson back in action on Friday, announcing via Twitter that he has been upgraded for to probable on the injury report for the game against the New Jersey Nets. Thompson missed his first NBA game on Tuesday when the Cavaliers lost 92-85 to the Miami Heat, and also was inactive against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Most assumed he would be out of Friday's game against the Nets, but being bumped up to probable certainly makes it seem likely he plays. Thompson injured his left ankle with a sprain that was suffered…
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  • Bulls Vs. Bucks Recap: Bulls Squash Bucks' Comeback in 107-100 Victory

    Jordan Sargent
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:31 pm
    The Milwaukee Bucks cut what was at one time a 14-point Chicago Bulls lead to five points late in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they would get in what ended as a 107-100 Bulls victory. The Bulls rode a barnstorming second half from Derrick Rose— who finished with 34 points, three rebounds and three assists— to that lead before sealing up the win with a barrage of free throws. The Bucks got back in the game thanks primarily to a strong half from rookie Jon Leuer, who finished the game with 19 points on 9-11 shooting off the bench. The Bucks also received a massive…

  • Bulls Vs. Bucks Score Update: Bulls Extend Lead To 11 After Three

    Jordan Sargent
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:56 pm
    The Chicago Bulls' vaunted defense locked down the low horsepower Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter of Friday night's match up, holding the Bucks to only 18 points as they extended their lead to 79-68 after three. Reigning MVP Derrick Rose had a scintillating quarter, brining his point total to 30 on the night, thanks mostly to frequent trips to the free throw line. Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings, who had outpaced Rose in the first half, went cold in the third quarter, bricking a number of long range shots. The Bucks will have a long road ahead of them in the fourth, as the Chicago…

  • Bulls Vs. Bucks Score Update: Bulls Up By One At The Half

    Jordan Sargent
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:26 pm
    The Chicago Bulls would certainly be okay with Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks coming down to a battle of the point guards, but Brandon Jennings out-dueled Derrick Rose in a first half dominated by the two point men. Jennings finished the half with 19 points on 7-11 shooting, and added four rebounds and an assist. Rose was right on his heels with 16 points, but was held to only two assists and no rebounds. Bulls back up point guard C.J. Watson pitched in with eight points, including two makes from downtown. Carlos Boozer also had a solid half, putting up eight points and six…

  • Chicago Blackhawks Acquire Brendan Morrison From Calgary Flames In Exchange For Brian Connelly

    Steven Muma
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:01 pm
    On Friday evening, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a trade with the Calgary Flames: Breaking News: #Blackhawks acquire center Brendan Morrison from Calgary. bit.ly/xxJxXu — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 28, 2012 The deal sends defenseman Brian Connelly to Calgary in exchange for Morrison, who gives the Blackhawks some added depth at forward. Morrison has four goals and 11 points in 28 games with the Flames this season. The 15-year NHL veteran has scored 200 goals in his career, with a season-best 25 for Vancouver in 2003. The 25-year-old Connelly has 36 points (5 G, 31 A)…

  • Bulls Vs. Bucks Score Update: Chicago Takes 30-27 Lead Into 2nd Quarter

    Steven Muma
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm
    The Chicago Bulls are without Richard Hamilton Friday night -- Kyle Korver started in his place -- but they've been able to handle the adjustment so far and carry a 30-27 lead on Milwaukee into the second quarter. Related: Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 2011-12 Game Preview #21 Derrick Rose had 10 points in the first on 4-8 shooting; Korver and C.J. Watson each added five points. Offensive rebounding was a big story in the period for Chicago, as the Bulls grabbed 57% of their missed field goal attempts. Joakim Noah had five offensive boards by himself. That effort helped offset a modest shooting…
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  • UMass Vs. St. Louis: Minutemen And Bilikens Battle For Top Spot in A10

    Seth Orensky
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:50 am
    Fresh of a week of rest and their first road victory of the Atlantic 10 season, UMass (15-5, 4-2 A10) will look to stay in first place in the conference and earn one of their best wins of the year when they host St. Louis (16-4, 4-2 A10) Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. EDT at the Mullins Center. (TV: Comcast Sports New England/Radio: UMass Sports Network) St. Louis has dominated the series between the two squads that has picked up since the 2005-06 season when the Bilikens joined the conference. The Bilikens have won three in a row, including a series sweep last season, to take a 7-3 advantage.

  • UMass Vs. St. Louis: Minutemen And Bilikens Battle For Top Spot in A10

    Seth Orensky
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:50 am
    Fresh of a week of rest and their first road victory of the Atlantic 10 season, UMass (15-5, 4-2 A10) will look to stay in first place in the conference and earn one of their best wins of the year when they host St. Louis (16-4, 4-2 A10) Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. EDT at the Mullins Center. (TV: Comcast Sports New England/Radio: UMass Sports Network) St. Louis has dominated the series between the two squads that has picked up since the 2005-06 season when the Bilikens joined the conference. The Bilikens have won three in a row, including a series sweep last season, to take a 7-3 advantage.

  • Harvard 65, Yale 35: Crimson Rout Bulldogs In Battle Of The Brains

    SB Nation Boston Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:18 pm
    New Haven, CT (Sports Network) - Laurent Rivard led all scorers with 18 points as the Harvard Crimson cruised to an easy win over the Yale Bulldogs 65-35 in Ivy League action at John J. Lee Amphitheater. Rivard went 5-of-8 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line for Harvard (16-2, 2-0 Ivy League). Steve Moundou-Missi added 10 points and Brandyn Curry dished out six assists for the Bulldogs, who have now won five in a row. For Yale (12-5, 2-1), Greg Mangano tallied 17 points, but no other player scored more than four. The 35 points was the lowest scoring output of the season for the…

  • Boston University Vs. Stony Brook Final Update: Stony Brook 66-57

    Seth Orensky
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pm
    Boston University did almost everything that's neccessary to win on the road in a big game: they started strong to take out the crowd, survived a rough patch, forced the home team into a big drought to silence the crowd and pulled off a big run to take the lead. Yet they'll leave Long Island Friday night with a loss because of missed free throws and poor execution down the stretch. Despite failing to record a made field goal for a 10-minute stretch in the second half, the Stony Brook Seawolves (13-7, 8-1 America East) rallied to earn sole possesion of first place in Ameria East with a 66-57…

  • Celtics 94, Pacers 87: Paul Pierce, C's Defeat Indiana For Fourth Straight Win

    SB Nation Boston Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:58 pm
    Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Temporarily, the Celtics may not have Rajon Rondo or Ray Allen in the lineup, but they still have Paul Pierce. As the Pacers cut Boston's lead to two in the third quarter, Pierce put the team on his back, netting 17 of his 28 points in the stanza as the Celtics took down Indiana, 94-87, for their fourth straight win. "We had unbelievable energy," Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said. "We thought the key was to force them into playing vs. our half court defense. Thought we did that." Pierce also added 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Celtics. Rondo sat out his…
 
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  • Warriors Vs. Thunder Final Score: Golden State Overpowered By OKC In 120-109 Loss

    Bill Hanstock
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am
    The Golden State Warriors hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The W's were fresh off a big win over the formidable Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night and had their sights set on defeating two tough teams in a row. Unfortunately, the best team in the West proved a much more difficult riddle to solve and ended up picking up the win over the W's by a final score of 102-99. The Warriors were down by five points heading into halftime. They were outscored 28-25 in the third quarter but went on the offensive early in the final frame. The Thunder took control again halfway…

  • Ryan Theriot Will Compete With Brandon Crawford, Emmanuel Burriss For Shortstop Position

    Ernie Pomin
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Even though newly acquired Ryan Theriot has a lot more experience in the big leagues than Brandon Crawford on the San Francisco Giants, that doesn’t necessarily put Theriot ahead of Crawford on the depth chart per se. Per Hank Schulman on Twitter: Crawford remains the staring SS going into camp, I’m told. Fontenot, Theriot and Burriss all competing for backup jobs.— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) January 27, 2012 Crawford is a really, really good defensemen, definitely ahead of Theriot in that regard, but the fact the Bruce Bochy loves veterans and Theriot has a rather high…

  • San Francisco 49ers Free Agents: Dashon Goldson, Carlos Rogers Franchise Tag Candidates

    Danny Kelly
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:48 pm
    With the San Francisco 49er playoff run now at an end, the team starts to look toward next season and some difficult decisions are going to have to be made. One particular decision process involves using the franchise tag or not, and deciding which player to potentially use it on. Right now, as Matt Maoicco points out, safety Dashon Goldson and cornerback Carlos Rogers are the two likely candidates. Maiocco says: Goldson and Rogers tied for the 49ers lead with six interceptions. Both had very good seasons. But Goldson is the player the 49ers would franchise because it would cost less and they…

  • Rolando McClain Update: Oakland Raiders LB Ordered To Stand Trial May 17

    David Fucillo
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:26 pm
    Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain will stand trial beginning May 17 in Decatur, Alabama for his alleged involvement in an attack on an individual in late November. McClain and Jerradius Willingham are the two defendants in this case. McClain is charged with third degree assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm within city limits. All of the charges are misdemeanors, but there is a chance for jail time. For the NFL and Raiders purposes, there is also a chance for a potential suspension and possible waiving from the team. The NFL has held off on whether to…

  • Dennis Allen, Oakland Raiders Agree On Four-Year Contract

    Ernie Pomin
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:59 pm
    According to multiple sources, Oakland Raiders new head coach Dennis Allen has be signed to a four-year contract with the Silver and Black, though the particulars of the agreement remain unknown at this point. Per San Jose Mercury News’ Tim Kawakami on Twitter: AP is reporting Dennis Allen got a 4-year deal. If that’s 4 years guaranteed, that’s a big departurel for the Raiders. — Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) January 27, 2012 Allen, 39 led the Broncos as first year DC from a league-worst 29.4 points and 390.8 yards per game in 2011 to ranking 20th in yards (357.8) and…
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  • Hawks Vs. Pistons Final Score: Atlanta Completes Comeback To Defeat Detroit In Overtime, 107-101

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:58 pm
    Joe Johnson lead all players with 30 points as the Atlanta Hawks needed overtime to dispatch of the Detroit Pistons, 107-101. Johnson scored 28 of his 30 points in the second half after only shooting one of nine and scoring two points in the first half. Atlanta nearly did not make it to overtime as they trailed by six points with less than a minute left in the game, but Marvin Williams hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to three points with 33 seconds left. Then it was Johnson who stole the ball and hit a contested shot over Rodney Stuckey to force overtime with 1.9 seconds left. The Hawks…

  • 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons Giving Browns The Pick Necessary To Trade Up And Get Robert Griffin III

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:45 pm
    By trading up in the 2011 NFL draft to select wide receiver Julio Jones in the first round with the No. 6 overall pick, the Atlanta Falcons have lost their first-round pick in the 2012 draft, giving to the Cleveland Browns. Jones helped the Falcons make it into the playoffs in 2011 with 959 yards and eight touchdowns so most would say it was worth it. When it comes to mock drafts, though, Falcons fans may find them a little boring since they're not included. However, based on Sports Illustrated's Don Banks' latest mock draft, the Falcons trade with the Browns may give Cleveland the ability to…

  • Former Georgia Tech Coach Bobby Cremins Taking Leave From College Of Charleston

    Jason Kirk
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Former Georgia Tech basketball coach Bobby Cremins is taking a leave of absence from his position as the head coach at the College of Charleston for unspecified but non life-threatening health problems. The 64-year old Cremins has been the Cougars head coach for the last six seasons, leading the College of Charleston to a 109-56 record, including three consecutive trips to the post-season. He was named the Southern Conference's 2011 Coach of the Year last season. Cremins, a PG at South Carolina in the late 1960's, coached Georgia Tech from 1981-2000, bringing the Yellow Jackets to a Final…

  • Bobby Cremins Taking Leave From College Of Charleston For Health Reasons

    Jonathan Tjarks
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm
    Former Georgia Tech basketball coach Bobby Cremins is taking a leave of absence from his position as the head coach at the College of Charleston for unspecified but non life-threatening health problems. The 64-year old Cremins has been the Cougars head coach for the last six seasons, leading the College of Charleston to a 109-56 record, including three consecutive trips to the post-season. He was named the Southern Conference's 2011 Coach of the Year last season. Cremins, a PG at South Carolina in the late 1960's, coached Georgia Tech from 1981-2000, bringing the Yellow Jackets to a Final…

  • SI.com: Why Does The South Produce So Few Elite Quarterbacks?

    Jason Kirk
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:56 am
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  • Phoenix Suns Embarrassed In Portland, Lose To Blazers 109-71

    Jess Root
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:20 pm
    The Phoenix Suns' offensive woes continued in Portland as the played the Trail Blazers Friday night. On January 6, Phoenix beat a tired Blazers team 102-77. Revenge would be served cold by Portland in a laugher of a game. The first quarter it looked like Phoenix would make a game of it. Behind 10 points from Grant Hill and six assists from Steve Nash, they held a 24-21 lead after one quarter. The Suns shot 53 percent and held Portland to 35 percent shooting. The downside was that the Suns, like Portland, turned the ball over seven times. That was where the good times for the Suns ended.

  • Arizona Rattlers Holding Open Tryout Saturday Morning

    Jess Root
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pm
    Have you dreamed of playing professional football? You actually have a chance, but it is Arena Football. It is professional football, nonetheless. Saturday morning, starting at 9AM, the Arizona Rattlers are holding open tryouts. Registration begins at 8AM and it will cost $80 in cash or money order. Per the team press release, the open tryout will be held at Gene Autry Sports Complex (4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85215) on the Rattlers' grass practice field. Participants must bring their own cleats, shorts and accessories. No pads or helmets are required. All camp activity is…

  • Shabazz Muhammad Keeping Recruitment Quiet, Will Visit Arizona Wildcats On Saturday

    Scott Coleman
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pm
    Shabazz Muhammad is a special basketball player. While not overly gifted in terms of athleticism, the senior out of Bishop Gorman High School in Nevada is arguably the best high school prospect in nearly a decade. Seemingly every program in the country has tried to land a commitment from the 6'6 guard and it appears Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, UCLA and UNLV are the five with the best chance to land him. Even with his senior season winding down and the spring signing period right around the corner, Muhammad has continually kept things quiet with his recruitment. Jeff Borzello of CBS Sports has…

  • 2012 Senior Bowl: Cardinals Eyeing OL/LB Talent, Nick Foles, Juron Criner, & Gerell Robinson Looking To Shine

    Jess Root
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pm
    Three of the state of Arizona's finest collegiate athletes will take the field in the 2012 Senior Bowl down in Mobile Alabama this Saturday, looking to make an impact on their draft day stock with a quality performance against the best college football players in the nation. The Arizona Wildcats will have quarterback Nick Foles and wide receiver Juron Criner representing them this year on the South team, while Arizona State will have wide receiver Gerell Robinson as their lone representative for the Sun Devils on the North team. The South squad will be coached by Mike Shanahan and his…

  • 2012 Senior Bowl: Cardinals Eyeing OL/LB Talent, Nick Foles, Juron Criner, & Gerell Robinson Looking To Shine

    Ernie Pomin
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pm
    Three of the state of Arizona's finest collegiate athletes will take the field in the 2012 Senior Bowl down in Mobile Alabama this Saturday, looking to make an impact on their draft day stock with a quality performance against the best college football players in the nation. The Arizona Wildcats will have quarterback Nick Foles and wide receiver Juron Criner representing them this year on the South team, while Arizona State will have wide receiver Gerell Robinson as their lone representative for the Sun Devils on the North team. The South squad will be coached by Mike Shanahan and his…
 
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  • Juventus Vs. Udinese, 2012 Serie A: Preview Of Saturday's Must-Watch Match

    Kirsten Schlewitz
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:22 am
    Hey, guys, what's black and white and red all over? Well, besides this preview, of course (snicker), it just might be Saturday's match between Juventus and Udinese. These bianconeri have been the talk of Serie A so far, and although it's Juve that hold the title of Winter Champions, Udinese sit just three points back, leaving open the possibility of re-taking a joint lead at the top of Serie A. But will the visitors finally put a stop to the Old Lady's nineteen-match unbeaten run? A half-season without a loss is impressive, yes, but Antonio Conte's Juventus are a bit cautious for a club…

  • Four Of The Nation's Top Five College Basketball Teams Take The Floor On Saturday

    Mike Rutherford
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:22 am
    I'm not going to say you're an idiot if you get out of bed today, but only because I know some of you don't have TVs in your bedroom. That clarification out of the way, if you're upright for more than half an hour today, you're an idiot. Here's what you're watching from the horizontal position today. Ball State at Ohio (11:00/ESPNU) Ball State might be one of the co-leaders in the West division, but Ohio appears to be the class of the MAC. St. John's at Duke (12:00/ESPN) St. John's beat Duke by about 80 (15) last season, and some Blue Devils already seem to be assuming revenge. "That's not…

  • Hannover 96 vs FC Nürnberg: Moa Abdellaoue Scores Winner for Hannover

    Phillip Quinn
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:48 am
    Hannover 96 got their first win in more than three months Friday evening with a 1-0 victory over Nürnberg. The there points are extremely valuable to a club that's drawn it's previous five matches. Moa Abdellaoue volleyed a cross from Lars Stindl into the back of the net during the 18th minute to give the 96ers a much needed victory. Their last victory came on October 23, 2011 when they shockingly defeated Bayern Munich. That's a stretch of six draws and two losses and spans 96 days. The match had started brightly for Hannover, and they started creating chances early thanks to…

  • VIDEO: Torstein Hormgo Scores Perfect 50 In Snowboard Big Air

    Brian Floyd
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:21 am
    Snowboard Big Air is a bit of an insane venture in which competitors strap themselves to a board, pick up a ridiculous amount of speed, then launch themselves off a huge jump, twisting and turning while hoping to land upright. On Friday night, the men went big, with Torstein Hormgo winning the battle, but losing the war. At least he went out in style, though. On his final run, Hormgo stuck his landing, earning a perfect score for his efforts. But it wasn't enough. Earlier, Mark McMorris used Hormgo's own move against him, sticking a triple cork for a 49. McMorris' best two runs -- the 49 and…

  • Bad Box Scores, Take Two: Phoenix Suns Come On Down

    Brian Floyd
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:28 pm
    Lockout ball! First it was the Orlando Magic portion of the box score in Friday night's loss to the New Orleans Hornets. And boy was it bad. This time around, it's the Phoenix Suns, who were struggled to break the 50-point barrier, finally conquering inching past it with just under nine minutes to go. Yes, nine minutes to go in the game. Bullet points, take two! Grant Hill scored a game-high 12 points for the Suns and Sebastian Telfair was the only other Phoenix player in double-figures. When this happens, you've got problems. Steve Nash: five points, seven assists. At least he was giving.
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  • MLB Rumors 2012: Cardinals, Roy Oswalt Reportedly Close To Deal

    Jordan Sargent
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pm
    According to a report by MLB.com analyst Jim Duquette, the St. Louis Cardinals are close to agreeing on a deal with free agent SP Roy Oswalt. Though the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are still in play for Oswalt's services, Duquette's report indicates that the Cardinals may be wrapping the derby up. Source - Roy Oswalt and the #Cardinals are close to a deal.#RedSox and #Astros are also still in the mix. — Jim Duquette (@Jim_Duquette) January 28, 2012 If the Cardinals sign Oswalt, likely on a one-year deal, it would almost certainly signal the end of their pursuit of Edwin Jackson,…

  • Commission Says Rams Must Play All Home Games In St. Louis

    Steven Muma
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pm
    Last week, the NFL announced that the St. Louis Rams would play a regular season game in London in each of the next three seasons. All three games would be considered Rams home games, meaning that they would only play seven games in St. Louis during each of the next three seasons. Related: Bad Faith: St. Louis CVC Says Rams Trip To London Violates Dome Lease The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission released a statement on Friday voicing the commission's objection to this scheduling change. The commission acknowledged that the Rams playing overseas would "elevate an awareness of St.

  • NFL Mock Draft 2012: St. Louis Rams Trade No. 2 Pick In Latest Mock Draft

    Bradley Woodrum
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:52 pm
    The latest 2012 NFL mock draft from SI's Don Banks has the St. Louis Rams trading their No. 2 overall pick with the Cleveland Browns. The trade would allow the Browns to select QB Robert Griffin III, while the Rams would move down to No. 4 and No. 22 to take wide receiver Justin Blackmon and lineman Mike Adams: 4, Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State. If the Rams can swing this deal with the Browns and walk away with the draft's top receiver and Cleveland's pick at No. 22, what a wonderful world it will be in St. Louis at the start of the team's Jeff Fisher era. Sam Bradford and Blackmon…

  • 2012 MLB Offseason: INF Ryan Theriot Signs With San Francisco Giants

    Bradley Woodrum
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has announced that the San Francisco Giants have signed free agent infielder Ryan Theriot to a one year deal. According to Heyman, the former St. Louis Cardinals second baseman will have a modest contract, heavy with incentives: theriot gets $1.25M from #SFGiants plus 750 grand in incentives — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 27, 2012 The 32-year-old Theriot joins his fourth team in three years after coming to St. Louis as a free agent in 2011 on a $3.3M contract. With the Cards, Theriot hit an unimpressive .271/.321/.342 with only 4 steals yet was caught…

  • NCAA Basketball Schedule, TV Times And More: Missouri Tries To Bounce Back From Letdown Loss

    Steve von Horn
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    The Missouri Tigers and St. Louis Billikens are both in action on Saturday afternoon, and each team will be looking to continue their run of strong conference play. After suffering two tough losses early in the A-10 season, the Billikens have turned things around with a three-game winning streak and now sit atop the A-10 standings. Meanwhile, the No. 2 Missouri Tigers pulled off a thrilling win against the then No. 3 Baylor Bears, but responded by dropping disappointing game to the un-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys on Wednesday. Here's a look at the weekend schedule. The No. 2 Missouri Tigers…
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  • Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Road Warrior Animal To Rumble

    TCP
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:39 pm
    A RingSideReport update has said that Hacksaw Jim Duggan and the Road Warrior Animal would be part of the 30-man Royal Rumble match. Surprise entries like these are only meant to add variety to the match as the audience know neither of the two superstars would win the Royal Rumble Match. There is also speculation that RVD would make a surprise entry at the Royal Rumble. Sources are almost certain that the Undertaker will be at the Royal Rumble.

  • Hulk Hogan Comments On Ric Flair's Hall of Fame Induction

    TCP
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Ric Flair will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on the eve of Wrestlemania 28. Ric Falir is a member of the Four Horsemen that is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan recently commented on Ric Flair's induction to the WWE Hall of Fame. Here is what Hulk hogan said in an interview to Sportsvibe:"I think it’s great, everybody is being very open and Dixie Carter is open and the lines of communication are open. It’s great that the two companies can agree on this and have a common bond because Ric Flair has been a staple in this industry, and as they are…

  • Zack Ryder Will Be Away For A While

    TCP
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:16 pm
    Zack Ryder will be off WWE TV Shows for some time. First, the WWE took away his United States Championship. Then, they got him injured at the hands of Kane so Ryder can be taken off TV. But why? It is said that when Zack Ryder is busy creating TV shows for the WWE Network.Zack Ryder's YouTube shows are extremely popular and the WWE wants Zack Ryder to replicate the success on the WWE Network.

  • Big Show Outsmarts Daniel Bryan On WWE Smackdown

    TCP
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:38 am
    The Big Show proved on WWE Smackdown that he is a true competitor; he also let the WWE Universe know that he is a gentle giant. WWE Smackdown opens with the Big Show apologizing to AJ who he accidentally injured. Daniel Bryan is not convinced. Bryan comes out, accuses Big Show of intentionally causing injury and slaps the giant in the face! Big Show almost decimates Daniel Bryan before Mark Henry comes out to taunt both the Big Show and Daniel Bryan. To save WWE Smackdown from any further confusion, Teddy Long comes out and announces the night's main event - the Big Show Vs Mark Henry. Mark…

  • Orton Attacks Barrett, Funkasaurus Continues To Rock

    TCP
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:31 am
    Randy Orton has officially returned to WWE Smackdown. Randy Orton reappeared when Wade Barrett was in the ring cutting a promo. Orton didn't waste any time and started attacking Wade Barrett. However, WWE Officials and several WWE Superstars came out to stop the attack. Wade Barrett used the opportunity and ran away. Randy Orton RKO'd the superstars who were left and stood tall. The Funkasaurus continued to amaze the WWE Universe. On WWE Smackdown, Brodus Clay challenged Alex Riley to a dance-off. Alex Riley lost the dance-off; he also lost his match against the Funkasaurus.
 
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  • 76ers Vs. Bobcats: Sixers Defeat Bobcats 89-72

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:34 pm
    The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from an overtime loss to the New Jersey Nets on Friday night when they defeated the Charlotte Bobcats at home by a score of 89-72. By doing so, the Sixers now have a record 13-6 which puts them in third place in the Eastern Conference and first place in the Atlantic Division. The Bobcats now have a record of 3-17, which puts them in last place in the conference and in the Southeast Division. The 76ers were led by guard Lou Williams, who came off the bench to score 17 points. Starters Jrue Holiday scored 15, Jodie Meeks scored 14, Andre Iguodala scored nine…

  • 2012 NFL Mock Draft: SI's Don Banks Picks Luke Kuechly For Eagles

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pm
    The 2012 NFL Draft order isn't 100 percent set due to the fact that the New England Patriots and New York Giants still have to play in Super Bowl XLVI. However, the Philadelphia Eagles knew that they would be picking at No. 15 in the first round of the 2012 draft since the end of the regular season. Sports Illustrated came out with a new mock draft on Friday and in it, Don Banks selected Boston College inside linebacker Luke Kuechly for the Eagles. When you say the words "linebacker" and "Boston College" in the same sentence, Eagles fans still instantly think of Mike Mamula, the team's…

  • NCAA Basketball Schedule, TV Times And More: Villanova Hosts No. 17/18 Marquette, Temple Hosts St. Joe's

    Pat Johnston
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:50 pm
    Most Philly area college basketball teams will be in action on Saturday. The Villanova Wildcats (10-11, 3-6 Big East) kick things off when they host the No. 17/18 Marquette Golden Eagles (17-4, 6-2 Big East) at noon on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center. The Golden Eagles enter the game on the Big East conference's longest winning streak at 5 games. Villanova fell to Marquette 81-77 earlier this season. Villanova has the reigning Big East Player of the Week in Maalik Wayns and reigning Rookie of the Week in JayVaughn Pinkston. Later at 4 p.m. at the Liacouras Center, the Temple Owls (14-5, 3-2…

  • Temple's Steve Addazio Top Choice To Replace Greg Schiano at Rutgers, According To Report

    Jay King
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pm
    One and done? Temple Owls head football coach Steve Addazio is reportedly the top choice to replace the departed Greg Schiano at Rutgers, according to ScarletReport.com, an affiliate of Scout.com. Addazio recently finished his first season at the helm of the Owls at 9-4 after two seasons as the Florida Gators' offensive coordinator. The Philadelphia Inquirer attempted to speak to Addazio, but a team spokesperson said the coach declined the interview request and that the school does not respond to rumors. The spokesperson did, however, deny the report. "He has been with a recruit from 8 a.m.

  • 2012 Senior Bowl: Game Preview And History

    Jay King
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The 2012 Senior Bowl is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, marking the 63rd straight year the all-star exhibition has been held, and the 62nd straight year it will be played in Mobile, Alabama. Each season, a crop of the top collegiate seniors is selected to compete and divided into two separate teams. The teams compete for a week in practices that are coached by NFL coaching staffs and attended by hundreds of NFL talent evaluators, culminating in the Saturday game. Related: Eagles Reportedly Looking At Defensive Linemen In Senior Bowl Through the years, some of the NFL's greats have…
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  • 2012 Senior Bowl: Game Preview And History

    Evan Dunlap
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    The 2012 Senior Bowl kicks off Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 PM, which affords SB Nation Pittsburgh an opportunity to look at the game's history, as well as highlight some key stories. Three Penn St. Nittany Lions players are set to take the field Saturday, so there's plenty of incentive to pay attention. The first Senior Bowl took place in 1950, with the goal of allowing the nation's top seniors strut their stuff prior to the NFL Draft. For all but three seasons, teams have been split along geographical lines: North and South. An early-1990s experiment for naming teams after the NFL's divisions…

  • Daniel Cabrera Signs With Pirates

    Charlie Wilmoth
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:55 pm
    The Pirates have signed former Orioles pitcher Daniel Cabrera. I wrote a few hours ago about how the Pirates have been very quiet in the past few weeks, but this isn't exactly the sort of signing I was hoping to see. Cabrera came up as an Oriole as a flamethrowing starter with control problems, but as his career progressed, the control problems remained, and the flamethrowing part, well, didn't. Cabrera's average fastball velocity dropped from a ridiculous 96.2 MPH in 2005 to a pedestrian 90.9 MPH in 2009. That led to many fewer strikeouts, which made him just about unusable, even at the…

  • Photo: Mike LaValliere Picks Up Jose Lind

    Charlie Wilmoth
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:54 am
    Via the Pirates' Twitter account, here's a fun picture from Pirates fantasy camp of former Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere picking up former second baseman Jose Lind. Lind looks about the same, but with gray facial hair. LaValliere looks even more LaValliere-y than he used to, to the point that it's hard to tell how he puts on his jersey in the morning. Check it out after the jump.

  • Pirates Rumors: With Players Signing Elsewhere, Bucs Sit On Bench

    Charlie Wilmoth
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am
    Over at Bucs Dugout, I write about the near-total lack of Pirates news right now. The Bucs' offseason so far has revolved around the acquisitions of Clint Barmes, Rod Barajas, Erik Bedard and Casey McGehee. Barmes, Barajas and Bedard essentially replace the departed Ronny Cedeno, Ryan Doumit and Paul Maholm, respectively. So the only player the Bucs got who's likely to represent more than a slight upgrade on what they already had is McGehee, and they had to trade a good bullpen arm in Jose Veras to get him. And besides, McGehee's a bench player. It's a little depressing, though not at all…

  • 2012 NHL All Star Game Final Rosters: Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang Will Go Head-To-Head

    Jordan Ruby
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:10 am
    All of the NHL All-Stars got together in Ottawa on Thursday night to pick their squads, here are the final rosters, courtesy of the NHL All-Star StoryStream on SB Nation. TEAM CHARA Forwards: Joffrey Lupul, Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin, Marian Hossa, Corey Perry, Phil Kessel, Patrick Kane, Jarome Iginla, Marian Gaborik, Jordan Eberle, Tyler Seguin,Jamie Benn Defensemen: Zdeno Chara, Kimmo Timonen, Ryan Suter, Dan Girardi, Dion Phaneuf,Dennis Wideman Goalies: Tim Thomas, Carey Price, Jimmy Howard Rookies: Gabriel Landeskog, Luke Adam, Craig Smith, Colin Greening, Cody Hodgson, Ryan Johansen…
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  • Nets Vs. Cavaliers: Nets Win 99-96 In Cleveland

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:23 pm
    The New Jersey Nets finished a three-game road trip on a high note with a 99-96 win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland. This was their second win in a row and brings them to a record of 7-13. This was the Cavaliers' fifth loss in the last six games and they now have a record of 7-11. With the win, the Nets are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference (fourth place in the Atlantic Division) and the Cavaliers are in ninth place in the conference (fourth place in Central Division). The Nets were led by point guard Deron Williams, who scored 27 points in Cleveland. Guard Anthony Morrow scored 22…

  • 2012 NFL Mock Draft, New York Jets: SI's Don Banks Picks Safety Mark Barron

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:50 pm
    The full order of the draft isn't quite set yet due to the fact that the Giants and the Patriots have yet to face off in Super Bowl XLVI, but the Jets have known that they were going to be picking at No. 16 since the end of the regular season. There have been many mock drafts since the end of the regular season, and for the most part, they've all said the Jets would take Alabama safety Mark Barron with the No. 16 overall pick. Sports Illustrated's latest mock draft, written by Don Banks is no exception. Being able to match up a big, athletic safety on the league's taller receivers and…

  • 2012 NFL Mock Draft: SI's Don Banks Picks Zebrie Sanders For Giants

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:33 pm
    When it comes to the 2012 NFL draft, the selection order is set for every team other than the New York Giants and the New England Patriots who play in Super Bowl XLVI next Sunday. However, the Giants will either pick at No. 31 or No. 32. Since the Patriots are favored to win the Super Bowl, most recent mock drafts have the Giants going on the clock at No. 31 and Sports Illustrated's most recent mock draft is no exception. SI's Don Banks has the Giants making the 31st pick in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft and with that pick, Banks has the Giants selecting Florida State offensive tackle…

  • 2012 Super Bowl: Giants Coughlin Says 'I Don't Think I'm That Different'

    Ed Valentine
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
    New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin may smile more than he used to. He is probably a little looser at times around his players and the media. The veteran Giants coach, the league’s oldest head coach at 65, doesn’t think he has changed all that much, however. “I don’t think I’m that different. The principals, the values, what we believe are important, those things are all the same,” Coughlin said during his Friday news conference. “The virtues are all practiced the same way. I think maybe I’m a little more patient.” Coughlin was asked what a…

  • Rutgers Football Coaching Search: Temple's Steve Addazio Top Target, According To Report

    Jay King
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:48 pm
    The Rutgers Scarlet Knights hold Temple Owls head football coach Steve Addazio in high regard as a possible replacement for the departed Greg Schiano, according to ScarletReport.com, an affiliate of Scout.com. The website reports that Addazio is scheduled to meet with school officials on Friday. A Temple spokesperson denied the report to the Philadelphia Inquirer. “He has been with a recruit from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and now he’s in his office,” the spokesperson said. Addazio was not made available to comment when the Inquirer asked for an interview. The school spokesperson said…
 
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  • Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Gets Friday Monkey Off Back; Defeats St. Cloud 2-1

    Nathan Wells
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm
    Sometimes it takes one small play to break out of pattern. That happened for the University of Minnesota tonight and for the first time since December 30th against Niagara, the Gophers won a Friday night hockey game. Jake Hansen and Nick Bjugstad scored for Minnesota (18-9-1, 14-5-0 WCHA) and the third-ranked Gophers defeated St. Cloud State (10-13-4, 7-9-3 WCHA) 2-1 at Mariucci Arena. "It was a hard-fought game like they all are in the second half," said Gophers head coach Don Lucia. "It doesn't matter how you win. We just needed to get the two points." For most of the first period, however,…

  • Minnesota Recruiting Update: WR Andre McDonald Commits To Golden Gophers...Again

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pm
    The Minnesota Golden Gophers boosted their recruiting class with a commitment from the state's top recruit, Hopkins WR Andre McDonald. This is the second time McDonald has committed to play for coach Jerry Kill. His first commitment came last year but he changed his mind this past summer and began looking at other schools creating some confusion and an inadvertent commitment to Vanderbilt. This time McDonald is ready to stay home where he'll join a recruiting class that includes quarterback Philip Nelson out of Mankato West. The Daily Gopher will wait until it is official before getting too…

  • Timberwolves Vs. Spurs Final Score: Minnesota Finishes Strong To Beat San Antonio 87-79

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pm
    Forget potential, for the Minnesota Timberwolves the future was now as Ricky Rubio and Kevin Love teamed up to take down the San Antonio Spurs 87-79 on Friday night. The Southwest Division-leading Spurs started the game strong but eventually both teams settled into a tight affair with the Spurs leading by one after each of the first two quarters before taking a tied game into the fourth quarter. Minnesota took a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter but San Antonio came back to tie things up at 79-79 with just over three minutes remaining in the game. That's when Rubio and Love took…

  • Timberwovles Vs. Spurs Score Update: San Antonio Leads Minnesota 42-41 At Halftime

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:13 pm
    It took awhile for the Minnesota Timberwolves to get going but they were able to hang around and stay in touch with the San Antonio Spurs to trail by just one point, 42-41 at the half. The Wolves were scoreless in the first three minutes of the game but the Spurs were only able to mount a six-point lead during the first quarter, which the Wolves closed to 22-21 by the end of the quarter. The teams continued a tight and spirited game throughout the remainder of the half. The Spurs finished the half shooting 46% compared to Minnesota's 40.5%, but the Wolves did their damage on the glass,…

  • Minnesota vs. St. Cloud State Friday Night Line Combinations

    Nathan Wells
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:51 pm
    Minnesota is going with the same line combinations tonight as they did against Colorado College last Saturday. Nico Sacchetti gets another chance in the lineup, replacing the injured Nick Larson, after scoring the game-winning goal for the Gophers while Kent Patterson once again is between the pipes. St. Cloud State, on the other hand, has a couple surprises in their lineup. Junior goaltender Mike Lee is returning to the Huskies tonight for the first time since getting injured October 22nd against New Hampshire. He has been practicing lately but was not cleared until now. Lee takes over for…
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  • USC Center Dewayne Dedmon Out For Season With Knee Injury

    Eric Stephen
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pm
    To say the 2011-2012 college basketball season has been disastrous for the USC Trojans would be an understatement. USC, losers of nine straight games and 13 of their last 14 contests, got more bad news on Friday, as center Dewayne Dedmon is out for the season with a torn MCL in his left knee, confirmed by assistant coach Bob Cantu. Dedmon injured the knee Thursday night in the Trojans' 74-50 loss to the Colorado Buffaloes, and left after just four minutes of play. An MRI Friday morning confirmed the bad news. Dedmon is the fifth USC to suffer a season ending injury this season, joining Aaron…

  • 4-Star RB Recruit D.J. Foster Selects Arizona State Over USC

    Ernie Pomin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    Sorry Trojans fans, it just wasn’t it the cards. Four-star high school running back prospect D.J. Foster made his decision as to where he will play his college ball on Friday, choosing the Arizona State Sun Devils as the place he will be matriculating this upcoming fall. Foster, a Scottsdale, AZ native, wanted to stay close to home and be nearer his family, which played a large role as to why he decided ASU over thier Pac-12 rival Trojans and Cal Golden Bears, the other teams Foster was choosing from. 5’11" 180 pound Foster is seen as the No. 5 running back in this…

  • Pepperdine Vs. San Diego Final Score: Waves Lose Eighth Straight, 65-56

    Eric Stephen
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:20 am
    The Pepperdine Waves fell behind big early on Thursday night at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, and proceeded to lose on the road, 65-56 to the San Diego Toreros. It was the eighth consecutive defeat for Pepperdine, who fell to 3-7 on the road this season, and fell to 1-8 in West Coast Conference play. San Diego (8-12, 3-5) built a 16-point lead in the first half, and never trailed after Pepperdine held a 4-3 lead just three minutes into the game. Dennis Kramer scored 14 points to lead the Toreros, making five of six shots from the field. Christopher Anderson added 13 points and five assists for…

  • Clippers Vs. Grizzlies Final Score: Blake Griffin Nearly Has Triple Double In 98-91 Win

    Eric Stephen
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Blake Griffin had 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists Thursday night, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. The win improved the Clippers to 9-2 at home this season, and 25-7 in their last 32 home games dating back to last season. The first half was a game of runs that saw the Clippers build a 16-point lead in the first quarter, then give it all back in the second quarter. A one-point game at halftime remained close throughout the second half, but the Clippers were able to pull away in the final period. More: Clippers vs.

  • Loyola Marymount Vs. Saint Mary's Final Score: Lions Fall 71-64 To No. 20 Gaels

    Eric Stephen
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:53 am
    Maybe the Loyola Marymount Lions can petition the West Coast Conference to play all their games on the road. LMU held an early seven-point lead in the first half, but ultimately fell Thursday night 71-64 to the No. 20 Saint Mary's Gaels at the Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles. The Lions (12-9, 5-3) are winless at home in WCC play this season, yet undefeated on the road in conference action. With the loss, Loyola Marymount fell to 2-2 against ranked foes. The Lions have lost 11 straight games to Saint Mary's. Drew Viney led the Lions with 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including a pair of…
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  • Thunder Vs. Warriors Halftime Score: OKC Leads By Five Over Golden State

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:52 pm
    Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are being the usual scoring duo for the Oklahoma City Thunder as the two have 15 and 14 points respectively, but it is James Harden who has scored 12 points off the bench in the first half. With Harden's big first half the Thunder are leading the Golden State Warriors 57-52 at the half. The Thunder are also leading this game because they are getting to the basket and getting to the free throw line and have made 18 of 20 free throws compared to six of eight for the Warriors. That free throw disparity is offsetting the three-point discrepancy where the…

  • Kansas Releases Brock Berglund From His Scholarship

    Jeremy Mauss
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pm
    The Kansas Jayhawks have finally released quarterback Brock Berglund from his scholarship and will allow him to transfer to another school. Berglund's situation has been different then most other players as he had to sit out the 2011 season due to a third-degree felony charge in his home state of Colorado; those chargers were finally dismissed this past week. Berglund decided that he wanted to transfer when Kansas brought in Dayne Crist from Notre Dame and Jake Heaps from BYU, and Beglund saw the writing on the wall that he would be buried on the depth chart and decided to transfer. However,…

  • NFP: Tigers Tigers TE Michael Egnew's Draft Stock Is Falling Due To Senior Bowl Practice Performance

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:51 pm
    The 2012 Senior Bowl is just a day away but players from major universities all across the nation have been practicing in front of NFL coaches and scouts for the past week in Mobile, Alabama. The senior bowl is a great chance for college players to showcase their abilities to scouts and improve their draft stock. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way though. Sometimes, a player's draft stock falls and the Senior Bowl becomes something that hurts a player more than it helps. That could be the case for Missouri Tigers tight end Michael Egnew, who, according to The National Football…

  • Dorial Green-Beckham Visiting Missouri Tigers

    Jason Garrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm
    According to a Tweet from Missouri Tigers wide receiver Wesley Leftwich, highly sought after recruit wide receiver Dorial Green-Bechham, is currently visiting the University of Missouri. @MUtiger18Wesley LeftwichDGB in the house #MIZ 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto DGB has been listed as one of Mizzou's top targets, as well as the top target for a number of other schools including Arizona, for a long time. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound wide receiver is listed as Yahoo! Sports' Rivals.com's No. 1 recruit on their list of top-100 high school recruits for the 2012…

  • Bill Self Is Nation's Top Coach According To Adjusted Efficiency Statistics

    Jonathan Tjarks
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pm
    Over at RealGM, Dan Hanner took a look at how the top programs in college basketball have fared on a per-possession basis over the last five years. When adjusted for pace, the coach with the highest margin between how many points his teams score on an average possession and how many they give up is Kansas' Bill Self. Self's Kansas teams have had an average efficiency margin of 33, two points higher than John Calipari at Memphis and Kentucky and 3-5 points higher than Coach K, Ohio State's Thad Matta and Wisconsin's Bo Ryan. The next closest Big 12 coach is Texas' Rick Barnes at No. 7, while…
 
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  • Pacers Vs. Celtics Final Score: Boston Holds Down Indiana For 94-87 Win

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm
    Paul Pierce scored 28 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-87 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers quickly dug into Boston's eight-point halftime lead to start the third quarter to tie the score at 46-46. But Pierce would not let his team lay down, instead Pierce fueled an 11-0 run scoring seven of those 11 points and assisting on two more on his way to 17 third-quarter points that put Boston in control. The Celtics pushed the lead to as much as 16 early in the fourth quarter but the Pacers showed some resolve to make a run at the win, reeling off a 10-0 run to tighten things up…

  • Pacers Vs. Celtics Score Update: Sloppy Indiana Down 42-34 At Halftime

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:49 pm
    The Indiana Pacers quick start turned ugly as a rash of turnovers helped the Boston Celtics take control of the game early. The Celtics finished the first quarter on a 15-6 run to take a 23-17 lead and then pushed the lead to as much as 11in the second quarter before finishing the half up 42-34. David West's shot at the buzzer was one of the few bright spots for the Pacers as they struggled executing on offense with 10 turnovers while also allowing the Celtics to grab seven offensive rebounds. The Pacers shot just 30% from the floor including 1 of 8 from behind the arc. Danny Granger made the…

  • Pacers Vs. Celtics: Indiana Falls On Road To Boston, 94-87

    Tom Lewis
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:04 pm
    The 12-5 Indiana Pacers have had a lot of skeptics over this season, with a somewhat weak schedule contributing to their record in a lot of eyes. The skeptics have quieted a bit now after the Pacers got a huge road win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, their first road win in Chicago since 2008 and on the second leg of a back to back no less. Friday night they face the team who were champions the same year that the Pacers had that last win in Chicago, the Boston Celtics. Boston have fallen off the map a bit lately, though they were able to pull some old Celtic magic out of a hat against…

  • Peyton Manning, Jim Irsay Release Joint Statement About Dispute On Colts' Website

    James Brady
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pm
    The ongoing drama between Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay has stewed for the last few days, ever since Manning gave an interview in which he expressed his distaste for the housecleaning going on with the Indianapolis Colts. More than distaste, Manning expressed sadness to see long-time staples of the organization have to pack up and leave, but this got Jim Irsay's blood boiling (as basically anything can do, really) and he relented by calling Manning a politician. It's hard to understand that line of reasoning, but it's likely something along the lines of Manning trying to play damage control…

  • Redskins' Kyle Shanahan Not Concerned With Peyton Manning's Age

    James Brady
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Among the teams expected to be interested in acquiring the services of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is the Washington Redskins. Naturally, with an owner like Daniel Snyder, you can really apply the "interested" label to any big-name free agent in just about any offseason, but this is essentially on a whole different level of intrigue, given Manning's ability and history in this league. Daniel Shiferaw of SB Nation DC tweeted something that is lending credibility to the potential interest in Manning: Kyle Shanahan on Peyton Manning to ESPNRadio980 : "If he's healthy, age is…
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  • 2012 NFL Draft: Would Seahawks Select South Carolina's Melvin Ingram In First Round?

    Danny Kelly
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:29 pm
    SB Nation partner Sports Illustrated's Don Banks published his most recent mock draft and as many have been doing lately, projected a defensive end to the Seattle Seahawks at the 11/12 spot. Here's what Banks had to say: Seattle SeahawksMelvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina. Like Jacksonville and Buffalo above them, the Seahawks are seeking pass rush help, and Ingram seems a decent fit as a 4-3 end with top-15 value. The back two-thirds of the Seahawks defense grew up rapidly in the second half of this past season, but another threat up front is needed to balance out the unit. Banks is right in…

  • Mariners Sign RHP Brian Sweeney to Minor-League Deal

    Danny Kelly
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm
    The Seattle Mariners have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Brian Sweeney to a minor-league contract today, as reported by Greg Johns and Larry Stone. M's have signed RHP Brian Sweeney, 37, to minor-league contract, no invitation to major-league camp, as per @curtoworld — Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) January 27, 2012 Sweeney, 37, made his major-league debut with the Mariners way back in 2003, spent some time playing in Japan with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, then returned to the organization last year, playing with the Rainiers and Mariners, briefly. He went 1-2 with a 3.16 ERA, 14…

  • AUDIO: Chip Kelly Denies Taking Tampa Bay Bucs Job, Drops Wedding Crashers Quote With 95.3 FM The Score

    Avinash Kunnath
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:50 pm
    Chip Kelly of the Oregon Ducks is not known for his love of the media. He's normally condescending and generally standoffish when it comes to talking about anything regarding Oregon football, because the man seems to wish he was left alone. Well. Chip was happy to talk with the media concerning what exactly went down with the Bucs, as he talked with Steve Tannen of 95.3 FM The Score. You can listen to the audio by clicking here. Kelly seemed to go into total spin mode when it came to the Bucs rumors, as Rob Moseley of the Eugene Register-Guard reports. "The only decision I ever made was to…

  • Josh Garnett Picks Stanford Over Michigan

    Avinash Kunnath
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:17 pm
    Joshua Garnett is one of the top West Coast offensive linemen, and his recruitment has been very heavy from many of the Pac-12 schools. But unlike many recruits, academics also played a big factor, and he eventually ended up with two schools. Although Garnett had eight schools factored into his commitment which included Oregon, Washington, Cal, USC, UCLA, and Miami, only the Stanford Cardinal and the Michigan Wolverines factored into the final decision. Both of them have great traditions of offensive line play, and great academics to boot. In a ceremony at his high school at Puyallup, Garnett…

  • Mariners Offseason 2012: Eric Wedge Contemplating Moving Ichiro Out Of Leadoff Spot

    Ernie Pomin
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm
    With the start of Spring Training right around the corner, Seattle Mariners skipper Eric Wedge may be trying to tinker with his lineup a bit before the start of the 2012 regular season, possibly moving Dustin Ackley, Chone Figgins, or Franklin Gutierrez to the leadoff spot, and moving the aging Ichiro further down the line. Per Greg Johns on Twitter: Ackley, Figgins and possibly Gutierrez are potential leadoff hitters if Ichiro is moved down in lineup, Wedge says. — Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) January 26, 2012 After his first non-stellar season in 2011, many feel that time is simply…
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  • Defensive Football Drills – Angle Pursuit Drill

    Steve
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm
    This is one of the defensive football drills that I like to run for pursuit angles. Angle Pursuit Drill Start with a running back in the back field ready to run a toss to the outside. Have a 5-2 defense in place. Set a cone about 5 yds outside the DE. Send the running back off running. Once he gets to the cone, I send the back side of the defense off into the pursuit angle they need to run. The back side including the DBs have to get to him and tackle before he gets to the other cone that I placed down the field. This works pretty well for the right pursuit angles for my players. Then I have…

  • Flag Football Drill

    Steve
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:09 am
    While coaching elementary flag football one of the hardest things to get my flag football players to do was to run north and south rather than east and west. Flag Football Drill For this drill I set up a box 8′x8′ with cones.  Half the team is on south side and half the team is the north side.  The object is to get to the north side of the box. First: I have one from the north (defense) and one from the south (offense) run at each with the north runner trying to grab the flags from the south runner.  Play ends if they step outside the box or lose your flags. Second: after they…

  • Quarterback & Running Back Drill

    Steve
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:39 pm
    I had racked my brain to get my backs to lead block out of the backfield and “go full speed” off the snap. Most plays at this level, I have learned, are sweeps and/or misdirection sweeps and the fastest kids around the end win.  My resolves – A drill  just for QB and Running Backs. Quarterback & Running Back Drill I start with two assistants holding blocking pads at right side of offense – one just outside tight end spot and the other about 5 yards outside Tight end spot and 3 yards on offensive side of line. At the snap, one assistant (predetermined) drops his…

  • Football Training Drill – Thunder Ball

    Steve
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    We call this training drill – “THUNDER BALL”.  It’s like a good old fashion game of touch football but with a little twist. It’s almost like half court basketball because we try to run the game very quickly and don’t give the boys any rest in between plays. It’s fast paced and the boys love it. THUNDER BALL This is how we do it: We use half the field and split that field in half again and that is where you need to pass in order to get a first down. One team punts the ball to the other team and the game begins. As soon as the receiving team is touched…

  • Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill

    Steve
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm
    My primary issue has been adding some excitement to the seemingly boring task of offensive blocking.  Recently I achieved some moderate success taking the players through a modified version of the old plank drill. Updated Old Plank Drill I lined my players up in opposing lines. Each player straddling two tackling dummies laid end to end on the ground. We start by working through the line having the players begin in proper offensive position fully engaged at the center of the two back line. The players are instructed to block the other player off the dummy line using short choppy steps and…
 
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  • Youth Basketball Drills – 3 on 2 then 2 on 1 Drill

    Coach Pat
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
    This is not a new drill but a good one. It is in my "oldies but goldies" file. My middle school players love it the best out of most of the drills, to the point if I do not use it in a practice, they want to stay after to do it.

  • Dribbling Drills for Basketball – Double Dribble and Zig Zag Dribble

    Coach Pat
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am
    Dribbling is one of the skills that we constantly work on. These two drills are two of my favorites and the players have fun with them. The challenge spurns them on.

  • Play Basketball Golf to Assess Shooting Technique

    Coach Pat
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:25 pm
    While teaching secondary school players, I have found Basketball Golf to be a great drill to assess pupils jump shooting technique. The kids enjoy the competitive aspect to their learning.

  • Basketball Practice – Gettin Down and Dirty Drill

    Coach Pat
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Here is something we do at or near the end of practices. The kids are crazy about the drill. We do it as a competition and call it the Gettin Down and Dirty Drill. This drill is physical, creates great conditioning, and teaches players to get ahead of the dribbler.

  • Basketball Layup Drill – 25 in 2

    Coach Pat
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm
    This is drill that I use all the time. We all know how important it is to make the lay-up in games and this drill adds a little pressure and competition to perfecting the skill. It's called " 25 in 2". It is great for practicing the running, passing game and it puts responsibility on all team members to execute.
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