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December 31, 2007

Billick Out in Baltimore



Brian Billick has been fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, reports Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com (via PFT). The Ravens were a disappointing 5-11 this year, despite going into the season as favorites in the AFC North. Injuries hit the team hard, plus it didn't help that Steve McNair... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The "Doug Williams" Award Goes To....



Remember when Redskins quarterback Doug Williams played the best game of his life in one quarter against the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl? Actually, if you take away that record breaking second quarter, Denver wins that game. Of course you can't do that and we have to live with... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Browns Miss Playoffs, Still Have Plenty to Celebrate



It was a great season for the Cleveland Browns, one almost no one saw coming (including most of the people in the Browns organization). However, despite going 10-6, the Browns will find themselves home for the playoffs. Cleveland went into yesterday needing a win and a Tennessee Titans loss to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Ugliest Bowl Game So Far



I realize that it's still early in the Bowl season but the Liberty Bowl is the clear leader in ugly post-season football. The match up between the University of Central Florida and Mississippi State was never a big marquee showdown but it was supposed to be a decent game. It... [Full Story]

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Lee Corso Used to Bag Burt Reynolds' Cast-Offs



Lee Corso was Burt Reynolds' college roommate. Here Lee reminisces about the girls Burt used to bring back to the dorm, and all the action he got with the ones who didn't meet Burt's standards. I apologize to anyone who may have trouble sleeping after having the notion of... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

December 30, 2007

Skins In, Vikes Out



If any team had reason to pack it in this year, it was the Redskins. They had one of their players die for God's sake - and then they had their old coach throw a game away trying to be cute with time-outs. After that, though, the Skins found their... [Full Story]

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Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction



Miami(1-14) closes the 2007 NFL season today by hosting the Cincinnati Bengals. Can Miami's player win their 2nd game of the season in order to please new VP Bill Parcells? I've already predicted coach Cam Cameron is history. The rest of the team won't fare much better before the 2008... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Apparently There is College Football Happening



Somebody told me that the bowl season has begun in college football. Actually, doesn't the bowl season start about ten minutes after the regular season now? I can't think of anything less interesting than the college bowl season, especially the early part of it when all the games are named... [Full Story]

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Pats Finish Season 16-0



The game of the year turned out to be a pretty good game. The Giants gave the Patriots all they could handle, and even had control of the scoreboard at halftime. Of course there was little doubt that New England would shake off their semi-malaise in the second half and... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

December 29, 2007

Vinny Gone



44-year-old Vinny Testaverde will reportedly call it quits for real after tomorrow's Carolina Panthers season finale. "I just feel like it's time," Vinny said to the Associated Press. "Obviously at 44 it does get a little bit tougher as the weeks go by. I'm glad I'm able to do it... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

What's Lamer Than the Real Dan Le Batard on PTI?



Two fake Dan Le Batards on fake PTI. Actually, I sort of like Re Batard. He needs to can the "Bam" thing though. I know he's trying to do an ironic lampoon of the catch-phrase but...it's still weak. (hat-tip: Chip Mayhugh)... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

December 28, 2007

Singletary Wants Shot at Falcons Job



Mike Singletary was beaten out by Bobby Petrino for the Atlanta Falcons' head coaching job last year, but of course Petrino is gone now, and Singletary, currently on the staff in San Francisco, may be in the running for that position again. Singletary, for his part, has said he is... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Official Fined For Manhandling Packer



Umpire Jim Quirk has been fined a game check for grabbing Packers linebacker Nick Barnett around the neck and wrestling him to the ground during Green Bay's game against the Bears on Sunday. Quirk was trying to break up an altercation between players at the time. There's no truth... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Chad Johnson Eyeing the Dolphins



Chad Johnson aka Ocho Cinco aka The Guy Who Ruined the Bengals wants out of Cincinnati (where his idiocy is not sufficiently appreciated), and says he would next like to play for his hometown Miami Dolphins and their new boss Bill Parcells. "Hey, that would be cool," Johnson said when... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Former MLB player Jim Leyritz charged with DUI manslaughter



He is charged with killing a woman in Broward County Florida. FORT LAUDERDALE - Jim Leyritz, the former Major League Baseball player known as "The King," was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter Friday morning following an accident that killed another driver, police said. Leyritz, 44, was traveling north-bound on... [Full Story]

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Miami Dolphin Coach Cam Cameron is toast



Bill Parcells, Miami's new VP of Football operations, gave his first press conference yesterday since accepting the job.. Despite the challenge, Parcells expressed confidence that he can be successful where others have not been because he brings a proven plan. "This is basically a talent-acquisition business," he said. "In addition... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Adios stakes race probably moving to Pocono Downs for 2008



It has been raced at the Meadows since beginning in 1967. From Harnessracing.com- The Meadows is working on an agreement to move its signature race, the Delvin Miller Adios, to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for one year, while the new casino building is being constructed on the track's property.... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers end 11-game losing streak in Atlanta dating back to 2003



The Panthers last road win against the Thrashers was in November 2003. From AP- ATLANTA - Nathan Horton scored two goals for the first time since last March to help the Florida Panthers beat the Thrashers 5-3 on Thursday night and end an 11-game losing streak in Atlanta. ***** Panthers... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Joe Sakic to miss 8-12 weeks due to hernia operation



The Captain of the Colorado Avalanche last played on November 30. From AP- DENVER - Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will undergo hernia surgery Friday and will miss eight to 12 weeks, the club announced Thursday. Sakic has been out since Nov. 30, missing 12 games. The organization said a... [Full Story]

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December 27, 2007

Giants Players Irked at Traitorous Fans



The Giants host the 15-0 Patriots this Saturday, but a large number of New York fans believe their presence will not be needed at the game, and have reportedly put their tickets up for sale. This may seem a shrewd move by the Giants faithful, making a few bucks off... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Kevin Durant Calls Greg Oden Fat



Sonics rookie Kevin Durant thinks his pal Greg Oden of the Trailblazers has let himself go since undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee a few months ago. "It's good seeing him walking around," Durant said after visiting with Oden during Seattle's Christmas day trip to Portland. "But he's big... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Steve Nash Hangs Out With Jessica Alba



Steve Nash is not only an MVP caliber basketball player - he is also a giant celebrity who hangs out with other giant celebrities like Jessica Alba. (photo credit: Ramey)... [Full Story]

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Pickin' Week 17



Last week of the football season. It goes by so fast doesn't it? Unless you're a Dolphins fan... New England at N.Y. Giants. History hangs in the balance. Will the Pats do it? No. Giants win. Buffalo at Philadelphia. McNabb has some motivation I guess, since he's showcasing himself for... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 26, 2007

Martz Out



Mike Martz will reportedly not be back as offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions next year. Martz, the pompous genius behind the Rams' great offenses of a few years ago, was supposed to make Detroit's collection of talented receivers plus feisty QB Jon Kitna into a high-flying circus act, but... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

NFL Caves, Lets CBS, NBC Carry Patriots-Giants Tilt



That whooshing sound you heard earlier was most of NFL fandom collectively inhaling in preparation for a gigantic scream of rage at not being able to see Saturday's potentially historic game between the Giants and 15-0 Patriots. Thankfully, cooler heads have prevailed, and now the game will not only be... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Lakers Own Phoenix



The Lakers have shaken off all the alleged lingering after-effects of the Kobe Bryant trade drama and are now one game out of the lead in the Pacific. The team that currently holds the top-spot in that division, Phoenix, has proven no match for the Lakers in two meetings this... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (4 votes cast)

South Korean boxer Choi Yoi-sam in coma after bout



The fighter had just won a WBO flyweight title bout. From AP- SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean boxer who lost consciousness after winning his WBO intercontinental flyweight bout was in a coma with a brain injury. Choi Yoi-sam was rushed to a hospital shortly after Tuesday's fight against... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 24, 2007

Bulls Fire Skiles



Makes no difference to the Bulls that it's the day before Christmas - they went right ahead and gave Scott Skiles his walking papers anyway. With his hard-nosed, sometimes player-antagonizing style, head coach Skiles was one of the driving forces behind the Bulls' ascent from their post-Jordan malaise to contender... [Full Story]

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Martin Brodeur earns 95th career shutout



It moves the NJ Devil goaltender into 2nd place on the all-time NHL list. From AP- CALGARY, Alberta - Martin Brodeur broke a tie with George Hainesworth for second place on the NHL's career shutout list, making 30 saves in the New Jersey Devils' 1-0 overtime victory over the Calgary... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 23, 2007

Former NY Yankee Pitcher Tommy Byrne dead at age 87



He did two tours with the Casey Stengel Yankees of the 1950's. Casey never had a set rotation or lineup. So he was always moving pitchers around, if not from the starting rotation to the bullpen, or the Yankees to Kansas City, Stengel liked to match certain pitchers against certain... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Falcons Just Miss First Post-Petrino Win



The Falcons had a lead against the Cardinals today late in the 4th. But Kurt Warner was able to lead Arizona into Atlanta territory, and with 4 seconds left Neil Rackers hit a game-tying field goal. Then, in OT, Warner hit Anquan Boldin a couple of times, and Edgerrin James... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Roger Clemens' Video Steroid Denial



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Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Giants In Playoffs



The New York Giants have done just about everything in their power to cough up the playoffs again this year, including lose last week in brutal fashion to the Redskins, but today they turned their fortunes around in the rain and wind and snow of Buffalo, defeating the Bills 38-21... [Full Story]

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Sapp Goes Nuts



Warren Sapp went haywire early in today's Jacksonville/Oakland game (which has since turned into a major Jaguars rout). An account of the incident from the blog Inside the Oakland Raiders: [David] Garrard drives the Jaguars to the Raiders 25-yard line before the Raiders stiffen, bringing up fourth-and-10 from the 25-yard... [Full Story]

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Bears Hand Cowboys Homefield



The Cowboys now don't have to worry about that Week 17 game with Washington and whether Terrell Owens will be ready to play. Because today the Chicago Bears, with more than a little assist from Mother Nature, knocked off the Green Bay Packers 35-7 and handed the Cowboys the homefield... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction



The 1-13 Dolphins play at the 14-0 New England Patriots. Why am I bothering to predict what has to be a certain blowout. I guess I need something to do now. That and point out the fact, Miami has split the season series with the Patriots every year from 2004-06.... [Full Story]

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Somewhere Jessica Simpson is Smiling...



Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network (via PFT)...Terrell Owens is most likely going to miss the last game of the regular season after suffering a high ankle sprain during last night's Cowboys victory over the Carolina Panthers. This may or may not be a big deal to Dallas - it... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 22, 2007

On a Bye This Week



In what should be good news to all of you, I won't be posting much in next week or so. We're off to New York/Long Island to celebrate Christmas with Da In Laws tomorrow. Here's wishing all of you who frequent Wizbang Sports a very Merry Christmas and a Happy... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Linehan Pretends He's Not Mad At Holt



Rams coach Scott Linehan is trying go on as if nothing is the matter in the wake of Torry Holt's sideline tirade against him, saying the whole affair was a "heat of the battle" thing. Linehan continues: When you're sitting here at 3-12, I'm the first one to say everything's... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

December 21, 2007

Florida State May Lose Wins Over Fraud Case



Florida State football is in the midst of a massive academic fraud scandal, which has already prompted them to suspend 25 players for the up-coming Music City Bowl. Now the NCAA is expected to take a look at the situation, and if Florida State is found guilty of using ineligible... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Yankee Players Defend Clemens



Roger Clemens is getting it from all sides after being outed by the Mitchell Report, but there's one group of guys still willing to defend the Roided Rocket - his former Yankee teammates. Like Derek Jeter, who said the following: Seems like now people are rushing to judgment and I... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Are the 2007-08 Florida Panthers over the hump?



They won last night, marking for the fist time this season that the team has a winning record. Thursday night's Panthers-Hurricanes game might as well have been played on a roller coaster, it had so many ups and downs. In the end, the final up went to Florida, which registered... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Michelle Wie won't play at Sony Open



The 18-year-old is postponing her 2008 debut. Michelle Wie might start her 2008 season in Hawaii, but not at the Sony Open. Wie, who has played the PGA Tour event every year since 2004, did not receive one of the four unrestricted sponsor exemptions, tournament director Ray Stosik said Thursday.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Pittsburgh Steelers' Willie Parker breaks leg



The NFL's leading rusher is out for the rest of the 2007 season. ST. LOUIS, MO. -- Willie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher, had a fractured right fibula and is done for the season. Parker's injury occurred on his first carry of the game and there were unconfirmed reports that... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The dangers of watching Montreal Canadiens hockey



The Florida Panthers played at the Bell Centre the other night. For a while I thought I was getting pummeled with subliminal advertising, but I was mistaken. Every time the cameras show play near center ice, there is this great big advertisment on the boards. What is it for? Viagra.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Minnesota Wild Marian Gaborik scores five goals vs. Rangers



This hadn't been done by a NHL player in regulation play since 1996. From AP- ST. PAUL, Minn. - Marian Gaborik posted the NHL's first five-goal game in 11 years, lifting the Minnesota Wild to a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Gaborik's outburst was the... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 20, 2007

Will Bill Parcells be the Miami Dolphis savior?



It's official. Parcells has signed a four-year contract to be Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Parcells will have ultimate control over football-related decisions and will report only to owner H. Wayne Huizenga. What does mean for Coach Cam Cameron and GM Randy Mueller is yet to be determined. I... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Papelbon's Dog Destroys World Series Ball



Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon kept the final out ball from this year's Red Sox World Series winning game. Unfortunately, the Riverdancing wacko left the ball where his dog Boss could get at it, and now the dog has reportedly destroyed the historic piece of Boston memorabilia. Papelbon told his... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Pickin' Week 16



Pittsburgh at St. Louis. Steelers need a win. Rams are just pitiful. Steelers. Dallas at Carolina. Jessica Simpson will be kept off the premises by Cowboys security. Dallas wins. New York Giants at Buffalo. Giants stinks. Buffalo. Green Bay at Chicago. The Bears may start Jim Miller. It doesn't matter.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Mawae Rips Mangenius



Former Jets center Kevin Mawae is talking crap about his old coach Eric Mangini, saying the Mangenius cut him from the team to avoid dealing with the inevitable friction that would've developed between them. Mawae said in a conference call Wednesday: The last thing you want is a guy that... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Schilling Wants Clemens's Cy Youngs Ripped



Curt Schilling wants accused steroid-user Roger Clemens's four post-1997 Cy Young awards taken away from him in punishment for his use of illegal performance enhancers. Schilling said: Roger has denied every allegation brought to the table, so as a fan my thought is that Roger will find a way in... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Parcells to Miami?



This story seems a little weak on sources and confirmation but it makes sense. Bill Parcells will not be joining the Atlanta Falcons as head of football operations and has instead agreed to a four-year contract to join the Dolphins in that capacity, The Miami Herald reported Wednesday. The Herald,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Alonzo Mourning's career may be at an end after knee injury



The Miami Heat Center was injured in a game last night against the Atlanta Hawks. After tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee during Miami's game in Atlanta last night, the 37-year-old Heat center was placed on the stretcher, but he refused the ride. ***** Mourning already has said... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Steelers' Heinz Ward brings Amerasians to US



If you don't know it already, Ward's mother is Korean. From Stars and Stripes- SEOUL -- Eight Amerasian children from South Korea spent a week in America at the invitation of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward. Ward paid for the children's air fare and other expenses, said Bae Kyung-hee,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (3 votes cast)

December 19, 2007

Best Sports Headline of the Year Award Goes To...



ESPN for this doozy that appears today: ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Update: Falcons May Have Hooked the Tuna



The Atlanta Falcons are in total disarray as an organization, and badly need an infusion of credibility. Owner Arthur Blank, sensitive to this new post-Petrino/Vick reality, is reportedly ready to jettison GM Rich McKay and bring in a really big fish to run things - the Fat Tuna himself, Bill... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 18, 2007

Big Ten Official with a History of Bankruptcy and Gambling



This is cause for serious concern. A Big Ten football officiating team that came under scrutiny for its performance in two conference games last month was led by a crew chief with a history of bankruptcy, casino gambling, child abuse and allegations of sexual harassment, a Yahoo! Sports investigation has... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Cowboys' Williams Suspended for Horse Collar



At what point is Roy Williams going to figure out that the horse-collar is illegal and stop doing it? Apparently never. The league, however, persists in trying to teach Williams to curb his habit of dragging offensive players, primarily Eagles, down from behind by their shoulder-pads. Today they suspended... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

The Music City Bowl Just Got Interesting



Cheating scandal rocks Florida State. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- An academic cheating scandal could leave Florida State without as many as 25 players when the Seminoles go against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31. "We have some players not traveling for one reason and some for another,... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

NFL Power Rankings--Week 16



There, there now. Deep breaths. I'm sure you were all fraught with worry wondering just why last week's power rankings weren't posted. I can explain. See, there was this little thing called work I had to attend to in order to put food on our table, a roof over our... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

NFL fines 5 Atlanta Falcons for Michael Vick tributes



They either wore eye strips or a t-shirt in response to their teammate being sentenced to twenty-three months in jail. From AP- NEW YORK - Roddy White and four other Atlanta Falcons were fined by the NFL for violating uniform regulations with tributes to Michael Vick during last week's Monday... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Chris Simon takes leave from NY Islanders



The controversial left winger is probably facing another suspension from the NFL. From AP- NEW YORK - Chris Simon stepped away from the New York Islanders before the NHL had a chance to toss him out. That might be next for the troubled forward. Simon and the Islanders agreed Monday... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton banned from driving in France



He was caught speeding and it wasn't at Circuit de Nevers Magny either. From AFP- REIMS, France - Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has been banned from driving in France for speeding, a French police spokesman confirmed on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Briton, who finished runner-up in the world drivers' championship... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 17, 2007

Sabbatini Bails On Tiger's Tournament



Antagonizing Tiger Woods might not be the best move if you're a pro golfer. Remember Stephen Ames? Haven't heard a peep out of him since he ripped Tiger's driving on the eve of an Accenture Match-Play Tournament game that saw Tiger win 9&8. Apparently, Rory Sabbatini is more hard-headed than... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

A-Rod Contract Questioned by Overpaid, Failed Anchor?



This one is kind of tough for me as I have a bit of trouble with any baseball player getting $30 million a year while field-level seats at Yankee Stadium cost over $400. Newsbusters has the full story. But when you consider the source in this, it is beyond laughable.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

FOX's Simpson Fixation



Jessica Simpson got almost as much face-time during the Cowboys/Eagles game as her boyfriend Tony Romo, Terrell Owens or Donovan McNabb. Honestly, I don't see the big deal - Simpson is nothing but a no-talent bimbo, which makes her no more or less interesting than 90% of the wives... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Giants Lose Game, Shockey, Last Remnants of Fan Confidence



With nine wins, the New York Giants are almost certain to make the playoffs. They will, however, be no one's favorite to advance beyond the first round, not the way they've been playing down the stretch. They got brutalized by Minnesota a few weeks ago, then pulled out squeakers against... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 16, 2007

Another Steroid Denial



Brendan Donnelly is the latest player named in the Mitchell Report to deny that he did steroids. The former Angels and Red Sox reliever admits to contacting Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski to inquire about the anabolic steroid Anavar, but says he never took any. Radomski told Mitchell investigators that... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Lions Pull a Petrino



The Detroit Lions must be big fans of Bobby Petrino. They certainly live by Petrino's creed: When the goin' gets tough, the tough up and quit. Lions fans - the ones still willing to admit they are, anyway - might take issue with that statement, but I honestly don't see... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Romo's Bad Game Sinks Cowboys



Golden boy Tony Romo saw some of his sheen get rubbed off today at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. With his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looking on, Romo played by far his worst game of the year, throwing 3 interceptions and no touchdowns, and generally appearing out-of-sync. Not that the Eagles... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Petrinoless Falcons as Pathetic as Ever; Cowher Not Coming to Fix it



Those hoping the Atlanta Falcons would rally behind interim coach Emmit Thomas...um, guess you'll have to find something new to hang your hat on. The Petrino era may have come to an end in Atlanta but the futility hasn't, as the Falcons proved today by going into Tampa and getting... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Cardinals Don't Get it Done



Every year I hear about how the Arizona Cardinals are going to be the sleeper team in the NFC. Look out for the Cards, the prognosticators say - they've got the players to turn around years of futility and make a big playoff run. So when the hell is it... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Dolphins Find a Way to Win, Finally!



The 2007 chase for historic futility has been de-railed. But give Miami credit, they did everything possible to lose it. With 1:56 left in the game the Dolphins kicked a field goal and took a three point lead against a team that hadn't come close to scoring in the entire... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Pats Win in Conservative Fashion



The spread was big going into the Patriots/Jets game in Foxborough, but mother nature and Bill Belichick conspired to quash the big blow-out all the degenerate gamblers were apparently expecting. The Patriots came out with a game-plan tailored to the windy, rainy conditions - a healthy dose of Lawrence Maroney... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Favre Breaks Pass Yards Record



Brett Favre has again knocked Dan Marino from the record books, breaking the former Dolphin's NFL-best career mark of 61,361 passing yards. Earlier this year Favre broke Marino's career passing TD mark by notching his 421st against the Vikings. If Favre were to somehow win his second career championship this... [Full Story]

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Michigan Has a Football Coach - Maybe



CollegeFootballTalk.com is reporting that Rich Rodriguez will leave West Virginia to become the head football coach at Michigan. Rodriguez will reportedly be paid $2.4 million/year, up about $400,000 from what he was getting with the Mountaineers. Rodriguez, we recall, was supposed to leave WVU for Alabama a year ago, but... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction



Baltimore plays at Miami this afternoon. Baltimore has lost seven in a row, Miami 16 in a row. Thirteen of which came this year. Lets get to the point. Can Miami avoid the infamy of 0-16? If they are going to do it, it has to be this week with... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 15, 2007

NASCAR Hall of Fame's First Class



Bob Margolis has a series of articles on the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Bob is a good writer and I would usually defer to his expertise on all things NASCAR but I do take exception with a couple of points in his most recent installment. Bob's ideal inaugural class is... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Pettitte Admits Using HGH



Yesterday Roger Clemens categorically denied ever taking steroids, despite the evidence laid out against him in the Mitchell Report. Today his former teammate and good friend Andy Pettitte took the opposite tack, and admitted that he used human growth hormone in 2002. Pettitte said through his agent: In 2002 I... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Chris Evert and Greg Norman Announce Engagement



First on this occasion, I congratulate the happy couple. PAARL, South Africa (Reuters) - Former tennis champion Chris Evert and ex-golf number one Greg Norman announced their engagement on Friday, during the South African Open golf tournament in the South-Western Cape. Evert and Norman have both divorced their spouses in... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

December 14, 2007

Astros Didn't Know Tejada Would Be Named By Mitchell



The Houston Astros made what has been seen by some as a curious move when, the day before the release of the Mitchell Report, they traded five players to the Orioles for SS Miguel Tejada, a man whose name wound up being mentioned in said report. Of course, as I... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Rocket Claims His Fuel Was Natural



Roger Clemens, not surprisingly, is denying Mitchell Report allegations that he used performance-enhancing substances. The Rocket's lawyer Rusty Hardin said yesterday: Roger Clemens adamantly, vehemently, and whatever other adjectives cn be used, denies that he has ever used steroids or ... improper substances. The evidence against Roger comes mostly from... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Kidd Accused of Groping Model



New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd is being sued by a model who claims he sexually assaulted her in a nightclub two months ago. The alleged victim says Kidd stared at her for a time, then went up to her and started grabbing her butt, but was rescued when bouncers... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

New Petrino Excuses



Bobby Petrino's agent Russ Campbell claims his client left Atlanta partly because team owner Arthur Blank was "too meddlesome." Campbell says Blank promised to stay in the background, then stuck his nose into team business anyway. One occasion, Campbell claims, saw Blank objecting to some things Petrino said during a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Canseco Miffed Over A-Rod Exclusion



Jose Canseco thinks the Mitchell Report is a load of hooey. The disgraced former slugger, who himself was named in the report some 105 times, told FOX Business Network: I saw the list of players, and there are definitely a lot of players missing. I don't know what they accomplished... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Eckstein to Jays



David Eckstein will be taking his shrimpy butt to Toronto after signing a one-year, $4.5 million deal. The shortstop hit .309 last year with the Cardinals, but committed a career-high 20 errors, and participated in a career-low 59 double-plays. The Cardinals will likely replace Eckstein with recently-signed former Gold-Glover Cesar... [Full Story]

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Pickin' Week 15



Apologies to the Texans and Broncos. I forgot you had a game last night. I'm sure it was exciting. On with the picks... Cincinnati at San Francisco. Let's get the dog game out of the way on Saturday. Good idea. Bengals win. Baltimore at Miami. I feel sorry for the... [Full Story]

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Finally, a College Football Playoff!



Okay, not really but ESPN has a pretty cool interactive simulation. I think it's interesting how the bracket changes with each different ranking model. If anybody thinks seeding doesn't matter, you will be educated.... [Full Story]

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The incredible Tomas Vokoun



He scored his second shutout in three games as goaltender for the Florida Panthers last night versus the St. Louis Blues. ST. LOUIS -- The Panthers are going to have to learn that one goal is almost never enough to win in the NHL. But Thursday night, it was. For... [Full Story]

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December 13, 2007

Steve Nash - The New Tim Conway?



Phoenix guard Steve Nash makes with the funny after having a chunk of tooth knocked out in a game with the Utah Jazz. He's almost as funny as the Knicks.... [Full Story]

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Business As Usual



Business goes on as usual in baseball, even amid all the Mitchell Report revelations. There have been a ton of big signings and trades the last couple of days, some involving players named in the steroid investigation. Here's a little run-down: Cubs Sign Fukudome The Chicago Cubs gave Japanese star... [Full Story]

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Steroid Update III (Here is the Report)



Here is the PDF of the 400 page report. Scroll to the very end and there you will find dozens of checks, money orders etc implicating a bunch of players. And yes, in my mind, it is a smoking gun.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

Mitchell Report Names



The report is up on MLB.com in .pdf format. Takes some sifting to dig up the names but here they are: Randy Velarde Barry Bonds Marvin Benard Bobby Estallela Armando Rios Benito Santiago Gary Sheffield Len Dykstra David Segui Larry Bigbie Brian Roberts Jack Cust Tim Laker Josias Manzanillo Todd... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

First Thoughts on Mitchell's Report



After only scanning the 318-page Mitchell Report and listening to the press conference via Fox, my analysis is limited. But this is what I took away: 1. Baseball had a glaring performance-enhancing drug problem; and it may still have one thanks to the undetectable nature of human growth hormones (HGH).... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Steroid Update II



The below list came from WNBC who has since withdrawn it. It might be bogus. Stay tuned. H/T: Peter... [Full Story]

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Steroid Update (From a reliable source)



Just "asterisk" the whole damn era. Brady Anderson, Manny Alexander, Rick Ankiel, Jeff Bagwell, Barry Bonds, Aaron Boone, Rafael Bettancourt, Bret Boone, Milton Bradley, David Bell, Dante Bichette, Albert Belle, Paul Byrd, Wil Cordero, Ken Caminiti, Mike Cameron, Ramon Castro, Jose Canseco, Ozzie Canseco, Roger Clemens, Paxton Crawford, Wilson Delgado,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

First Mitchell Report Names Trickling Out



A trainer who used to work for the Yankees, and personally for Roger Clemens, reportedly told Mitchell Report investigators that both Clemens and his pal Andy Pettitte used steroids. Clemens and Pettitte are two of several Yankees expected to be named when the Mitchell Report on steroid use is released... [Full Story]

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December 12, 2007

Battle of the Blowhards



What is all this nonsense going back and forth between Terrell Owens and Keyshawn Johnson? Isn't global warming accelerating fast enough without these two nitwits expelling even more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere? It all began a week ago on one of ESPN's fifteen NFL shows, when Keyshawn made a... [Full Story]

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Auburn Had an Offensive Coordinator?



Who knew? AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn offensive coordinator Al Borges resigned after four seasons and will not coach in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson. "After speaking with coach Tuberville for the better part of 20 minutes, it became increasingly clear that Auburn needed a new offensive coordinator," Borges said... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Bill Cower to the Falcons?



We are all abuzz about the "spineless puddle of puke" Petrino bailing on his team in the middle of the season. The Atlanta Journal Constitution is obviously on the story and has even made a Christmas wish: For the second time in 11-1/2 months, the Falcons need a coach. At... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Bobby Petrino is a Spineless Puddle of Puke



Bobby Petrino was an NFL head-coach for all of 13 games, only 3 of which he managed to win. Now Petrino has bade farewell to his floundering Falcons, and will return to college as coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Petrino apparently didn't make a whole lot of friends in his... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (5 votes cast)

MLB Steroid Report Out Tomorrow



The 20-month investigation into performance enhancing drugs culminates tomorrow when investigator George Mitchell releases his ... [Full Story]

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Did Anybody Else Wake Up Thinking Super Bowl XII?



If you watched the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors last night, you certainly might have been reminded of that fateful day that the Redskins pummeled the Broncos 42-10. The quarter-by-quarter breakdown is very similar. The Spurs won the first quarter by two. The Broncos won the first by... [Full Story]

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Miami Dolphins to again start Cleo Lemon at QB



The Miami Dolphin quarterback shuffle continues on. A source close to the Dolphins told The Palm Beach Post on Tuesday that Cleo Lemon will be the starting quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens and may have already been given the job for the Dec. 23 game against the New England... [Full Story]

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Philadelphia Flyers get dual hat tricks in 8-2 rout of Penguins



The last time the Flyers did a similar scoring feat was in 1986. From AP- Taking a few extra minutes to clear the hats off the ice was about the only thing that slowed down the Philadelphia Flyers. Joffrey Lupul completed the first hat trick at home in two years... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

IOC strips Marion Jones of 5 medals



The disgraced Gold Medal winner confessed two months ago to taking steroids prior to the 2000 Olympics. From AP- LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The IOC formally stripped Marion Jones of her five Olympic medals Wednesday, wiping her name from the record books following her admission that she was a drug cheat.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Tiger Woods wins another Player of Year award



From the water is wet department of news. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - No one came close to matching Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, which is becoming as predictable as Woods being voted the PGA Tour player of the year. With seven victories and another major championship, Woods won the... [Full Story]

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December 11, 2007

Petrino Leaves Falcons, Takes Arkansas Job



Bobby Petrino came to the Atlanta Falcons believing the high-flying style of offense he employed at Louisville would translate well to the NFL game, especially with a guy like Michael Vick running things. Unfortunately, Michael was more into fighting his dogs, and sometimes electrocuting or strangling them, than playing football,... [Full Story]

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Is Les Miles Going to Michigan After All?



I first reported that Miles had agreed to go to Michigan, then he came out and said he was staying at LSU. I even received a couple of emails saying that this proved that I was an idiot. Yeah, nobody missed a prediction in college football this year. Well, Sporting... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Ditka Folds Hall Of Fame Fund



Mike Ditka didn't want to answer any more questions about his Hall of Fame Assistance Trust Fund, and specifically a USA Today story reporting that of the $1.3 million collected by the fund since its inception only $57,000 had actually been given out to needy former players. So, today Ditka... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Calgary Coach Mike Keenan returns to Florida



The former Panther coach and GM makes his first appearance in Florida since quitting the organization. From the Palm Beach Post- CORAL SPRINGS -- When he was hired to coach the Panthers in May 2004, Jacques Martin stipulated that Mike Keenan come along as general manager. So some might consider... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2007

Who Will Land Fukudome?



With free agents like Alex Rodriguez off the market, and trade-bait like Miguel Cabrera already dealt, the hot-stove season feels like it's already cooling down. But, there's still one, potentially huge player out there for some lucky team to sign: Japanese superstar Kosuke Fukudome. This week, Fukudome is expected to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Vick Sentenced



Atlanta Falcons quarterback and animal-abusing thug Michael Vick was sentenced to ... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Most Manly Man?



Askmen.com released the results of their poll of the manliest men in the world. After a month-long online voting process which saw over 1 million votes cast worldwide, stylish soccer phenomenon David Beckham has emerged with the coveted title of manliest man of 2007. Who in the hell was voting... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

December 9, 2007

Indianapolis 44 - Baltimore 20



This was an absolute blowout; far worse than the score shows. The score at halftime was 37-7. The Ravens had 57 total yards in the first half against the Colt's 250. The Colts also scored touchdowns on the first five of six possessions. The Ravens did return a kick-off for... [Full Story]

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13-0



Yes, the Patriots won again - rather handily, over the Pittsburgh Steelers. This means New England is only three wins away from the first 16-0 season ever. Their remaining opponents are the woeful New York Jets, the beyond-woeful Miami Dolphins and the not-woeful New York Giants, who may or may... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Giants Move Closer to Playoff Spot; Philly Moves Closer to Bidding McNabb Adieu



The New York Giants were in disarray three weeks ago after their embarrassing 41-17 home loss to the Vikings, which dropped them to 7-4, and gave new fodder to the same naysayers who wanted the head of Tom Coughlin after the team's 0-2 start. Another rebound was in order for... [Full Story]

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Packers Clinch NFC North



It's been a foregone conclusion for awhile that the Packers would be NFC North champions this year. The team got off to a roaring start, and even despite the Lions playing well early, quickly established a sizable lead in the division. With the Lions fading entirely, the Vikings only just... [Full Story]

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Chargers Rolling At Last



San Diego trailed Tennessee 17-3 going into the fourth today, and looked well on their way to yet another disappointing road loss. But then the Chargers, a team that's tended to go belly-up after falling behind this year, decided to show a little gumption. Philip Rivers, who'd struggled for much... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (1 votes cast)

Romo Does It Again



With 2:15 left winning by six against a team with no timeouts and pinned at their own 17 yard line; you'd be feeling pretty confident right? That would be a mistake if you were playing Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys. This young man is building a legend beyond just... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction



Miami(0-12) plays at Buffalo this afternoon. The questions or areas of concern this weekend are. Miami hasn't scored an offensive touchdown in over 12 quarters. Two running backs(Chatman and Booker) may be out today. That only increases the burden on rookie QB John Beck. Zach Thomas was placed on IR.... [Full Story]

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December 8, 2007

TEBOW WINS IT!



Congrats to Tim Tebow and the University of Florida. First Sophomore in the trophy's 73 year history to win it. He gave an outstanding acceptance speech and sure seems like a young man of extreme character.... [Full Story]

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How about them Florida Panthers?



They're one third of the way through the 2007-08 Hockey season. May as well talk about how they're doing. This week they had a short week, only two games. How did the Cats fare against the NY Islanders last night? SUNRISE - Before Friday's game against the Islanders, Panthers coach... [Full Story]

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Navy promotes Ken Niumatalolo to head football coach



His first game as head coach, in place of the recently departed Paul Johnson, will be against Utah in the Poinsettia Bowl. From AP- ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Navy wasted little time finding a new football coach, promoting assistant Ken Niumatalolo on Saturday to replace Paul Johnson, who left Friday to... [Full Story]

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Is There a Hall of Fame for This Kind of Man?



Ten years ago Leland Melvin was inducted into the University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame. He had been a superb wide receiver for the Spiders through the span 1982-1985. He was an AP honorable mention All-American in 1984 and 1985. He was also an Apple Academic All-American in 1985.... [Full Story]

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Michelle Wie Places 4th on Best-Paid Youngsters List



Michelle did better off the course than on. Korean-American golf star Michelle Wie took the 4th spot on Forbes magazine's 20 Under 25 list of Top-Earning Young Superstars, which includes both athletes and entertainers. Despite her poor showing this year, the 18-year-old golfer banked US$19 million thanks to activities and... [Full Story]

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Newman Adjusts His Kitna Stance



Terence Newman heard the NFL loud-and-clear when they told him they'd be paying special attention to him on Sunday in the wake of his remarks about wanting revenge on Jon Kitna. Now Newman is backpedaling faster on his smack-talk than he does when he's in coverage. Newman said after practice... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Spurs Win Without Duncan; Cavs Lost Without LeBron



The San Antonio Spurs have been missing their big man Tim Duncan for a week now, but the team hasn't missed a beat. They hosted a tough Utah Jazz squad last night, got 37 off the bench from Manu Ginobili, and won the game 104-98 to retain an unblemished home... [Full Story]

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Report says Vancouver coach ordered attack on Steve Moore in 2004



Moore's neck was broken a result of hit placed on him by then Canuck player Todd Bertuzzi. From AP- TORONTO - Todd Bertuzzi's on-ice attack on Steve Moore might have been ordered by former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford, according to a report aired on CBC's "The National" Wednesday night.... [Full Story]

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Sharks Goalie Evgeni Nabokov shuts out Phoenix third straight time



Nababov has started every Shark game so far this season. From AP- GLENDALE, Ariz. - Evgeni Nabokov shut out Phoenix for the third straight time as the San Jose Sharks beat the Coyotes 1-0 Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Milan Michalek's goal with 15 seconds left in the... [Full Story]

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December 7, 2007

Bush's Season May End Prematurely



Chris Mortensen is reporting that Saints running back Reggie Bush has a partially torn PCL in his left knee and will probably miss the rest of the season. Sources say Bush hurt the knee several weeks ago against Jacksonville, but opted to continue playing in spite of it. Now it... [Full Story]

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Miami Dolphins keep losing, but fans are still watching



From the Miami Herald- No matter how much the Dolphins keep losing, viewers keep watching. Despite the worst season in franchise history, Dolphins ratings in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market actually are ahead of last season, by more than 25,000 homes per telecast. The 12 games have averaged a 17.8 rating,... [Full Story]

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Bonds Pleads Not Guilty



Sun rises in east. Dogs hate cats. New Year's Day is every January 1. ... [Full Story]

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Todd Collins Lives



The Redskins beat the Bears 24-16 last night, which isn't news, cause we all know the Bears stink. What is news, however, is who led the Redskins to that particular victory. No, not Jason Campbell - he suffered a dislocated kneecap in the second quarter and had to exit the... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Michigan Again Rebuffed



Michigan football must feel like that guy at the bar who can't get any action. They've already tried making advances toward hot, sexy (in a coaching sense - nothing weird going on here) Les Miles and gotten rejected, and now they've tried putting the moves on Rutgers head man Greg... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Arizona coach Lute Olson taking year off



He has been on leave since early November. From AP- TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson said Thursday night he would extend his leave of absence through the end of this season, citing undisclosed family matters that require his attention. In a statement released by the university, the... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

December 6, 2007

NFL Tells Newman to Chill



At the end of last season, the Detroit Lions won a meaningless game against the Dallas Cowboys, one in which Detroit QB Jon Kitna threw for 4 touchdowns. After said game, Kitna, who has more guts than sense, thought it would be a good idea to call out certain members... [Full Story]

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Redman to Start For the Falcons



USA Today is reporting that Chris Redman will get the start next Monday night for the Atlanta Falcons. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Another week, another change at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Bobby Petrino announced Thursday that Chris Redman, who was out of the league the last three seasons,... [Full Story]

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Miles to Sign Extension With LSU



Michigan fans still harboring some faint hope that Les Miles would reconsider his decision to remain at LSU can now put that to rest, and commence wishing for someone else to take over their football program. The LSU board's athletic committee today signed off on a deal that would keep... [Full Story]

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MLB Suspends 2 For HGH



The Royals' Jose Guillen and the Orioles' Jay Gibbons have both been suspended for the first 15 games of next season by MLB for violating the drug policy. The players were among several suspected of receiving Human Growth Hormone, but were the only two to receive suspensions. Gary Matthews, Jr.,... [Full Story]

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Iverson Goes for 51; Nuggets Lose Anyway



Allen Iverson had one of those games for the Nuggets last night against the Lakers, scoring a season-high 51. Unfortunately for Denver, only 2 of those 51 came in the fourth, the same quarter in which Kobe Bryant scored 12 for L.A., leading his team to a 111-107 win. Iverson... [Full Story]

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Pickin' Week 14



Down to the last 4 weeks. Things are getting intense. Here are my picks for the week: Chicago at Washington. Losing to the Giants probably took the last bit of wind out of the Bears' sails. Course, the Skins suffered their own heartbreaker thanks to Grandpa Joe Gibbs. The Skins... [Full Story]

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Jones to Dodgers



You can strike Andruw Jones off the list of free-agents. The former Atlanta Brave and 10-time Gold Glove winner will reportedly sign a $36.2 million/2-year deal to patrol centerfield for the Dodgers. $18 million/year for Andruw Jones seems a little steep to me. But I guess the Dodgers are desperate... [Full Story]

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December 5, 2007

The Heisman Finalist Analyzed



The finalists for the Heisman Trophy have been announced as Dan Zinski pointed out earlier. Darren McFadden - Arkansas Tim Tebow - Florida Chase Daniel - Missouri Colt Brennan - Hawaii We have three quarterbacks and one running back. The SEC, Big 12, and WAC are represented with the SEC... [Full Story]

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San Antonio - Dallas Showdown



This is always a game that means something even this early in the season. The Spurs are 15-3 and undefeated at the AT&T Center but will be playing tonight without nine time all-star Tim Duncan who bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle in Sunday's 21 point blowout... [Full Story]

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Heisman Finalists Announced



Was just watching SportsCenter. Some old guy announced the four players who will be invited to New York for the Heisman ceremony. They are: Darren McFadden - Arkansas Tim Tebow - Florida Chase Daniel - Missouri Colt Brennan - Hawaii Tebow seems like he should win - I mean, 51... [Full Story]

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Bowden Stays at Clemson



This one kind of surprised me. CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson coach Tommy Bowden agreed to a contract extension Tuesday amid reports he was talking with Arkansas about its coaching vacancy. "I'm very pleased with the contract extension agreement that we reached," Bowden said in a university release. Bowden was... [Full Story]

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Reports say Florida State will annonce Jimbo Fisher as Bobby Bowden's successor



Bobby Bowden has been Seminole head football coach for thirty-two seasons. From the Sun-Sentinel- Florida State University is close to announcing an agreement that would name offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher the successor to legendary coach Bobby Bowden, a source close to the situation confirmed this morning. FSU spokesperson Frank Murphy... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

New Trade Rumor: Santana to Nowhere



The Minnesota Twins were unsuccessful in getting the New York Yankees to take Johan Santana off their hands, and seem lukewarm about what Boston has so far offered them. So, it's possible the Twins may end up holding on to Santana, at least for the rest of this off-season. Veteran... [Full Story]

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Toronto Maple Leaf Wade Belak scores 1st NHL goal in nearly 4 years



He did however score three goals while playing in England during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. From AP- TORONTO - The last time Wade Belak scored an NHL goal, Jean Chretien had just finished his final term as prime minister, a Canadian dollar was worth less than an American one and,... [Full Story]

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Ottawa Senators suffer 1st 7-game skid since 1996



A team many thought was headed to the Stanley Cup finals, has hit a tough patch. TAMPA, Fla. - Vinny Prospal scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended Ottawa's losing streak to seven games with a 4-3 victory over the Senators on Tuesday... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

December 4, 2007

Poker legend Chip Reese Passes Away



Truly sad and devastating news from the world of poker. Poker legend and Hall of Famer, David "Chip" Reese, has died at the age of 56, reports ... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Huge MLB Trade



The Florida Marlins are about to trade Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers as part of an eight-player deal. The six players going back to Florida would include P Andrew Miller, OF Cameron Maybin, C Mike Rabelo and other prospects. Obviously, this trade would vault the Tigers straight... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

NFL Power Rankings--Week 14



I wonder how much the NFL's marketing folks cringed when they saw the following teams playing each other on last week's schedule: 49ers vs. Falcons; Rams vs. Panthers and Jets vs. Dolphins. Every last team a bottomfeeder. Good! That's what the NFL deserves for shutting most of us out from... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (2 votes cast)

Sixers Saying Goodbye to King



The Philadelphia 76ers are set to fire team president Billy King and replace him with Nets GM Ed Stefanski, reports David Aldridge of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sixers are 5-12 this year, dead-last in the Atlantic Division. A source told Aldridge that coach Maurice Cheeks would remain with the team... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Worst Losses of 2008



Peter Schrager at FoxSports.com provides what he calls the 10 worst losses of the 2007 NCAA season. 10. Kansas 76, Nebraska 39; Nov. 3 9. Navy 46, Notre Dame 44, Triple OT; Nov. 3 8. Oregon State 31, California 28; Oct. 13 7. North Dakota State 27, Minnesota 21; Oct.... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (2 votes cast)

Ravens Nearly Upset Patriots



The Baltimore Ravens came this close last night to doing what no team has been able to this season - beat the New England Patriots. In the end, Patriot magic prevailed over Ravens grit - or was it Ravens bone-headedness and bad luck that actually prevailed? The Ravens, 20-point underdogs... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.3/5 (3 votes cast)

December 3, 2007

Well, Well, Well, What Do We Have Here?



Halftime and not only are the Ravens still in it, they could have the lead except for a couple of turnovers. Look, I know the Ravens suck and the Patriots are the second coming of the '72 Dolphins but 20 points is nothing to take lightly. Now if the Ravens... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

So some idiot gives me Baltimore and 20.5



Look I'll take the Ravens against anybody that gives me 20.5. The Raven's defense has given up an average of 17.5 per game, so if they score anything at all I think I have a fairly safe bet. I'll keep you posted as my ill-gotten gain accumulates. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Duncan Out



Tim Duncan will miss San Antonio's Wednesday game against the Mavericks after injuring his right knee and ankle Sunday against Portland. MRIs were performed on the hurt body parts, but came back negative. Duncan's injuries are not considered serious, but the Spurs have still declined to put a timeline on... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Pettitte Returns to Yanks



Andy Pettitte had been on the fence about returning to the Yankees for 2008, but now he's telling teammates that he will indeed accept an offer to pitch one more year in pinstripes. Pettitte originally declined to exercise a $16 million option for next season, saying he needed more time... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Four Get HOF Nod, Miller Doesn't



The AP reports that the MLB Veterans Committee has approved four new members of the MLB Hall of Fame. Former commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the revamped Veterans Committee on Monday while his longtime adversary, players' union boss Marvin Miller, was left out... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

LSU and Ohio State to Battle for Championship



A bizarre, sometimes infuriating college football season came to an end last night with the announcement that Ohio State and LSU have been awarded the top two spots in the final BCS rankings and will therefore face each other for the National Championship on January 7th in the Superdome. Ohio... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.8/5 (4 votes cast)

I woke up this morning in a alternate universe- The Dolphins are 12-0



Who says pictures aren't worth one thousand words? The website person responsible for this should be sent to the same journalism purgatory as Jason Coskrey. What an embarrassment.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

December 2, 2007

June Jones Comes Clean



Just moments ago on ESPN; Hawaii coach June Jones was interviewed about his upcoming game in the Sugar Bowl. There were a couple of points that came out of that discussion. First he said that his toughest game of the year came against the Washington Huskies. This is a team... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.5/5 (6 votes cast)

Late Boner Loses it for Saints



If there was a running theme in the NFL today it was teams shooting themselves in the foot late. First you had Jack Del Rio foregoing an on-side kick attempt that might've given his Jags a chance to come back against Indy. Then Joe Gibbs tried calling two straight time-outs... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Joe Gibbs Blows Game for Skins



Joe Gibbs doesn't only seem like a doddering old fool - he is one. He proved it today late in the Redskins' 17-16 loss to Buffalo by incurring a key 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for calling consecutive time-outs while icing Buffalo kicker Rian Lindell - then admitting that he didn't... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Titans Pull Themselves Together



The Tennessee Titans, to borrow a phrase from the world of finance, were trending downward. Today they managed a bit of a rally however, beating the Houston Texans 28-20 and keeping themselves in the mix for the AFC playoffs. Tennessee's troubles have centered around QB Vince Young and his sophomore... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Colts Hold Off Jags



Those eager to anoint the Jacksonville Jaguars successors to the Indianapolis Colts as kings of the AFC South will have to hold off at least one more week. Yes, the Jags are having a good season, and there was reason for us to think they had a chance to knock... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Russell Makes Debut with Raiders



The Oakland Raiders' #1 overall draft pick, quarterback JaMarcus Russell, entered today's game against the Denver Broncos, relieving starter Josh McCown. So far, so good for the kid. This marks the beginning of a new and winning era in the once-proud Raiders franchise. Oh, who am I trying to kid.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Vikes, Peterson Speed Detroit's Free-Fall



The Lions were an awful frisky squad earlier in the year, with their brash predictions and their cocky quarterback and their alleged genius offensive coordinator. And their new shiny rookie wide receiver who was supposed to take the league by storm. Fast forward to today: The Lions staggered into Minnesota... [Full Story]

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Dolphins Stay Perfect



The Miami Dolphins' quest for a perfect 0-16 season is still alive after today's 40-13 home loss to the New York Jets. The Phins were actually competitive early, trailing only 7-3 after the first quarter, but the Jets then went nuts. Cataloguing Miami's futility: 37 rush yards on 18 attempts.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

USA Today Poll is Out



Ohio State LSU Oklahoma Georgia Virginia Tech USC Missouri Kansas West Virginia Hawaii How did Florida drop?... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

The AP Poll is out



Ohio State LSU Oklahoma Georgia Virginia Tech USC Missouri Kansas Florida Hawaii Now, this isn't the Poll that counts but it is likely to be duplicated across the board fairly closely.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Who Should Play for the Title?



The top two teams in the BCS, Missouri and West Virginia, both fell yesterday, opening up a huge opportunity for someone. A quick assessment of the various candidates: Ohio State Pro: Only have one loss. Left a positive impression by beating Michigan their last game. Were the #1 team at... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (4 votes cast)

Well this is a Fine Mess We Have



On Saturday morning the BCS rankings were fairly clear: Missouri West Virginia Ohio State Georgia Kansas Virginia Tech LSU USC Oklahoma Florida If the Tigers and the Mountaineers win, all would be settled and the Bowl bids could be sorted out on Sunday. There would be no real controversy. But... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

FIU snaps nation's longest losing streak, defeats North Texas 38-19



Their streak ends at 23 games. From the Miami Herald- FIU ends 23-game losing streak Now that is how you close out college football at the Orange Bowl. Playing in the historic stadium's final college football game, Florida International used a precise passing game, a stifling defense and a surge... [Full Story]

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Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction



Miami(0-11) plays host to the New York Jets(2-9) this afternoon. This game could easily be labeled the toilet bowl, for it matches the two worst teams in the NFL. What can we say? Miami hasn't scored an offensive touchdown in two weeks. Then both games were played in poor conditions,... [Full Story]

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Hawaii stays perfect, downs Washington 35-28



The Golden Rainbow finish their Cinderella season by overcoming a 21-point deficit. Honolulu, HI (Sports Network) - Colt Brennan threw for 442 yards and five touchdowns, and Ryan Mouton intercepted a Jake Locker pass in the end zone with three seconds remaining as 11th-ranked Hawaii overcame an early 21-point deficit... [Full Story]

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December 1, 2007

BCS Armageddon



Part 1: The Pitt Panthers have beaten the #2 West Virginia Mountaineers, ending West Virginia's run at the National Championship game. Things went down the toilet for West Virginia in the second quarter when star quarterback Pat White dislocated his thumb on a fluke play. Back-up Jarrett Brown was... [Full Story]

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Virginia Tech Wins Ugly



If you are a high school kicker looking for a scholarship, just call Boston College. When you go in at half-time with 130 more total yards, 7 more 1st downs than your opponent and a Heisman hopeful quarterback that has almost 200 yards and no interceptions; you should feel pretty... [Full Story]

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Pelini Going, Miles Staying



LSU has business to attend to on the field today, in the form of an SEC Championship Game battle with Tennessee, but the big talk all week has been about off-the-field matters, specifically the status of a couple of their coaches, head cheese Les Miles and defensive coordinator Bo Pelini.... [Full Story]

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Team Character Counts



When discussing professional sports teams with class, the NBA is rarely mentioned. It is no secret that the league has been hijacked by the hip-hop culture and urban thuggery. There is however, at least one exception. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- San Antonio has maximized Manu Ginobili's impact this season by making... [Full Story]

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LPGA may have to Passover South Florida in 2008



A few weeks ago I reported on a new LPGA tournament in my part of Florida. Well, the event may have hit a legal snag. Before the LPGA's new South Florida stop could have its formal unveiling, the event has landed in court. Organizers of an annual 10-day Passover vacation... [Full Story]

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