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Out With The Old, In With The New

Bob Dylan once said the times they are a changin. That can be applied to the NFL as well. Multiple teams have made the decision to replace the veterans with the new guys. These teams include the Ravens, Jaguars, Buccaneers, Bengals, and, well, Brett Favre... Read >

Grading The Deal: Raptors And Heat Finally Pull Trigger

Introduction: The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat kicked off the trade deadline season in earnest on Friday by finally completing the much-rumored and discussed Jermaine O'Neal, Jamario Moon and a conditional pick for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks trade. ... Read >

The Woman That Struck Out Babe Ruth

Introduction: A true story in baseball lore. There are stories in sports that somehow lose their luster and become part of folktale and legend. You know the types of stories I am referring too. Stories like Babe Ruth's famous called homerun. Did it... Read >

The 1994 NBA Finals

Introduction: Who would rise up and claim the NBA's first championship of the post-Jordan era? Two fantastic centers in the prime of their careers, Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets and Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks, looked to cement their le... Read >

Toronto Will Never See Another Stanley Cup

Introduction: The Toronto Maple Leafs can play their hearts out all they want - and denying that they do exactly that every game is an insult to the players as professionals. The reason Toronto will never see another Stanley Cup isn't the players, the co... Read >

The Burden Of Command Of The Quarterback

Introduction: Why do quarterbacks shoulder the responsibility win or lose? 4th and 26. 2:22 left in regulation and no timeouts. Make the play or go home. Pretty simple, right? If you don't follow football, Donovan McNabb faced this enormous task and w... Read >

NBA Mid-Way Breakdown

Introduction: We are approaching the midway point of the NBA season, and a lot has been accomplished by individuals and teams. In this article, I will preview the 2nd half, pick an MVP, a playoff preview, and an NBA Finals preview. I will also provide an... Read >

20 Years Later, 'Field Of Dreams' Is Still The Standard Of Sports Movies

Introduction: It isn't the walk off home run or the last second touchdown type of sports movie...and that is what makes it so great! I was moved the first time I saw in in 1989. It still was moving to me, as I watched it again, just last week, for w... Read >

Darren Sproles Debate: Does Size Matter In The NFL?

I hope San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles' performance against the Colts on Saturday has finally put his critics to rest. His five receptions for 45 yards, 23 carries for 105 yards, and two touchdowns should have done the job. However, I... Read >

John Smoltz Nearing Deal With Red Sox

I just read that my favorite pitcher in all of baseball is leaving his baseball home, Atlanta Braves to possibly sign with the Boston Red Sox. According to the report, Smoltz is close to signing a one year $5.5 million contract which also includes ince... Read >

2009 Fantasy Baseball Projections: Part II

Introduction: I did the one for hitters before (2009 Fantasy Baseball Projections: Part I), so this one is for SP. It is my rankings for the '09 season and why, along with projected stats. Tell me what you think! (Ks / Wins / ERA / WHIP) 1. Johan S... Read >

Curt Schilling- Hall Of Famer

Let's get it out of the way, OK? Yes, Curt Schilling is an a$$. He says stupid things, sticks his nose where it doesn't belong, and is a generally annoying person. I think Ed Wade, Phillies General Manger in the mid-90s and classic Schilling nemesis, said... Read >

Little Players, Big Game

Introduction: You know those little players, the ones that you would see before the game and just start laughing. Well here are a few that you should look out for coming into this 2008-09 College Basketball season. "Rock Chalk Championship! Kansas t... Read >

Nascar Fans----Get Over It Already!!!!

Introduction: Do Nascar fans even really know what they want from their sport? I am a huge Nascar fan that quite simply loves racing.Yes I have a driver and team I root for but above all else I love racing. Every year at the end of the season the r... Read >

ACC Not Making Any Friends

Introduction: Trying to become a force in NCAA football is proving a futile effort for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Deidre Warren lost one kidney to cancer and is battling to save the other one from the disease. She has been getting treatment at t... Read >