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National Football League: Week 1 Predictions
September 11, 2009 — Are you ready for some football? Week 1 is almost here folks so here's what the plan is for this column moving forward. Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome as... MORE

NFC predictions: division by division breakdown
September 4, 2009 — This is the second of a two-part series. NFC North Division Champs -Green Bay Packers:The Packers boasted a top 5 offense last season despite the fact it was Aaron Rodgers first season as a starter and running back Ryan Grant getting off to a slow start due to injuries. Rodgers has had an outstanding preseason and appears ready to insert himself... MORE

AFC Predictions: division by division breakdown
August 28, 2009 — This is the first of a two-part series. Next week will be the NFC preview.AFC West Division Champs -San Diego Chargers:After going 4-8 in the first 12 games of last season, the Chargers turned it on late and won their last four games to win their division. This was all without their best defensive player, Shawne Merriman, and with their franchise... MORE

MLB trade deadline's biggest winners
August 14, 2009 — 1. St. Louis Cardinals acquired Matt Holliday and Mark DeRosa: Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak recognized the Achilles heel of his team was offensive support for Albert Pujols, and did not waste any time to try and remedy that. He went out and made three deals that immediately transformed the Cards into serious contenders to take the... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 5)
August 7, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the last of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. #2 Jerry Rice's 22,895 career receiving yards - Rice holds several other impressive records (1,549 career catches, 208 career touchdowns), but his career receiving yards mark is the cream of the crop.There are many... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 4)
July 31, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the fourth of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. #4 Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak - Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak is one of the most magical numbers in sports. Unlike the other records on this list, there was no "next day" for Dimaggio. If he had a... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 3)
July 28, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the third of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. 6. Nolan Ryan 5,714 career strikeouts - Here's a question for you: When someone says Nolan Ryan, what comes to mind? I'm not going to lie, I immediately think of his beat down of Robin Ventura (if you haven't seen it,... MORE

Blood Sport: MMA thrives, but is it ready for mainstream?
July 17, 2009 — Mixed martial arts fans got their money's worth at Ultimate Fighting Championship 100 in Las Vegas last Saturday as two titles were decided in diametrically different contests in front of 11,000 fans and millions more on pay-per-view. Former World Wrestling Entertainment star and current heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar pounded submission-specialist... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 2)
July 15, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the second of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. 8. Barry Bonds single season home run record - Barry Bonds captivated the baseball world in the summer of 2001 by hitting 73 homeruns, breaking Mark McGwire's three-year mark of 70. So let's just cut to the chase -... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports
July 6, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the first of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. For argument's sake, I chose records set in the modern eras of sports. Therefore, records like Cy Young's 511 wins, Ty Cobb's career .366 batting average and Walter Johnson's 110 shutouts (all set in the "dead ball... MORE