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SEC Championship
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 12/05/2008
The Nick Saban resurgence of the dormant Alabama football program didn't take as long as some people had thought it might. Although they started the year off the radar in college football, Saban's smashmouth brand of intense football has led the Crim...
Patriots v. Broncos
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 10/19/2008
At the start of the season the match-up of the Denver Broncos vs. the New England Patriots was one that many experts could have seen as being the AFC Championship. A slew of injuries later, and the two inconsistent teams enter Monday night's game loo...
NLCS Preview
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 10/07/2008
With the exception of the 2006 St. Louis Cardinals, the teams that generally advance deep into the MLB playoffs are those that are hot going into the final month of the season. It should be no surprise then that the fading Cubs and Brewers posed litt...
Azinger leads USA to Improbable Victory
Written by Patrick Adams on 09/21/2008
Saying the Europeans were expected to win the Ryder Cup this year would have been like saying the New England Patriots were expected to win the Super Bowl in February. Folks, including this one, seemed so certain the Europeans would trounce the arrog...
2006 Draft Bust
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 09/13/2008
The interrelated nature of the universe is always at play, whether we realize it or not. Take for example the 2006 NFL draft. The Houston Texans had a chance to jump on hometown hero Vince Young, or even take electrifying Heisman winner Reggie Bush...
5 More BCS Problems on Horizon
Written by Samuel Trigg on 08/26/2008
It's every college football fans favorite time of year. No matter if you're cheering for the Bulldogs of Fresno State or the Dawgs of Georgia, your team is undefeated right now and hope springs eternal.Last season and its tumultuous final few weeks,...
Harrington Shows Eye of the Tiger
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 08/11/2008
Battling through a wrist injury he thought early in the week may keep him from playing in the British Open, the champion persevered and walked home with his second consecutive Open Championship. Just weeks later, he hunts down the leader Sergio Garci...
MLB Trade Deadline deals
Written by Sal Primonta on 08/01/2008
If you left the country for a few days and didn't look at the Internet while you were gone, you might be puzzled by the look of your new team. With teams like the Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays battling for division crowns, teams in both leagues...
MLB Mid-Season Awards
Written by Greg Michaels on 07/13/2008
The halfway mark in game played for the 2008 season may be well in our rearview mirror, but we have just reached the All-Star break, which seems as good a time of any for me to reveal award winners for the halfway mark of the season. MVPNLChase Utley...
After Derrick Rose Goes #1, it's anyone's guess
Written by Sal Primonta on 06/25/2008
For weeks it seemed as if the Chicago Bulls, one of the luckiest teams in lottery history, was prepared to take Michael Beasley out of Kansas State with the number one pick in the draft. Taking Beasley would be drafting for need, as the Bulls have...
Paul Pierce joins the ranks of Celtic legends
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 06/19/2008
Before the 2008 NBA Finals began there was much grousing about what the results could do to the legacies of different principles. Would a victory sans Shaq elevate Kobe Bryant to Jordan-like status and prove that he had learned how to be a team leade...
Bulls Risky Doug Collins Hire
Written by Patrick Adams on 06/01/2008
Ever since Michael Jordan soared out of Chicago, the Bulls have been a picture of inconsistency. Changing GMs didn't help. Trading players didn't help. Shuffling through coaches didn't help. So now they appear to be ready to make a nostalgic head coa...
Western Conference Preview
Written by Sal Primonta on 05/20/2008
The days of trade demands must seem like centuries ago to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers who now find themselves one series away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since Shaquille O'Neal skipped town in 2004. In order for the...
The Wild, Wild Western Conference Playoffs
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 04/16/2008
After one of the most exciting, compelling and hotly contested NBA regular season in history, you can expect the playoffs to be just as dramatic from the time of the first jump ball. (At least most of the playoffs will be. Atlanta, we're looking at y...
Sweet 16 East Regional
Written by Sal Primonta on 03/27/2008
#1 North Carolina vs. #4 Washington StateThe North Carolina Tar Heels more than any team in the tournament has proven why they are a number one seed and the number one seed overall in the field of 64, that has no dwindled to 16. The Heels were obviou...
Sweet 16 West Regional
Written by Sal Primonta on 03/27/2008
#1 UCLA vs. #12 Western Kentucky University The UCLA Bruins escaped with probably the closest win of any tournament game this year, and maybe the leas likely, against an unsung Texas A&M team that lost its coach over the summer. Trailing almost t...
Par for the Course for Daly
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 03/12/2008
John Daly certainly likes his booze. That is no secret. But with his latest misstep at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, it seems the Big John's love of the fast (and irresponsible) life causing him major problems yet again. No player is more beloved b...
Yao Out in Houston
Written by Greg Michaels on 02/27/2008
A 12-game winning streak. A newly acquired veteran point guard who knows how to run the coach's offense to perfection. A fan base that is more excited than it has been this century. Two all-stars and a strong supporting cast. It was all going so wel...
Packers vs. Seahawks
Written by Sal Primonta on 01/11/2008
Brett Favre hopes that this weekend is not his swan song in a Packer uniform. Not only does he want to play again next week, but it appears he may also want to come back next year because this one has been so much fun. But the fun may come to a scree...
Patriots vs Jaguars
Written by Sal Primonta on 01/11/2008
It certainly has become en vogue to pick Jacksonville against the New England Patriots this weekend, what with their ability to get to the quarterback and run the ball well. But people seem to be forgetting a thing or sixteen when making those bold p...
Clemens Continues to Spin
Written by Sal Primonta on 01/09/2008
Was that roid rage we witnessed Monday in Houston when Roger Clemens went on his tirade against reporters? Just kidding. Don't tell the Rocket I said that. Despite his best intentions, assuming for a second Clemens has anything besides self-interest...
Rose Bowl Preview
Written by Sal Primonta on 12/31/2007
The Fighting Illini of Illinois and their coach Ron Zook surprised not only the Big Ten but the entire college football world this season by finishing the season with only three losses, and spurred by their November 10 win at Ohio State, vaulting int...
Sunday Showdown
Written by Samuel Trigg on 12/01/2007
Just over a month ago, the Indianapolis Colts were 7-0 going into a battle of unbeatens with New England and looking for a chance to get the upper hand on securing home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. What a difference a month makes. Aft...
Jags vs Chargers
Written by Samuel Trigg on 11/16/2007
Sunday in Jacksonville could mark a turning point in the seasons of both the San Diego Chargers and the Jacksonville Jaguars in a match-up that will have a big hand in potential playoff opportunities for both teams. San Diego has bounced back from a...
Arizona State vs. Oregon
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 11/06/2007
A Pac 10-game in November between two top-10 teams that has conference championship implications, a potential national championship opportunity on the line and a Heisman candidate playing quarterback. No big deal, right? Well, it wouldn't be if reign...
Kentucky No Joke
Written by Patrick Adams on 10/19/2007
The Kentucky Wildcats must feel like the Rodney Dangerfield of college football. On the heels of arguably the biggest win in school history, a triple overtime thriller against the #1-ranked LSU Tigers, the Wildcats find themselves as seven point und...
Pats vs. Boys
Written by Sal Primonta on 10/14/2007
Super Sunday could be getting a dress rehearsal this Sunday in Dallas, as the red hot New England Patriots visit a Cowboys team trying to regroup after an unbelievable win in the waning seconds against an admittedly bad Buffalo team for what promises...
2007 Red Sox v. Angels Playoff Predictions
Written by Greg Michaels on 10/04/2007
The Sox have built a high-powered offense, and it cost them some Yankees-like money. But it appears to be a spending spree that has paid off. The Sox finished third in the league in runs and second in on-base percentage. The offense was not the only...
USC vs. Nebraska - Game Breakdown for Southern Cal and Nebraska Matchup
Written by Sal Primonta on 09/14/2007
USC, the biggest, baddest boys on the college football block will face their first big challenge of the year when they go into Lincoln this weekend to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. For the Trojans, it will be a chance to prove voters and fans that...
New England Patriots Score with Randy Moss
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 09/10/2007
The only people happier than New England Patriots fans and players on Monday morning may be the hordes of fantasy football geeks around the country who, like the Patriots, took a chance on Randy Moss this summer. But just as Moss is not surprised at...
TCU vs Texas
Written by Sal Primonta on 09/07/2007
The Texas Longhorns better have the Arkansas State game out of their heads, because Saturday evening they will face one of their stiffest challenges of the year when the TCU Horned Frogs come a' knocin' at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin for the fir...
Astros fire Garner and Purpura. But what's next?
Written by Sal Primonta on 08/27/2007
How quickly the Houston Astros star has fallen in Space City. Not quite two years removed from the organization's first ever World Series appearance, Astros owner Drayton McLane announced today that the team has fired general manager Tim Purpura and...
So long Sonics?
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 08/14/2007
The city of Seattle (and probably David Stern and the league office in New York) was seething Monday when a report made its way up to the Great Northwest from Oklahoma confirming the long-held fears of basketball lovers in the Emerald City .The new S...
Celtics Buy Big Ticket
Written by Samuel Trigg on 08/01/2007
With the Tim Donaghy scandal still hovering over the league and the MLB trading deadline hours away, maybe David Stern leaned on Kevin McHale to bring his league back into the headlines in a positive way. Sure, Al Jefferson could be a player around w...
Michael Vick can expect a dogfight
Written by Greg Michaels on 07/18/2007
The other shoe may have finally dropped for Michael Vick last night, along with the first nail in his coffin. Following a sordid history of settling out of court after giving a woman a venereal disease, giving the bird to the Atlanta fans and giving...
Albert Pujols Left on the Bench
Written by Samuel Trigg on 07/11/2007
Albert Pujols made the trip to San Francisco for the All-Star game Tuesday night, but apparently he would have been just as happy staying at home. It's not because he doesn't love the game or exhibiting his skills in front of the fans. Quite the oppo...
MLB Milestones - 2007 MLB Season Recap
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 07/09/2007
In a summer that should see close to a dozen player reach significant milestones, two guys who have always played the right way and are seemingly free of any taint of steroids, achieved baseball immortality and likely signed their tickets to Cooperst...
2007 NBA Draft Recap
Written by Samuel Trigg on 07/07/2007
Thursday night's NBA draft, which began with so much trade speculation and team's hoping to jockey for position ended with more of a fizzle than a bang. Many teams made solid, logical choices, and while the face of many teams changed only slightly, m...
2007 NBA Draft Picks
Written by Greg Michaels on 06/28/2007
Tuesday May 29th was a day that will go down in history, or infamy, for several teams in the NBA. On that fateful night in New Jersey , the Pacific Northwest rejoiced, as Portland and Seattle received the top two picks, while the citizens of Boston a...
Tiger Woods at Oakmont - Tiger is human at US Open
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 06/23/2007
This just in, Tiger Woods is apparently human. That's good news for the world's other golfers, for fans of the game, and, believe it or not, for Tiger Woods. Once again, Tiger Woods was unable to come from behind to win a Major. And, unlike Majors...
US PGA Open - 2007 PGA Golf Championship at Oakmont
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 06/14/2007
The U.S. Open probably avoided a major bullet two weeks ago. Unfortunately, for Phil Mickelson, he is the one who suffered the injury on behalf of the tournament. Now, we are left to a wide open Championship that will not feature the two best players...
2007 NBA Draft and NBA Trades
Written by Patrick Adams on 05/25/2007
Tuesday night was the night that was supposed to change a couple of team's futures. It was the day the Boston Celtics might get a chance to return to glory; the day Jerry West hoped would give him the missing piece in his rebuilt Memphis Grizzlies. B...
Spurs & Suns 2007 Playoff Suspensions
Written by Greg Michaels on 05/17/2007
David Stern had his 9/11-moment when Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson went charging into the stands at the Palace of Auburn Hills in November 2004. Stern's precious commodity and its image were at stake, and he made it his goal to sanitize the league c...
Phil Mickelson at the Player's Championship
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 05/15/2007
Phil Mickelson has always been known as two things on the PGA Tour: fan-friendly and a gambler. This weekend at The Players' Championship at TPC Sawgrass, he proved one of those notions true, while dispelling the other. Backed by the confidence of hi...
Roger Clemens signs with New York - Yankees Land Rocket
Written by Sal Primonta on 05/10/2007
"Go on, take the money and run." And the prima donna treatment, Rocket, you're worth it. The Hendricks brothers, agents for Roger Clemens, probably had that song blaring on the pitcher's Hummer's stereo for the past several months. And over...
Dallas Mavericks Searching for Answers -2007 NBA Playoffs
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 05/05/2007
After a record 67 wins in the regular season, the Dallas Mavericks run at a championship has once again ended prematurely. Now that the season's over; it will be time for the questions to begin. Is Dirk Nowitzki a dominant enough player to carry a te...
New England Patriots Draft Randy Moss- Patriots 2007 Draft
Written by Greg Michaels on 05/05/2007
The New England Patriots had a historic run after the turn of the century, winning three of four Super Bowls. Bill Belichick built a foundation of solid role players, sprinkled with one or two stars on each side of the ball but treated everyone equal...
2007 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions
Written by Samuel Trigg on 04/21/2007
Although this postseason will have difficulty living up to the other-worldly excitement of last season's battles, it promises to be an intriguing one – with plenty of subplots and sleepers waiting in the upset wings. Eastern Conference Playoff Previ...
NBA Playoff Preview: Western Conference
Written by Samuel Trigg on 04/21/2007
After a season which featured a slew of injuries to top players, few subplots not involving a ball hog in Los Angeles, an overzealous referee, or teams tanking left and right in order to win the Kevin Durant-Greg Oden Sweepstakes, the NBA has been su...
2007 NBA Playoffs - Division Champs
Written by Greg Michaels on 04/15/2007
With the NBA season entering its final week, some teams are fighting for their playoff lives (or at least position), while others are doing their best to end up atop the ping-pong ball leader board in the Greg Oden-Kevin Durant sweepstakes. The top f...
Seattle Mariners Pitcher Felix Hernandez
Written by Patrick Adams on 04/15/2007
The excitement in Boston Wednesday night was unrivaled in Red Sox history for an April game not involving the Yankees. Japanese phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka was scheduled for his Fenway debut, and could you not walk 10 feet in Boston without hearing the...
Tiger Woods 2007 Masters
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 04/04/2007
Tiger Woods celebrates an anniversary at The Masters It seems like a lifetime ago, but maybe that's because the world is a different place now. It was 10 years ago that a young Tiger Woods, much to the surprise of everyone outside of his father Earl...
Florida Gators 2007 NCAA Title Game - College Basketball Champs
Written by Sal Primonta on 04/03/2007
I hope you recorded the NCAA Championship game last night, because chances are you will not see something like that again in your lifetime. Last night was the reward for five kids who sacrificed an opportunity to make big bucks fast, who put their t...
Houston Texans Quarterback Trade
Written by Greg Michaels on 03/27/2007
Houston Texans Matt Schaub TradeHouston Texans fans must be having a perverted sense of deja-vu. Last year, against the speculations by almost every insider, and certainly every Texans fan, Houston drafted defensive end Mario Williams in lieu of sele...
Lebron James MVP Odds
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 03/22/2007
Lebron James 2007 MVP ContentionAfter an impressive showing in the regular and postseasons last year, everybody expected LeBron James to ascend to his throne this year, winning and MVP and maybe even a title.Unfortunately for James, his franchise con...
2007 NCAA Bracket Breakdown
Written by Sal Primonta on 03/14/2007
South Regional BreakdownMost intriguing match-up#6 Louisville vs. #11 StanfordUpset watch#12 Long Beach State over #5 TennesseeFavorites The top-seeded Buckeyes have had the talent to be the best team in the nation all season, but only of late have t...
Handicapping Line Moves
Written by Patrick Adams on 03/03/2007
How big of swing does key NBA injuries effect the pointspreads? When injuries to key players happen in the NBA, oddsmakers certainly pay attention and obviously adjust the lines accordingly- or at least you would think so. Sure when Dwyane Wade or S...
Texas and Texas A&M Rivalry
Written by Samuel Trigg on 03/03/2007
Texas is supposed to be a football state. You'd never know it by the frenzied crowd at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin Wednesday night as traditional pigskin powerhouses The University of Texas and Texas A&M had a historic battle on the court. ...
Charles Howell Odds at Riviera
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 02/20/2007
Golf, like every other sport, is not played on paper for a reason. If it was, for most of the event he plays, you could probably just give Tiger Woods a trophy on the opening tee on Thursday. And, if it was, you could probably cut Phil Mickelson the...
New Jersey Nets 2007 Trades
Written by Sal Primonta on 02/20/2007
Now that teams have had a chance to catch their breath at the All-Star Break, it is time for them to take stock and look toward the future. For some teams in the playoff picture, that means figuring out whom to add in order to make a run at the playo...
San Diego Chargers Head Coach - Schottenheimer the Right Fit?
Written by Greg Michaels on 02/18/2007
With the removal of Marty Schottenheimer from the helm of the San Diego Chargers, one of the best jobs in recent memory has become available. Or has it? The Chargers had the best record in the superior AFC last year, feature the undisputed league MVP...
Bill Parcells Throws and Terrell Owens Saga
Written by Patrick Adams on 02/01/2007
The Dallas Cowboys were once the talk of the National Football League. They were power players on the field and made plenty of headlines off of it. But after six years without a playoff win, the well had run dry. They wanted to make a change. They wa...
Peyton Manning on track for Superbowl MVP?
Written by Sal Primonta on 01/21/2007
Some may be tired of the AFC Championship match-up of the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. But any true football fan should be relishing Sunday evening's game. It pits the best AFC regular season team of the past five years and the best A...
New Orlean Saints and Chicago Bears Matchup
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 01/20/2007
The entire city of Chicago may be cheering on their Bears this weekend at Soldier Field, as they look to go back to the Super Bowl for the first time in ore than 20 years, but the rest of the nation will be cheering on the New America's Team. But the...
NCAA College Basketball Power Rankings
Written by Greg Michaels on 01/17/2007
With the NCAAB season under full swing, I wanted to put out the Oddsboard Top 5 Power Rankings. College basketball is notorious for underdogs and Cinderella teams to mix things up come March. We have seen a few mix ups and shake downs this season a...
MLB 2006 Hall of Fame
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 01/14/2007
My congratulations go out to Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn on their induction into Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Unfortunately for these two superior athletes, the Hall announcements were overshadowed by a player that will not be in attendance in July, M...
AFC Divisional Playoffs
Written by Patrick Adams on 01/13/2007
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts If you feel like you're having a flashback to about 5 years ago, you're not alone. The Baltimore Ravens have flipped the power switch on the way-back machine, making fans feel like maybe they've seen this story...
Nick Saban Next Alabama Head Coach?
Written by Greg Michaels on 01/05/2007
At this point, fans and the media should know that they should take almost everything that comes out of a coach's mouth with a grain of salt. These men have to make life-changing decisions under a glaring public spotlight. Neither fans nor the media...
Boise State and Oklahoma Game
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 01/03/2007
Call them Cinderella. Call them Rocky Balboa. Call them the Little Engines That Could. Whatever you want to call the Boise State Broncos today, make sure you put Fiest Bowl Champions at the end of the title. The undefeated team that before Monday nig...
Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys Roller Coaster
Written by Patrick Adams on 12/29/2006
Just a few weeks ago, everything was coming up roses for Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys. The career back-up had moved into the spotlight in Dallas and was relishing his role as the Cowboys' savior. Then the offensive line began to crumble. Then Ter...
MLB Salary Cap Numbers
Written by Greg Michaels on 12/13/2006
Spend, spend and spend some more. MLB teams spend an enormous amount of money to sign major talent and larger than usual amounts of money to sign mainstream talent. This kind of spending reflects the general prosperity of the game. It reflects new...
College Football's BCS Numbers Fail AGAIN?
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 12/06/2006
The time has come to call a well intended BCS system a failure. The BCS did accomplish one positive thing for College Football and that was to allow for a “National Championship” game between two schools that were previously prohibited by Conference...
Mark McGwire and MLB Hall of Fame Odds
Written by Patrick Adams on 11/29/2006
Eight years ago, Mark McGwire would have been anticipating this day like a kid on Christmas Eve. It was to be the shining moment of his baseball life, the crowning achievement of one of baseball's greatest sluggers. Instead, he sits up in his room li...
USC and Notre Dame Match-Up Has National Title Implications
Written by Samuel Trigg on 11/22/2006
Following arguably the biggest rivalry in college football (Ohio St. v. Michigan) and a game that determined one half of the BCS Championship picture, another storied rivalry is set for this weekend in Los Angeles. Depending on the margin of victory...
Derek Jeter MVP Odds
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 11/21/2006
Derek Jeter will probably be going to Cooperstown on the first ballot some day. He has led the Yankees to four World Series Champions and has come to define what it means to be a leader and a winner on the winningest team in sports history. Jeter may...
Football's Greatest Rivalries
Written by Samuel Trigg on 11/17/2006
Rivalries are the mainstay in sports. It’s the nature of the sport and how intensely the games are played. Each decade seems to spawn a new rivalry with Collegiate and professional sports and there are rivalries that have been taking place for over...
Texas Tech Head Coach Bobby Knight
Written by Samuel Trigg on 11/15/2006
You definitely can't teach an old dog new tricks. It seems you can't teach an old coach new behavior for that matter, either.The notorious hothead Bob Knight proved that saying true Monday night as he had another incident in which he got physical wit...
Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady Power Up Houston Rockets
Written by Sal Primonta on 11/15/2006
Ever since 2002, people have been waiting for Yao Ming to dominate the league. At 7'6" and 315 pounds, it only had to be a matter of time, right?Well, after a few years of strong but not hall-of-fame caliber performances, many had begun to think...
2006 Heisman Candidates
Written by Patrick Adams on 11/14/2006
2006 Heisman Nominee's and CandidatesWith roughly 3 weeks left to the NCAAF season, voters are watching very carefully each week for the following Heisman hopefuls to step up their game. I have narrowed my list of Heisman candidates to five top perf...
Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears Game
Written by Greg Michaels on 11/11/2006
In one of the more memorable press conferences since Jim Mora's meltdown, Dennis Green of the Arizona Cardinals made it abundantly clear two weeks ago that the Chicago Bears were beatable. Last week the Tampa Bay Buccaneers proved Green right.And now...
Politicians that Support Online-Gambling Legislation
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 11/09/2006
The online gambling community clearly celebrated on Wednesday what it deemed an important victory by getting Rep. Jim Leach out of office. If you enjoy playing poker online or enjoy the comfort of being able to place your sports wagers with a click o...
Dallas Cowboy's still NFL America's Team?
Written by Samuel Trigg on 11/08/2006
There aren’t too many teams in the recent future that I can think of that were over hyped and did not deliver wins as the Dallas Cowboys have done this season. The Cowboys were expected to take the NFC East this year with Pro Bowl additions Terrell...
Peyton Manning and Tom Brady Comparison and Stats
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 11/05/2006
Once again Peyton Manning and the high-powered offense of the Indianapolis Colts are running the table halfway through the NFL season. And once again, Tom Brady is leading his team with confidence and showing why he is one of the most clutch quarterb...
Boston College vs. Wake Forest Matchup
Written by Greg Michaels on 11/03/2006
Before the college football season began, most experts predicted the big game on the ACC calendar this week would take place in Miami where the Virginia Tech Hokies pay a visit. However, fans will instead look 800 miles to the north where Wake Forest...
Louisville Cardinals BCS Rankings
Written by Sal Primonta on 11/03/2006
First the lights went out at Papa John's stadium in Louisville, then the 5th ranked Cardinals knocked out the West Virginia Mountaineers' lights, proving they belong in the national championship discussion. In arguably the biggest came in UL history,...
Kenny Rogers Pine Tar Scandal
Written by Samuel Trigg on 10/23/2006
A funny thing happened on the way to the playoffs. Notorious first-half pitcher Kenny Rogers turned into Cy Young. The forty-two year old journeyman has captured the hearts of the Detroit Tiger faithful while leading his team to a 1-1 tie in the Worl...
Tiki Barber's Retirement
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 10/19/2006
On Wednesday New York Giants running back Tiki Barber announced he is “leaning towards” retirement. The 31 year-old Barber, who leads the NFL in rushing with 533 yards, created a stir in New York by saying there is a possibility he may retire after...
Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys Game Stats
Written by Sal Primonta on 10/14/2006
The Houston Oilers and Dallas Cowboys were never natural rivals. They never played each other in the postseason, did not play in the same conference and rarely got a chance to match up. But Oilers' fans and Cowboys' fans did not like each other. The...
Indiana Pacers Scandal - Stephen Jackson
Written by Greg Michaels on 10/14/2006
Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson was charged on Wednesday with felony criminal recklessness and misdemeanor courts of battery and disorderly conduct. Jackson was led away in handcuffs after a judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The c...
Carolina Panthers Injuries and Season Stats
Written by Patrick Adams on 10/12/2006
The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday that middle linebacker Dan Morgan will miss the rest of the season. The All Pro linebacker is suffering from the effects of a concussion. Morgan slammed his head on the turf in the Panthers’ season-opening l...
Keyshawn Johnson Dallas Cowboy's Tenure
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 10/12/2006
I am ashamed to even be a part of this continuing saga but it is part of my job to help shed some light on the enigma that dominates our daily Sports Center updates-Terrell Owens. Yes, another year and another stale performance by TO on a sideline i...
New York Yankees Head Coach Joe Torre Still Safe
Written by Patrick Adams on 10/09/2006
The Detroit Tigers shocked the baseball world and the New York Yankees on Saturday, knocking the AL East champions out of the playoffs. The Yankees will miss the World Series for the sixth time in a row, and it seems that might be enough for George S...
Dallas Cowboy and Philadelphia Eagles Matchup - Terrell Owens
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 10/06/2006
Philadelphia fans have long been notorious for their rowdy, hostile behavior. Boos, cuss words, attacks against players' families. And that's just for the Philadelphia athletes. Mike Schmidt, arguably the greatest athlete in the city's storied sport...
Red River Rivalry Still Burns
Written by Samuel Trigg on 10/06/2006
A funny thing happens after a coach wins The Big One. Once he finally gets over the hump, almost overnight, he goes from the coach who couldn't get the job done to a football genius. What a difference 60 minutes can make. Mack Brown took two monkeys...
2006 New England Patriots Season and Stats
Written by Greg Michaels on 10/02/2006
The hype had built up around Cincinnati to such a large degree that many were already naming them the favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Defending champion Pittsburgh was struggling, and Indianapolis can not be taken too seriously unti...
MLB Playoff Picture
Written by Sal Primonta on 10/02/2006
National League Playoffs PreviewThe Mets and Cardinals both got out to hot starts, and both have stumbled near the finish line, one team more notably than the other. Meanwhile, the Dodgers and Padres have played important games all season long, fight...
2006 MLB Pennant Race
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 09/26/2006
One would understand if the Cardinals are not getting much sleep these days. It's hard to rest when you are constantly looking over your shoulder. And it's hard to play baseball with your hands wrapped around your neck.The Red Birds continued their f...
The Saints Breathe Life Back into New Orleans
Written by Patrick Adams on 09/25/2006
November 2004, the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints met in the Superdome. It would be the last game played in the Crescent City for almost two years. Tonight, a year removed from the devastation wrought from Hurricane Katrina, the teams return...
2006 Ryder Cup Matchups, Pairings, and Scores
Written by Greg Michaels on 09/21/2006
The Europeans have owned the Americans, and the Ryder Cup, for most of the past ten years. The last thing they would seemingly need is a mental advantage heading into the event at the K Club. But the European tabloid press has given them exactly that...
Marlins Rookie No-Hits Diamondbacks
Written by Samuel Trigg on 09/07/2006
Just a year ago, Florida Marlins rookie pitcher Anibal Sanchez was pitching for the Carolina Mudcats in AA. What a difference a year makes. After starting the season 6-2, as one of four Marlins rookies in the starting rotation, Wednesday in Miami, Sa...
College Football: Week in Review
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 09/05/2006
The beer flew off the shelves at local markets this weekend. Apparently the face paint and corn chip aisles suffered a bit of a ransacking, as well. College football returned in earnest over the weekend. It's September in America, student-athletes ar...
College Football New Rules - Cash In
Written by Greg Michaels on 09/03/2006
A couple of rules changes this season may allow a little extra value for gamblers palying the totals this year. Most gamblers seem to be unhappy about the key rule changes for the upcoming college football season. Specifically, the clock will run aft...
Online Gambling Prohibition Threatens Freedom
Written by Sal Primonta on 08/08/2006
As most within the online sports industry are aware, BetOnSports.com, a publicly traded company in Britain, became the focal point of an American crackdown on offshore casinos two weeks ago when CEO David Carruthers was picked up at DFW airport in Da...
Texas Rangers Pitching Rotation
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 07/28/2006
Miguel Tejada. Bobby Abreu. Alfonso Soriano. Even Alex Rodriguez. There have been a lot of names flying around the trade-rumor circuit over the past few weeks. One name that had stayed below the radar suddenly popped up today when Carlo Lee's name e...
Sneak Peak at NFL Futures
Written by Patrick Adams on 07/24/2006
Big seasons for QBs and RBs who have shown flashes of brilliance – and inconsistency – in the past will be the key for the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears to finish atop their respective NFC divisions in the 2006 season. All thre...
Tiger Woods British Open at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake
Written by Greg Michaels on 07/24/2006
Earl Woods used to ride his son for hours while he practiced. He'd stand closely behind him jingling change in his pocket in order to distract young Tiger, hoping to teach him that focus was the most important element of golf. With his father now wa...
Chicago Cubs to fire Dusty Baker?
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 07/08/2006
Oh what a difference three years can make.That must be the thought running through Cubs' manager Dusty Baker's mind right now. It was only that long ago that Baker was the toast of Chicago. Everything he touched turned to gold. Players loved him; fan...
Isiah Thomas Head Coach of New York Knicks
Written by Patrick Adams on 06/30/2006
Isiah Adds Yet Another Nail to Knicks Coffin Isiah Thomas seems hell bent on single-handedly destroying the New York Knicks. After watching the team he put together fumbled their way to 23 wins, second fewest in the league, he fired his latest enemy,...
Agassi Says Goodbye to His Adopted Home
Written by Sal Primonta on 06/28/2006
After a three-year absence from his adoring fans at the All England Club, Andre Agassi returned to the place where he won his first Grand Slam title. In 1992, the young Agassi was an enigma. He had been one of the brightest young stars in American te...
NBA Draft Predictions
Written by Samuel Trigg on 06/28/2006
The NBA Draft is scheduled for tonight and it has become obvious there is no consensus top choice in this year’s draft. Any one of three players, Adam Morrison, LaMarcus Aldridge, Andrea Bargnani could go number one. However, it’s doubtful any team w...
NBA Finals Preview
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 06/08/2006
Since Magic Johnson's rookie year only seven different teams have won the NBA Championship. This year that will finally change. A new name will be added to the O'Brien Trophy, and for the first time in 35 years, the battle for the crown will be waged...
Michell Wie PGA Tour Stats and Scores
Written by Samuel Trigg on 06/06/2006
Michelle Wie used the first 18 holes of her US Open qualifier to put to rest the arguments of many critics that she does not deserve to be making a run at the men’s tour. Her second 18 potentially reopened the door to the argument, and while Wie shou...
Dirk Nowitzki MVP Odds
Written by Samuel Trigg on 06/02/2006
The Dallas Mavericks had fought all season to get to this point. They had their hated rivals the San Antonio Spurs up against the ropes. With a 20-point lead, it appeared the Mavericks would be heading to the franchise’s third Western Conference Fina...
MLB Walk Stats and Pitching Stats for Unearned Walks
Written by Patrick Adams on 06/01/2006
Home runs get most fans excited, but an offensive category far less exciting but just as important is drawing walks. Believe it or not, patience at the plate is a key ingredient to winning baseball. Currently there are four teams in major league base...
Roger Clemens Houston Astro Stats
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 06/01/2006
There has never been a team in history that had a seven-time Cy Young award-winner drop by in June to rescue its season. So only your friendly neighborhood psychics know what kind of impact Roger Clemens is going to have on the 2006 Astros. The Stro'...
Lebron James Dominating Stats and MPV Numbers
Written by Samuel Trigg on 05/23/2006
Bill Laimbeer, Dennis Rodman, John Salley, Isiah and Co. whipped Michael Jordan into submission for three years in the playoffs before his Airness finally reached the mountaintop. This weekend the new-era Pistons let LeBron James know that the road t...
Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth Records Comparison
Written by Greg Michaels on 05/10/2006
The Babe. One of the most cherished names in the history of sports. At one time, the case could be made that he was the greatest offensive and defensive player in his sport. He changed the way the game of baseball was played. When he hit his 714th h...
Roger Clemens signing with Houston Astros
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 05/03/2006
Astros Begin Game of Hurry-Up and WaitThe Houston Astros’ brass have probably been sitting in their offices all month with fingers crossed, in hopes that they could find themselves near the top of the National League by month’s end.Sure they wanted t...
Houston Texans Draft Mario Williams?
Written by Samuel Trigg on 05/01/2006
The Houston Texans better pray that Mario Williams turns into the next Reggie White. Or Julius Peppers. Or Lawrence Taylor. Actually, the Texans better be praying that Williams becomes as good as White, Peppers and Taylor combined! Otherwise, the ine...
Houston Texans General Manager Charlie Casserly Misfires Again
Written by Patrick Adams on 04/27/2006
It appears Charlie Casserly, the much maligned general manager of the Houston Texans, must have figured he did not have enough pressure and attention on his struggling franchise already, so Wednesday he added a little fuel to the fire. Casserly told...
Eastern Conference Preview
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 04/23/2006
They May Not Be the “Bad Boys” but These Boys are Bad: Eastern Conference Playoffs PreviewCan the Pistons continue to avoid injury? Has Shaq just been pacing himself for the playoffs? Can the Nets advance with little-to-no inside presence? Can King J...
NBA 2006 MVP - Steve Nash
Written by Sal Primonta on 04/22/2006
With the regular season winding down and the three-month odyssey known as the NBA Playoffs set to being, it is time to hand out hardware. And unlike may of the other major professional leagues, the NBA's MVP Trophy actually still carries some clout....
NBA Western Conference Playoffs Preview
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 04/21/2006
Will Kobe Bryant have another historic scoring night and possibly beat Michael Jordan’s record for points in a series? Will Tim Duncan’s body hold up? Could there be an L.A. vs. L.A. matchup in the second round? Will the referees spoil the playoff vi...
2006 NBA MVP
Written by Sal Primonta on 04/19/2006
With the regular season winding down and the three-month odyssey known as the NBA Playoffs set to being, it is time to hand out hardware. And unlike may of the other major professional leagues, the NBA's MVP Trophy actually still carries some clout....
The Masters Augusta National Course Redesign
Written by Sal Primonta on 04/08/2006
The more things change, the more they stay the same. As it pertains to the Masters, this maxim remains to some degree. But in ways many are finding more and more disconcerting, it does not hold true for the. As the calendar makes its yearly change, t...
Phil Michelson at BellSouth Classic
Written by Sal Primonta on 04/03/2006
If the last four days are a true indicator of the shape of Phil Mickelson's game, the field at this week's Masters should be more than a little nervous. Mickelson, in a performance reminiscent of Tiger's 2001 U.S. Open, set his personal best and des...
Kirby Puckett Retirement and Abuse Scandal
Written by Samuel Trigg on 03/08/2006
When it came to the world of baseball, Kirby Puckett was one of the most beloved men to ever pass through the game. He was almost always the first to the park and the last to leave. He kept guys loose in the batting cage, cracking jokes and exchangin...
Oklahoma State's Eddie Sutton's DWI arrest
Written by Patrick Adams on 02/17/2006
Dealing with drug and alcohol addiction is a scary thing. It is a battle that requires commitment, control, focus and perseverance. A task that is surely best approached by a person not dealing with multiple outside distractions. Let's be clear about...
Rick Tocchet and Phoenix Coyotes Coach Gambling Arrest
Written by Greg Michaels on 02/10/2006
Hockey has a problem. One that strikes to the core of the sport. It is an issue of integrity. An issue of truthfulness. And an issue that could hurt the sport at a time when it is fighting to keep up its image after last year’s strike crippled its o...
Tiger Woods Buick Open Domination
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 01/31/2006
Tiger Woods started his golf year Sunday the way he had three of the previous nine years - collecting hardware.Woods approached his eight foot putt on the 72nd hole at the Buick Open with one thought in mind: “Make it. Force the playoff.” Surely he...
Kobe Bryant 81 Points Not Enough
Written by Greg Michaels on 01/24/2006
Sunday night Kobe Bryant provided fans with one of the greatest performances in the history of team sports. The ironic thing is that the game being played looked anything like a team sport. With his unquestioned talent and his refusal to get teammate...
Ron Artest and Indiana Pacers Brawl
Written by Sal Primonta on 01/20/2006
David Stern must have sat in his office in Manhattan hiding under his desk. His worst nightmares realized. After a busy spring of doing public relations damage control over the Ron Artest incident and a summer spent worrying about what players would...
Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter
Written by Samuel Trigg on 01/12/2006
After waiting patiently for 11 years, and having come close to giving up hope altogether, Bruce Sutter Tuesday got the call he had been wanting ever since he retired from the majors in 1988. The Hall of Fame seemingly finally came to terms with their...
Vince Young Stats
Written by Samuel Trigg on 01/06/2006
Wonder All You Want, But Vince Young is the Real DealFor a young man whose collegiate career was defined by putting up “6”s while leading his team to a national championship, it is certainly ironic that the same number now haunts Vince Young. Leaked...
USC and Texas Rose Bowl Stats
Written by Greg Michaels on 01/03/2006
With all of the hype surrounding the two latest Heisman Trophy winners and their USC Trojans preparing to claim their third national championship in as many years, you would think they were slated to play Texas State University as opposed to the Univ...
Johnny Damon and the New York Yankees Trade
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 12/26/2005
Remember when Han Solo met Lando Calrisian for a nice afternoon brunch in Cloud City in The Empire Strikes Back? Sure, Lando had been making eyes at Solo’s lady all morning, but they were old pals. No worries, right? It was just a little flirtation;...
Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens Fight
Written by Greg Michaels on 12/15/2005
Donovan McNabb had played the first half of the season with a strained groin. He was still reeling from losing the Super Bowl. He had loudmouth Terrell Owens, whom we suggested in this space a few weeks ago be cut and was, causing problems in the loc...
Relationship Between Astros and Rocket Seems Headed to An End
Written by Sal Primonta on 12/09/2005
Yes, Roger Clemens helped raise fan interest and was a big part of the greatest season in team history (at least until he ran out of gas and was a non-factor late in the season). And for that he should be thanked, but Roger Clemens and his...
Bowl Season Looks to be Exciting
Written by Greg Michaels on 12/05/2005
The folks as the BCS got their wish: Two undisputed, undefeated teams will be battling it out for the national championship come January 4th. And not only is the marquee BCS game a good one, the other three also have cache and excitement of their own...
Colts Battle With Perfection and History
Written by Samuel Trigg on 12/01/2005
All cylinders continued to fire for the Colts as they disposed of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night with relative ease. They AFC South is theirs. Home-field advantage throughout the AFC Playoffs is as good as theirs. But the Colts have a proble...
Beckett Should Bring Happy Days to the Red Sox
Written by Patrick Adams on 11/25/2005
The Trojans and Longhorns are on a collision course to the Rose Bowl. The Detroit Pistons could win 70 games this season. The Indianapolis Colts could be the first team to ever go 16-0. Tony Stewart just won another NASCAR Cup. So why are we talking...
MLB Steroid Scandal and Congressional Hearings
Written by Greg Michaels on 11/16/2005
The days of the mind-boggling numbers are over. You will not see 15 guys in each league with 40+ home runs. Your team’s shortstop will probably not weigh 230 pounds anymore. Hall of Famers like Eddie Murray will not be passed in the record books by j...
USC Trojans and Texas Longhorns Rose Bowl
Written by Greg Michaels on 11/14/2005
All of the fanatics who stand on rooftops shouting for all to hear that college football is broken and only a playoff system can fix it suffered a setback this past weekend. The Crimson Tide showed their true colors. Their offense, as it has done so...
Colts and Patriots Game Stats in Foxborough
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 11/07/2005
Sometimes the football gods just have a way of rewarding the faithful fans, those of us who sit through Tennessee-Cleveland, Minnesota-Detroit and Miami-New Orleans. Those of us who have to read about Minnesota Vikings players having sex parties on y...
Terrell Owens and Dallas Cowboys trade with Philly
Written by Samuel Trigg on 11/04/2005
Some players are a distraction. They say things to reporters that get leaked into the local newspapers. They challenge the play calling of their coach in a tirade shown on national television. They celebrate too much after making the plays they are e...
NBA Eastern Conference Preview
Written by Sal Primonta on 11/01/2005
The NBA season tips off tonight and there are plenty of compelling stories coming out of the NBA’s junior varsity: Will Flip Saunders adjust well to the Eastern Conference? Can a revamped eat find the right chemistry? Are the Pistons fit to repeat? D...
NBA Western Conference Preview
Written by Sal Primonta on 11/01/2005
NBA Western Conference PreviewThe NBA season kicks off tonight, and the San Antonio Spurs are the prohibitive favorite to be the first back-to-back champions in four years. And for good reason. We took a look at the contenders to the thrown in the We...
NBA Attempts to Clean Up Its Image
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 10/21/2005
It has become an increasingly common occurrence at NBA games over the past few years - more players with gaudy diamond-studded jewelry wearing baseball caps and throwback jerseys. Players shuffling aloofly from the team bus to the arena with oversize...
Chicago Cubs World Series Umpire Call
Written by Sal Primonta on 10/13/2005
There was a robbery Wednesday night on Chicago’s South Side. Well, there were probably a handful of robberies on the South Side last night, but the one in question took place in front of 50,000 people. With two out and two strikes on batter A.J. Pie...
2005 Houston Astros Playoff Stats
Written by Samuel Trigg on 10/10/2005
The Houston Astros battled fatigue and the hated Atlanta Braves Sunday to win the longest (in both innings and time) game in playoff history. After late inning heroics at the plate and a remarkable appearance by arguably the greatest living pitcher,...
2005 MLB National League Playoff Teams
Written by Patrick Adams on 10/04/2005
As the Atlanta Braves kicked up their heels for the 14th straight year and waited to see who their first round opponent would be and the St. Louis Cardinals rested their weary arms and legs, the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros slugged their...
American League MLB Playoffs
Written by Patrick Adams on 10/04/2005
American League Playoffs The frantic final weekend of the baseball season – one that saw the White Sox sweep the Indians out of the playoffs and the Red Sox take two of three from the Yankees to secure the AL Wild Card – has certainly set the tone fo...
2005 NFL Game Stats
Written by Patrick Adams on 10/02/2005
The NFL continued its descent into parity and head-scratching confusion this weekend, with a few of the league’s stronger teams taking big hits; a few of the favorites continuing to separate themselves from the pack; and a few dark horses struggling...
2005 MLB Wild Card Race
Written by Kurt T. Poway on 09/27/2005
With one week left in the regular season, the wild card races have again proven to be the most compelling story in baseball. Apparently Bud Selig knew what he was doing when he realigned the leagues in order to provide more late-season excitement. (...
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