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• Key injuries shape Eastern Conference playoff race
  on Apr 6, 2013 in Carmelo Anthony Rajon Rondo Dwyane Wade Miami Heat NBA Lebron James Kevin Garnett Derrick Rose Danny Granger
  The Miami Heat have claimed the number one spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs by amassing an insurmountable lead going into the final stretch of the regular season. The Heat have played well this season but would they still be in the same positi...
• Seahawks prove why competition is good
  on Apr 5, 2013 in New York Jets Matt Flynn Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks Tim Tebow Mark Sanchez Colin Kaepernick
  What was the biggest difference between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Jets last year? Well the easy response is that the Seahawks made the playoffs last season and the Jets didn't.While this is true, there was one reason above all that ha...
• Tebow draws little interest despite read-option trend
  on Apr 5, 2013 in NFL New York Jets Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Geno Smith E.J. Manuel Tim Tebow
  Maybe I'm missing something here but I don't understand why New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has drawn so little interest from teams this offseason. Even his hometown team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, is reportedly not seeking to add him to...
• Clippers represent a different brand of ‘super team’
  on Dec 26, 2012 in DeAndre Jordan Carmelo Anthony Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin NBA Lamar Odom Lebron James Jamal Crawford Chris Paul
  The creation of the “super team,” where big stars team up together in order to chase championship rings has been a reoccurring theme in the NBA lately. The Miami Heat did it two seasons ago and have reached the NBA Finals both seasons since Dwyan...
• Will Tim Tebow reach the promised land?
  on Dec 26, 2012 in NFL New York Jets Jacksonville Jaguars Tim Tebow Blaine Gabbert Greg McElroy Mark Sanchez
  It may seem a little disingenuous using a biblical reference to describe the latest situation surrounding New York Jets’ backup quarterback Tim Tebow but what would be the point in writing these things if you couldn’t have a little fun with it? B...
• Falcons’ defense has evolved this season
  on Dec 26, 2012 in NFL Mike Smith Atlanta Falcons NFC East Matthew Stafford Calvin Johnson
  While calling it “championship-caliber” may still be somewhat of a stretch, the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive unit is playing much better this year than it had the first four years of Mike Smith’s coaching tenure. You probably couldn’t tell by...
• Lakers’ D’Antoni either unable or unwilling to adapt
  on Dec 16, 2012 in Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks Mike Woodson NBA Dwight Howard Kobe Bryant Jason Kidd Mike D'Antoni Los Angeles Lakers Steve Nash
  New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson has been very successful since taking over the team after former coach Mike D’Antoni’s resignation last season. While D’Antoni has moved on to what most would consider a more talented team, D’Antoni has...
• Jason Kidd’s basketball odyssey continues
  on Dec 16, 2012 in Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks NBA Jason Kidd
  Regrettably, we no longer get to see the nightly highlights of the mind-boggling passes that Jason Kidd used to make on the regular. The guy who would make his opponents look stupid with his superior court vision, exceptional ball-handling displays a...
• LeBron to Chuck: “Shut up!”
  on Dec 11, 2012 in Dwyane Wade Charles Barkley Ray Allen Miami Heat NBA Lebron James Rashard Lewis
  We all know that NBA players have thin skin and LeBron James proved it with his comment after the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. When asked about his teammate Dwyane Wade’s 11-of-13 shooting performance after the game, James replied t...
• Any options left for Michael Vick?
  on Dec 10, 2012 in NFL Nick Foles Jeff Lurie Andy Reid Michael Vick Philadelphia Eagles
  The Philadelphia Eagles have turned the quarterback position over to rookie Nick Foles for the rest of the season which leads everyone to believe one thing: Michael Vick’s days are numbered in Philly. If that is true then we will find out soon if V...
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year race: Peyton Manning versus Adrian Peterson
  on Dec 10, 2012 in NFL Indianapolis Colts Denver Broncos Percy Harvin Andrew Luck Peyton Manning Adrian Peterson AFC West Minnesota Vikings
  When is the last time people were this divided over a Comeback Player of the Year race? Usually this is a pretty cut and simple decision but Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning and Minnesota Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson have made...
• College Report: Bulldogs’s loss is Richt’s gain
  on Dec 3, 2012 in Atlanta Falcons A.J. Green Alabama Crimson Tide Georgia Bulldogs Matthew Stafford Mark Richt Atlanta Hawks Nick Saban Mike Smith NFL Jarvis Jones SEC NCAA Atlanta Braves Steve Spurrier Greg McGarity
  Was the outcome really in doubt? Anyone who actually believed that the Georgia Bulldogs were going to beat the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday’s SEC Championship game knows absolutely nothing about football.I know that’s a pretty harsh assessmen...
• Spurs $250k fine was about TV ratings
  on Dec 1, 2012 in Gregg Popovich Miami Heat Tony Parker NBA San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili Memphis Grizzlies David Stern Tim Duncan
  NBA commissioner David Stern knows that the San Antonio Spurs are an old team. He also knows that head coach Gregg Popovich will rest his aging starters from time to time.Stern even admitted as much by saying that he has no problem with teams resting...
• Falcons repay Saints for ending their unbeaten streak
  on Nov 30, 2012 in NFL Atlanta Falcons New Orleans Saints Drew Brees Georgia Dome
  The Atlanta Falcons had something to prove going into their matchup with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. Earlier in the season, the Saints ended Atlanta’s unbeaten record and served the Falcons with their only loss of the season. Now frankly, F...
• League-leading Falcons, Texans struggle for respect
  on Nov 27, 2012 in NFL Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner Roddy White Houston Texans Matt Schaub
  10-1. Both the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans share this league-leading record but as players on both teams will tell you, nobody in the media seems to be interested in these two teams’ success. So why has respect been so hard for the Falcons a...
• D’Antoni vs Jackson: a Contrast in Coaching Styles
  on Nov 16, 2012 in Amar'e Stoudemire NBA Dwight Howard Kobe Bryant Metta World Peace Phil Jackson Michael Jordan Mike D'Antoni Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol Steve Nash
  Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said he chose to hire Mike D’Antoni over fan-favorite and 11-time champion Phil Jackson because he felt D’Antoni’s system would be a better fit for the Lakers current roster. Only time will tell though if he...
• Pacers’ Roy Hibbert and Pistons’ Greg Monroe: latest wave of Georgetown centers
  on Sep 24, 2012 in NBA Detroit Pistons Georgetown Hoyas Roy Hibbert Indiana Pacers Greg Monroe
• Falcons’ Matt Ryan is league’s top-rated quarterback
  on Sep 24, 2012 in Mike Smith Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner Mike Nolan
  I still can’t believe it. In a quarterback-driven league that features marquee names like Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, it’s truly amazing to see the Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan leading the league with a 1...
• Don’t test him: Peyton Manning’s arm isn’t what makes him dangerous
  on Sep 20, 2012 in Denver Broncos Peyton Manning Willis McGahee
  Sure Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning threw three interceptions against the Atlanta Falcons’ paltry defense and struggled with his accuracy on deep throws. Truth be told, people were foolish to think that his arm strength would fully re...
• Week 1 NFL Rookie QB Report: Redskins’ RG3 Rules
  on Sep 12, 2012 in NFL Indianapolis Colts Ryan Tannehill Russell Wilson Andrew Luck Brandon Weeden Washington Redskins Robert Griffin III
  Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season saw a record five rookies starting at the quarterback position for their respective teams. Only two guys were projected to be opening-day starters for their teams when these guys were drafted back in April. Before this y...

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