After a brief time atop the hill as Super Bowl favorites halfway through the 2012 NFL season, the Houston Texans return to their usual perch just on the outskirts heading int0 2013 according to Vegas. A team that finished as the AFC’s No. 3 seed last season is now receiving the third-highest Super Bowl odds [...]
Ten years to the date since he announced his retirement, Patrick Roy was back in the same restaurant at the Pepsi Center in Denver to be introduced as the newest head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Spirits were high, and Avalanche fans are no doubt hopeful that things are well on their way to turning [...]
It was the same situations, different day for the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The only change, a rather significant one, was that this time the Rockies finished the game on top of the Houston Astros. Struggling recently with the ability to capitalize on opportunities from the plate, Colorado came through when it mattered most on [...]
Although the Memphis Grizzlies were surprisingly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, the series wasn’t a total loss. Memphis discovered that reserve small forward Quincy Pondexter can potentially be a steady source of perimeter scoring, and for this reason he should be a larger part of their game plan for [...]
Well, did he or didn’t he? This has been the question that has been taking up most of the time in the college football world for the majority of the day. Today, during the SEC meetings, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was discussing the lately enormously-hot topic of a possible nine-game conference schedule. [...]
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Kansas Jayhawks will enter the 2013-14 college basketball season as the favorites in the Big 12 Conference. For what it is worth, these two teams split the season series this past season. Oddly enough, the Cowboys won on the road and the Jayhawks won on the road. Although Kansas will [...]
How does the “Man of Steel” shave? In this hotly debated topic, Gillette helps cut through the clutter with HowDoesHeShave.com, a website dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Superman’s grooming routine. Director Kevin Smith; TV hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman; scientist and comedian Bill Nye; and Mayim Bialik, actress and real-life neuroscientist, share their [...]
At first, when the NBA decided to make the act of flopping illegal, the reaction was that it would eliminate players from manipulating the officials. However, players across the league continue to flail at times when their is hardly a foul. Perhaps the most annoying part of a game, referees are forced to make a [...]
The most exciting aspect of fantasy baseball is obviously home runs. There is nothing better than hearing the crack of the bat and seeing a ball go sailing over the fence. However, seeing a speedy player dash the 90 feet from first to second in an attempt to steal the base has to be the [...]
After leading Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in scoring and to their first Dutch Cup Championship since 1982, transfer rumors have surrounded U.S. Men’s National Team forward Jozy Altidore. For a player that scored 26 goals in 26 games for Alkmaar in all competitions, there will be clubs all over the world that are scrambling to sign [...]
What exactly did we say in our pre-game analysis of the Detroit Lions? I believe it was that each team should stick to their strengths and be themselves. Well, the San Francisco 49ers played the way they should and the Lions tried to be somebody they’re not. I know the basis behind “establish the run, [...]
Sunday night, primetime football. The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers will be lined up head-to-head in “game of the week” fashion come 8pm tomorrow. Matthew Stafford will look to overpower Patrick Willis and the Niners defense with their yet-to-be-seen lethal offense. So what does each team need to do in order secure a victory? [...]
Tim Fuller–US PRESSWIRE The Detroit Lions may have a daunting task ahead of them this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. As if the running combo of Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter wasn’t enough, the Lions will have to stop a more dynamic passing attack as well. Niners QB Alex Smith has been surrounded with [...]
When The University Of Michigan opened up their season against the Alabama Crimson Tide, many in the state of Michigan were quite optimistic. Why shouldn’t they have been? They have Heisman hopeful Denard Robinson, and though he doesn’t have the best arm in all the land, he has pure athleticism that can torch almost any [...]
No need to sound the alarm just yet. While Calvin Johnson did sit out the Detroit Lions practice this Wednesday, he was seen holding a clipboard, working with the wide receivers group. He appeared to be uninjured, and if he is, it’s likely minor. Though the injury list is expected to be updated by the Lions soon, I [...]
The Detroit Lions had an interesting game in week 1, against the St. Louis Rams. For a minute, things looked great. Matthew Stafford drove the offense down the field, getting the Lions down to the 2 yard line. But in the blink of an eye things changed, with Stafford throwing his first of three first half interceptions–one returned for [...]
The hype, the crowd noise, the anticipation to the Detroit Lions 2012 season opener all diminished by halftime against the St. Louis Rams. The lethal passing attack stymied by the Rams pesky defense was almost enough to put the game away. Matthew Stafford threw three first half interceptions, the first one on the goal line [...]
With the Detroit Lions suffering losses to the secondary in the preseason, it has been a tough road already–and it’s only week 1. Specifically, rookie cornerback Bill Bentley and Chris Houston, another cornerback, were just two of the casualties against the Oakland Raiders. Bentley, who suffered a shoulder injury, has been back at practice all this week, and [...]
Much is being made about the lack of depth at the running back position for the Detroit Lions. With Jahvid Best being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and Mikel Leshoure missing the first two games of the regular season due to a suspension, the Lions begin the season already thin in [...]
The Detroit Lions have named six captains for the upcoming 2012 season. Each year, the players on the team vote for the captains, making the honor even more rewarding, knowing that coaches and players alike have their respect–both on and off the field. It was important for the Lions to select players that provide the [...]
