Even though Peyton Manning has only led his teams to two conference titles in 14 years as starting quarterback, it still just feels natural that the Denver Broncos would receive AFC-high 6-to-1 Super Bowl odds from Vegas. It feels like his teams should get there every year. However,the 2012 divisional-round loss proved yet another time [...]
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 [...]
A weekly installment breaking down the match-ups for all viable fantasy football options on the Baltimore Ravens as they hit the road to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Joe Flacco 7/10 Flacco had a big day last week, as he had over 300 yards, three total touchdowns and maybe most [...]
A weekly installment breaking down the match-ups for all viable fantasy football options on the Baltimore Ravens as they host the New York Giants on Sunday. Joe Flacco 7/10 Flacco continued to drive fantasy owners insane last week, as he had another up and down game. He had two touchdowns, [...]
Breaking down fantasy football match-ups for all viable options on the Baltimore Ravens as they host the Denver Broncos this Sunday. Joe Flacco 6/10 Flacco’s consistency has been driving fantasy owners mad, as he has been feast or famine the entire season. Last week Flacco looked poised for his biggest game of the [...]
After getting hammered last week by the New York Giants, the Green Bay Packers were in need of a serious kick in the pants to get themselves back on track. Green Bay will get a player back today that may be that jolt in wide receiver Greg Jennings. Jennings hasn’t played since Week 4 and [...]
After a game against the Cleveland Browns, in which each of the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ four running-backs fumbled the football, with then starter Rashard Mendenhall fumbling twice on just eight total snaps for the whole game, Mike Tomlin announced this week that third year pro Jonathan Dwyer would take over as the starter in the backfield. [...]
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is scheduled to undergo surgery on Monday, according to NFL.com. Sanu is having surgery to correct a stress fracture and is expected to miss between two and three months as he recovers. For the rookie receiver, this setback couldn’t have come at a worse time. Sanu was enjoying [...]
One of the great benefits of working at Rant Sports is our Fan Rants. This is where we travel to different cities and interact with fans. Last weekend, we had the opportunity to travel to Boston and see the New England Patriots take on the Indianapolis Colts.We ask fans about the game. It leads to [...]
Cincinnati Bengals‘ running-back BenJarvus Green-Ellis had his most rushing yards in Bengals’ colours this past week against the Kansas City Chiefs. Green-Ellis ran for 101 yards on 25 attempts, with one touchdown. His previous season high came on opening day, against the Baltimore Ravens when he ran for 91 yards on 18 carries. Green-Ellis for [...]
The news of Nick Foles likely becoming the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback for Week 11 against the Washington Redskins, and probably the rest of the season, is not only important to Philly fans, but it is incredibly meaningful to fantasy football ‘coaches’ throughout the nation. When the Eagles’ supposed franchise QB, Michael Vick, went down with [...]
According to Bob Holtzman, via SBNation’s Josh Kirkendall, New York Giants‘ wide receiver Victor Cruz will be shadowed today by Cincinnati Bengals‘ cornerback Leon Hall. Cruz enters the game with 57 receptions for 717 yards and seven touchdowns on the season, while Hall is clearly the Bengals’ best cornerback despite coming off a season that [...]
