San Francisco 49ers vs. Detroit Lions: Defense Fuels Niners Win

The San Francisco 49ers defense was phenomenal for the second straight week, this time holding an explosive Detroit Lions offense to just 19 points total. While the 49ers offense put up 27 points, the defense was the real hero in this game. In particular, three players stood out the most in this highly touted battle [...]

NHL Lockout Sends New Jersey Devils Star Ilya Kovalchuk to KHL

Ilya Kovalchuk, the leading scorer for the New Jersey Devils in 2011-12, appears to be headed to the KHL after the NHL lockout formally began on Saturday.  With negotiations stalled between the NHL and NHLPA and no clear deadlines in sight, Ilya Kovalchuk needs to continue his hockey career somewhere this season.  If the New Jersey Devils aren’t [...]

Royals call up five from AAA

After the defeat of the Omaha Storm Chasers in the Pacific Coast League championship, the Kansas City Royals called up five of their players to the major league roster. Three of the five, pitchers Nate Adcock and Tommy Hottovy and infielder Irving Falu, have been in Kansas City already this year. But for catcher Adam [...]

Tornike Shengelia: Brooklyn Nets Player Outlook 2012-2013

The Brooklyn Nets have brought in tons of new talent this offseason, from high profile All-Stars, to low key reserves. While All-Stars Deron Williams and Joe Johnson were the main stories this summer for the Nets, a solid backup snuck his way onto the roster without making too much noise. The Nets were extremely lucky to snag Tornike [...]

Taylor Martinez has a less than stellar rep so far the quarterback of the Nebraska Cornhuskers over the past two years. Martinez, who has started almost every single game since his freshmen year, has grown considerably over the past few years. Husker fans, including myself, have been too quick  to harp on Martinez after he makes [...]

Big East Player to Watch: Ryan Boatright (UConn)

UConn is mired in an unenviable situation, banned from postseason play and transitioning out of the Jim Calhoun era. But the Huskies won’t label 2012-13 a lost season. A depleted roster and a rookie head coach leave plenty of room for team and player growth and Ryan Boatright has worked tirelessly this offseason to make the most of his sophomore [...]

Joshua Morgan Throws Football At Cortland Finnegan And Costs Washington Redskins A Shot At Victory

Joshua Morgan is probably not going to be a member of the Washington Redskins much longer. On Sunday, the wide out became frustrated after a Cortland Finnegan tackle and he proceeded to throw the ball at him. This led to a 15 yard penalty that effectively took the Skins out of field goal range. I [...]

2012 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Three Players to Consider Week 2

Here’s a look at the top 2012 fantasy football sleepers for Week 2. 3. Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey Expectations were high heading into the regular season for Heyward-Bey in the Raiders’ passing game, but that was far from the case in Week 1 as he caught just three passes for 43 yards. Carson [...]

Fantasy Football: Top-10 Collegiate Prospects For NFL

  Fantasy football is about knowing the next big star, just as much as it is about knowing who is a star.  To help you in your dynasty leagues, here is an early look at my top-10 NCAA football players heading into the 2013 NFL draft: 1. QB Matt Barkley, USC (SNR-6’2” 230) – The next great first overall [...]

Swansea’s First Loss Is Really a Good Thing (Hear Me Out)

“Deformed, unfinished, sent before my time Into this breathing world, scarce half made up And that so lamely and unfashionable That dogs bark at me as I halt by them” So Shakespeare has Richard III introduce himself in the famous eponymous play. As deformed and unfinished as the portrayed character was described, so too is [...]