December 2011
Highlight Reel: The Highlights (And Assorted... →
A collection of highlights and occasional lowlights from 2011, a year of triple plays, juggling catches, buzzer beaters, record-setting performances, Abby Wambach, “We will see you tomorrow night,” fathers dropping daughters to catch foul balls, and old men punching each other silly.
Tim Tebow: The New Face of the NFL
Posted: December 13, 2011 David Lamm
Those of us who live on the First Coast take great pride that Tim Tebow is one of us. To say the First Coast has an epidemic of “Tebowmania” is an understatement. To call him our “Favorite Son” is as much a fact as the sun rising in the East. But, incredibly, Tim has become much more than a product of the First Coast. “Tebowmania” is truly nationwide. He’s...
College Basketbrawl - or, I Went to A Fight and A...
Recently there has been much comment about the Cincinnati, Xavier basketball brawl. I, along with just about everyone else who has watched the events that transpired on national television this past weekend, are appalled and understandably discomfited by the events that transpired. The fight between these two schools, one of them a Catholic Jesuit university, speaks to a larger coarsening and...
RE: Tim Tebow - "All He Does Is Win"
Posted by Joe O’Neill
All I’m going to say on this…. is that Tebow isn’t doing it alone. Without a stolid defense and guys that make plays on offense, he doesn’t accomplish anything. It’s his character, more than anything, that’s carrying this team. Guys will line up behind him. In the meantime, Coach John Fox has done it using the proverbial...
A Game with Meaning
Submitted by Joe O’Neill
Every year for the past 111 years two teams rife with history and tradition line up for a not-so-friendly game of football. This year’s edition, the 112th, takes place this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. The annual Army, Navy Football Game is the stuff of legend, and it’s coming straight at you this weekend. Currently, Navy leads the series 55-49,...
High School Quarterback's 'Play Of His Life'... →
Tim Tebow is the most valuable player in the NFL... →
November 2011
October 2011
Fan says movie inspired to throw hot dog at Tiger... →
Hank Jr. writes song about 'Fox & Friends,' ESPN -... →
September 2011
“Rays, Red Sox and a night you won’t forget
September, 29, 2011
Sep 29...”
– http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/16828/rays-red-sox-and-a-night-youll-never-forget
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A Look Back At Lee Roy Selmon's Lasting Legacy →
August 2011
Valley News ~ The BUC
Stops Here →
Tris Wykes has written a very entertaining piece about his days as a Tampa Bay Bucs equipment assistant back in the early ’90s
NFL Videos: Camp conversations: Raheem Morris →
December 2010
Webb steps in for Favre, leads Vikings' surprise... →
Considering everything else the Minnesota Vikings have endured this season, it was silly to think two extra days sitting around a hotel room would bring ‘em down. No way a determined rookie…
Longtime scout, executive Lajoie dies →
Longtime baseball scout and executive Bill Lajoie, who played a key role in building the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, passed away in his sleep at his home in Osprey, Fla., on Tuesday…
LeBron's triple-double sparks Heat past Lakers →
LeBron James had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists while hitting a season-high five 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat thrived on the holiday stage in a 96-80 victory over Kobe Bryant and…
Pack's Rodgers OK to play after missing a game... →
Doctors cleared Aaron Rodgers to play after he missed one Green Bay game because of his second concussion.
Time ticking away on huge Shop savings →
Those who were born to save money can get $20 off eligible orders of at least $99 in the MLB.com Shop until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Donovan McNabb felt 'disrepected' by Redskins'... →
Donovan McNabb says he felt “disrespected” by the way he was benched by Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan.
Bears knock out Favre, Vikings to win first NFC... →
Brett Favre’s surprise return ended quickly and Devin Hester set an NFL record with his 14th career return for a touchdown, leading the Chicago Bears to a 40-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on…
Maryland buys out Ralph Friedgen; eyeing Mike... →
Maryland announced Monday afternoon that football coach Ralph Friedgen will not return in 2011.
No. 1 Bellarmine Stays Undefeated →
Jackson's game-ending return caps Eagles rally →
DeSean Jackson scored on a 65-yard punt return on the final play of the game and the Philadelphia Eagles scored 28 points in the final 7:28 to stun the New York Giants 38-31 Sunday and take…
NFL fines Panthers' Brayton $15K for sideline hit... →
Carolina Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton was fined $15,000 by the NFL for hitting the Atlanta Falcons’ Chris Owens out of bounds during last Sunday’s game.
Wash U. Upsets Illinois Wesleyan →
Brewers closing in on trade for Greinke →
The Royals and Brewers were in talks on Saturday about a deal that would send right-hander Zack Greinke to the National League for a package of prospects, a source told MLB.com.
Orlando Magic trade for Gilbert Arenas, send... →
The Magic capped a blockbuster day of wheeling and dealing by trading one franchise cornerstone for another, sending Rashard Lewis to the Wizards for Gilbert Arenas.
Favre no-go, so Vikings will start rookie QB Webb... →
Brett Favre won’t play in the Minnesota Vikings’ Monday night game against the Chicago Bears.
MLB employees grant Bronx kids' wishes →
It was a memorable Friday night for 54 members of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx, who received gifts at the annual MLB Winter Wishes Party.
LeBron's triple-double helps Heat bury Knicks →
LeBron James delivered another vintage performance at Madison Square Garden, scoring 32 points and finishing with his 30th career triple-double to help the Miami Heat beat the New York…
Redskins' McNabb benched; Grossman to start vs.... →
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told reporters Friday that Rex Grossman will start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb has been benched for the…
Mich St Coach Izzo Suspended For NCAA Violation →
Cubs bring Wood back with one-year deal →
Right-hander Kerry Wood will be back where his career got off to such a sensational start after agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million deal to return to the Cubs for 2011.
Washington Redskins to bench Donovan McNabb for... →
The Redskins have decided to start Rex Grossman over Donovan McNabb at quarterback in Dallas on Sunday just a month after signing McNabb to a much-ballyhooed contract extension, according…
Chargers romp as Rivers connects with VJax,... →
The San Diego Chargers have regained their December swagger, thanks to Vincent Jackson’s return and a smash-mouth defense.
Kansas G Mario Little arrested, suspended →
McKay: League should revisit playoff seeding... →
Rich McKay, NFL Competition Committee co-chair, wants playoff teams seeded by record, not division standing.
UC Santa Barbara Upends No. 22 UNLV, 68-62 →
New York Jets suspend Sal Alosi indefinitely for... →
The Jets have suspended Sal Alosi indefinitely for intentionally forming a wall before tripping a Dolphins player.
Knee injury knocks out Giants WR Smith for season →
New York Giants Pro Bowl receiver Steve Smith is out for the rest of the season with an injury to his left knee.
Drexel Dragons Slay No. 20 Louisville, 52-46 →
A's complete deal to sign Matsui →
Having brought a big right-hander into their rotation mix on Monday in Brandon McCarthy, the A’s added a power left-handed bat on Tuesday in veteran designated hitter Hideki Matsui, signing the free…
Brett Favre won't go on IR yet; Minnesota Vikings... →
Brett Favre’s career isn’t quite over yet. Minnesota Vikings interim coach Leslie Frazier says the team is hoping to have Favre back this season — and possibly this week.
SDSU Stays Perfect With 51-45 Win Over Cal Poly →
A's sign right-hander McCarthy →
Righty Brandon McCarthy, whose shoulder problems have limited his availability over the past three seasons, agreed to terms with the Oakland A’s.