Fans and players alike are waiting breathlessly for the NFL to begin in full force. Here is the Countdown to Kickoff video of the Baltimore Ravens from Fox Sports, mapping out the team’s advantages and disadvantages this season. Countdown to Kickoff: Ravens copy
The NFL and the NFL Players Association seem to be headed towards an agreement and an end to the four-month strike, with a vote scheduled for Monday and a ten-year labor agreement. According to NFL.com, both sides of negotiators were busy working out the details and plans over the past week in preparation for the…
The Green Bay Packers battled fiercely against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the biggest, most respected prize in U.S. sports, coming out victorious with a score of 31-25. Both teams had a great season, and were pretty evenly matched, with the Packers rising throughout the season and the Steelers just as tough as they were two…
This year’s Super Bowl teams are basically as evenly matched as teams can be. Both were ranked in the top five in team efficiency rankings, often switching from 2nd to 3rd and from 3rd to 2nd place. The Packers have a stronger offense, and are great at making the pass and throwing minimal interceptions. The…
As the Super Bowl looms ahead, the oldest rivalry in the NFL is rekindled with the Chicago Bears set to battle Green Bay for a trip to the Super Bowl. The teams have only competed against each other in the playoffs once before- in 1941. “It’s a big deal, we have a lot of history…
In last night’s games the Baltimore Ravens crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 30-7. Chief’s quarterback Matt Cassel threw three interceptions, helping the Ravens run up the score with two touchdowns and two field goals. During the season, the AFC North rivals played two games against each other, Baltimore winning the first, and Pittsburgh the second….
Jets fans and rivals have both had serious doubts regarding the team and sophomore quarterback Mark Sanchez over the past two years. However, last night’s game showed that the players were not about to concede to the common conception. Both the Jets and the Colts played a tight game. When the score was 16-14 to…
LeBron James scored 26 of his 38 points during the second half of Miami’s game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday, helping his team reach a 96—82 victory. Dwayne Wade added 11 rebounds and 31 points to the Heat’s score. “The way we’re winning- we’re defending and everyone is involved in our offense. That’s good…
The Seattle Seahawks sealed the NFC West Division crown with a 16-6 victory of the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. The Seahawks are the first team to reach the playoffs with a losing record. “I always like doing things that have never been done and this is one of them,” said Seattle’s coach Pete Carroll….
Minnesota’s rookie quarterback Joe Webb, during his first NFL start in place of Brett Favre, threw 195 without a single interception, and ran for a touchdown, leading his team to a shocking 24-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. After the game, Webb explained that “You always have to have composure as a quarterback.” He added…
On Christmas Eve, at the Minsk Palace of Sports, for the 12th consecutive year, the Baby Cup took place. This year however, it broke all records, attracting close to 400 participants. More than 60 performances were enjoyed by guests. The Baby Cup has four categories for the gymnasts to take part in: Hopes, Infants, Sprouts…
Monique van der Vorst is nothing short of incredible. At one point she was a silver medalist in the Paralympics, but now it looks like she is going to be able-bodied, and not only that, but actually be able to compete in the Olympics, having signed with the Rabobank women’s professional cycling team. Her…
A lot is going on – charity-wise – over the Christmas season. It is the time of festivity but also the time of giving. Tammy Flynn, owner of Elegance Salon & Spa, has organized various fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. For Christmas 2011, she is planning for…
For the Champs Sports Bowl at the end of this month in Florida, Tommy Rees will start at quarterback. Notre Dame will be playing Florida State. Coach Brian Kelly said that since Dayne Crist’s request for his release, the only real options for replacement are Rees and Andrew Hendrix. Crist has really been through the…
For the Champs Sports Bowl at the end of this month in Florida, Tommy Rees will start at quarterback. Notre Dame will be playing Florida State. Coach Brian Kelly said that since Dayne Crist’s request for his release, the only real options for replacement are Rees and Andrew Hendrix. Crist has really been through the…
Rock artist Gavin DeGraw and US singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige are two of the performers for the 20th Annual Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest gala event this coming Saturday in Park City, Utah. This will be filmed as part of a CBS Sports special alongside NFL Football the next day. Skiing and Singing There will be…
2012 UK Olympics Athlete Jenny Meadows anticipates she will be participating in her last competitive run in the upcoming London Olympics. She is running the 800m race and feels that it might be her last, since, as she claims, she was “a late starter,” to this kind of competitive running, currently being 31-years-old. However,…
Is Sports Betting to Become Lawful? A vote was taken last week in the state of New Jersey vis-à-vis legalizing sports betting. A vote in favor would mean that the state would make it legal to supplement their casinos and horse tracks with sports betting options. Currently there is a federal ban on this. But…
The UK is teaching those who don’t know, how to use the Internet. And it even managed to bring sports celebrities to help in this quest. Amazingly, in an act of kindness and in the spirit of volunteering, BBC Sport celebrities pledged an hour of their time in the ‘Give an Hour’ campaign. It is…
No matter what kind of player you are, or how great a team you’re playing for, don’t even think of competing with the Green Bay Packers right now. The NFL team is seemingly on an unstoppable roll. The team can thank its luck to either the stars in heaven or the stars on their…