Category Archives: Football

Super Bowl Media

This year’s Super Bowl is being run by NBC which has been planning over 18 hours of TV coverage from Indianapolis.  It will do this through: Bravo, E!, NBC, NBC Sports (formerly Versus), Style, and The Weather Channel. NBC will be offering various highlights throughout the coverage. For example, the first episode of “Costas Tonight”…

Sport Celebrity Parents

  One might think that being a parent  would come easy to celebrity types who seem to have more money than God.  But it seems that it can be just as daunting for them, as it is for the regular (wo)man in the street.  Indeed, in a recent article, football mogul David Beckham admitted to…

Crist to Leave Notre Dame

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…

Crist to Leave Notre Dame

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…

Go, Go, Go, Green Bay Packers!

  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…

Tebow’s Triumphs

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, has quite a lot to be proud of these days.  Not only is he scoring on field, but he’s also faring pretty well off the field.  It’s his attitude that has to be admired; no matter what Tebow does, he does it with immense strength and commitment.  Some of his…

Beckham Bidding Bye-Bye?

The question on footballers lips these days might well be where is David Beckham headed to next.  He has just been heavily encouraged by Tony Fernandes – new owner of the British football team QPR – to join their ranks.  Today, Beckham is currently in the last year of his five-year contract, taking home a…

Bring on the NFL

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

NFL Lockout May Be Nearing Its End

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…

Packers Win Super Bowl; Cavaliers Set Losing Streak Record

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…

A Dream Comes True for Cerebral Palsy Teen

18-year-old Nick Anderson manages the basketball team at the Academy of Holy Angels high school in Minnesota. Challenged with cerebral palsy, Nick has never been able to play. Never, that is, until this week. “There is no better feeling than stepping on the court with a jersey on,” Anderson said after the game. “This is…

49ers Vs. Cardinals Highlights

Here are the highlights from this NFL season’s clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.  

Big All Jefferson’s Bed

Al Jefferson’s jumbo-sized bed has made a giant splash in the media this month, with Mo Williams’ Twitter shot wowing fans and furniture fanatics alike. Measuring 12 feet by 10 feet, the bed is the size of the average bedroom. The set cost $23,287. Talking about the generated hype, the Utah Jazz center said: “I…

Hot Start for the New York Jets

Following a disheartening offseason, Jets fans took a cautious approach to the team’s first game of the 2012 season. Their concerns were quickly alleviated by Sanchez though, all controversy regarding Tim Tebow pushed aside as he led the New York Jets to a 48-28 victory over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. See the game…

The USA’s First Olypic Gold Medal in Judo

Kayla Harrison, an Ohio native, took home the USA’s first Olympic gold medal in Judo last week. It was her first Olympic performance, and she has been training in Judo since she was 6. When presented with the gold, Harrison was thrilled, and could not hold back her tears. “I was just kind of reflecting…

Sidney Crosby Signs with Pittsburgh Penguins for a Decade

To the relief of many Pittsburgh Penguins fans, Sidney Crosby recently agreed to a 12 year, $104.4 million contract to continue playing. While some worry about what will happen if Crosby gets hurt again, Penguins co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle of Los Angeles were clearly comfortable enough with the matter to extend their captain’s…

Fall Marathon Season is Approaching Faster Than You Think

Most marathon runners train for months before a marathon. This is why many marathon runners keep a  close eye on races a few months down the line.  Two races stand out.  One is the Baltimore Marathon and the other is the world famous NYC Marathon a month later. GSPN asked one runner, Frank Storch what…

Last Week’s NBA Playoffs

This year’s NBA playoffs are coming to a close, with the Lakers pushed out and the Oklahoma City Thunder advancing to the finals. Watch the highlights, access and pivotal moments of last week’s playoff games here:  

The Heat Sweeps the Toronto Raptors

With the MVP candidacy looming over his head, it’s no surprise that LeBron James scored 28 points during the first three quarters of the game vs. the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. The Miami Heat came away with a 96-72 victory, after the Raptors tied a franchise-worst with 23 points in the second half. “They play…

Tim Tebow on Joining the Jets

As the entire nation of NFL fans surely knows, Tim Tebow has joined the New York Jets as a backup quarterback. Though there has been much discussion regarding Tebow's new role alongside the Jets QB Mark Sanchez and their future relationship, the two athletes have suggested the beginning of a strong, mutual relationship. Tebow has…