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Ray Lewis Has A Terrifying New Facemask
Dead Spin - 7 Dec 2012 23:10
Ray Lewis returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since tearing his tricep in Week 7. He's not eligible to play this Sunday, but the Ravens posted a photo of the new facemask Lewis will be wearing. More »
Roger Goodell Is Thinking About Eliminating Kickoffs. How Would It Affect NFL Offenses?
Dead Spin - 7 Dec 2012 23:00
Before we start laughing at Roger Goodell's idea—by way of Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano—of eliminating kickoffs and replacing them with punts, let's first analyze what this would mean for the game. The sug...
Most Annoying Sports Bloggers, Ranked By Sport
Dead Spin - 7 Dec 2012 22:57
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Fat Chipper Jones Has Divorced His Wife And Now Has A Playboy Model Girlfriend
Dead Spin - 7 Dec 2012 02:00
Leave it to those sleuths of scuzz over at Busted Coverage to make a find like this. Chipper Jones has retired, finalized his divorce from his second wife, and now appears to be dating Taylor Higgins, better known to the...
LeBron James' Triple-Double Routine a Troubling Sign for Miami Heat
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:58
LeBron James has been putting John Creasy of Man of Fire to shame of late. He posted his first triple-double (26 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists) of the 2012-13 NBA season on December 4 and fell one assist shy (31 points...
Breaking Down the New England Patriots' Blitzing Defense
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:57
The New England Patriots' defense is registering subtle yet key improvements lately. One of the main reasons has been the success of their blitz. Head coach Bill Belichick and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia have tur...
The Fifth Down: Bettis Is Ready for Notre Dame-Alabama, and Maybe the Hall of Fame
The New York Times - 7 Dec 2012 23:57Trey Johnson: Is Former Auburn Commit Best Fit for Ohio State or Oregon?
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:56
4-star inside linebacker Trey Johnson used to be committed to the Auburn Tigers, but now that he's decommitted, which major program on his interest list does he fit best—Ohio State or Oregon? It's worth noting tha...
Injury crisis adds to Wigan´s woes
Soccer News - 7 Dec 2012 23:56
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will be without at least eight first team regulars for Saturday’s home clash against QPR. Ivan...
Off the Dribble: Anthony's Pick-and-Roll Scoring Is Effective but Infrequent
The New York Times - 7 Dec 2012 23:54Michigan Football: Keys to Victory over South Carolina in Outback Bowl
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:54
After an 8-4 season, Michigan has an uphill battle in the Outback Bowl against South Carolina. Still, this team is certainly capable of pulling off an upset. The Wolverines are one of the most battle-tested teams in the ...
Bengals CB Terence Newman set to play Dallas, where he was No. 6 pick and 9-year starter
Fox News - 7 Dec 2012 23:53
The enduring image of cornerback Terence Newman's nine seasons as a starter in Dallas was getting hurdled by a fullback in a season-ending loss to the New York Giants that kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs.
Auburn's Malzahn swiftly hires 29-year-old protege and veteran defensive coach as coordinators
Fox News - 7 Dec 2012 23:51
New Auburn coach Gus Malzahn was flanked by his fresh-faced protege, offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee, and silver-haired defensive boss Ellis Johnson on Friday.
BREAKING: Tom Brady, Gisele Produce More Genetically Flawless Offspring
Sports Grid - 7 Dec 2012 23:49
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's noble attempt to beautify the human race recently produced another inspiring success story: the birth of the couple's first daughter, Vivian Lake. 'Grats, you two physical marvels.
Redskins players against proposal to eliminate kickoffs
Washington Post - 7 Dec 2012 23:48
Several Redskins players expressed opposition to the proposal to eliminate kickoffs from the NFL. "The kickoff return is part of the game," tight end Niles Paul said. "It always has been. I don't see why you'd take it ou...
Everton vs. Tottenham: Two of Premier League's Underachievers Attempt to Push on
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:46
Along with Aston Villa, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are two of the only clubs to have been in the Premier League since its inception that you would regard as having underachieved. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manche...
Rasheed Wallace, Captured In One 56-Second Sequence
Dead Spin - 7 Dec 2012 23:45
Perhaps lost in the action of last night's Knicks-Heat game was the sequence you see above. Nothing all that exciting happens in these 56 seconds, but they do offer a glimpse at just how wonderfully out of shape and unab...
Zamparini: Pirlo is Juventus' only special player
Goal.com - 7 Dec 2012 23:45Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4: Breaking Down Pac-Man's Biggest Weaknesses
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:44
Manny Pacquiao is the overwhelming favorite (per Vegas Insider) to win the fourth installment of his epic series against Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday. However, that doesn't mean Pac-Man is an impenetrable force ...
Predicting Landing Spots for Top MLB Free Agents Left After Winter Meetings
Bleacher Report - 7 Dec 2012 23:44
There was certainly no guarantee that the top MLB free agents would sign contracts during this week's winter meetings. But for fans, reporters and analysts looking for some offseason sizzle to keep them warm during t...
WR Andre Johnson, holdover from tough times with Texans, asks teammates to appreciate success
Fox News - 7 Dec 2012 23:43
Andre Johnson sometimes has to tell his teammates how lucky they are to be on one of the NFL's best teams.
Vettel and Red Bull collect title trophies in Istanbul
Formula 1 - 7 Dec 2012 23:43
The venue may change but the names are familiar, as once again Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing picked up their FIA Formula One World Championship trophies at the FIA Prize Giving Gala on Friday evening. With the Bos...