Big 12 Predictions
South Oklahoma 12-0 (8-0): When it comes to the Big 12 South, it seems like there’s only two choices: Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, the last time that a team other than the Sooners or the Longhorns
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Butch Jones Era Begins in Fresno
It’s never an easy thing to march into the Valley and play a Pat Hill team. Sure, the Bulldogs lost the nation’s top rusher when Ryan Mathews left for the NFL, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that this team can’t bite. The opening game for the Cincinnati Bearcats and their new coach Butch Jones will be a test. Can
Baseball
O’s drop series to Boston, but gain some respect
This most recent series with the Boston Red Sox opened the final month of the season for the Orioles (even though it technically finishes up during the
Tal’s Handy Caps: 9-Run 7th Wins 1-Run Battle At Coors
The Handy Cap: Chase Utley capped off the 9-run 7th with a two-out grand slam, and produced 6 RBI in the 12-11 final. In Away Precap, see how
Preview: Reds vs. Cardinals…huge matchup??
Some 2 weeks ago when the Cardinals were 16 games over .500 and playing good ball, I would have said this is the biggest series of the season….not
NFL
Seahawks-Raiders Recap for Preseason Finale
The Seahawks are in Oakland for their final preseason game to face the Raiders. Neither 1st team QB will play tonight as the coaches for both teams need
Will Chan Gailey Make a Difference?
Most are predicting the 2010 season to be a step backwards for the Buffalo Bills. It may actually be a step backwards in the amount of wins but I actually
College Football
Buckeyes Steamroll Herd in Opener
I projected a score of 27-9 because I never expected Ohio State’s first game of 2010 to be so wide open. It wasn’t that I lacked faith
Alabama Begins Title Defense against San Jose State
It’s been eight months since Alabama last ate. This team is hungry to get out on the field. The 2009 National Championship is in the rear view mirror
College Basketball
Breakdown of Michigan Basketball’s 4-Game Trip to Europe
It’s hard to put too much stock into a college basketball team traveling to Europe in August to play a series of scrimmages. More often than not, the
UNC Asheville Announces Men’s Basketball Schedule
The University of North Carolina Asheville men’s basketball schedule has been released by head coach Eddie Biedenbach. This year the Bulldogs will
“You’re All In” Q&A with Michigan AD David Brandon: Part 3
Welcome to the third and final installment of our Q&A with Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon. In this edition Brandon talks about the winged
NBA
Nuggets Put J.R. Smith on the Trade Block
Smith was inconsistent at best in Denver The Denver Nuggets have
To Carmelo Anthony: An Apology from the Denver Nuggets
It is no surprise that Carmelo Anthony is looking for the door. After seeing fellow NBA stars align and hearing talks of another “super team”
Jersey Boy Comes Home in Blockbuster
In a 4-team, 5-player blockbuster, the Nets got Troy Murphy from the Pacers to help fill what they believe was a void at the PF position. In order to
NHL
Finally Calling It A Career!
Due to one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history as well as a legendary American athlete, Chris Chelios, officially announcing his playing days are
Why Tim Kennedy May Be The End Of Sean Avery On Broadway
The Rangers recently announced the signing of former Buffalo Sabres winger Tim Kennedy. The 24 year old was bought out by Buffalo after arbitration and
New York Rangers Offseason: The Good, The Bad, and Wade Redden
With training camp coming up in September, now is as good a time as any to take a look at what the New York Rangers have done to improve after a disappointing
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ACC Predictions
Coastal Miami (FL) 10-2 (8-0): It looks like the days of the “U” dominating are back again. It’s now been 9
Big 10 Predictions
Ohio State 12-0 (8-0): Many analysts are predicting the Buckeyes to go all the way, and it’s clear they have what
SEC Predictions
It’s now just two days until the college football season kicks off, which means one thing: time for some conference predictions. I’ll try my best to get in all conferences-including
Kaymer wins PGA Championship over Watson; Dustin Johnson Grounded
Dustin Johnson’s critical mistake left him short of joining Martin Kaymer and Bubba Watson in a three-hole playoff to crown the new PGA Champion yesterday. Kaymer defeated Watson on the third playoff
PGA Preview – Whistling Straits Offers Big Challenges to Golfers
PGA PREVIEW – WHISTING STRAITS WILL PRESENT MAJOR CHALLENGE TO THE BEST! The 17th Hole at Whistling Straits is
Tiger’s Epic Fail – 18 Over Par at WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
Some quotes from this past weekend’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Akron’s Firestone Country Club that are, unfortunately, becoming more familiar to golf fans: ”I
MLB Power Poll
Welcome to the seventh edition of the isportsweb MLB Power Rankings. Once again, our panel of baseball experts examined the state of the game across both leagues and all six divisions. Each panelist
The Most Hated Teams in Sports – My Views (Part II)
Today, I will be continuing on with my views of SI.com’s Most Hated Sports Teams from yesterday’s posting. Let’s begin with Number 11, the 1990 University of Miami football team…and
The Most Hated Teams in Sports – My Views (Part I)
SI.com published their list of “The 25 Most Hated Teams of All Time” this morning…and I would like to comment on the top ten today…and finish off tomorrow with the remainder…plus
Why the PGA Tour NEEDS Tiger
I have not seen any ratings numbers for ESPN’s weekend coverage of The British Open…but I am guessing they were low. And I mean low even by golf standards. I think, once Tiger Woods was
6 Reasons The Open Championship Was Cool
What was cool about The Open Championship? Pretty much everything. Yes, here in the States we have to get up pretty early in the morning (East Coast) or stay up pretty late in the evening (West Coast,
Yankees Owner, George Steinbrenner – Dead at 80
The most influential owner in all of sports, George Steinbrenner, passed away at 6:30 a.m., after suffering a massive heart attack in his Tampa, FL home. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday on July
MLB Power Poll
Welcome to the sixth edition of the isportsweb MLB Power Rankings. Once again, our panel of baseball experts examined the state of the game across both leagues and all six divisions. Each panelist
Spain wins their first 2010 FIFA World Cup(tm) trophy
Question is how will we be able to work vuvuzela into everyday conversation now? Well I have to say I was wrong about these final
Spain Wins World Cup
No doubt about it…the best team won the World Cup. While I predicted The Netherlands would upset Spain to win the title, the Dutch hurt themselves, playing a very physical game and being called
If I ruled NCAA Football
On our last episode of Pinky and the Brain, I took over the college universe and decided to make some major changes in the way athletics
