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  • Who Can Join The Boonsboro Soccer League?  By : Staci Meadows.
    When picking an activity for your kids to take part in, a sports team is often a good idea. As well as keeping kids fit, soccer leagues like the Boonsboro Soccer League are a great form of social interaction for kids, helping them to make friends and learn how to be part of a group.
  • Boonsboro Soccer League Teaches Good Sportsmanship  By : Staci Meadows
    Parents want their children to learn the fundamentals of a game, such as soccer or football, but they also want them to learn good sportsmanship and respect. The Boonsboro Soccer League is an organization that teaches children and teens the basics of soccer and how to be good sports when the loose in addition to being respectful and all-round good people. When a child completes a season with this league, they will be a well-rounded individual that will know how to share and know the meaning of respect.
  • Support Texas Tech With Your Personal Checks  By : Alan Plastin
    Are you a follower of the Masked Rider and the Red Raiders? Are you seeking a way to show your loyalty to Texas Tech University, your beloved university? If so, then you can't find a better way than by using Texas Tech personal checks. They're probably not as pricey as you may believe.
  • Learn Some Football Tricks To Impress Your Friends!  By : Thanh Tran
    If you're a football coach or just goofing off with friends, most folks like to impress their peers with their athletic prowess. Even more than showing off your skills, sportsmen like to demonstrate neat football tricks they've picked up over the years. Believe it or not, most tricks have nothing at all to do with the sport itself. Throwing an additional long pass is cool and evading 10 linebackers is impressive, but most tricks have more to do with style and skill than anything else. Some people like to showcase a cool new touchdown dance they created, while others can run down the field in a split second. Learning an impressive trick should play up on you assets while avoiding your shortcomings.
  • Sports Gambling Basics  By : Martin Elmer.
    Sports gambling is what you get, if you combine two of man's greatest interests. Can there be something more ingenious? Bets are places almost every time men are watching their favorite team.
  • Utah Utes - An Outstanding Team  By : Freddie Brister.
    Every state university in America is known to have an athletics team. This team is known to participate in a number of different sports amongst various divisions across the country. Even though there are a large number of teams to look at, one that is known to stand out from the rest is the Utah Utes. The Utah Utes are the athletics team for the University of Utah. The team name originated from a tribe that was known by the name of Ute.
  • A Bunch Of New Things Are Happening At Ole Miss Rebels Fall Camp  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Ole Miss Rebels started their trek towards this years conference football games when fall camp opened on Sunday, August 8 at 5:25 pm. For starters the team will be warming up on their basic routines before they don their full gear on Thursday, August 12. The camp activities are open to outsiders who can watch from a distance. There are new developments in the team.
  • The Cincinnati Bearcats' 2010 Non-Conference Games Schedule  By : Freddie Brister..
    The 2010 schedule of the Cincinnati Bears' non-conference games number five all in all while the conference games number 7.
  • One Of The Best Pro Football Teams - The Dallas Cowboys  By : Freddie Brister.
    It's unquestionable that the Dallas Cowboys are one of the top football teams the pros have ever seen. They have an estimated value of over $2 billion, and have been named "America's Team" because of their perseverance and amazing quality of sportsmanship and talent. While always successful, they have also managed to build up a fan base all over the world, not just in Texas by itself.
  • Knowing The Rules For Air Hockey Tables  By : Seomul Evans.
    Why do you need air hockey tables in your home? Here's why. When everyone gets together for the holidays or a special occasion, you don't want to just sit around the television or spend the whole evening staring blankly into each other's faces. And while some of the guys might enjoy viewing some sports on television such a choice might meet with groans and disapproving shakes of the head from the women. Sadly, what often happens with these gatherings is that everyone ends up going their own way and finding their own entertainment which defeats the purpose of the get together.
  • West Virginia Mountaineers - A Program To Be Reckoned With  By : Freddie Brister.
    The West Virginia Mountaineers is known as the athletics team for West Virginia University. The university is known to have teams that participate in seventeen different sports. They currently have a mascot that is referred to as the Mountaineer. Even though the West Virginia Mountaineers are known to have a number of teams in a variety of different sports, they are more popularly known for their success in football and basketball.
  • The Texas Longhorns Coach Shows No Worries To The Under Man Problem  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Texas Longhorns' fall camp training sessions opened with Coach Brown having a lot to do. After last season, 18 players left the Longhorns. A number of these athletes belonged to their best-rated players. To mention a few, there were QB Colt McCoy, WR Jordan Shipley, OT Adam Ulatoski, OG Charlie Tanner.
  • The Ole Miss Rebels - A Long History Of Excellence  By : Freddie Brister..
    'Ole Miss,' as you may have guessed is the affectionate way the University of Mississippi is popularly referred to in that state. The Rebels are the team which represents the university in the NCAA Division I-A FBS. It is affiliated with the Southeastern Conference.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays - Updated News On The Team  By : Freddie Brister.
    Interview with Matt Joyce
  • UK Legends Kasabian Score Football Deal  By : Tom Doerr
    Leicester born rockers Kasabian are popular with the footballing crowd as their songs have been used in many football ad campaigns, highlights and match promotions. Their indie-rock-electro sound seems to strike a chord with the tempo of football and the excitement it creates which is why they have recently signed a three year deal with the Barclays premier league.
  • Liverpool Buyout Looms  By : Tom Doerr
    Recently there has been much speculation over the future ownership of Liverpool Football Club, most notably a possible buyout by Chinese businessman Kenneth Huang. Back in 2008 he was linked to a possible sale of the club but lost interest after its 650m valuation; the club is currently valued at 350m.
  • The Alabama Crimson Tide - Tidbits On Athletes  By : Freddie Brister.
    Linebacker Dont'a Hightower of Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Chicago White Sox Won Victory Over The Oakland A's  By : Freddie Brister.
    Chicago White Sox won their game against the Oakland A's in front of a great number of audiences in their last match. The game was close to perfection for the Chicago White Sox as the team players did very well especially Gavin Floyd. The Chicago White Sox team was able to maintain a constant level close to perfection in all their recent matches. Thanks to Gavin Floyd and his team mates.
  • Four - Game Series Between The Giants And The Braves  By : Freddie Brister.
    After a fruitful July with the Giants, Posey is waiting to participate in the four - game series in Atlanta against the Braves. In fact, all the players and the fans are waiting for these games. Posey went to his home two for a short break before playing against the giants.
  • Martin Prado Injury A Disappointment  By : Freddie Brister.
    No one player makes a team, but Martin Prado's recent hand injury may have a significant effect as The Atlanta Braves progress toward the National League East division title. His injury happened Friday night in Cincinnati during the 10th inning of a 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. His disabled list status will last until August 16.
  • Why Soccer For Kids  By : Tom Peters
    When your child comes home and informs you that he or she wants to play a sport like soccer, it can be great. This means that they will be embarking on a new adventure that will teach them all kinds of wonderful skills they will use throughout the rest of their life. Sports can teach children how to work well with others in a team environment, how to strategize and how to coordinate their particular special talents with those of others around them.
  • Michael Vick To Suit Up In Green Bay?  By : Fernando Roman
    The newest story in Green Bay involves the team's willingness to sign Michael Vick, fresh out of jail and looking for a way back into the NFL. While I despise Vick as a person for his disgusting behavior of a few years ago, his talent may help the cause of this packers team. Let's have a look at the pros and cons.
  • Umbro's Latest Pop Art Football Boots Campaign  By : Tom Doerr.
    In an attempt to avoid the usual big budget CGI ad campaigns that are usually aimed at their consumers, Umbro have opted for a retro pop-art style. The campaign has been created by a leading Manchester agency who said they wanted to shy away from the usual dark ominous billboards you see looming over high streets.
  • NCAA College Football: History Penn State Nittany Lions  By : Alexander Williams
    The Penn State Nittany Lions are one of the most storied teams in the history of college football. The team has tons of wins and records and has even won championships over the years.
  • NFL: History of Baltimore Ravens  By : Dylan White
    The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football team from Baltimore, Maryland. The team plays in the National Football League in the North Division of the American Football Conference.
  • BC Lions Try To Salvage Season With CFL Win Over Saskatchewan  By : Ross Everett.
    The BC Lions may have turned the corner after a disappointing 1-4 start to the CFL season. This past weekend, a clearly motivated Lions team defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 35-20. The Roughriders dropped to 3-3 in the early going in the CFL season.
  • NFL Purchasing Guide  By : James Walke.
    American football has grown an enormous worldwide fan base because the American Professional Football Association was formed in 1920, with the first game being played on October 3rd of that year. From that day on the sport has grown to be what it is today having a larger fan base in America than Baseball, and a fan base that follows each and every season of American Football avidly from every corner from the globe. The NFL was born out from the APFL two years later in 1922 and eventually became the Major League of American Football.
  • The High-Tech Future Of Football  By : Tom Doerr
    A lot changed from one world cup to the next, namely the way in which we watch it, almost every household has a supersize HD TV available, most bought it just to watch the football on and at a fraction of the cost of what they used to be. Many pubs offered the games in 3D and the market is emerging as the next big trend with televisions, undoubtedly this will be the norm by the next world cup. This raises the question of what the future holds for the beautiful game, how will we enjoy it, how will they play it? There are a variety of theories that are perfectly plausible; the only question is how soon it will come. Here is a selection of theories of what football will be like in 2020.
  • Growing Calls For Football Refereeing Technology  By : Tom Doerr
    A football game can be won or lost on a questionable referee decision and this has always caused controversy on and off the pitch. Many argue that the introduction of technology to the decision making process would completely rule out any human error. In the recent world cup in South Africa there were numerous examples, particularly when England scored against Germany a goal that what was witnessed by millions but unfortunately not the ref. Many fans claim that had this goal been counted the unfortunate outcome would have been much different.
  • History of the Jacksonville Jaguars  By : Lizbeth Jacobson
    The Jacksonville Jaguars are a team from the National Football League. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference.
  • History of the NFL  By : Noelle Mayer
    On February 7, 2010, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. With an average US audience of 106.5 million viewers, the National Football League’s premier game became the most-watched television program in history, breaking the 27-year-long record previously held by the final episode of M*A*S*H.
  • Critical Hints And Effective Techniques For Teamwork In Cougar Football  By : Brett Bond
    If any team is aiming to become successful, they have to understand the meaning of teamwork. This is what coaches throughout locker rooms and on sports fields worldwide teach. No team can win dependent solely on the work of one individual. There are several benefits for creating a cohesive team in cougar football, or any other sport. Any great team depends on combining the skill of all its members to work together smoothly.
  • 3 Tips To Getting A Deal On A McNabb Redskins Jersey  By : Warren Davidovic
    Just when I was trying to find a use for my old Gus Frerotte jersey I heard the news. McNabb is a Redskin! Holy crap! McNabb is a Redskin! Holy Crap! I have to buy a McNabb Redskins jersey.
  • Building A Legacy Of Football Supremacy - The Arlington 6th Grade Cougar Football Team  By : Jonan Castillon
    Like a mighty conquering army, the 6th Grade Cougar Football Team vanquished one after the other, all their opponents in the 2009 Arlington City Football Championships. The victorious football team faced 11 other teams, seven of which they held scoreless, now they are the Best Youth Football Team in Texas.
  • Giants In The Age Of Eli  By : Freddie Brister.
    Fans of the National Football League are well aware of the rich history of the New York Giants. Over the course of the last eighty-five years, the Giants have managed to achieve status as one of the elite historical franchises in the NFL. With a total of seven National Football League championships, including four prior to the advent of the Super Bowl and three since, the Giants have the third highest number of championships in the League. Only the twelve titles of the Packers and the nine earned by the Bears surpass the Giants total. Their most recent title win came in 2007, and featured the play of rising star Eli Manning.
  • Utah Utes - The BCS Sees Urban Renewal  By : Freddie Brister.
    From the beginning of the Bowl Championship Series' development, there were many complaints from the smaller conferences that the system denied them access to the upper tier BCS bowl games - and the increased revenue those games provided. For a team like the Utah Utes, the criticism had merit. With a long history of championship football within the various conferences in which they competed, the Utes felt they were as good as anyone else in the country. Other teams, like Boise State, felt they too were worthy of contention. New fans of college football are today more accustomed to the notion of mid-major teams being provided greater access to bowl games. Last year's TCU and Boise State BCS match up was a clear example of how much things have changed. For those unfamiliar with the history of the BCS, however, the breaking of that BCS wall between mid and major conferences may be somewhat of a mystery. It was actually the direct result of Urban Meyer's time as the coach of the Utah Utes - a short, two season span of time that enabled a school from the forgotten Mountain West Conference to crash the major conferences' BCS party.
  • Raiders And The Madden Years  By : Freddie Brister..
    It is hard to believe that there could be a single professional football fan in the world who has not heard of the legendary John Madden. He has, over the last half century, become as much a part of the game as the turf on which the NFL's teams play. For the Oakland Raiders, Madden's career as a coach is of particular interest, as it was under his stewardship that the team enjoyed some of its most productive years. This was, of course, during the team's glory years in the 1970s - a decade that saw the franchise win their first of what would eventually be three Super Bowl titles.
  • Georgia Bulldogs Running Back Herschel Walker  By : Freddie Brister..
    One of the most successful college football programs in the history of the game has been the Bulldogs from the University of Georgia. With a winning percentage that equates to victories in almost two out of every three games they have ever played, the Bulldogs have traditionally occupied a position in the ratified atmosphere of college football's premier teams. Located in the SEC (Southeastern Conference), the Georgia teams have seen some less than stellar seasons in the last several years, though they remain competitive and are often among the twenty-five top programs in any given year. Many great players have played in their 90,000 seat capacity stadium in Athens - a stadium so large that only four North American stadiums surpass it in size -over the years, with one of the more recognizable of those players being the great Herschel Walker, running back for the Georgia teams of 1980, '81, and '82.
  • Online Football Games - The Thrill Of Competition Without The Physical Exertion  By : Jason Laughery
    There are plenty of online football games for you to play on the Internet. Many of these games offer hours of fun (and time wasting) and many of them also have in-depth leader boards and stats for you to keep track of. While they are not quite the real thing, they are still just as fun for you.
  • Miami Hurricanes - Premier College Football Miami Style  By : Freddie Brister.
    Fans of college football know all too well the quality of the teams that the University of Miami football program has fielded in the last several decades. Though the program had not won a national championship for most of its eighty-four year history, the early 1980s saw a change in fortunes that has lasted into recent years. The five championships won by Miami teams since 1983 (the Associated Press awarded them the title in 1984, with another four titles awarded through 2002) are bested only by the programs at three other schools. With two winners of the Heisman Trophy in their history, the Hurricanes have had an impact both as a team and in personal bests. Their 58 consecutive home wins was an NCAA record that no team has managed to surpass.
  • LSU Baseball Team  By : Freddie Brister..
    The LSU baseball team is known to represent the Louisiana State University. They are known to play for the NCCA Division I college baseball league since 1893. They are part of the West Division of the Southeastern Conference as well.
  • Nebraska's Pride: The Lincoln Cornhuskers  By : Freddie Brister.
    In baseball games and tournaments, there is only one team that represents the University of Nebraska - it is the Lincoln Cornhuskers. Orange and white symbolizes the team. For the past seven years, the Lincoln Cornhuskers has been patiently and diligently coached by Mike Anderson. All of the team's home games are held at the 8,500-seater Hawks Field at the Haymarket Park.
  • San Diego Chargers - Whatever Happened To Mister Automatic?  By : Freddie Brister.
    Forget about the postseason woes of the San Diego Chargers over the last half-decade, the experts would say - just look at all they have accomplished. Indeed, they have owned the West division of the American Football Conference since 2006, and have compiled an impressive streak of sinning seasons that has not been seen in San Diego since the team's success in the Sixties. Still, for fans of the team, the experts are wasting their breath. Those playoff woes play heavily into the impressions of success that the team's supporters carry with them - and for many fans, each and every squandered opportunity at a Super Bowl title over the last four years is the result of a storyline with but one villain: Nate Kaeding, the team's kicker.
  • Seattle Seahawks - The Tale Of The 12th Man  By : Freddie Brister.
    If you're a fan of the National Football League, you know how important tradition is. Dallas and Detroit are supposed to play football games every Thanksgiving. Madden has to bring a twelve-legged turkey to the game. There's a reason they called it the Ice Bowl, and it doesn't matter if non-fans understand what we are talking about. These traditions give the sport we love its own unique flavor and appeal. The Seattle Seahawks, despite only having been in the league since 1976, have an important tradition of their own - and it is one that every fan of football can appreciate. It involves the team's acknowledgement of that all-important 12th Man
  • Jets And Broadway Joe  By : Freddie Brister.
    In recent years the New York Jets have done little to capture the imagination of the football world outside of bringing in Brett Favre for one very peculiar season. Other than that, there have been a few playoff appearances - most often as a wild card team - and even a couple of division titles in 1998 and 2002, but nothing close to the sort of glory experienced by the other New York team, the Giants. In fact, to revel in Jets glory, one has to travel all the way back to the hallowed NFL and AFL days of the late 1960s. It was during that time that the Jets won what would prove to be their only Super Bowl appearance and win in the franchise's fifty year history.
  • Penn State - The Famous Nittany Lions  By : Freddie Brister.
    Penn State Nittany Lions officially represents the University o Pennsylvania in minor and major baseball games and tournaments. The team is a participant to the NCCA Division I FBS and the Big Ten Conference. Penn State Nittany Lions are known for the colors blue and white.
  • The Main Top Five Sporting Activities Inside America  By : Don Chu
    The USA is definitely a "sports nation", the top five sporting activities in fact are tremendous revenue earners and as drivers of allot of the US culture. Let's look at just what these top five sports are.
  • The Jabulani Jiggy  By : Shaz Ferouz
    It's the first time both former finalist were knocked out at the group stages. France and Italy met in the final last World Cup and this World Cup it looks like they will be meeting at the airport. So the group stages of the World Cup is over and boy oh boy were there a few unexpected results. So what happened exactly?
  • Philadelphia Phillies Outlook  By : Freddie Brister.
    There are few people that can argue with the fact that this is going to be one of the best years that the Phillies have had in a long time. While the past two seasons have been quite successful for the team, there are those that are sure beyond anything else that this is the year that they will win the World Series and begin their dynasty in baseball. There are several reasons as to why this will more than likely be the case. Just one look at the changes that were made in the off season will let you know that the team is onto something, and as a result, there will be a lot of success in the world of baseball this season.
  • Why The World Cup Has Been So Lackluster Thus Far  By : Jared Winters
    This year's World Cup has gotten off to an interesting start. There are both positives and negatives about the tournament that we will discuss.
  • Will The Dallas Cowboys Make It Through A Brutal 2010 Schedule?  By : Landry Aikman
    Well, if the summer days are not sizzling enough in Dallas, there is only one thing that is certain to make them warmer - the cities beloved Cowboys!!!
  • What Can The Boston Red Sox Expect In 2010  By : Freddie Brister.
    Spring time means one thing time for the Boston Red Sox to take the field and to make another run for the post season. There is a lot of hope for the team from Boston this year, many people think that this will be the year that they will go back to the World Series and reclaim their spot in baseball history.
  • 10 Top Rated Weirdest Stadium Names  By : Max Johnson
    We identify the football world's funniest and weirdest venue names
  • La Liga Team From The Year Or So - 2009/2010  By : Max Johnson
    Livesoccermatch.com continues with the Squad of the Period analysis within the main leagues. Nowadays we focus on La Liga 2009/2010 Crew on the Months.
  • World Cup Pitch Puts Wembley To Shame  By : Tom Doerr
    The England team arrived a few days before their first world cup match against USA. Fabio Capello and his 23 players were greeted by a phone call from Prime Minister David Cameron and a pleasing new pitch laid for England's first game. He claimed the pitch, at Royal Bafokeng Stadium was hugely superior to Wembley.
  • Wenger: Arsenal Has To Trust Me In The Market Frenchman Says Will Not Let The Club Down  By : Max Johnson
    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reiterated his capacity to buy the very best players his club needs in the summer transfer and has asked the Arsenal faithful to trust and show faith in him.
  • Very First XI: World Cup Legends  By : Max Johnson
    Really few players turn out to be legends in the video game without making an impact on the Entire world Cup. Injuries and limited team-mates might be restrictive given the nature from the tournament, with possibly only George Ideal and Alfredo Di Stefano deemed among the all-time greats despite failing to appear at football's biggest tournament, so Soccernet takes a look at the top XI players who have built their mark about the biggest stage.
  • The Year Ahead For The Mets  By : Freddie Brister.
    What can be said about the other team from New York, well in a word nothing. This may come across as being a little harsh, but the truth is that the Mets are just not that good this year. There are so many reasons as to why I say that this team is destined to go nowhere fast.
  • FC Barcelona 39th president - Rosell-00-6644  By : nov
    Sandro Rosell will officially become the new Barcelona president. He will replace Joan Laporta whose retairing on June 30th.
  • Arkansas Razorbacks Football Coach Frank Broyles  By : Freddie Brister.
    They have been playing football at the University of Arkansas for more than a century - and they have been playing it well! In fact, when you calculate the percentage of wins versus games played, the Arkansas Razorbacks are among the 25 elite programs in the country, with victories in excess of 650 and losses that have not yet reached 450. During its time in the defunct Southwest Conference, the Razorbacks were winners of the conference a total of thirteen times - a clear indication of the quality of their program. More than half of those Conference titles were earned under the leadership of the man who coached the Razorbacks for nearly two decades beginning in 1958: Frank Broyles.
  • San Francisco 49ers And Joe Cool  By : Freddie Brister..
    Any review of professional football dynasties throughout history would be incomplete without mentioning the great San Francisco 49ers dynasty that existed over the course of the 1980s and into the first part of the following decade. In fact, that dynasty was one of the most impressive to ever take the field, as it occurred during the playing years of some of football's all time great stars - men like Steve Young and the indomitable Jerry Rice. Over a sixteen year period, 49ers teams compiled ten-plus win seasons each year and, with their great quarterback Joe Montana, won four amazing Super Bowls.
  • Saints - A Generation Of Patience  By : Freddie Brister.
    There is but one Louisiana team in the National Football League, and hat is the New Orleans Saints. Playing in the NFC's South Division, the Saints have demonstrated throughout their history that patience is not only a virtue - it is sometimes all you have. First founded in 1966, and joining the League in that year's expansion, the Saints' rise to prominence has been all but non-existent throughout most of their history. For a full decade, the team never managed to achieve a .500 season. Even after finally accomplishing that feat, it would be yet another ten years before they could compile their first winning season. It was more than another ten years after that before they managed a win in the postseason! To be a Saints fan has been to accept that life in the NFL is a roller-coaster that often has more extreme downward inclines than climbs. Patience has been about all the fans have had for most of the Saints' history.
  • Watch Live Soccer On Your PC  By : Lawrence Fader
    Thanks to the miracle of modern technology its now possible to watch live football (Soccer) or any other popular sports on your PC free of charge.
  • Watching Live Soccer Online  By : Lawrence Fader
    Do you love the game of soccer. Do you find a great deal of thrill and excitement every time a certain player or team steps on the field? Well, avid soccer fan than I invite you to continue reading as you are not going to want to miss this.
  • Nebraska Cornhuskers And The Success Of Coach Osborne  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Nebraska Cornhuskers have seemingly always been among the most elite of all college football programs. Their victories number in excess of 800 - only six other programs have achieved that mark - and they stand alone as the team with the most football victories of any in the NCAA over the last 50 years. With 119 season campaigns under their belt, they currently stand in fourth place among Division 1 football wins. They have also won a total of five national crowns. Three of those five titles have been achieved within the last 25 seasons, and involved teams coached by one of football's most storied sideline generals: the great Tom Osborne, whose teams dominated the college game from 1973 through 1997.
  • The Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums In The World  By : Phil Lister.
    There are plenty of big stadiums throughout the world, but some are a lot better know than others, generally because of the events that have or will be played there over time. Some of the most well known stadiums are constantly talked about on Football Forums.
  • Why The "inside Stuff" Is Important For Coaches  By : Wade Salem
    Almost every single issue we deal with today is a character issue-good or bad. In today's world we hire people for skills and then fire them because of character. The same can be said of sports. Today, talent is not enough because skill without character just develops mediocrity. Combining character and skill develop excellence. It's time to focus on the intangibles, the "inside stuff," which makes the difference in our players' performance, and in their lives.
  • Texas Tech Red Raiders Football And Mike Leach  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Red Raiders of Texas Tech University - known as "TTU" or Tech - have a history of college football that dates back to 1925. Playing in the heart of football country, the program at Texas Tech has had varying levels of positive success down through the years, but has been successful enough to garner an overall winning record. In addition, they have been successful within their own conference, and have won the conference title no less than eleven times. Consistently competitive over the course of the program's life, the Texas Tech teams can usually be counted on to provide a good contest for whomever the play. There has been one period that truly stands out in the program's history - the 2001 to 2009 years, during which every season was a winning one. During that same time frame, the Red Raiders were led by one of the very few coaches in the history of the college game who had never played a second of college football in his life.
  • Boise State Broncos - Blue Grass Dominance  By : Freddie Brister.
    One of the most startling things that can happen to any college football fan with only passing knowledge of the game is to look up onto their television screen during a highlights recap and see the Boise State Broncos football team playing at home. To be sure, the quality of play that the team delivers is definitely an attention-getter - the WAC team has been making waves in the NCAAs for some time, with particular attention drawn to them during the 2006 season. They went undefeated in that year, and their 13 victories included a Fiesta Bowl win over storied Oklahoma. That success has continued right up to the present, including another undefeated campaign in the 2009 season - a season in which many believe they had as much right to contend for a national championship as any of the other unbeaten teams at the top of the polls. Still, the team's success still isn't the most attention-grabbing aspect of the Boise State program. That distinction would, in the minds of most fans, center around the unique color of the football field on which the team plays - a bright shade of blue.
  • Football Education - Lose Fat And Develop Speed  By : Jessica West
    Football is really a game which favors huge and difficult game enthusiasts; it requires lots of strength and endurance. Nonetheless, gamers need to have a lot more than sheer actual size, strength and stamina to win football games. A player should also be fast on his feet and an excellent receiver if he wishes to make the winning touchdown. When the players aren't quick sufficient to outrun and outmaneuver their opponents, they are unlikely to earn the game
  • Are You Interested In Watching Football Highlights  By : Meleny Storr
    2009-2010 seasons saw the completion of 18 completed seasons of the football premier league that started as a breakaway league from the football league in Europe. It was founded initially with a motive to capitalize the increasing inflow of monetary gains in the game.
  • Southern Cal Trojans - The Carroll Years  By : Freddie Brister.
    Trojan football has been a part of the NCAA since 1888, with the University of Southern California team having consistently been one of the teams to beat. With 11 national titles to the program's credit, the Trojans have spent much of their history dominating the Pacific 10 Conference in which they compete, while also routinely threatening the national championship picture. Over the last decade, USC has spent much of their time ranked within the very top tier of the vote tabulations that have counted: the Associated Press (AP) and Bowl Championship Series (BCS) polls. Over the course of that decade, the Trojans were led by Coach Pete Carroll, who made a name for both himself and his team with a fast-paced style of offense and hard-nosed defense.
  • World Cup - Biggest Goal Scorers  By : Phil Lister
    There are players past and present that will be remembered for their efforts for their country in the World Cups that have or will happen. Just logging onto a World Cup 2010 Forum will soon see the players with a big following. In reality, the hero's of the sport are not the people that make the great plays; they are simply the people that tend to score goals on a regular basis.
  • History And Facts Relating To The FIFA World Cup  By : Phil Lister
    As far as sporting events go, nearly everyone finds the Football World Cup to be one that is exciting and intriguing - it is the most popular event in the world. Each team that is included in the Fedration Internationale de Football Association gets the best Male footballers from their nation and compiles the best team possible - battling against others for the title. A World Cup 2010 Forum will be full of useful information, so get on board and support your team!
  • Wisconsin Badgers Football - Reviving The Badgers With Barry Alvarez  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Wisconsin Badgers have, from the beginning, been a football program where success and failure have come in waves. Though the team's overall 614-465 record is a positive one, it does not tell the entire story of Badger football - a tale that involves not only prolonged periods of success, but prolonged periods of failure as well. In the wake of their successful 1901 campaign, the Badgers went through a three and a half decade time of poor play that was only broken by their undefeated season in 1912. They nearly repeated that era of mediocrity with another after their defeat in the Rose Bowl of 1962 - another three decades of miserable results. However, the 1990 arrival of Barry Alvarez as Wisconsin's Head Coach would signal the return of the Badgers to national prominence.
  • Alabama - The Crimson Tide's "Bear" Bryant  By : Freddie Brister.
    Since playing their first college football game in 1892, the Alabama Crimson Tide football program has become one of college football's most accomplished. With thirteen national titles and eight AP or Coaches consensus championships to its credit, the Alabama program has consistently remained among the elite of NCAA football powers. Nearly half of the program's national championships were earned during the tenure of one Alabama coach - the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant, who coached Alabama teams from 1957 until his retirement after the 1982 season.
  • Fabio Capello Sends England Squad Doc Out On Call  By : Tom Doerr
    England's team doctor Ian Beasley is visiting the training grounds of several premier league clubs to make a series of final check ups on the fitness of key players. The checks come just days before Capello names his 30 man squad for the world cup this summer.
  • Discover Retro Penalty Fever Arcade Game  By : Don Harnesty
    There is a site on the internet that is now available for those who enjoy simple yet fun games to play on their computers without having to purchase them in advance. The games are simple but provide a challenge much like the earlier arcade games created decades ago. The Penalty Fever Arcade Game is a good example of the challenges you will face.
  • 2010 Chicago Cubs Expectations  By : Freddie Brister.
    Cub fans all across the country know that when they hear Lou Pinella speak, that there is going to be something interesting that will come out of his mouth. These words of wisdom come in the form of him either saying that the team will have the best season that they have had in a long time, or this will lead to him saying that the team is the worst ever. This is an annual expectation that the loyal fans of the Cubs experience every season.
  • 2010 South Carolina Gamecocks The Year They Win the CWS  By : Freddie Brister.
    2010 may be the year that the team of the decade cements their place in the world of college baseball. This is going to be the year that the Gamecocks go all the way and win the CWS. There are a number of reasons as to why this is the truth.
  • Vikings Beat Niners On Last Second TD  By : Ross Everett
    In a victory for the highlight reels, Brett Favre completed a 32 yard touchdown pass to Greg Lewis with 2 seconds remaining in the game to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a dramatic 27-24 come from behind victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The rapidly improving 49ers dropped their first game of the year in heartbreaking fashion, while the Vikings remained undefeated at 3-0.
  • Streaming Live Soccer Online  By : Lawrence Fader
    Are you tired of not being able to watch live soccer and miss your favorite football team because your cable or satellite subscription does not carry it? Are you a die-hard fan of one of Europes best football players or, if you are that way inclined, just into the beautiful game because of those even more beautiful players? Whatever drove you to watch live soccer, surely you will be pleased to read this article.
  • Streaming Soccer Matches Online  By : Lawrence Fader
    Thanks to the miracle of modern technology its now possible to watch live football (Soccer) or any other popular sports on your PC free of charge.
  • Show Your Devotion to the Blue Devils With Duke University Checks  By : Alan Plastin
    Are you a current student at Duke University? Are you an alumnus? Or, do you just support the Blue Devils and watch every year as they try to make their way to the Final Four? If you're a dedicated fan then you might be interested in purchasing Duke University personal bank checks. They're inexpensive, easy to order, and will show everyone that you write a check to that you have Blue Devil pride.
  • Why is Texas Tech a Favorite for the CWS  By : Freddie Brister.
    There are a lot of teams that are out there that can say that they deserve to be a contender for the CWS, only Texas Tech Red Raiders are able to actually back this claim up. The reasons as to why they are able to be considered for the CWS this season is because they have placed a lot of work into the team in order to ensure that they will have a team this season that will be worth anything.
  • Football World Cup Promotional Items  By : Kevin Bright
    Between June and July, the world will see its 19th World Cup Event. Millions of people are getting ready for this spectacular event to be held in South Africa. There's no better time to make the most of this incredible opportunity for branded items distribution
  • Atlanta Braves 2010 Projections  By : Freddie Brister.
    When October comes around this year, one of two things will happen, first the Braves will be sitting at home watching the playoffs, or two they will be giving Bobby Cox the best send off as a manager that they can with a World Series win.
  • 2010 Detroit Tigers Hopes Rest In The Infield  By : Freddie Brister.
    We all know that the team of the 2005-2006 seasons are not as good as they once were when they were charging towards the World Series. The Tigers of the 2010 season will not live up to the expectations that many fans are going to hold them to this season.
  • Watch In 2010 As The Longhorns Hook Their Opponents  By : Freddie Brister.
    Everything is always bigger in Texas, this is true when it comes to the talent that plays baseball for the team. There have been quite a few teams that have tried to knock the Longhorns off of the top of the college sports mountain, these teams have tried their best to be better than Texas.
  • Sports Gambling Basics  By : Martin Elmer
    If you combine two man's greatest interests, you will get something called sports gambling. Can you think about something more ingenious? When men are watching their favorite team, they almost every time bet on the game too.
  • The Eagle's Take a Chance  By : Jonathan Storti
    While the NFL off-season can sometimes be described as the long wait between the Super Bowl and next year's pre-season, the Philadelphia Eagles have swung the pendulum of attention back to football. In a surprising move the Eagles traded Donovan McNabb, their franchise quarterback and leader of almost every Eagles passing record, to the Washington Redskins.
  • World Cup Soccer Jerseys - Get Your FIFA 2010 Soccer Jersey Today  By : Willy Cheel
    The FIFA 2010 World Cup is fast approaching. The world is waiting with baited breath for the biggest sport event to be held in South Africa. Between the middle of June and middle of July thirty two teams from all continents will do battle to get their hands on the most important sporting trophy in the world. It is expected that the viewing figures will surpass one billion. It is an event that has a global appeal and reach. If your team has successfully made it through to the competition then you will want to be certain you get hold of the latest world cup soccer jerseys to express your support in full.
  • Ohio State Buckeyes  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Ohio State Buckeyes has been a product of the Ohio State University's baseball program which was initiated in 1882. To date, the Ohio State Buckeyes has joined several baseball tournaments and has never failed to represent the Ohio State University. The Ohio State Buckeyes have joined the National Championships, CWS, NCCA Tournament and the Conference Tournament Champions.
  • Three Horse Race Emerging In English Premier League  By : John Barnes
    There has not been a season in recent memory which has witnessed such a close title race in English football in over a decade or more. Since the advent of the English Premier League, most seasons have seen the competition reduced to a two horse race or either one of Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal dominating the rest of the division. Fortunately for fans of the league, this season has provided more twists and turns than can be afforded a donut. The result is a sweet concoction of action, drama, irony and incredible stories for the media and fans alike.
  • Soccer Heroes Catch Our Hearts  By : Carl Keller
    Super Bowl Day! The championship of the National Soccer League! A hundred thousand spectators yelling and cheering in the stadium! The intensity of the competition vibrates over the tv in each home! Excitement resonates everywhere! No one remains unaffected by this event!
  • IOWA - A Team Of The Past  By : Freddie Brister.
    The University of Northern Iowa was known to have a baseball team that use to take part in the NCCA Division I. The team was known as Northern Iowa Panthers baseball. The team was based in Cedar Falls, Iowa however that is no longer the case. The University of Northern Iowa has discontinued the program at their university from this year.
  • Miami Hurricanes  By : Freddie Brister.
    The Miami Hurricanes has always represented the University of Miami in several baseball tournaments such as those hosted by the CWS and the NCCA. It is also a part of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The team is currently led by its coach, Jim Morris, which has been behind the Miami Hurricane's success for the past seventeen years.
  • Clemson - An All Out Sports Team  By : Freddie Brister.
    The University of Clemson baseball team which takes part in the Atlantic Coast Conference is also known to represent the Clemson University in the NCAA Division I college baseball. Having had only two coaches since its commencement, their present head coach happens to be Jack Leggett.
  • Do Fantasy Leagues Do More Bad Than Good?  By : Carlos Reese
    If you've never tried playing in fantasy sports leagues, it can be a lot of fun. I play in several virtual leagues; football, basketball and baseball. There are a lot of other basic games revolving around sport that I've dabbled in too.
  • Baylor - The Bears Are Coming Out!  By : Freddie Brister.
    The successful baseball team of the Baylor University is known as the Baylor Bears. Currently they are playing in the NCCA Division I college baseball, same as other teams and are controlled by the Big 12 Conference.
  • Auburn - A Top Rate Team  By : Freddie Brister.
    The baseball team known to be part of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference who also played in the NCAA Division I college baseball from the Auburn University was commonly referred to as the Auburn Tigers.
  • Reflecting on the Decade's Top Quarterbacks  By : Ben Gerard
    The decade is almost over, and it's time to reflect on it a bit. Being the big sports fan that I am, not to mention the fact that I'm watching football right now, I thought that it'd be nice to take a look at the top 5 quarterbacks of this past decade.
  • Complete Guide To Adidas Shinpads  By : Dekster Primo
    Like most reputable shinpad manufacturers, Adidas shinpads are designed to offer as much protection as possible to the shin whilst remaining comfortable. They come in a range of styles and designs as well as different price pads to suit all levels of footballer. The Adidas Anatomic Shinpad is the most basic Adidas shin pad and retails for around 12. It provides a soft cushioning on the back of the shinpad and a rigid layer of plastic on the front to protect the shin.
  • Show Your Dedication to the Tigers with Clemson Checks  By : Alan Plastin
    Are you a devoted follower of the Clemson Tigers? Would you like to make your personal bank checks more exciting? If so, then you might want to think about getting Clemson University personal checks. Aside from giving your checks some character, when you carry these checks, you can also showcase your Tiger pride.
  • Will The Ravens Make It To The Big Game?  By : Matt Ryan
    One of the newest NFL franchises is the Baltimore Ravens, even if only by location and name. Art Modell, after spending much time focusing on laborious and tiresome debates with the NFL, moved the Ravens to Baltimore from Cleveland. When they first moved they played in Memorial Stadium, which is the same place the Colts played. After two years of regular play, their new stadium was complete, but the next decade brought a lot of change to the name.
  • The Best Offensive Catalysts In Pro Football Face Off In This Year's Super Bowl  By : Fred Slattery
    Many will tell you that the key to a football team's success is its quarterback. After all, someone who can successfully find receivers is bound to put points on the scoreboard for his team. Still, others will tell you that it's defense that wins championships. This year, though, was the year of the quarterback.
  • Football Offensive Line Drills, How Champions Are Made  By : Masina
    Have you ever debated with a friend as to the most important position in football? I'm sure the answer has varied depending on who you have asked but by far the offensive linemen are one of the most important positions. If they don't play their positions correctly then they won't provide their team with a chance to score.
  • Buy Soccer World Cup Jerseys Today And Enjoy The FIFA World Cup  By : Willy Cheel
    The 2010 World Cup Is being awaited by millions of people all around the planet. If you are lucky enough to come from one of the nations to progress to the finals in the summer, you will want to be sure you get behind your team in full. An easy way to express your support and allegiance would be to get hold of soccer world cup jerseys.
  • Seahawks Dominate Woeful Rams In NFL Season Opener  By : Ross Everett
    While the St. Louis Rams aren't the toughest opponents the NFL can offer, the Seattle Seahawks played well on both offense and defense en route to a 28-0 opening game victory. Jim Mora made a successful debut as Seahawks coach and Matt Hasselbeck played his first regular season game since last Thanksgiving.
  • Jets' Rookie QB Sanchez Suffering From Minor Knee Ailment  By : Ross Everett
    New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez has been a crucial factor in the teams 2-0 start, showing a poise and head for the game very rare for NFL newcomers. Still, there wasn't much worry at the revelation that hes suffering from tendinitis in his right knee. The Jets announced Sanchez's injury on Thursday, and hes listed as probable on the official NFL injury report. Every indication from Sanchez and the Jets' staff suggests that he'll be able to play.
  • Washington Shocks #3 USC With Late Field Goal  By : Ross Everett
    USC has won their big game against Ohio State twice in back to back years. Its the next game they have problems with. Last year, USC went on the road and lost to Oregon State immediately after defeating the Buckeyes. This year, it was the Washington Huskies who pulled the upset. The Huskies defense shut down the powerful Trojans offense, and Erik Folk kicked a 22 yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining to give Washington a 16-13 victory in Seattle. USC has now lost to an unranked team in each of the past four seasons.
  • Giants Top 'Skins In NFC East Rivalry Game  By : Ross Everett
    The New York Giants jumped out to a 17-0 lead against their NFC East rivals from Washington, and were never threatened as they went on to beat the Redskins by a final score of 23-17. Defensive stalwart Osi Umenyiora returned from a serious knee injury and scored a touchdown on a fumble return, while the Giants offense controlled the ball well and completely dominated the time of possession.
  • Browns Mangini Won't Name Starting QB Until Gameday  By : Ross Everett
    Most NFL head coaches place a priority on naming a starting QB before the regular season begins. Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini hasn't named his starting QB yet. Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson will find out if they're the starting QB in the next couple of days, but the first public confirmation their coach will give is when they trot out on the field after the NFL regular season begins.
  • Tennessee Titans' Washington Might Play In Opening Game  By : Ross Everett
    The Tennessee Titans are preparing to open the NFL regular season on Thursday night in Pittsburgh against the Superbowl champion Steelers and already they have to struggle with the impact of injuries to key personnel. Perhaps their most significant injury is the hamstring injury suffered by wide receiver Nate Washington in practice on August 24th. The most recent development, however, is a positive one for the Titans as Washington has indicated that hes feeling better and there's a good chance hell play in Tennessee's opening game.
  • Chiefs' QB Cassel Remains Questionable For Week 2 Action  By : Ross Everett
    Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel missed the first game of the NFL regular season, and his status remains questionable for the teams second game of the year against the Oakland Raiders. Although he appeared to be running more briskly and favoring his knee less in practice this week, Chiefs coach Todd Haley maintains that hes still a game time decision. The Chiefs offense has looked pitiful ever since preseason and their ineptitude cost coordinator Chan Gailey his job.
  • Gamecocks Stun Ole Miss In SEC Opener  By : Ross Everett
    The South Carolina Gamecocks used a nasty defensive effort, combined with an efficient and mistake free performance from quarterback Steven Garcia to upset #4 Mississippi 16-10 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. The Gamecocks ended a 22 game losing streak against top 5 ranked teams, while Ole Miss dropped their sixth straight SEC opener.
  • Gators Subdue Bayou Bengals In Tebow's Return To Action  By : Ross Everett
    Florida quarterback Tim Tebow shook off the effects of a concussion suffered against Kentucky two weeks ago and returned to lead the #1 ranked Gators to a hard fought 13-3 victory over #4 ranked LSU. Tebow got a good deal of help from a nasty Florida defense, and the largest crowd in LSU history (93,129) left disappointed as the Bayou Bengals offense was almost completely shut down.
  • Chargers Keep Cards Winless In NFL Preseason Play  By : Ross Everett
    Its been a rough NFL preseason for last years Superbowl runner up. The Arizona Cardinals have only scored one touchdown in two games as theyve stumbled to a 0-2 record. Things didnt get any better on Saturday night, as the visiting San Diego Chargers added to their offensive woes en route to a 17-6 victory.
  • Steelers Shut Down Bills In NFL Preseason Play  By : Ross Everett
    Ben Roethlisberger looked sharp in his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers lineup from injury, while the Buffalo Bills offense continued to sputter as the Steelers topped the visiting Bills 17-0 in NFL preseason action. Roethlisberger finished with 168 yards on 15 for 19 passing as Pittsburgh put 17 points on the board for the shutout.
  • Ravens Top Panthers To Stay Undefeated In NFL Preseason Play  By : Ross Everett
    The Baltimore defense shut down the Carolina attack, and QB Joe Flacco played a virtually mistake free game as the Ravens built a 14-3 halftime lead before going on to beat the Panthers 17-13. The banged up Panthers scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to make the final score respectable, but were never really in the game.
  • Lions Look To Regain Momentum With CFL Win Over Roughriders  By : Ross Everett
    The BC Lions may have turned the corner after a disappointing 1-4 start to the CFL season. This past weekend, a clearly motivated Lions team defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 35-20 to improve to 2-4 in CFL play. The Roughriders dropped to 3-3 in the early going in the CFL season.
  • San Francisco Nips Denver In NFL Preseason Action  By : Ross Everett
    New Denver starting QB Kyle Orton, who was acquired from Chicago in the off-season, threw interceptions on each of his first three offensive series. San Franciscos offense didnt exactly light up the scoreboard, but it did do enough to eke out a 17-16 NFL preseason victory before their home fans.
  • Bengals Blast Colts To Wrap Up NFL Preseason Play  By : Ross Everett
    Despite the fact that neither their starting QB Carson Palmer nor his Indy counterpart Peyton Manning saw action, the Cincinnati Bengals will take their wins however and whenever they can get them. For that reason, they had to be heartened by their NFL preseason ending 38-7 home rout of the Indianapolis Colts. The Bengals rushing game put 296 yards on the board and Cincinnati trounced Indianapolis in every significant offense statistical category.
  • Football Flashback: Defense Is The Key As #1 Florida Beats Tennessee  By : Ross Everett
    Tennessee put up a gutty effort against #1 ranked Florida in The Swamp, but ultimately the Gators defense were too much for the Vols. Florida held Tennessee to 210 yards of total offense en route to a 23-13 SEC victory on Saturday and in the process won their school record 13th consecutive game. The Vols fell to 2-7 all time when playing a #1 ranked team.
  • Seahawks Dominate Broncos As Both Starting QB Play Well  By : Ross Everett
    Seattles Matt Hasselbeck and Denvers Kyle Orton both played fairly well in the first half, but the Seahawks reserves pulled away in the second half. The Seahawks improved to 2-0 on the NFL preseason with a 27-13 win while the Broncos dropped to 0-2 in their exhibition contests.
  • Rams Beat Chiefs In NFL Preseason Finale  By : Ross Everett
    The Kansas City Chiefs have had an awful preseason, primarily due to their inability to put points on the board. St. Louis scored an offensive touchdown late in the first half and used a third quarter interception return for a score to beat Kansas City 17-9. The Chiefs finished the NFL preseason with a winless 0-4 record, while St. Louis posted a 3-1 mark.
  • Colts Slip Past Jags In NFL Opener  By : Ross Everett
    The often maligned Indianapolis Colts defense matched the ferocity of their Jacksonville Jaguars counterparts play for play, and one touchdown pass from Peyton Manning proved to be enough to earn victory by a 14-12 margin in the NFL season opener for both teams. The victory was Manning's 118th in a Colts uniform, tying the legendary Johnny Unitas for the franchise lead. Unitas, of course, was the personification of the franchise during their years in Baltimore.
  • Bills Show Some Offensive Punch In Win Over Buccaneers  By : Ross Everett
    It wasn't a game for the ages by the Buffalo Bills, as they blew much of a 17 point lead to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Still, they did what they had to do and put some offense on the board en route to a 33-20 National Football League victory. The Bills shot out to a 17-0 first quarter lead before Tampa Bay answered with 14 of their own in the second quarter. After a scoreless third quarter they outscored Tampa 13-6 in the final stanza to seal the win.
  • Sanchez Struggles As Ravens Top Jets In NFL Preseason Play  By : Ross Everett
    NY Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez struggled early, though recovered to throw a TD before he left the game for the night. Despite the score, the Baltimore Ravens held on to defeat the Jets 24-23. The Jets scored a touchdown with :22 seconds remaining and could have tied the game, but as is the norm during NFL preseason went for two points and the win. Baltimore improved to 2-0 on the NFL preseason while the Jets dropped to 0-2.
  • Ravens Complete Undefeated Preseason By Ripping Falcons  By : Ross Everett
    Even when the games don't count and the starters play little, if at all, the Baltimore Ravens hate to lose. The Ravens third string signal caller John Beck played the entire game, and the former BYU standout threw for 232 yards and a pair of touchdown passes as the Ravens easily beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-3 at the Georgia Dome. The victory gave the Ravens an undefeated NFL preseason mark at 4-0, while the Falcons finished the exhibition campaign with a 2-2 record.
  • Vikings' Adrian Peterson Suffers Minor Back Injury  By : Ross Everett
    Brett Favre may get all of the headlines for the Minnesota Vikings, but NFL insiders are well aware that running back Adrian Peterson is the key to the teams offensive success. Peterson's threat alone is enough to open up options for the passing game. He's definitely more than a decoy, however--after winning the NFL rushing title last year hes already off to a great start with 272 yards and four touchdowns in only two games.
  • Cowboys Beat Bucs In NFL Opener For Both Teams  By : Ross Everett
    Tony Romo passed for a NFL career best 353 yards and threw three touchdown passes as the Dallas Cowboys got their 2009 season off to a good start with a 34-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys answered a lot of questions about how their receiving corps would respond to the absence of Terrell Owens, now with the Buffalo Bills.
  • Jets Top Giants In Preseason Meadowlands Battle  By : Ross Everett
    A week after being named the New York Jets starting quarterback, Mark Sanchez rewarded his first year NFL coach with a victory. Rex Ryan got his first win at the helm of the Jets as his team held off a 4th quarter comeback to nip the crosstown rival New York Giants 27-25.
  • Bengals Outlast Patriots In Defensive Struggle  By : Ross Everett
    When the biggest play of a NFL football game is an extra point, there's a good chance it was a dull contest. The big play of the game? A point after touchdown by the Bengals backup kicker, none other than wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. Ochocinco's PAT would prove to be the margin of victory as Cincinnati beat New England 7-6.
  • Vikings Move To 4-0 With Win Over Packers  By : Ross Everett
    Brett Favre has been a large component of the Minnesota Vikings undefeated start the NFL regular season, and on Monday night he finally beat his old team, the Green Bay Packers. Favre passed for 271 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings prevailed by a 30-23 final score. With the victory, Favre has now defeated all 32 NFL teams during his Hall of Fame career. The Vikings improved to 4-0, while the Packers dropped to 2-2.
  • Cleveland Starts Fast, Beats Detroit Going Away In NFL Preseason Action  By : Ross Everett
    The good news for the Cleveland Browns was that their offense came out swinging on Saturday night, scoring 20 points in the first quarter en route to victory. The bad news"it was against the NFL's worst team and their struggling rookie QB. Browns QB Derek Anderson played well, while the Detroit Lions rookie signal caller Matt Stafford struggled mightily as the Browns easily took a 27-10 decision in NFL preseason action. Both teams are now 1-1 in the preseason.
  • Eli Manning Gets Longterm Deal From Giants  By : Ross Everett
    The New York Giants have made a huge financial commitment to quarterback Eli Manning by offering him a six year, $97.5 million contract extension. Manning will earn just over $15 million a year, and $35 million of the contract is guaranteed. Should Manning play through the end of his contract hell be a Giant until 2015, meaning there's a decent chance hell play his entire career with the team.
  • Cowboys Surge Past Vikings With Second Half Comeback  By : Ross Everett
    For the first half of their NFL preseason contest against the Dallas Cowboys it looked like the Minnesota Vikings would wrap up exhibition play with a perfect record. After the break, however, Dallas reserves took over the game and rallied with 28 second half points. When the smoke cleared, Dallas had beaten Minnesota 35-31 to spoil their undefeated preseason record. The Vikings would slip to 3-1 in NFL preseason play while Dallas evened their exhibition mark at 2-2.
  • Dolphins Top Jags In Florida NFL Preseason Rivalry Game  By : Ross Everett
    In a NFL preseason game characterized by rainy weather, sloppy field conditions and a quick exit for both teams starters, the Miami Dolphins outlasted their in-state rivals the Jacksonville Jaguars by a 12-9 score. Miamis game winning score came on a 33 yard touchdown strike from Chad Henne to tight end Ernest Wilford.
  • Chicago Bears Dominate NY Giants In NFL Preseason Tilt  By : Ross Everett
    The New York Giants weren't the only losers in their NFL preseason game against the Chicago Bears. The Denver Broncos and their fans had to watch as their former franchise QB Jay Cutler carved up the Giants defense and think of what might have been. After a rough opening week, Cutler looked to be in regular season form and the Chicago Bears went on to win 17-3.
  • Giants Top Panthers On Wild Fumble Return Finish  By : Ross Everett
    The NFL couldnt have scripted a better ending to their first nationally televised Monday Night Football contest of the year. New York Giants rookie Tommie Hill returned a fumble 18 yards for a touchdown with 0:00 on the clock to break open a tie game and give his team a 24-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers in NFL preseason action .
  • Titans Move To 2-0 In Preseason Action With Victory Over Bucs  By : Ross Everett
    Despite the early struggles of starting QB Kerry Collins, who threw two interceptions, the Tennessee Titans managed to prevail over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday by a 27-20 score. The victory ran Tennessees record to 2-0 in the NFL preseason, while the Bucs dropped their first exhibition contest. The Titans rallied behind the play of backup QB Vince Young, who threw for 131 yards and the game winning touchdown.
  • Bucs Top Jags In NFL Preseason Nailbiter  By : Ross Everett
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to escape with a win at Jacksonville on Saturday night, but by the narrowest of margins. The Jags decided to go for a 2 point conversion and the win instead of the tie after a last minute touchdown. The attempt failed, and the Bucs survived to win by a 24-23 final score.
  • Ravens Maul Redskins In NFL Preseason Rivalry Matchup  By : Ross Everett
    The Baltimore Ravens are clearly responding to first year defensive coordinator Greg Mattison. In Mattisons debut as an NFL coordinator the Ravens obliterated their regional rivals the Washington Redskins, completing a shutout by a final score of 23-0. The Baltimore offense played competent football but the Ravens stop unit looked to be in regular season form already.
  • Saints Use Backup Bell To Blitz Texans In NFL Preseason Game  By : Ross Everett
    Backup Mike Bell made the most of his opportunity, starting in place of Reggie Bush and helping the New Orleans Saints romp to a 38-14 road victory over the Houston Texans. Bush was held out of the game with a strained calf, and Bell filled in admirably rushing for 100 yards in the easy victory.
  • Patriots Beat Eagles With Tom Brady Back In The Lineup  By : Ross Everett
    Tom Brady returned to NFL action and looked good in limited playing time as the New England Patriots opened their preseason schedule with a 27-25 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Brady played into the second quarter, moving well and showing no lingering effects of his knee surgery. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 100 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
  • Lions Beat Skins To End 19 Game Losing Run  By : Ross Everett
    The Detroit Lions nineteen game losing streak is over. On Sunday afternoon at Ford Field in Detroit the Lions held on for a 19-14 win over the Washington Redskins. The Lions hadn't won a game since December 23, 2007 and had already tied the second longest losing streak in NFL history. It may not have been pretty, but the streak is now over and the Lions wont have to worry about comparisons to the 1976-77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost a record 26 games in their first two seasons as an NFL expansion team.
  • Raiders Start NFL Preseason Action With Blowout Of Cowboys  By : Ross Everett
    The Dallas Cowboys received a solid effort from QB Tony Romo in his first action of the NFL preseason, but ultimately went down in defeat to the host Oakland Raiders by a 31-10 final score.
  • Grossman Shines As Texans Beat Bucs  By : Ross Everett
    The Houston Texans produced a 17 point outburst in the second quarter and went on to beat the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 in the NFL preseason finale for both teams. Rex Grossman carried the bulk of the workload for Houston, finishing with 197 yards and two touchdowns in an effort that likely secured him the #3 quarterback position on the Texans roster behind Matt Schaub and Dan Orlovsky. The Texans evened their NFL preseason record at 2-2, while the Bucs dropped to 1-3.
  • Cincinnati QB Palmer Returns In Preseason Loss To New Orelans  By : Ross Everett
    Despite losing to the New Orleans Saints in their NFL preseason opener 17-7, the Cincinnati Bengals had a lot to be happy about. Most significantly, they were elated over the return of QB Carson Palmer after he'd missed most of the last NFL season. His solid performance gave them even more to be happy about despite being on the wrong end of the final score. When you live in Cincinnati, however, you're used to having to take what you get so Palmer's serviceable performance led to mass celebration in the streets of 'The Queen City'.
  • Texans Top Chiefs In Blustery NFL Preseason Game  By : Ross Everett
    It was the sort of sloppy NFL preseason game that made the coaches more interested in escaping with as few injuries as possible than with winning or evaluating talent. In a driving rainstorm at Arrowhead Stadium the Houston Texans outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs to take a 16-10 NFL exhibition victory. It was the first game of the NFL preseason for both teams, and they were more or less happy to emerge unscathed from the deluge though Houston did suffer a potentially significant injury to their backup QB.
  • Pats Pop Giants To Finish NFL Preseason Slate  By : Ross Everett
    Undrafted Brian Hover played the entire game for the Patriots and may have earned himself a position as Tom Brady's backup with a solid all around performance as New England topped the New York Giants 38-27 in the NFL preseason finale for both clubs. Hover passed for 242 yards and no interceptions on 18 of 25 passing. The Patriots finished their NFL preseason slate at 3-1, while the Giants slumped to a 1-3 mark in exhibition play.
  • Alabama Holds Off Tennessee With Blocked Field Goal  By : Ross Everett
    Alabama didn't so much win their game against Tennessee on Saturday as much as they escaped. Despite playing one of their worst games of the year they managed to keep their undefeated season alive as nose tackle Terrance Cody blocked a potential game winning field goal on the last play of the game to preserve a 12-10 victory for the Crimson Tide. Alabama held a tenuous 12-3 lead late in the game before a Tennessee touchdown and recovered onside kick had them facing the specter of the defeat for the first time this season. Instead, Alabama improved to 8-0 while Tennessee slipped to 3-4.
  • Cleveland Manages To Beat Buffalo Despite Offensive Struggles  By : Ross Everett
    In a matchup between two of the worst offenses in the NFL, someone had to win. Despite producing only 9 first downs and'3 yards of total offense, the Cleveland Browns got a late game field goal from Billy Cundiff to defeat the Buffalo Bills 6-3 and win their first game of the season. The Bills had the more productive afternoon statistically, with- first downs and 288 yards of offense but were undone by three costly turnovers. Both teams are now 1-4 on the 2009 NFL season.
  • Minnesota Remains Undefeated With Win Over Baltimore  By : Ross Everett
    The Minnesota Vikings' decision to facilitate Brett Favre's latest 'unretirement' is looking better and better with each passing week. This past Sunday, Favre's charges moved to 6-0 on the season with a wild 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens posted 21 fourth quarter points to charge back and claim the lead late, but Favre led a rally to set up place kicker Ryan Longwell's 31 yard game winning field goal. Baltimore evened their record at 3-3 on the season with the loss.
  • Patriots Smash Bucs At London's Wembley Stadium  By : Ross Everett
    Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers was played in an unusual venue, but produced the expected result. In the NFL's third regular season game in London, England the Patriots showed the Wembley Stadium crowd why they're among the league's best as they methodically dismantled the Bucs en route to a 35-7 victory. Oddly, it took a trans-Atlantic trip for the Pats to get their first road win of the season-the Bucs were 'officially' the home team in the contest. New England QB Tom Brady threw for 308 yards and 3 touchdowns, though was picked off twice in the workmanlike victory. Tampa Bay remained winless, slipping to 0-7 while New England improved to 5-2.
  • EA Sport's Madden NFL Is A Favorite Of Football Fans  By : Rocco Blalock
    Which videogame has been around for over 20 years and is only more popular than ever? That would be Madden NFL. Starting out on the Apple II computer it is now available (in numerous versions) on nearly every conceivable gaming console made in the past twenty years. The video game company has consistently increased thrilling brand new features in every edition to retain its fan base growing.
  • Houston Upsets #5 Ranked Oklahoma State  By : Ross Everett
    Oklahoma State had been riding high in the college football polls, fresh off a decisive victory over Georgia last Saturday. Perhaps for that reason, Oklahoma State didnt come out with a whole lot of intensity and by halftime found themselves in a 24-7 hole to their opponents. State would rally in the second half, but Houston would eventually prevail for a 35-25 victory. The win was Houstons first triumph over a top five opponent since defeating then #3 ranked Texas back in 1984.
  • Patriots Back On Winning Track With Win Over Falcons  By : Ross Everett
    After an erratic start to the 2009 NFL regular season, the New England Patriots have finally found some balance to their offense. Tom Brady had carried all of the weight in the Pats first two regular season games due to their one dimensional offense, but on Sunday he received some long overdue help from running back Fred Taylor who ran for 105 yards. As a result, the Patriots dominated the time of possession battle holding onto the ball for nearly 40 minutes en route to a 26-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Bengals Upset Packers At Lambeau Field  By : Ross Everett
    The Cincinnati Bengals were able to withstand a last minute Green Bay Packers comeback bid, and held on to win their first game of the NFL regular season 31-24. The Packers last drive stalled on the Bengals ten yard line, the victim of a false start penalty in the waning seconds. Both Cincinnati and Denver evened their 2009 record at 1-1. Wide receiver Chad Ochocinco scored the eventual game winning points on a 13 yard pass from Carson Palmer, after which he did his own version of the fabled Lambeau Leap into a sea of less than hospitable fans.
  • Saints Upset Colts In Superbowl Thriller  By : Ross Everett
    The New Orleans Saints used a 14 point fourth quarter to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday to win their first Superbowl in franchise history. Drew Brees broke open a tight game midway through the final quarter with his touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey, and Tracy Porter scored on a 74 yard interception return as the Colts were driving on the next series to secure the victory. Brees completed 32 passes in the game, tying New England's Tom Brady for the all time record in that category.
  • CFL Best Alouettes Rough Up Blue Bombers  By : Ross Everett
    The Montreal Alouettes demonstrated the form that has made them the CFLs top team in a Saturday visit to Winnipeg. Anthony Calvillo threw four touchdown passes and the tenacious Montreal defense all but shut down the Winnipeg offense as the Alouettes prevailed easily over the Blue Bombers by a 39-12 score.
  • College Football Flashback: Florida State Routs #7 BYU  By : Ross Everett
    BYUs BCS hopes went down hard on Saturday, as the Cougars were no match for the superior team speed of Florida State. Looking nothing like the team that had struggled against FCS Jacksonville State the week before, the Seminoles used 23 second quarter points to blow open the game and went on to defeat BYU 54-28. The opportunistic Florida State defense forced BYU into committing 5 turnovers, and Seminoles QB Christian Ponder threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in the blowout victory on the Cougars home field.
  • Broncos Throttle Host Falcons In College Football Action  By : Ross Everett
    Bowling Green played Boise State tough on their home field this weekend"at least for one quarter. Things looked good for the host Falcons at the end of the first quarter, as they'd held the #6 ranked Broncos scoreless and were right in the thick of things in a scoreless game. It was all downhill from that point for Bowling Green, as Boise State exploded for 29 unanswered second quarter points. The Broncos would eventually win 49-14, improving to 4-0 on the season.
  • Soccer Superstars In Spain  By : Mark Walters
    There are plenty of soccer superstars playing in Spain's top division, and it is with good reason that it is regarded as the number one domestic league in the world. Listed below are the players who are currently regarded as the best of the best...
  • Panthers Top Redskins For First Win Of 2009 NFL Season  By : Ross Everett
    The Carolina Panthers finally got one in the win column on Sunday afternoon, using a furious second half comeback to defeat the slumping Washington Redskins 20-17. Washington led 17-2 early in the third quarter before Carolina scored the final 18 points of the game to earn the victory. Jonathan Stewarts eight yard fourth quarter run for a touchdown with a successful two point conversion completed the Panthers comeback. Carolina improved to 1-3 on the season while Washington dropped to 2-3.
  • Burnley Wins First English Premier League Game By Knocking Off The Champs  By : Ross Everett
    The English Premier League season is only a couple of weeks old, but newly promoted Burnley has already pulled off what may be the biggest upset of the season in all of European soccer. In their first home game at the top level of English soccer in 33 years Burnley upset reigning league champions Manchester United before 20,000 jubilant fans at their Turf Moor home pitch.
  • Stamps Beat Bombers In Crucial CFL Tilt  By : Ross Everett
    The Calgary Stampeders used a solid all around game from running back Joffrey Reynolds to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31-23 before 35,000 fans at McMahon Stadium in weekend CFL action. The victory evened the Stamps record at 3-3 on the season and left them tied for first place in the CFL West Division with Saskatchewan and Edmonton.
  • Alouettes Turn Back Tough Challenge From Roughriders  By : Ross Everett
    The Montreal Alouettes withstood a tough challenge from the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win their 7th game of the season by a 34-25 margin. Montreal remained atop the CFL with a 7-1 record, while the Roughriders slipped to 4-4. Als rookie QB Chris Leak scored the winning points with a touchdown on the first play of his CFL career.
  • #1 Florida Routs Hapless Troy State  By : Ross Everett
    The 2009 college football season is already two weeks old and so far its looked almost too easy for defending national champions Florida. That was expected last week, as they destroyed overmatched FCS opponent Charleston Southern 62-3, but it wasnt much harder today against a better class of opposition. QB Tim Tebow threw for four touchdowns and ran for a fifth as the Gators demolished Troy State 56-6. The Gators led only 7-3 at the end of the first quarter before scoring seven unanswered touchdowns. Florida is now 2-0 on the season, while Troy dropped to 0-2.
  • Titans Hold Off Bills In NFL Hall Of Fame Game  By : Ross Everett
    The NFL preseason got underway on Saturday with the annual Hall of Fame Game, and the Tennessee Titans earned the victory as they built a 21-3 first half lead before holding off a late Buffalo Bills comeback to prevail 21-18. The Titans offense looked sharp in the first half, while the Bills never really got anything going in their offensive efforts.
  • Best Type of Junior Football boot  By : Rupert Abedeen
    When you are looking around for boots for juniors you should take the time as it is an important investment. Good football boots can give confidence to a young player, make them feel comfortable on the ball when they are learning and also offer good protection. Many junior player will be influenced by their favourite football players. There are many boot shops that let you try the boots on and offer good advice. It is also useful to shop around online and also find reviews on the boots you are looking to buy.
  • Toronto Drops Another Home Game, This Time To Calgary  By : Ross Everett
    Judy Garland famously said in her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz that theres no place like home. The Toronto Argonauts would likely take issue with that sentiment. On Friday night, the Argos lost a close one to the Calgary Stampeders at the Rogers Centre by a final score of 23-20.
  • College Football Flashback: USC Finds A Way To Beat Ohio State  By : Ross Everett
    While not a vintage performance by their lofty standards, the University of Southern California Trojans overcame a number of mistakes to make big plays when they counted to prevail in a come from behind victory over Ohio State. Stafon Johnson capped a late game drive by scoring the game winning touchdown with just over a minute remaining as the Trojans won by a final score of 18-15. It was the first time the Trojans held the lead since early in the first quarter.
  • Favre Leads Vikings To Comeback Win Over Niners  By : Ross Everett
    In a victory for the highlight reels, Brett Favre completed a 32 yard touchdown pass to Greg Lewis with 2 seconds remaining in the game to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a dramatic 27-24 come from behind victory over the San Francisco 49ers. It was the 43rd time in his career that The Gunslinger had pulled out a victory when his team is tied or trailing in the fourth quarter. The rapidly improving 49ers dropped their first game of the year in heartbreaking fashion, while the Vikings remained undefeated at 3-0.
  • Gamecocks Beat Wolfpack As College Football Season Gets Underway  By : Ross Everett
    The South Carolina Gamecocks offense didnt look particularly sharp in their season opening contest at North Carolina State. Of course with the way their defense was playing, they didnt have to be. Brian Maddox scored on a one yard run in the first quarter for the only touchdown of the game as the Gamecock defense completely shut down the Wolfpack offense en route to a 7-3 South Carolina victory.
  • Roughriders Survive Furious Comeback, Beat TigerCats In CFL Play  By : Ross Everett
    It was just a week ago that the Saskatchewan Roughriders blew a 22-0 first half CFL lead to the Edmonton Eskimos en route to a 38-33 loss. On Sunday afternoon, it looked for a moment like history was repeating itself. The Riders led 23-0 at halftime before the Hamilton Tiger-Cats came roaring back with 16 third quarter points. Hamilton would tie the score at 23-23 early in the fourth quarter before the hosts pulled it out with a late touchdown and field goal to win 33-23.
  • Virginia Tech Earns Hard Fought Victory Over Duke  By : Ross Everett
    Duke University is far from being a national college football powerhouse, but they're no longer a team you can take lightly either. #6 ranked Virginia Tech found that out on Saturday, and what they expected to be an easy afternoon became a tightly contested affair. Ultimately, the Hokies would survive for a 34-26 road victory. Virginia Tech improved their record to 4-1, while Duke dropped to 2-3 on the 2009 college football season.
  • Broncos Defense Shuts Down Browns  By : Ross Everett
    After struggling all preseason, the Denver Broncos have actually looked pretty good since starting the 2009 regular season campaign. On Sunday, the Broncos used a tough defense and QB Kyle Ortons efficient and mistake free play to top the Cleveland Browns 27-6. The Broncos also had a productive running game, and outgained the Browns by a margin of 449 yards to 200.
  • Eskimos Outlast TigerCats In CFL Barnburner  By : Ross Everett
    The Edmonton Eskimos showed a flair for the dramatic in Saturday night CFL action. Trailing 30-21 late in the fourth, Edmonton came all the way back to defeat the visiting Hamilton Tiger Cats 31-30. Noel Prefontaine kicked a clutch 48 yard field goal in the final minute to provide the margin of victory.
  • BC Lions Send Toronto To Ninth Straight Home Loss  By : Ross Everett
    Its been a rough stretch of CFL football for the Toronto Argonauts, and they may have hit rock bottom on Friday night. The Argos entered the fourth quarter with a 25-14 lead but ended up on the wrong end of a 36-28 final score that ran their streak of futility at the Rogers Centre to nine games. It was also Torontos ninth consecutive loss to BC. BC improved to 3-4 with the victory, while Torontos record slipped to 2-5.
  • New England Improves To 3-1 With Win Over Baltimore  By : Ross Everett
    Rumors of the New England Patriots demise are clearly premature. Two weeks after being thoroughly outplayed by the New York Jets, the Pats have won two straight and on Sunday ended the Baltimore Ravens undefeated start to the NFL season with a 27-21 victory. They needed a little luck along the way"usually sure handed receiver Mark Clayton dropped a wide open fourth down pass in the final minute to kill a potential game winning drive deep in New England territory.
  • Steelers Over Cards In Superbowl Rematch  By : Ross Everett
    The Pittsburgh Steelers used a 17 point fourth quarter outburst to break open a close game and send the Arizona Cardinals to defeat by a 20-10 score in a NFL preseason rematch of this years Superbowl.
  • Winnipeg Bombs Struggling BC Lions In CFL Football Action  By : Ross Everett
    After two straight wins gave the BC Lions hope that theyd turned the corner on the CFL season, theyre officially back at square one. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fred Reid torched the BC Lions defense all night long, and his career performance helped his team earn a lopsided 37-10 victory at Vancouver on Friday night.
  • Cowboys Need Overtime To Prevail Over Chiefs  By : Ross Everett
    The Dallas Cowboys entered Sundays game with the Kansas City Chiefs with a 2-2 record, and may have expected an easy afternoon. The winless Chiefs, however, hung around throughout the contest and forced overtime before a Tony Romo touchdown pass to Miles Austin secured the victory for Dallas by a final score of 26-20. Austin was the Cowboys offensive star, catching two touchdown passes as part of a 250 yard receiving day. Tony Romo played better than he has all year, finishing with two touchdown passes and 351 yards with no interceptions. The Cowboys improved to 3-2 with the victory, while the Chiefs remain winless at 0-5.
  • Jets Rout Texans To Open NFL Season  By : Ross Everett
    New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez tracked down NFL legend Joe Namath before the game looking for a pep talk and some pointers. He didnt exactly get what hed bargained for from Broadway Joe, but what the NFL Hall of Famer told him may have had a more beneficial effect. Sanchez looked very decidedly not like a rookie as he threw for 272 yards and a touchdown against one interception. More importantly, the Jets easily beat the host Houston Texans 24-7.
  • Vikings, Favre Rip Rams  By : Ross Everett
    The day after his 40th birthday, the Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre threw for 232 yards and a touchdown against one interception as his team easily beat the pitiful St. Louis Rams by a final score of 38-10. The Vikings are now 5-0 for the first time in six years and Favre is 5-0 for the first time in his Hall of Fame career. The Rams, who've scored only 4 offensive touchdowns in five games this season, dropped to 0-5.
  • Edmonton Gains Sole Possession of First Place In CFL West With Win Over Stamps  By : Ross Everett
    The Edmonton Eskimos survived a wild back and forth CFL shootout against the Calgary Stampeders before prevailing 38-35 to take over sole possession of first place in the CFL West. Ricky Ray hit Fred Stamps with a 23 yard touchdown pass with just nine seconds to play to earn the victory, erasing the lead that Calgary had earned with their own TD pass less than a half minute earlier.
  • Ravens Use Big Fourth Quarter To Put Away Chiefs  By : Ross Everett
    The bad news for the Baltimore Ravens in their 2009 NFL regular season opener was that their vaunted defense gave up 24 points despite holding a decided advantage in every other statistical category. The good news was that their offense was more than up to the task, answering with 38 points and a franchise record 501 yards. All told, the Ravens opened their season on a winning note beating the Kansas City Chiefs 38-24.
  • Packers Thump Hapless Rams  By : Ross Everett
    Now that the Detroit Lions have ended their losing streak, the St. Louis Rams are officially the worst team in the NFL. The Rams extended their losing streak"now the NFLs longest"to 13 games on Sunday with a 36-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on their home field at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Packers Aaron Rodgers threw for 269 and two touchdowns and rushed for a third as Green Bay pulled away in the second half. The victory snapped a five game road losing streak for Green Bay and improved their 2009 NFL regular season record to 2-1.
  • Falcons Hold On To Beat Bears  By : Ross Everett
    The Atlanta Falcons didn't so much win their Sunday Night NFL Football game against the Chicago Bears as much as the Bears lost it. A series of costly mistakes and turnovers in the red zone negated an otherwise solid road effort for the Bears, as Atlanta held on to win 21-14 at the Georgia Dome. Chicago held a decisive edge in most of the statistical categories, but was undone by untimely turnovers. Atlanta improved to 4-1 with the victory while Chicago slipped to 3-2.
  • Favre Ends Retirement, Will Play For Minnesota  By : Ross Everett
    The retirement and un-retirement of Brett Favre is becoming an annual rite of the NFL preseason, and this year is no different. A few months after retiring from football after playing last season with the New York Jets, The Gunslinger is back in the NFL. This year he'll be slinging balls for the Minnesota Vikings, who'll pay Favre $12 million bucks if he's on the opening day roster.
  • Show Off Your Team Spirit with Virginia Tech Personal Checks  By : Alan Plastin
    Are you a fan of Virginia Tech and the Hokies? Do you follow the Governor's Cup religiously every year? If so, then you might be interested in the Virginia Tech personal checks.
  • Feeding a Super Bowl Crowd  By : Ken Kudra
    With the Super Bowl just a few weeks away, have you decided what to serve the crowds of screaming football fans that will be invading your home? Do yourself a favor and keep it simple. No one will want to leave the game for a formal meal. Just give them snacks they can enjoy while they watch the game.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars Wipe The Slate Clean  By : Matt Ryan
    Jacksonville, Florida - at a point in time in history - had stated that they could not support a professional football team. However, ticket sales for the Jacksonville Jaguars have proven otherwise and have successfully supported the NFL franchise for years. Jaguar fans are dedicated and continue to purchase tickets and show up to all their home games regardless of their season record.
  • The '09 Season is Special for the Giants and their Fans  By : Matt Ryan
    Beginning with the season opener against Washington, the Giants appear to be playing the same schedule that they did in the '08 - '09 season. Not only will they be playing all three of their NFC East rivals during weeks- through 15, but they will be hosting the games against the Eagles and the Panthers. These are just a few of the highlights Giants fans can look forward to this year, even if it is the same as it was last season, the details of the games will be different.
  • Support the University of Kansas Jayhawks with Your Personal Checks  By : Alan Plastin
    Are you a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks? Are you searching for an inexpensive way of showing your school pride in your favorite college team? If so, then carrying University of Kansas personal checks is not only a good way to let everyone know where your loyalty lies, but it's a cost-effective way to do it, too.
  • Buying Manchester United Tickets?  By : Nasser Biddle
    If you are a die-hard Manchester United football fan, you must have realized that getting Manchester United tickets for home games is quite a challenging task.
  • University of Kentucky Wildcat Checks Do You Bleed Blue?  By : Alan Plastin
    Would you like to carry bank checks that aren't boring and dull? Have you found that ordering checks in the past from your local bank was expensive and time-consuming? Are you a fan of the University of Kentucky? If you are, and you're ready for new checks, then buying them online will not only let you save money, but will also let you support your favorite school and athletics team.
  • The Rage of the Dallas Cowboys  By : Richie Stevens
    Based in Irving, Texas, the Dallas Cowboys are one of the professional football teams of the Western states. They are currently housed at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. They first joined the NFL in 1960 as an expansion team. They became very popular hence, primarily because the team has always shown the might and the form of a champion.
  • Alabama Survives Scare From Tennessee  By : Ross Everett
    Alabama didn't so much win their game against Tennessee on Saturday as much as they escaped. Despite playing one of their worst games of the year they managed to keep their undefeated season alive as nose tackle Terrance Cody blocked a potential game winning field goal on the last play of the game to preserve a 12-10 victory for the Crimson Tide. Alabama held a tenuous 12-3 lead late in the game before a Tennessee touchdown and recovered onside kick had them facing the specter of the defeat for the first time this season.
  • How A Good quality Ankle Sports Brace Might Get You Back Into Your Favorite Activity  By : Janine Weathers
    Ankles are one of the most injury-prone joints in our body. Since they support our entire body weight, it is no wonder almost everyone active in sports would have experienced a rolled ankle. By performing routine exercises to build ankle strength, which can help avoid further sprains from occurring.
  • Why You Should Compare Sports Betting Sites  By : Tim Johnson
    Online sports books have exploded into a massive industry over the past decade with the online revolution clearly changing how we lead our lives. The internet has changed most aspects of our lives, giving us a whole new way of dealing with every day tasks and how we spend our free time. We can now pay bills, bank, sort out insurance, shop, learn new skills, book holidays and an array of other things that in the old days would have taken a considerable amount of time. The internet has provided us with the gift of time and now we can deal with every day tasks simply and efficiently online, we now have more time to enjoy the more pleasant aspects of life.
  • Browns Top Bills In Bumbling Offensive Display  By : Ross Everett
    In a matchup between two of the worst offenses in the NFL, someone had to win. Despite producing only 9 first downs and'3 yards of total offense, the Cleveland Browns got a late game field goal from Billy Cundiff to defeat the Buffalo Bills 6-3 and win their first game of the season. The Bills had the more productive afternoon statistically, with- first downs and 288 yards of offense but were undone by three costly turnovers. Both teams are now 1-4 on the 2009 NFL season.
  • Colts Hammer Woeful Rams  By : Ross Everett
    Peyton Manning was unable to tie a NFL record with his sixth straight 300 yard game , but the Indianapolis Colts remained undefeated by ripping the lowly St. Louis Rams 42-6 at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday. Manning amassed 235 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions as the Colts made short work of the winless Rams. St. Louis quarterback Marc Bulger continued to struggle, with--0 yards passing, two interceptions and no touchdowns.
  • Panthers Get On Track With Win Over Bucs  By : Ross Everett
    Carolina Panthers' quarterback Jake Delhomme struggled on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was fortunate that his running backs bailed him out. Delhomme threw for only 65 yards with two interceptions, but D'Angelo Williams (152 yards) and Jonathan Stewart (110 yards) kept the chains moving as the Panthers won their second straight game defeating the Bucs 28-21. Tampa Bay has now lost ten straight dating back to last season and are 0-6 for the first time since'85. Carolina improved to 2-3 with the victory.
  • Kansas City Wins First Of Season By Beating Washington  By : Ross Everett
    The offensively struggling Kansas City Chiefs have finally found a way to win-play a team with a more stagnant offense than their own. The Chiefs gave Todd Haley his first win as a NFL head coach on Sunday with a---6 win over the Washington Redskins. Kansas City is now 1-5 on the NFL season, while the Redskins slumped to 2-4.
  • Saints Rip Giants Behind Brees' Four TD Passes  By : Ross Everett
    Heading into last Sunday, there was a consensus that the New York Giants were the best team in the NFL with an undefeated record, a productive offense and the league's top ranked defense. The New Orleans Saints made a compelling case to the contrary, however, as they dismantled the Giants to win 48-27 behind yet another MVP-like performance from quarterback Drew Brees. Brees threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions as New Orleans kept their record perfect on the season at 5-0. The Giants dropped to 5-1 with the defeat.
  • NFL Free Agent Jeff Garcia Slams Oakland Raiders  By : Ross Everett
    Veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia was released earlier this week by the Philadelphia Eagles, a victim of too many quarterbacks on the roster. Now that hes no longer under contract to a NFL team, hes letting his feelings be known about another one of his recent employers--the Oakland Raiders. There may be no team in the NFL more desperate for a quarterback than the Raiders, but Garcia quickly let it be known that he has no interest in returning to Oakland in an interview in which he slammed the teams management and suggested that current quarterback Jamarcus Russell was in over his head.
  • NFL Has No Problem With Cowboys' Video Screen  By : Ross Everett
    The Dallas Cowboys are settling into their new $1.15 billion dollar home stadium, but much of the talk in the NFL preseason has been about the massive video screen hanging directly over the field of play. There's been a bit of a controversy about the height of the video screen, with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones rebuffing suggestions that the board was hung too low.
  • A New Look For The Tennessee Titans  By : Harlon Mason
    Not many people would have thought the Titans would start the season this badly. This could mean the Titans' season is already over before it really started.
  • Falcons Win Big On Road, Top 49ers  By : Ross Everett
    It's obvious that the San Francisco 49ers are heading in the right direction under Mike Singletary, but you couldn't tell by watching their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Falcons scored six touchdowns against the Niners, with running back Michael Turner accounting for three of the scores as Atlanta routed San Francisco by a lopsided 45-10 final score. It was the Niners' worst defeat since a 41-0 loss back in 2006 under former coach Mike Nolan. San Francisco fell to 3-2 with the defeat while the Falcons improved to 3-1.
  • North Carolina Tops #13 West Virginia On Last Second Field Goal  By : Ross Everett
    The University of North Carolina used a 21 yard field goal on the final play of the game to pull a big college football upset over #13 Virginia Tech on Thursday night, winning by a final score of 20-17. The Tar Heels' #8 ranked defense proved as tenacious as their high national status would suggest, and gave the Hokies fits throughout. North Carolina led for most of the game, but withstood a late game Virginia Tech comeback bid to take the win. It was North Carolina's first ACC Conference win of the season.
  • Minnesota Loses First Game of Season  By : Ross Everett
    Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated no more. The Pittsburgh Steelers' used a couple of big plays from their defense in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and defeat the Vikings by a final score of 27-17. Favre put up decent yardage in the loss, throwing for 334 yards but had no touchdowns and an interception.
  • Steelers Continue Dominance Of Browns  By : Ross Everett
    The Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing the Cleveland Browns for longer than any other team in the National Football League, dating back to'50. And while it hasn't been quite that long since the Cleveland Browns won a game against the Steelers it may be starting to feel like it. On Sunday, Pittsburgh won for the twelfth straight time dating back to 2003 as they topped Cleveland by a final score of 27-13. The defending Superbowl champions improved to 4-2 while the Browns fell to 1-5.
  • Philadelphia Has No Trouble With Struggling Washington  By : Ross Everett
    The 'new look' Washington Redskins offense under Sherm Lewis looked much like the old offense under Jim Zorn, and the Philadelphia Eagles had little trouble as they opened a 27-10 halftime lead en route to a 27-17 victory on Monday Night Football. DeSean Jackson scored a long touchdown both rushing and receiving, and Donovan McNabb threw for 156 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in the victory. The Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season, while the Redskins dropped to 2-5.
  • Broncos Still Undefeated After Win Over Chargers  By : Ross Everett
    The Denver Broncos are for real. The NFL's most surprising undefeated team certainly answered any remaining doubters on Monday Night Football as they used a fourth quarter surge to put away the San Diego Chargers 34-23. Denver upped their record to 6-0 while San Diego dropped to 2-3. Broncos' QB Kyle Orton had another solid, mistake free game as he passed for 229 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. Denver's special teams also excelled, with Eddie Royal becoming only the 11th player in NFL history to return a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in the same game.
  • Green Bay Trounces Detroit  By : Ross Everett
    The Green Bay Packers didn't do a good job protecting their quarterback last Sunday, but against the lowly Detroit Lions it didn't really matter. Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers was sacked five times, but Green Bay used a big first half offensive outburst to coast to a 26-0 NFL victory over the Detroit Lions. Rodgers threw two first half touchdown passes which was complimented by four Mason Crosby field goals as Green Bay improved to 3-2 on the season.
  • Liven Up Your Checks with the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide  By : Alan Plastin
    Roll tide, roll! If you are a fan of the University of Alabama and you want to make your personal checks more interesting then there is no better way than to feature your favorite school and team on your personal checks.
  • Increasing Football Swiftness And Nimbleness  By : Rex Owens
    How can a football player increase their swiftness and nimbleness? It involves training. On That Point are a many of power football equipment items and training books, videos, or dvds that anyone can acquire to play essential agility football.
  • Dallas Routs Hapless Seattle  By : Ross Everett
    Quarterback Tony Romo had another solid game, and the Dallas Cowboys made short work of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in a 38-17 victory. Romo threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, and receiver Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game. The Cowboys improved to 5-2 with the win, while the Seahawks dropped to 2-5.
  • Washington Offense In A State Of Flux  By : Ross Everett
    The Washington Redskins are a mess right now. Head coach Jim Zorn has a tenuous hold on his job at best and after Sunday's---6 loss to Kansas City was stripped of his offensive play calling duties. Management installed newly hired 'offensive consultant' Sherman Lewis as the new offensive play caller and the team has set up an awkward arrangement for him to get the plays to the quarterbacks. For that reason, starting QB Jason Campbell has some serious misgivings about the efficacy of the setup.
  • South Florida Upsets West Virginia In College Football  By : Ross Everett
    Redshirt freshman quarterback B.J. Daniels threw for three touchdowns and the South Florida Bulls used a tenacious defensive effort to upset visiting West Virginia 30-19 on Friday night. Daniels threw for 232 yards and rushed for 104, compiling more yardage individually than West Virginia amassed as a team. Both teams are now 6-2 on the season.
  • Seminoles Rally Late To Upset Tar Heels  By : Ross Everett
    Florida State won their first ACC college football game of the year on Thursday, though it certainly wasn't easy. The Seminoles were down 24-6 midway through the third quarter before mounting a furious comeback to defeat North Carolina 30-27. The Seminoles improved their overall record to 3-4 while North Carolina dropped to 4-3.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Looking Sad  By : Dustin Green
    The Tampa Buccaneers are one of the many teams in the NFL trying to start from the ground up and rebuild their franchise. After the Super Bowl win in 02' the Buccaneers haven't had much success.
  • Texans Win Tough Road Contest Against Bengals  By : Ross Everett
    Behind a career day for quarterback Matt Schaub, the Houston Texans erased a 17-14 halftime deficit to score-- points in the second half and defeat the host Cincinnati Bengals 28-17. Schaub threw for 342 yards and 4 touchdowns against one interception in the solid road victory. Against a team that had won three straight games in the final seconds, Houston never gave Cincinnati the chance to create any late drama. Cincinnati dropped to 4-2 with the loss while Houston evened their record at 3-3.
  • Chargers Rip Sputtering Chiefs  By : Ross Everett
    The San Diego Chargers bounced back nicely from their Monday Night Football loss to Denver last week, opening a 20-0 halftime lead before coasting to a 37-7 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Chargers' quarterback Phillip Rivers passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Running back Ladanian Tomlinson ran for a season high 71 yards as San Diego evened their record at 3-3.
  • NY Jets Rip Hapless Raiders  By : Ross Everett
    The New York Jets and rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez found a sure fire cure to their recent struggles-a game against the lowly Oakland Raiders. Sanchez passed for--3 yards and a touchdown, plus added a rushing touchdown as New York thumped Oakland 38-0 in the largest regular season shutout win in franchise history. Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell continued to struggle, and he passed for just 61 yards with three interceptions before he was benched in favor of Bruce Gradowski. The Jets improved their record to 4-3 while the Raiders dropped to 2-5.
  • 2008 SEC Championship: Gators Top Tide  By : Ross Everett
    The Florida Gators rampage through the SEC reached its culmination with a 31-20 victory over #1 ranked Alabama in the conference championship game. This victory set the stage for the Gators' appearance in the National Championship Game.
  • CFL Canadian Football For The American NFL Football Fan  By : Ross Everett
    While football in the United States is associated with crisp autumn days and cool nights, in Canada professional football begins in the summer time. While NFL training camps won't open until mid-summer by then the Canadian Football League (CFL) will be well into their regular season schedule.
  • Football Heroes Capture Our Hearts  By : Carl Keller
    Super Bowl Day! The championship of the National Soccer League! A hundred thousand spectators yelling and cheering within the stadium! The intensity of the competition vibrates over the tv in every home! Enthusiasm resonates everywhere! No one remains unchanged by this event!
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