http://www.yardbarker.com/users/punchbook Recent Yardbarker Articles: punchbook en-us UFC 81 promises to be one of the most intriguing UFC events of 2008. Former NCAA Heavyweight National Champion wrestler Brock Lesnar takes on Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:33:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/78009 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/78009 UFC 80 Rapid Fire Results: BJ Penn.............. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:32:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/78008 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/78008 The 18th ranked Mayland Terrapins came into Chapel Hill this afternoon and put a beating on Tyler Hansbrough and #1 ranked Carolina Tar Heels. Going into this gme the Tar heels were undefeated. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:29:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/77578 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/77578 It's been well documented that I'm a Packers fan, and with the success they've enjoyed this season it's been a fun ride. But every year, someone has to do something to reinforce the redneck, backwoods, hillbilly stereotype that hovers over every Packer Backer. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:49:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/76538 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/76538 Dana White may not be able to take Randy Couture in a fight, but it doesn't mean he has to take his crap either. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:15:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/74232 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/74232 On December 13, 2007 fans of the Houston Astros had every right to celebrate. They were getting one of the biggest bats at the shortstop position in the big leagues. Miguel Tejada was traded from the Orioles for outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Troy Patton, Matt Albers and Dennis Sarfate and third baseman Mike Costanzo. Things were looking good for the 'Stros, for about 10 minutes - because then the Mitchell report was release. And Mr. Tejada's name was listed. More..... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:43:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/74062 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/74062 100. He has want we want and does things in Mexico that we want to do. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:13:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/72170 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/72170 Although New England looks less and less impressive from week-to-week, they still find ways to spread the ball around and win football teams. Saturday's 31-20 dismantling of the Jacksonville Jaguars was impressive given that the Jags were a trendy pick to upset New England. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:04:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70636 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70636 Several major league sources have confirmed that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to send third baseman Scott Rolen to the Toronto Blue Jays for third baseman Troy Glaus. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:50:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70630 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70630 With flurries flying and the forecast for more snow I was thinking. "Oh crap, here we go again - week 16 against Chicago all over again." Needless to say, every time Ryan Grant received a hand off I was..... Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:47:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70629 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70629 In a weekend that features all of the NFL's big names - LaDainian Tomlinson, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and Terrell Owens - this promises to be the best weekend of football this season. Here is PunchBook.com's picks for this weekend's NFL Playoff games. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:40:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/69499 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/69499 Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen combined for 53 points against the New Jersey Nest last night to give the Boston Celtics their 30th win. The Celtics won the game 86-77 and improved Boston's overall record of 30-4. This is Boston's best start in the history of their storied franchise. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:33:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/69432 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/69432 Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand died yesterday at the age of 88. He was the first man in known history to conquer Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. Hillary accomplished this feat on May 29, 1953, Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:40:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/68309 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/68309 Alexander Ovechkin, the 22 year old Russian superstar signed the fist $100 million deal in NHL history on Monday. The Capitals locked Ovechkin up for 13 years for $124 million. Alexander "The Great," has been a goal scoring machine since stepping into the NHL in 2005. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:38:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/68307 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/68307 After leading his team to a 13-3 record, Brett Favre has said that he is looking to rejoin the Packers next season. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:14:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/67431 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/67431