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20 Words Or Less: Islanders Stop Sidney Crosby’s Scoring Streak
Love the player, hate the 'stache?Sid vs. Washington:
Games: 20
Goals: 13
Assists: 22
Home:
Games: 20
Goals: 19
Assists: 18
New year, new streak.
Tags: New York Islanders, NHL, Other Sports, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals
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December 30, 2010
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20 Words Or Less: ‘Failure To Cooperate” Lands Favre $50K Fine
I don’t know about you, but to my brain, ‘failure to cooperate’ computes as ‘guilty as sin.’ Just saying.
Tags: Brett Favre, Jenn Sterger, Minnesota Vikings, NFL
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Vikings’ enabling of Favre puts Minnesota’s present – and future – up in air (0)
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December 29, 2010
2010 NFL Picks (Week 12): Early Sunday Games
Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 P.M. ET
Spread: Atlanta by 1
Total: 47.5
If we could switch out the Monday night clash between NFC West also-rans Arizona and San Francisco for another game, this would be the one that should get primetime billing.
On one side, you have the homestanding Falcons, who have the best record in the NFC. The Falcons have won four in a row...
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November 26, 2010
Turkey Day Special: New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
New York Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 P.M. ET
Spread: New York by 8.5
Total: 43.5
My, how things have changed since last these two met.
After pounding the Bengals in Week 17 last season to book a place in the postseason, the Jets went to Cincinnati a week later and defeated the NFC North champion Bengals 24-14.
After following that win with a run to the AFC title game, the...
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November 24, 2010
Turkey Day Special: Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints
Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints, 4:20 P.M. ET
Spread: New Orleans by 3
Total: 51
As far as auditions go, Jason Garrett is acing his, as the Cowboys are now looking more like the team we expected them to be coming into this season. Not only is Jon Kitna all of a sudd4en playing like he’s 28 and not 38, but Dallas has found themselves a real game-changer in rookie cornerback...
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November 24, 2010
Turkey Day Special: Detroit vs. New England
Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots, 12:30 P.M. ET
Spread: New England by 6.5
Total: 51
The Lions gave the Jets all they had back in Week 9, and they held a 20-10 lead late in the fourth quarter before the Jets scored 10 points in the final 2:46 to force overtime and then won 23-20 on Nick Folk’s chip shot in the extra period.
So, I don’t doubt that they can hang with the...
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November 24, 2010
Monday Night Football Preview & Pick (Week 11): San Diego vs. Denver
The Chargers are catching fire at just the right time, with back-to-back wins against Tennessee and at Houston, and I look for them to keep the hot streak going and move to .500 by taking down their AFC West rivals on Monday night.
The Chargers are averaging 33 points per game at home this season, and they’re averaging 26.6 points per game overall this season, which ranks fifth...
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November 21, 2010
2010 NFL Picks (Week 11): Late Sunday Afternoon Games
Whether you’re a Patriots fan, a Colts fan, or an NFL fan in general, I’d like to think you’ve had Week 11 circled on your calendar for a while now.
When New England and Indianapolis get together, it’s almost always memorable for one reason or another, and with the way that both teams have been playing thus far this season, there’s a good chance that...
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November 20, 2010
2010 NFL Picks (Week 11): Early Sunday Games
Week 11 shapes up to be an important week for several teams looking to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The spotlight in Sunday’s early games will be on Minnesota-Green Bay, as the Packers look to inflict some more pain on their former quarterback and their NFC North rivals, but there are also some pivotal contests in Nashville, Jacksonville, and Pittsburgh.
Here’s...
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November 20, 2010
College Football Preview: Boise State vs. Fresno State
Boise State (9-0, 5-0 WAC) vs. Fresno State (6-3, 4-2 WAC), 9:30 P.M. ET, ESPN2
Spread: Boise State by 30
Total: 66.5
So, Fresno State, are you hoping that you can catch the Broncos looking ahead to next week’s visit to Nevada?
Yeah, about that…hope can only get you so far when your defense is going to be worn out before you head to the locker room at halftime.
At one point...
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November 19, 2010
College Football Preview: San Diego State vs. Utah
San Diego State (7-3, 4-2 Mountain West) vs. Utah (8-2, 5-1 Mountain West, 10:00 P.M. ET
Spread: Utah by 2.5
Total: 55.5
Preview: After an 8-0 start that had Utah in the national title race a few short weeks ago, the Utes have come crashing down in the last two weeks. In back-to-back losses to TCU and Notre Dame, Utah has been outscored 75-10.
A third straight defeat could be...
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November 19, 2010
College Football Preview: Temple vs. Ohio
Temple Owls (8-2, 5-1 MAC) vs. Ohio Bobcats (7-3, 5-1 MAC)
Time: Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. ET
TV: ESPN2
Spread:
Total:
Last season, the MAC East title came down to this meeting, as the two tangled in Athens. Temple came into that showdown shooting for a perfect 8-0 conference record and 10 straight wins, while 6-3 Ohio looked to knock the Owls off of their perch and propel themselves...
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November 15, 2010
College Football Preview and Prediction: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Can Dan Persa and Northwestern put a damper on Iowa's season for a second straight year?Northwestern Wildcats (6-3, 2-3 Big Ten) vs. #13 AP/ESPN/BCS Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten)
Spread: Iowa by 9.5
Total: 50
Last season, Northwestern went into Iowa City and knocked Hawkeyes QB Ricky Stanzi out of the game – and the Hawkeyes out of the national title race – with a stunning...
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November 11, 2010
College Football Preview & Prediction: Fresno State vs. #21 Nevada
Colin Kaepernick and Nevada will be looking to avoid the upset in Fresno.Fresno State Bulldogs (6-2, 4-1 WAC) vs. #21 AP/ESPN/BCS Nevada Wolf Pack (8-1, 3-1 WAC), 10:30 P.M. ET
Spread: Nevada by 8.5
Total: 68.5
Can Fresno State slow down Nevada’s high-powered offense? The Wolf Pack are known mostly for their rushing prowess, but last weekend at Idaho, Colin Kaepernick threw for...
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November 10, 2010
2010 NFL Picks: Week 9 - Sunday’s Early Games
Will Matt Ryan and the Falcons claim sole possession of first in the NFC South on Sunday?Week 9 of the 2010 NFL season offers up some interesting matchups, as we’ll get to see just what the likes of the Buccaneers are made of.
We’ll also get to see if the Vikings can get a much-needed win at home, if the Jets, Texans, and Steelers can rebound with wins after tough losses last...
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November 06, 2010
Will Manchester United Sign Wesley Sneijder?
Can Manchester United cause a few surprises and win the Premier League title from under the noses of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City? They are poised in third place with the arrival of new blood on the cards and online betting websites like Totesport are offering odds of 9/2 on United topping the table at the end of the season.
In the aftermath of the Wayne Rooney saga and the...
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November 01, 2010
Vikings’ enabling of Favre puts Minnesota’s present - and future - up in air
Will the Vikings finally use some sense with Favre?Is there anyone out there who feels a shred of pity for the Minnesota Vikings with their current struggles and daily Favre, Favre, Favre drama?
I certainly don’t, because they’re getting exactly what they paid for.
Perhaps some might consider it a low blow, considering his past, but Favre is the addict, and the Vikings are...
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October 29, 2010
2010 NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Who to Sit - Wide Recievers/Tight Ends
Without Kurt Warner and Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald hasn't had many reasons to celebrate so far this season.After taking a look at which quarterbacks and running backs should not be part of your fantasy lineup in Week 8, this week’s sit list is rounded out with a rundown of which pass-catchers need a week off.
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Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers: Driver has had some...
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October 29, 2010
2010 NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Who to Sit - Running Backs
What will Darren McFadden do as a follow-up to his huge day in Denver?After reviewing which signal-callers to sit in Week 8, here’s our look at which running backs fantasy owners should shy away from this week, at least in my opinion.
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Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals: Benson has found the end zone only three times thus far this season (twice rushing, once receiving), has...
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October 28, 2010
2010 NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Who to Sit - Quarterbacks
Mark Sanchez and the Jets face a tough home matchup against Green Bay in Week 8.I’ve taken a look at who you fantasy owners out there should give a starting nod to this week, but who should take a seat on the bench this week?
I’m short on time today, so I’m going to have to dole this week’s sits out in multiple parts, starting with the quarterbacks.
Sit...
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October 28, 2010
2010 NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Who to Start
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Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs: Cassel has been Mr. Efficient in the last couple of weeks, completing 70% of his passes and tossing five touchdowns with no interceptions. Buffalo is dead last in the NFL in QB rating against (114.1), next to last in touchdown passes allowed (14), and 27th in completing % against (65.3%). Definite start this week.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo...
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October 27, 2010
2010 World Series Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Texas Rangers
Can Cliff Lee help lead the Rangers to their first World Series title?For those of you who are disappointed that there won’t be a rematch of last year’s World Series, or that you won’t get a chance to see Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee face off in a matchup that would’ve made Phillies fans salivate at the thought of what it’d have been like for the two to be in the same rotation...
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October 26, 2010
2010 NFL Power Rankings
Looks like the Eagles are doing just fine without McNabb, aren't they?When you take a look at the NFL standings through the first six weeks of the 2010 NFL season, it makes for interesting reading.
While it’s not a surprise to see the likes of the Steelers, Giants, and Jets at the top of their respective divisions, what to make of the struggles that the Cowboys (1-4)...
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October 22, 2010
2010 NFL Week 6 Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Quarterbacks - Big return for Big Ben?
Jay Cutler, Chicago (vs. Seattle):
Eli Manning, New York Giants (vs. Detroit):
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh (vs. Cleveland):
Matt Schaub, Houston (vs. Kansas City):
Alex Smith, San Francisco (vs. Oakland):
SIT
Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle (at Chicago):
Chad Henne, Miami (at Green Bay):
Shaun Hill, Detroit (at New York Giants):
Matt Ryan, Atlanta (at Philadelphia):
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October 13, 2010
2010 NFL Week 5 Fantasy Start/Sit: Quarterbacks - More Monday magic for Favre?
We’re already through four weeks of the NFL season, and if you’re a fantasy owner, you have to be especially disappointed with what you’ve seen from the likes of Brett Favre.
However, the stars could be aligning for a resurgence of the Favre we’ve seen so much over the last two decades.
What other signal callers (besides the obvious weekly must starts) are...
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October 06, 2010
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