Predators win the lockout by turning youth hockey game into full-on, NHL...
While most NHL players are plying their trade abroad during the ongoing league lockout, team support staffs have been sitting idle, whiling away the hours doing … well, Prep Rally doesn't know what...
View ArticleMario Götze juggles chewing gum during Champions League training session
Before Borussia Dortmund steamrollered Ajax 4-1 on Wednesday night to ensure a place in the final 16 of the Champions League, Mario Götze pulled off some showboating of the highest order during a...
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Navy will have new uniforms for Army game, once again
Nike, which provides uniforms for Army and Navy, has used the game between the two service academies to get creative the past couple years. This year, Navy will have a new look again....
View ArticlePhilippe Mexes imitates Zlatan with brilliant overhead kick against Anderlecht
A week ago, Zlatan Ibrahimovic won fawning praise and all the world's hyperbole for his astonishing overhead kick in a friendly against England. Now, former teammate Philippe Mexes has done his best...
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The 10-man rotation, starring Omer Asik — the NBA’s newest Yao Ming
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to...
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Roman Hamrlik calls out Donald Fehr, calls for NHLPA vote on deal
Washington Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik is 38 years old, and is watching his $3.5 million salary disappear for the 2012-13 season, in the second year of a two-year contract. If you're wondering if...
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Michael Phelps’ mere presence causes a ruckus at jury duty in Baltimore
The day after winning the Golden Goggles Award for Male Athlete of the Year, Michael Phelps experienced a much less exciting activity -- jury duty. He reported to Baltimore for his civic duty on...
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Jeff O’Neill wants to ‘make whole’ in Gary Bettman’s head as NHLers express...
Jeff O'Neill, alleged victim of online espionage. On Wednesday, the Players' Association submitted another CBA proposal. It was summarily rejected by the NHL, who appear be playing the neutral zone...
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Matt Duchene rips SEL’s Frolunda teammates: ‘You can’t just put your skates...
Many of the NHLers in Europe may only be there because of the NHL lockout but that doesn't mean they're phoning it in or taking it any less seriously. (With a few exceptions.) You don't make it to the...
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Greg Jennings, Julio Jones headline Week 12′s initial practice participation...
We begin our mid-week NFL injury roundup with the three Thanksgiving Day games. Houston Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody (back/ribs), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (hamstring) and linebacker Tim Dobbins...
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Thanksgiving Day Picks: Texans and Patriots look to gain holiday momentum in...
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions The Texans' usually excellent defense got a major wake-up call last Sunday, when they allowed 37 points to a Jacksonville Jaguars offense that had not scored more than...
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Flyers fan crashes Gary Bettman’s media scrum, confronts commissioner on NHL...
Jaymes Hall is a 41-year-old resident of Lancaster, Pa. He rocks a thick goatee, dark-rimmed glasses and a well-worn hat, looking very much like a guy you'd expect to see sitting in the cheap seats at...
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Mike Brey does his postgame presser wearing a George Washington jersey
Contrary to popular belief, Notre Dame coach Mike Brey's wardrobe doesn't only consist of dark blazers and mock turtlenecks. Occasionally he'll also don an old basketball jersey from his playing days....
View ArticleMorehead State coach Sean Woods goes off on player, leaving him near tears
Even though Morehead State led Kentucky deep into the second half Wednesday night, first-year Eagles coach Sean Woods clearly wasn't pleased his team let the chance for a titanic upset slip away in the...
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Report: Colin Kaepernick will start for 49ers this Sunday; Alex Smith’s...
After San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick put on quite the show against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, opening up the team's formerly conservative passing game with several...
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The Cleveland Browns will give out white flags on Sunday
Even with the Pittsburgh Steelers down to 37-year-old Charlie Batch and newly signed Brian Hoyer at the quarterback position, few are giving the 2-8 Cleveland Browns much of a chance to upset the 6-4...
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Shocker Special: Jeremy Pargo stuffs the stat sheet
You've got the turkey defrosted and ready to go. Stuffing, cranberry sauce, a couple of pies, everything is in place. Looks like you can close up shop for the night. Okay, pick up Jeremy Pargo first....
View ArticleVideo: Dog has some fun on one of Olympic Club’s greens
Happy Thanksgiving! For your viewing pleasure on this glorious Turkey Day, we offer up a video of a Welsh Corgi going nuts on Olympic Club's Cliff Course. Most of us will never get a chance to play...
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Tulsa Oilers have awesome Dark Knight jerseys, renamed Gotham City Crusaders...
Hey, remember that scene in "The Dark Knight" when Batman said the difference between himself and the imitation vigilantes populating Gotham City was that he "wasn't wearing hockey pads"? Apparently...
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Dr. Saturday’s bowl projections: How much more chaos is on the way?
Maybe, just maybe, last week wasn't the crazy part of the BCS race, but just the first steps towards utter chaos. Losses by Oregon and Kansas State changed six of the eight teams in the projections for...
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