SEC Preview: Strongman-style workouts helped Florida prepare for the new season
At the end of an hour-long weightlifting session on a Friday morning in late April, Florida basketball strength and conditioning coach Preston Greene told the Gators he had a surprise waiting outside....
View ArticleCowboys exhort fans to ‘Stand Up and Shout,’ but is anybody listening?
"Y'all should come to that stadium and watch us beat the Giants' ass." -- Jerry Jones, at a fan rally in July A nice thought for Jones' team in theory, but reality has proven to be a different story....
View ArticleLogan Mankins, Jordy Nelson headline early NFL inactive lists
Linebacker London Fletcher's consecutive games streak will reach 232 games and his consecutive starts streak will reach 187 as the 37-year-old is active and will start for the Washington Redskins when...
View ArticleSeahawks cornerback Richard Sherman gets inspiration from the voice of...
Earlier this week, talented and chirpy Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman changed his Twitter handle to "Optimus Prime," all the better to handle Calvin "Megatron" Johnson when the Seahawks...
View ArticleLuis Suarez celebrates goal by diving in front of Everton bench
Prior to Sunday's Merseyside derby, Everton manager David Moyes antagonized Liverpool's Luis Suarez, who has officially become The Only Player to Ever Dive in recent weeks, by saying he was concerned...
View ArticleJets sign former rugby player Hayden Smith to active roster
The New York Jets made an intriguing addition to their 53-man roster on Saturday when they terminated the contract of veteran wide receiver Jason Hill and promoted tight end Hayden Smith from the...
View ArticleThe Second Guess: Should Justin Verlander start Game 4 with Tigers season on...
When appropriate, Big League Stew reviews key decisions in the postseason to see if the right one was made. The Issue: Well, this is it. One more loss and the Detroit Tigers head home as the victims of...
View ArticleThe Vent: The fans will come back; what we’re missing out on
THE VENT is a forum for rants, raves, pleas and laments from hockey fans across the world about the NHL lockout. It runs every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. If you've got a take on the lockout and need...
View ArticleTim Lincecum’s funny press conference moment
Tim Lincecum hasn't needed any do-over while pitching in relief this postseason. In five appearances out of the bullpen, the San Francisco Giants pitcher has thrown 13 innings, striking out 17 batters...
View ArticleTim Tebow’s missed block leads to a blocked punt and Dolphins touchdown (VIDEO)
The good thing about having Tim Tebow as a protector on punts is the Jets can run a bunch of trick plays out of that set, something they've had success with already this season. The bad part is, they...
View ArticlePittsburgh Steelers give us a new era of uniform horribleness
The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed the Washington Redskins to Heinz Field Sunday, and wanted to honor their past at the same time. To that end, the franchise outfitted its players in throwback uniforms...
View ArticleTrent Richardson is apparently feeling much better
Trent Richardson burned many of us last week, rushing for just eight yards on eight carries in a friendly match-up (at Indy), then sitting out the final two quarters. But he seems to have recovered...
View ArticleAhmad Bradshaw is active, will play for the Giants on Sunday
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is active and will start against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Bradshaw had been listed as "questionable" with a foot injury, but toughed it last week,...
View ArticleRyan Tannehill leaves game with quadriceps, knee injuries
Entering Week 8, eleven NFL quarterbacks had not missed a snap on the 2012 regular season. Veterans Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Sam Bradford, Michael Vick, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Josh Freeman...
View ArticleEagles narrowly avoid going 0-for-October in quarterback sacks
It took 3 1/2 games and more than 14 quarters, but the Philadelphia Eagles' beleaguered defense finally produced a quarterback sack in the month of October. The historic event happened with 7:23 left...
View ArticleTom Brady is doing Tom Brady things in London
No, he isn't shopping for Gabicci cardigans at Stuarts. At least not today. Instead, Brady is piling up stats at Wembley Stadium, where the Patriots are pounding the Rams. With 11:20 still remaining...
View ArticleMan United beat 9-man Chelsea with Chicharito offside goal, Chelsea accuse...
Two questionable red cards and an offside goal helped Manchester United to their first win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League since 2002. After an entertaining first half that...
View ArticleDeAngelo Hall gets ejected from Steelers game, makes little difference otherwise
Through his tumultuous NFL career, Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall has been known as much (or more) for his verbal blasts and unconscionable behavior than for his on-field play. It goes...
View ArticleVick Ballard has one of the plays of the year to give the Colts an OT win
Vick Ballard had 5 yards to the goal line and a Colts win when he dove in the air. He twisted in the air, somehow leaping over Ryan Mouton's low tackle attempt as he turned in midair. He kept floating...
View ArticleSouth Carolina’s Marcus Lattimore diagnosed with a dislocated knee
(**WARNING: the video above shows a gruesome injury. You may not want to watch if you are squeamish.**) Marcus Lattimore could play football again. That's the word from South Carolina coach Steve...
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