The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in this year's edition of the NHL's Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia today. Leading up to the game the Empire State Building was lit up with the colors of both teams. In Philadelphia the Crown Lights of the ... Read More
Photo: Flyers Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov’s Winter Classic Mask Pays Respect To Philadelphia Sports History
Posted By Gordon Dixon On January 2nd 2012. Under Headline Tags: Ilya Bryzgalov, Ilya Bryzgalov mask, Ilya Bryzgalov winter challenge mask, new york rangers, nhl winter classic, philadelphia flyers .
The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in this year's edition of the NHL's Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia today. Leading up to the game the Empire State Building was lit up with the colors of both teams. In Philadelphia the Crown Lights of the ... Read More
South Carolina WR Alshon Jeffery Wins Capital One Bowl MVP Despite Being Ejected From Game
Posted By Gordon Dixon On January 2nd 2012. Under College Football, NCAA Tags: 2012 capital one bowl, Alfonzo Dennard, Alfonzo Dennard ejected, alshon jeffery, alshon jeffery capital one bowl mvp, alshon jeffery ejected, nebraska cornhuskers, South Carolina Gamecocks .
Coming into this season much was expected from the South Carolina Gamecocks offense but things didn't go according to plan. The team's starting quarterback to begin the year, Stephen Garcia, was dismissed from the team in October. Later that month running back Marcus Lattimore was lost for the season with ... Read More
University Of North Dakota Drops Nickname Considered Offensive By NCAA
Posted By Gordon Dixon On January 2nd 2012. Under NCAA Tags: north dakota drops nickname, north dakota fighting sioux, university of north dakota .
Nicknames are how we identify with a school's athletic teams. In some cases you don't need to hear the name of the school along with the nickname to know who is being talked about. Say "The Trojans take the field" and most immediately think of USC. When the Buckeyes are ... Read More
Michigan State Football Coach Mark Dantonio Has Live Alligator Brought To Practice That Bites Handler
Posted By Gordon Dixon On January 1st 2012. Under College Football, NCAA Tags: 2012 outback bowl, Mark Dantonio, mark dantonio brings alligator to practice, michigan state alligator at practice, michigan state football, Michigan State Spartans .
Mark Dantonio and #12 Michigan State (10-3) will face #18 Georgia (10-3) in the Outback Bowl tomorrow in Tampa, FL. During this season Dantonio has had his team watch videos of boxing great Muhammad Ali and among his fight preparations he discussed various training techniques, including wrestling an alligator. At ... Read More
Photo: Retiring Jason Taylor Thanks Fans Via Billboard In Miami
Posted By Gordon Dixon On January 1st 2012. Under NFL Tags: jason taylor, jason taylor billboard, jason taylor retire, jason taylor retirement, jason taylor thanks fans with billboard, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, washington redskins .
After today's game Jason Taylor will take off the pads one last time, ending a career that began in 1997 and would see him become one of the best pass rushers of his time. Taylor recorded 10+ sacks in a season 6 times between 2000-20007, including a career high 18.5 ... Read More
Derrick Rose Close To “Lifetime” Deal With Adidas Reportedly Worth Close To $250 Million
Posted By Gordon Dixon On December 30th 2011. Under NBA Tags: chicago bulls, Derrick Rose, derrick rose adidas commercial, derrick rose extension, derrick rose mvp, Derrick Rose playground renovation, Derrick Rose renovates playground .
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose had himself quite a year in 2011. He took his game to another level posting career highs in points per game (25), 3-pointers made (128), and assists per game (7.7). His play during the 2010-2011 regular season was rewarded as he was named league MVP. ... Read More
Video: Robert Griffin III’s 24-YD TD Run In The Alamo Bowl
Posted By Gordon Dixon On December 30th 2011. Under College Football, Video Tags: 2011 alamo bowl, baylor bears, baylor football, robert griffin alamo bowl td run, robert griffin III .
Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III had on Superman socks when he was named Heisman Trophy winner earlier this month. He played the part pretty well last night as he escaped what seems like the entire Washington defense on the way to this 24-yd TD run.
http://youtu.be/Tcx1VeXhrVA
Griffin finished the game with 295 ... Read More
Preston Zimmerman Goes On Twitter Rant Over Jurgen Klinsmann’s Selections For US Men’s National Team
Posted By Gordon Dixon On December 28th 2011. Under Headline Tags: jurgen klinsmann, preston zimmerman, preston zimmerman twitter rant, us men's national team, us soccer, usmnt .
Preston Zimmerman has not yet made an appearance for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team and probably shouldn't expect to anytime soon after today. Since being named head coach in July Jurgen Klinsmann has been criticized for his selections, often choosing players who are German-born but qualify for inclusion to ... Read More
