Even though Peyton Manning has only led his teams to two conference titles in 14 years as starting quarterback, it still just feels natural that the Denver Broncos would receive AFC-high 6-to-1 Super Bowl odds from Vegas. It feels like his teams should get there every year. However,the 2012 divisional-round loss proved yet another time [...]
Ten years to the date since he announced his retirement, Patrick Roy was back in the same restaurant at the Pepsi Center in Denver to be introduced as the newest head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Spirits were high, and Avalanche fans are no doubt hopeful that things are well on their way to turning [...]
It was the same situations, different day for the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The only change, a rather significant one, was that this time the Rockies finished the game on top of the Houston Astros. Struggling recently with the ability to capitalize on opportunities from the plate, Colorado came through when it mattered most on [...]
Although the Memphis Grizzlies were surprisingly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, the series wasn’t a total loss. Memphis discovered that reserve small forward Quincy Pondexter can potentially be a steady source of perimeter scoring, and for this reason he should be a larger part of their game plan for [...]
Well, did he or didn’t he? This has been the question that has been taking up most of the time in the college football world for the majority of the day. Today, during the SEC meetings, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was discussing the lately enormously-hot topic of a possible nine-game conference schedule. [...]
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Kansas Jayhawks will enter the 2013-14 college basketball season as the favorites in the Big 12 Conference. For what it is worth, these two teams split the season series this past season. Oddly enough, the Cowboys won on the road and the Jayhawks won on the road. Although Kansas will [...]
How does the “Man of Steel” shave? In this hotly debated topic, Gillette helps cut through the clutter with HowDoesHeShave.com, a website dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Superman’s grooming routine. Director Kevin Smith; TV hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman; scientist and comedian Bill Nye; and Mayim Bialik, actress and real-life neuroscientist, share their [...]
At first, when the NBA decided to make the act of flopping illegal, the reaction was that it would eliminate players from manipulating the officials. However, players across the league continue to flail at times when their is hardly a foul. Perhaps the most annoying part of a game, referees are forced to make a [...]
The most exciting aspect of fantasy baseball is obviously home runs. There is nothing better than hearing the crack of the bat and seeing a ball go sailing over the fence. However, seeing a speedy player dash the 90 feet from first to second in an attempt to steal the base has to be the [...]
After leading Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in scoring and to their first Dutch Cup Championship since 1982, transfer rumors have surrounded U.S. Men’s National Team forward Jozy Altidore. For a player that scored 26 goals in 26 games for Alkmaar in all competitions, there will be clubs all over the world that are scrambling to sign [...]
The 2012 NFL Draft could not have resulted better for the NFC South’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only did the Bucs clearly have the best draft in the division, they were among the best in the league. Unlike division rival the New Orleans Saints, nearly every player drafted will have an impact on the Buccaneers [...]
It’s been a tough off-season for the New Orleans Saints, and it’s only going to get tougher. The week started with allegations embattled Saints GM Mickey Loomis “allegedly” wiretapped opposing teams headsets, being able to toggle between offense and defense audio. Today, USA Today reports Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith told NFL Network about [...]
The Carolina Panthers 2012 schedule has been released and it has not been kind to the Carolina Panthers. As ESPN’s Pat Yasinskas points out, the Panthers have the NFC South’s toughest schedule based on opponents 2011 overall records. Here is the schedule, courtesy of ESPN. Panthers Regular-Season Schedule (All times ET) Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 9, [...]
In an act of class and celebration, the Kansas City Chiefs have decided to give every season ticket holder a personalized Nike jersey. The move comes in celebration of the organization’s 50 years in Kansas City. Best of all, it doesn’t matter if you’re a new season ticket holder or have been one for decades. [...]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released safety Tanard Jackson hours ago and in the process added even more questions to a position thin to begin with. The official reasoning was due to Tanard failing his physical. After struggling last year with injury and his return from substance abuse suspension, this is not a surprise. According to [...]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can’t go wrong with the fifth pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. With both needs at running back and cornerback, either Morris Claiborne or Trent Richardson will be a welcome addition. With Claiborne gone in this scenario of the Rant Sports 2012 NFL Mock Draft, Trent Richardson becomes the obvious choice. [...]
Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye signed a one year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, reportedly worth around $2 million dollars. By signing Okoye, the Bucs add much needed depth and even a possible starter to the roster. His arrival also can be connected to coach Greg Schiano, who saw Okoye up close every [...]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not be done with free agency after all. Reports are the team has reached out to former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Derek Landri. Okoye is expected to have other teams chasing his services, so the Bucs will have competition. If they miss, Landri [...]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers prospect Morris Claiborne responded to the alleged Wonderlic results of his score by pointing to the scoreboard. His response on Twitter @MoClaiborne: “Some peopl don’t no what the test is about r what it is for. But u guys will have to do more then that to bring Momo17 dwn!!! $$$$$ ” [...]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 Preseason schedule has been released and it could not have been better in gauging the Bucs new identity. First, here is the schedule from Buccaneers.com: DATE OPPONENT PRESEASON SERIES Week 1 (Aug. 9-13) at Miami Miami leads 16-10 Week 2 (Aug. 16-20) TENNESSEE Tampa Bay leads 6-2 Week 3 (Aug. [...]
