It appears that 2011′s luster has lingered into 2013 for the Detroit Lions, as Vegas has rated them with a kind 7.5 regular-season win total. After watching the Lions fall behind by multiple scores in nearly every contest last season, it’s hard to view Detroit going .500 or above as a winning proposition. Perhaps no [...]
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 [...]
Even Vince Young himself understands that this is his final shot at the NFL. Today, the quarterback worked out with other former Texas Longhorns at the Pro Day held in Austin, and truth be told, he was impressive and appears to have impressed some people that could have a say in his future. Young, the [...]
Relationships are hard, and if the two partners cheer for rival teams it becomes darn near impossible. Just ask Emanuel Vega and his girlfriend Marissa Pena. Any fan of the NFL will tell you that there is no love lost between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins, and perhaps none understands that better than these [...]
Apparently, there is a very fine line between becoming a Super Bowl MVP and the biggest laughing stock in the history of the NFL, or better yet, sports in general. Had the last 3 seconds of this year’s Harbaugh Bowl gone a bit differently, that’s exactly what could have happened to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe [...]
Sadly, in this day and age, it’s hard to find a professional athlete that hasn’t managed to find a bit of trouble along the way, but every now and then a player will come along who represents all that is right about professional sports. When that happens, those players deserve high praise. Dallas Cowboys tight end [...]
Prior to Super Bowl XLVII, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco was known among NFL fans as ”just a guy.” He was a good quarterback, but certainly not considered a great one. He did just enough to win, but he wasn’t the star of the Ravens team. Now, however, all of that has changed with his performance [...]
Much has been made about how Super Bowl XLVII marks the first time in NFL history that two coaching brothers will face off against one another on the ultimate stage. No doubt you’ve already heard that tonight, when the two teams take the field to play what has been dubbed the Harbaugh Bowl or the [...]
If you’ve ever watched Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt play football, he doesn’t exactly come across as a kind-hearted and gentle human being. Watt, who was recently named the AFC Defensive Player of the Year and is a favorite to be named the NFL‘s Defensive Player of the Year later today, may be a [...]
With the Super Bowl just two days away, Rant Sports has been traveling back in time to take a look at what happened in past championship games. Here’s a look at this date, February 1st, in Super Bowl history. February 1, 2004: New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers Super Bowl XXXVIII would mark the [...]
With Super Bowl 2013 just around the corner, Rant Sports takes a look at various moments and games in Super Bowl history. Here’s a look at what happened on this date, January 31, throughout the history of the NFL. January 31, 1988: Washington Redskins vs. Denver Broncos The 1998 season was shortened by [...]
As Super Bowl 2013 looms just days away, Rant Sports takes a look at various moments and games in Super Bowl history. Here’s a look at what happened on this date, January 30, in seasons passed. January 30, 1983: Washington Redskins vs. Miami Dolphins The Washington Redskins scored seventeen unanswered second half points to [...]
