When a player’s NFL career is finished, they usually are not responsible for that decision. Teams chose against even making phone calls and it ends instantly for an individual. Others try to hang on despite long odds hoping for another chance. The New York Jets may give such opportunity shortly. Reports state that New York [...]
The Carolina Hurricanes entered the offseason with one of their highest draft picks in a long time. The 2013 Draft has also been said to have some of the best prospects from a draft in years. Jim Rutherford has said that he would entertain offers for their fifth overall pick if it involved a top [...]
The Colorado Rockies made some changes to their MLB roster before they were defeated 4-2 by the San Diego Padres on Saturday. The Rockies reactivated LHP Jeff Francis from the 15 day DL and he was thrown back into the fire immediately as he took the bump for the Rockies. However, his return was a rough one, as the Padres got all [...]
Otto Porter continues to draw attention from NBA teams and draft observers as the big day of June 27 draws closer. He’s considered the best small forward in the draft and that’s a key position for young teams like the Charlotte Bobcats, who are just trying to break into the realm of respectability. The Bobcats [...]
Since head coach Bill O’ Brien has been on the Penn State University campus serving as the leader of its football program, many have sensed a change in the culture. Implementing a different style of offense and stitching players’ names on the back of the jerseys are just two examples of the improving status of [...]
The Creighton Bluejays will be joining the Big East Conference–or what’s left of it–in the 2013-14 college basketball season. Although there will still be some great teams in the conference, Doug McDermott could lead the Bluejays to a Big East title this season. Sure, Georgetown and Marquette should enter the season in the top 25, [...]
Sprinter English Gardner is coming off an exceptional junior year that included an indoor team championship for Oregon University and a second straight 100-meter dash outdoor title. After completing her events on Saturday, Gardner announced her decision to forgo her senior year and become a professional runner with Team USA. From her freshmen days at [...]
Sure, a few NFL teams located in the United States of America struggle to retain a stout fan base year after year. However, the idea that these less than appealing teams should bolt to London is asinine. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has made countless efforts to move the game into England, but the rate of [...]
Since returning for the first time in over year, Chicago White Sox SP John Danks has been inconsistent, but that wasn’t the case for Danks on Saturday and fantasy baseball owners should be aware of his improvement. He had his best start of the year against the Oakland Athletics, allowing only four baserunners and one [...]
After falling out of favor at Bayern Munich last season, Mario Gomez has emerged as a shock target for Tottenham, according to reports. Bayern’s preferred option is the more agile Mario Mandzukic, who has nailed his position in the first team. Gomez specializes in out-and-out goal scoring, a constant predator in and around the penalty [...]
By now, you already know the book on Tony Romo; a talented quarterback who can’t get it done when it matters most. Instead of rehashing the same arguments about Romo, I’ve decided to take and in-depth look at his on the field play, by analyzing his strengths, weaknesses and outlook for 2013. Strengths: He has [...]
After a tumultuous 2012 season, Cam Newton is saying and doing all the right things. Newton reported to OTA’s 12 pounds lighter and seems focused and ready to lead the Carolina Panthers on and off the field. “I have looked at it this year — my approach to the game and postgame interviews, and I [...]
The NFL Network is once again airing its top-100 player rankings. This week, players 41-50 were revealed, and Cam Newton came in at number 46, falling six spots from last year’s ranking. Interestingly enough, Newton squeezes into the league’s top-10 quarterbacks according to the list, beating out Colin Kaepernick (81), Matthew Stafford (76), Ben Roethlisberger (61) [...]
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said Wednesday he has lost 12 pounds since the end of last season. Newton addressed his motivation for the weight loss at a news conference Wednesday. “It was just a personal goal that I set for myself. I’m not going to go into what it really meant because looking at [...]
vs. Josh Freeman: In many ways Freeman is a poor man’s Cam Newton. Freeman has a strong arm but not as strong as Newton’s, and he’s athletic but not was athletic as Newton. Both quarterbacks are streaky and struggle with accuracy, but in terms of pocket poise and decision making Newton probably has the edge. [...]
10 years ago, a player with the skill set of Tavon Austin wouldn’t have enticed NFL general managers into using a first-round pick. The NFL changed its rules to favor offense and the result is a pass-heavy league where once unattainable passing records like Dan Marino’s single-season mark of 5,084 yards are shattered. The new [...]
The Carolina Panthers begin their organized team activities (OTAs) today, and for Ron Rivera it could be the beginning of his final season as Panthers head coach. The former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator has struggled to guide the Panthers past mediocrity posting a disappointing 13-19 record. If the Panthers fail to make the playoffs, Rivera [...]
