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Oct 28, 2011 - You have to understand my situation, here. I started writing this recap when the Cardinals were trailing the Rangers 7-4 in the seventh inning, and it looked like the Rangers were going to win their first-ever World Series. Even when the Cardinals threatened in the eighth, I kept on working through, because what were the odds that the Rangers would give it away? What were the odds that Neftali Feliz [...]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are pride themselves for being the only team to have six Super Bowls. Their 1-6 record vs New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady is something different entirely.

If there is one player that even the most die-hard Steelers fan fears—like the dread bogeyman in their dreams—it is Brady [...]

Oct 27, 2011 - The postponement of Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday gave Cardinals manager Tony La Russa a chance to play movie critic. He told reporters in St. Louis that he used the off day to go see “Moneyball”, for the second time:

As for “Moneyball,” La Russa said he went once already and walked out on it. “It’s our tribute to all the scouts and baseball [...]

1. Drew Brees, New Orleans at St. Louis
2. Tom Brady, New England at Pittsburgh
3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs New England
4. Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee vs Indianapolis
5. Michael Vick, Philadelphia vs Dallas
6. Cam Newton, Carolina vs Minnesota
7. Tony Romo, Dallas at Philadelphia
8. Tim Tebow, Denver vs Detroit
9. Phillip Rivers, San Diego at Kansas City [...]

During my childhood, my parents rented a farmhouse outside of a small town in southwest Missouri. The owner kept up the cattle ranching and we lived in the house. As an eight year old boy, out of boredom, I would often wander about the farm during my free time. I have two younger sisters, but I often did not want to play with them. [...]

Eric Lindros has long had a shaky relationship with the Philadelphia Flyers organization, but it appears as though bygones will be made bygones at the end of December when Lindros returns to the ice in Philly as part of the Winter Classic.
He confirmed to FAN590 in Toronto on Wednesday morning that he’ll indeed [...]

The name Dillon Baxter is pretty well known in college football circles. He was one of the highest rated recruits of the 2010 class, and also hailing from San Diego, quickly drew comparison to former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. He would choose USC and enroll early in the spring, looking for an edge that would enable him to compete immediately in the fall. The freshman was issued the nameless No. 28, with an opportunity to earn one on the field. The freshman was issued the nameless No. 28, with an opportunity to earn one[...]

Tickets for “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson” go on sale Friday, Oct. 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Big-time boxing’s return to our nation’s capital has created a buzz amongst sports fans ready to see the Unified Super Lightweight Champion Amir “King” Khan defend his titles against the No. 1-rated IBF [...]

Major League Baseball has just announced that Game 6 of the World Series will be postponed tonight and will be played at 8:05 pm est tomorrow night. Game 7 will be moved to Friday night.

This postponement has advantages for both teams.

For the St. Louis Cardinals,[...]

Mock Draft 2012

1. Miami – Andrew Luck QB Stanford – The Dolphins missed their best chance to win one, up 15 against Denver. After that it’s hard to see this team winning a game. But the good news is that they win the Suck for Luck contest and get a true franchise signal caller.

2. Indianapolis – Matt Kalil OT USC – I can’t see the Colts [...]