Scifres gives Chargers big leg up against Steelers
January 7, 2009
The San Diego Chargers hold an enormous advantage over Pittsburgh at a position that could determine the outcome of Sunday’s playoff game, and I’m not talking about quarterback, running back or tight end. I’m talking about Mike Scifres, the team’s punter. Maybe you recognize him as the guy who almost singlehandedly took down Indianapolis last weekend. Maybe that’s a stretch, but without him the Chargers never would have won. All six of his punts wound up inside the Indy 20, four were inside the 10 and the last was a 52-yarder that jammed the Colts at the 1. If I’m Pittsburgh, that has me concerned. The Steelers aren’t exactly Air Coryell on offense. In fact, when they beat San Diego in…
Carmelo out at least 3 weeks with broken hand
January 6, 2009
‘Hopefully the healing process will be a lot quicker,’ Nuggets star says
Nuggets' Anthony out 3 weeks with broken bone - The Associated Press
January 6, 2009
 CBC.ca |
Nuggets' Anthony out 3 weeks with broken bone
The Associated Press - 50 minutes ago DENVER (AP) - Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a broken bone in his shooting hand, but he won't need surgery. Carmelo Anthony: (Hand) Out Three to Four Weeks Rotowire Melo may miss a month Denver Post Rotoworld.com - Boston Globe - Honolulu Advertiser - Los Angeles Times all 608 news articles |
World beater Denilson on Bolton trial
January 6, 2009
Brazilian 2002 FIFA World Cup winner and once the world's most expensive player, Denilson, is on trial with Premier League side Bolton Wanderers.
Peter King and Don Banks debate OT rules
January 6, 2009
Should the NFL change its OT rules or stick with the coin toss? Peter King and Don Banks agree to disagree in their spirited debate on the hot-button issue.
Taylor’s a champion again
January 5, 2009
04.01.09 Phil Taylor produced a brilliant display to thump Raymond van Barneveld 7-1 in the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship and take his 14th world title. Taylor had not won the title for three years but the result was never in doubt as he racked up a three-dart average of 109.76 - breaking his own record for a major final. The…
Ravens ride ravenous defense to playoff win
January 4, 2009
The Ravens forced five turnovers, including four interceptions of Chad Pennington, and held on to beat the Miami Dolphins 27-9 on Sunday in an AFC wild-card playoff game.
Reed, Baltimore stifle Miami in Wild Card win - Sports Network
January 4, 2009
 Washington Post |
Reed, Baltimore stifle Miami in Wild Card win
Sports Network - 29 minutes ago Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Ed Reed had two of Baltimore's four interceptions, running one back for a touchdown, and the Ravens defense stifled Miami to record a 27-9 win over the Dolphins in an AFC Wild Card contest. Ravens 27, Dolphins 9 Ravens Beat Dolphins With Swarming Defense New York Times 5 takeaways help Ravens beat Dolphins 27-9 The Associated Press CNN International - Baltimore Sun - Rotoworld.com - Bloomberg all 1,414 news articles |
Why the Ravens aren’t done and other playoff thoughts
January 4, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we wrap up the first three games of what is somewhat inaccurately called the NFL’s wild-card weekend from a raucous and purple-bedecked Metrodome …
Robben stunner sends Real third
January 4, 2009
A brilliant goal from Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on Spanish leaders Barcelona as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0.
