Although different in physique and style, there are few who understand the plight of Tim Tebow better than Doug Flutie. Both former Heisman winners are unconventional quarterbacks, constantly doubted, yet pure “winners.” Moreover, both now know what it is like
Today’s interior defensive linemen are thankful that Larry Allen has now been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame instead of lining up for the Dallas Cowboys next season. Allen was a mauler who paved the way for Emmett
Warren Sapp was a dominant force on the field and a unique character off of it. Perhaps one of the most memorable players of his era, Sapp will stand out in the Hall of Fame as well as the only
Cris Carter grew up in Troy, OH and played wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, making his induction into the Canton, OH Pro Football Hall of Fame extra special. The legendary former Eagles and Vikings receiver began his speech
It would take a long memory to remember the last time Bill Parcells was a successful head football coach. Nevertheless, the former coach of the Giants, Jets, Dolphins, and Cowboys became the first coach to join the Hall of Fame
Jonathan Ogden, the first ever selection of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens after the franchise moved from Cleveland in 1996, became the first ever Hall of Fame inductee of the team currently at the top of the NFL. A
Lebron James is the uncontested NBA leader on the court. Rumor has it that “King James” is seeking to become the leader off the court as well. According to Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock, Lebron is mulling a bid to become
The current trend in college sports has been a full embrace of the call to provide athletes with stipends in addition to their scholarships. Stanford coach David Shaw spoke out against this movement at PAC 12 Media Days, saying: “If
Chief competitor Fox Sports 1 is not expected to launch until mid-August, but ESPN is already rapidly losing viewers. Ratings show that the 24/7 sports network saw a double-digit drop in Q2 and saw an 8% drop in day viewership
The University of Alabama raised eyebrows last month with an extravagant locker room that features a waterfall and an arcade. Unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, their incredible facility has already been surpassed by the Oregon Ducks. A $68 million “Football
Vince Young is most remembered for eluding college football defenders en route to a BCS National Championship and a runner-up finish for the Heisman Trophy. Unfortunately for Young, he has not been able to elude his debts. Officers from Harris
President Obama enjoyed one of his favorite activities Monday when he welcomed the San Francisco Giants to the White House to honor their World Series win. However, the president was perhaps extra enthusiastic this time because he was not only
Brian Urlacher may have retired from professional football this offseason, but the future Hall of Famer has apparently not quite left the game behind. The Chicago Bears great is poised to join Fox Sports 1, the new network that will
Michael Dyer had a bright future ahead of him. A five-star running back coming out of high school, Dyer initially lived up to his promise in college before ultimately placing that future in doubt. In his first year, Dyer broke
CLEVELAND, OH – The basketball competition at the National Senior Games features numerous former collegiate stars and stellar players, yet it was one participant, at the 75-79 year old division, that caused the biggest stir at the games. Pat Boone,
CLEVELAND, OH – Conservative activist and Chairman of the 60 Plus Association, Jim Martin, as well as his association’s celebrity spokesman, Pat Boone, will be suiting up for the Virginia Creepers Sunday as the team pursues a title in the
On Thursday, South Carolina cleared Jadeveon Clowney of wrongdoing after the university investigated the superstar after finding out he had talked with Jay Z, who is now a sports agent. There are no NCAA rules against players having a conversation
Joe Flacco has been described as a “talented but dull QB.” According to recent comments, he hopes to change that description to “rich winner.” When asked about the general consensus that the Ravens will not be as strong next season
NBA Commissioner David Stern knows his time is running short as he prepares to leave his current post in February. However, his impending exit did not cause him any reluctance in speculating about potential expansion. Stern cited Seattle and Las
Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby was entering the 2013 season as one of the nation’s top collegiate athletes and the #6 overall NFL draft prospect according to Drafttek.com. Now, he will become the first case study as to how much
There is perhaps no more bizarre situation as far as sports franchise locations than the lack of an NFL team in Los Angeles. Jerry Jones, one of the league’s most visible owners, believes that is about to change. When asked
While not an exact science, jersey sales are one of the top indicators regarding the popularity of NFL players. Given that fact, Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers quarterback who has been the subject of significant backlash since seen wearing a Miami
Ricky Williams is undeniably one of the more troubled yet intriguing athletes of our time, leaving many wondering what the former Heisman Trophy winner’s career would have looked like without the influence of marijuana. Despite his very public drug problem,
One would think that Nick Saban, who has led the Alabama Crimson Tide to three of the last four national championships, would have spent the offseason fielding comparisons to his mentor Bill Belichick or fellow Alabama legend Bear Bryant. Instead,
In this year’s NBA offseason, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was reminiscent of the girl everyone flirts with but, for whatever reason, no one actually takes to the dance. Consistently cited as the owner NBA players would most like to play
At the SEC Media Days, Jadeveon Clowney was quick to draw a sharp contrast between himself and the man he hopes to beat out for the Heisman Trophy. “I don’t go to bars,” Clowney said. “I don’t drink.” He went
Jerry Sandusky will long be remembered as one of the worst villains associated with the sports world, and the path of destruction that scarred virtually everyone and every entity that was linked to him will long be felt. It is
Tiki Barber was never a huge fan of Eli Manning, his quarterback when he retired with the New York Giants. Nevertheless, Barber now has high praise for the signal caller, declaring him better than his older, more highly regarded brother,
Since entering the SEC, Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema has been blasting the hurry-up, no-huddle, fast-paced style of play as dangerous to players and a source of injuries. Gus Malzahn, the new head coach of Auburn, said he initially thought
Will Muschamp is clearly getting a little tired of his predecessor, Urban Meyer, getting in his way. The Florida coach took the opportunity at SEC Media Days to punch back. Meyer is now the coach at Ohio State, the school
While Real Madrid may be the most valuable team in all of sports, the Forbes listing of the most valuable teams in sports proves that the real value is in the NFL. Beginning with the Dallas Cowboys at #5, thirty
Despite being the number four player in the world, Agnieszka Radwanska is learning that the moral teachings of her church still apply to her. Although known for frequently broadcasting her Catholic faith, the tennis star decided to pose nude in ESPN’s
It would be easy to argue that Johnny Manziel has had one of the rougher offseasons in recent memory. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner simply cannot seem to stay out of the limelight with repeated improprieties that continue to haunt
Former NFL player and University of Florida standout from the early nineties, Monty Ray Grow, was arrested Sunday for leaving the three-year-old girl for whom he was responsible in the car while he visited a strip club. It is unclear
Mike and Maurkice Pouncey, twin brothers and centers for the Dolphins and Steelers respectively, caused quite a stir once pictures of the two wearing “Free Hernandez” hats were released. The former Gator standouts chose to wear the hats in support
The Alabama Crimson Tide have quickly risen to powerhouse status, having won three of the last four national titles. With such success comes certain perks, one of which seems to be an incredible second-to-none locker room. A new addition, the
Aaron Rodgers is in the midst of one of the strongest and most diverse quarterback eras in football history. At the top, you have Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, both of whom are widely considered to be among the top
Count 49ers safety Donte Whitner as among those unimpressed by his teammates Colin Kaepernick and Vernon Davis and their appearances in the ESPN Body issue. “I would never do that,” Whitner said. “To each his own. I don’t know aboutall
Although many may have missed it, the Celebrity Softball game leading up to the All-Star festivities contained what is likely to be one of the mid-season event’s best stories. Wounded Warrior, Josh Wege, who lost the lower half of both
Noted Tea Party basher and liberal mouthpiece Keith Olbermann has struggled in recent years to identify a network willing to broadcast his radical, hate-filled opinions. However, it appears that ESPN, ever eager to open its doors to those on the
