Dec 29th 09
MMA Flashback: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title Changes Hands As Sobral Tops Southworth
Renato Babalu Sobral defeated Bobby Southworth by TKO to become Strikeforce light heavyweight champion in the co-main event of the promotions \’Destruction\’ card. Despite leaving with the belt around his waist, it wont be the centerpiece of Babalu\’s highlight reel with the way it transpired. A -350 wagering favorite despite his challenger status, Sobral was expected to use his world... read more
Dec 29th 09
Green Bay Trounces Detroit
The Green Bay Packers didn\’t do a good job protecting their quarterback last Sunday, but against the lowly Detroit Lions it didn\’t really matter. Packers\’ QB Aaron Rodgers was sacked five times, but Green Bay used a big first half offensive outburst to coast to a 26-0 NFL victory over the Detroit Lions. Rodgers threw two first half touchdown passes which was complimented by four Mason... read more
Dec 29th 09
College Football Flashback: 2008 SEC Championship Game
The Florida Gators rampage through the SEC reached its culmination with a 31-20 victory over #1 ranked Alabama in the conference championship game. The Gators scored– 4th quarter points to secure victory in a contest that was an epic struggle for three quarters with five lead changes and two ties. This victory set the stage for the Gators\’ appearance in the National Championship Game. The... read more
Dec 29th 09
Oakland Shocks Visiting Philadelphia For Second Win Of NFL Season
The Oakland Raiders scored the only touchdown of the game in the first quarter and then prevailed in the kicking duel that followed en route to a–9 upset of the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. Much maligned quarterback Jamarcus Russell played his best game of the season despite two interceptions, throwing for 224 yards and a touchdown. It was only the Raiders’ second win of the season, and only... read more
Dec 27th 09
Arena Football League To Fold, Will Declare Bankruptcy
After canceling their 2009 season, the Arena Football League has shut down entirely and appears headed for bankruptcy. Earlier this week, the league office released a short statement indicated that it had ceased operations because owners were \”unable to reach any consensus on restructuring the league over the past eight months.\” The league had reached a new agreement with players earlier this... read more
Dec 27th 09
Bengals Blast Struggling Bears
Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson got revenge on the team that let him go in the best possible way. Benson amassed 189 yards rushing and led his new team, the Cincinnati Bengals, to a 45-10 rout over the visiting Bears on Sunday. Carson Palmer threw for five touchdowns with no interceptions in the blowout victory. Cincinnati improved to 5-2 with the win while Chicago dropped to 3-3 on the NFL... read more
Dec 23rd 09
Manning, Colts Destroy Lowly Rams
Peyton Manning was unable to tie a NFL record with his sixth straight 300 yard game , but the Indianapolis Colts remained undefeated by ripping the lowly St. Louis Rams 42-6 at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday. Manning amassed 235 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions as the Colts made short work of the winless Rams. St. Louis quarterback Marc Bulger continued to struggle, with–0 yards... read more
Dec 23rd 09
WEC: Henderson Decisions Cerrone
The oldest fight sport adage in the world is ‘styles make fights’. For that reason, no one knew quite what to expect in Saturday’s WEC Interim Lightweight Championship battle between Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson. Henderson was known for his dominating wrestling skills, while Cerrone has a reputation as a punishing striker. Instead of being a clash of styles, however, it was an... read more
Dec 23rd 09
Canadiens Rip Islanders For First Win In Regulation This Season
The Montreal Canadiens have gotten off to a slow start this season, and entered Thursday night\’s game against the New York Islanders having gone thirteen games without a win in regulation dating back to last season. Apparently, all they needed to cure their ails was a team that was struggling more than they are. The Islanders only have one win on the season, and the Habs jumped on them early scoring... read more
Dec 23rd 09
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Florida Holds Off Mississippi State To Remain Undefeated
Despite a subpar game from quarterback Tim Tebow and a determined effort from the host Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Florida Gators remained undefeated by scrapping out a 29-19 victory. Florida led by only 3 points at halftime before pulling away in the fourth quarter. The usually efficient and accurate Tebow had two touchdowns returned for interceptions and passed for only 127 yards with no touchdowns.... read more
