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New Jersey Nets: Ranking the Top 5 Trades Since 2000

Sportman — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:26:56 +0000

Aside from the playoffs, the most exciting part of the season for the fans might be the trade deadline.

This is where teams move and acquire players to either help the team contend or to rebuild for the future.

Over the past decade or so, the New Jersey Nets have made quite a number [...]

Manchester United Transfer News: Demba Ba Would Push Red Devils over the Top

Sportman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:22:26 +0000

Newcastle striker Demba Ba is exactly what Manchester United needs to shake up their underperforming lineup.

The rumors circulating hint that this move—at the very least—a reality. Ba has a reasonably low buyout clause in his contract, and he has been the center of interest of numerous teams.

Sports Byte Sunderland reports the conditions [...]

Power Ranking the Top 10 Pre-Zuffa UFC Fighters

Sportman — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:33:27 +0000

Although the UFC has only been around since 1993, it has undergone some major changes since its early days.

Before Anderson Silva became the top fighter in the world, before Jon Jones became one of the most talked-about fighters in the world and before Dana White and Zuffa became the owners to the now [...]

MLB Free Agents 2012: Most Likely Destination for Top 10 Free Agents

Sportman — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:49:12 +0000

The 2012 MLB free-agent class is one of the most top-heavy classes seen in recent memory.

First basemen Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder sit at the top of the class with shortstop Jose Reyes right behind them. The star pitchers are C.J. Wilson and Yu Darvish but beyond the top five players, it is [...]

Clark scores 28 points in Georgetown’s 88-61 rout of Chaminade at Maui Invitational

Sportman — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:27:21 +0000

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Georgetown had a short turnaround after a disappointing loss to a Top 25 team the night before, leading to some sluggish moments early against Chaminade.

Once the Hoyas got rolling, there was no stopping them.

Jason Clark hit six 3-pointers and had 28 points to lead Georgetown to an 88-61 rout [...]

Top 5 NBA Fights Of All-Time

Sportman — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:10:12 +0000

We might not have an NBA season this year. Luckily, we still have thousands of classic moments in NBA history to look back on.

While NBA players rarely fight when they do, it is usually entertaining due to their lack of coordination and size.

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No. 10 Georgetown Tops Longwood 56-45 In Opener

Sportman — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:23:43 +0000

WASHINGTON — Georgetown’s first game as a Top 10 team was hardly Top 10-caliber, with the Hoyas’ uptempo game sputtering at times Friday night through a closer-than-expected, 56-45 season-opening win over Longwood.

Preseason Big East first-team guard Sugar Rodgers went only 2 for 10 from the field but made all eight of her free [...]

Sports Video Games: My Top 10 of All Time

Sportman — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:23:22 +0000

Hello sports fans, I am sure that some, if not most of you, are video gamers like myself. We all remember the golden age of gaming, back when Pac-Man and Donkey Kong were all the rage, but today I’m here to honor that overlooked genre of video games: The sports games.

To help pay [...]

Cowboys vs Eagles: The Eagles Should Be on Top of the NFC East by Week 11

Sportman — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:08:40 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles, who have struggled after six games in 2011, should find themselves on top of the NFC East division by the end of Week 11. Of course, this being the NFL, the complete opposite could occur.

The Eagles came into Week 8′s battle the Cowboys with a 2-4 record, but after taking [...]

Most Wanted: Top 5 Fantasy Football Pickups

Sportman — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:15:38 +0000

BY ROB SHAW, BloombergSports.com

5) Tim Tebow, Broncos For the first 45 minutes, Tim Tebow was pretty awful. Even at the gameâs conclusion he connected on just 48% of his passes. However, all that Broncos fans will remember are the two clutch touchdown passes in the fourth quarter that led the Broncos to [...]

Fantasy Football Week 5 Start Em Sit Em: Who Are the Smart Matchup Plays?

Sportman — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:19:11 +0000

We’ve arrived at the quarter pole of the 2011 fantasy football season, and that means two things. First, the bye weeks are here, which thins the pool of talent available to fantasy owners this week. Second, injuries and byes make finding solid matchup plays that much more essential to teams looking either to distance [...]

Buzz’s Top 50 most dramatic moments

Sportman — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:40:19 +0000

DAILY Telegraph Sports Editor-at-large Phil Rothfield names his Top 50 most dramatic moments of the 2011 NRL season:

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LSU rises to No. 2 in Top 25; Auburn, UGa out

Sportman — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:50:38 +0000

Winning the biggest game of college football’s opening weekend boosted LSU to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25. Go to Source

College Football Rankings 2011: 3 Top 25 Teams to Track During Week 2

Sportman — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:36:23 +0000

Week 1 of the 2011 college football season left fans with as many new questions as answers to old ones, if not more so.

Especially among the top 25 teams in the AP and Coaches’ Polls, with some dominating despite lingering concerns and other struggling against inferior competition.

These three, in particular, will be [...]

Hop On The Sooner Bandwagon: Oklahoma Ranked No. 1

Sportman — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:05:48 +0000

NEW YORK — Being voted preseason No. 1 is a tradition at Oklahoma, and this season is no different.

The Sooners will start out top-ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the 10th time, more than any program in the country.

The defending Big 12 champions received 36 of 60 first-place votes [...]

Top 9 Biggest Troublemakers In Sports History

Sportman — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:05:10 +0000

Some pro athletes are magnets to trouble.

Consciously or unconsciously, it seems theyâre always causing bad things to happen to themselves as well as to the people around them.

But some guys seem to attract more trouble than others….

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Letters to the Editor: Education money, politicians campaining and rising grocery prices

Sportman — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:25:31 +0000

Education money

The Orlando Sentinel recently published an article discussing whether Florida would apply for federal Race to the Top money (“State may pass up chance at $100M education grant,” Monday). Mimi Graham of Florida State University said,… Go to Source

Voting open for UF’s Christian Taylor in The Bowerman

Sportman — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:25:28 +0000

Education money

Florida jumper Christian Taylor named Bowerman Award finalist

Sportman — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:25:23 +0000

Education money

Top 10 best area athletes of the past 10 years

Sportman — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:03:33 +0000

Who are the area’s 10 best high school male athletes of the past 10 years? Here’s our list. We considered players who competed from the 2001-02 through 2010-11 school years and have graduated. That means guys like national 19-and-under 100-meter dash… Go to Source

Top jockey cops huge fine

Sportman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:49:42 +0000

ZAC Purton was last night hit with a HK$300,000 ($40,000) fine by the Hong Kong Jockey Club for failing to report an approach by a notorious punter.

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Edward Jackson: Old Guys Rule: Experience Powers Bruins and Mavericks to the Top

Sportman — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:55:24 +0000

In addition to having really tall captains, and superb defensive skills, Stanley Cup champions, the Boston Bruins, and NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks, have something else in common.

Their veterans came through in the playoffs — big time.

For the Bruins, forward Mark Recchi recorded a goal or assist in each game of [...]

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Has Jimmer Fredette Moved Into the Top 5?

Sportman — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:38:03 +0000

What is Jimmer Fredette’s NBA Ceiling?

Jimmer Fredette is an interesting NBA prospect. He can score with the best of them but he isn

Wozniacki Wins

Sportman — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:34:18 +0000

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki defeated Marion Bartoli 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 to win the BNP Paribas Open a year after the Dane lost in the final.

Wozniacki won her WTA Tour-leading 19th match of the year and her second title while appearing in the final for her third consecutive tournament.

Wozniacki won [...]

Top agents face bans over cap scandal

Sportman — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:36:59 +0000

FOUR of league’s top player agents are fighting to save their careers as a result of the Storm salary cap scandal. Go to Source

Final College Basketball Rankings

Sportman — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:43:59 +0000

Ohio State, Kansas and Duke were the only teams ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll this season, and they were among nine teams in the Top 25 from start to finish.

Ohio State (32-2), the overall No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament, led the poll for the third straight [...]

NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates for Most Improved Player of the Year

Sportman — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:44:30 +0000

Webster’s Dictionary defines the term improve as “to enhance in value and quality; to make better.” When it comes to the 2010-2011 NBA season, there are a plethora of players who fit the bill for that description.

With less than 20 games remaining for every team this season, players have a short time to [...]

2011 NFL Draft: Is Cam Newton Worth a First-Round Pick?

Sportman — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:40:32 +0000

The Star Quarterback Out Of Auburn Has Issues Going Into 2011 Draft

Cam Newton has star power, that aspect of his talent is not up for debate. He oozes charisma and already seems to be a pro in handling the media.

Even his comment about being an “icon” was deftly handled at his Combine [...]

2011 NFL Mock Draft: Washington Redskins Shore Up Defense with J.J. Watt

Sportman — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:01:43 +0000

J.J. Watt Becomes Third Defensive End Taken in Top 10 When Redskins Nab Him at No. 10

Len Berman: Top 5 Sports Stories

Sportman — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:37 +0000

TGIF everyone, here’s my Top 5 for February 25, 2011 from Len Berman at ThatsSports.com

1. Quick Hits

* The federal mediator says “some progress” has been made in the NFL labor talks, but, “very strong differences remain.” Talks will resume next week. March 4th is “D-Day.” * The first baseball exhibition game [...]

Memphis Vs. Illinois: Which Team Will Make the NCAA Tournament?

Sportman — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:42:35 +0000

This article compares two teams currently on the NCAA tournament bubble with comparable RPI and overall credentials. Think of it as a virtual play-in game; two teams who could potentially meet in a First Four matchup.

Memphis (21-7, 9-4 C-USA); RPI: 34, SOS: 47

Illinois (17-11, 7-8 Big Ten); RPI: 36, SOS: 14

Common [...]

Top track and field meets for the 2011 season

Sportman — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:58:19 +0000

The thousands of fans attended the Daytona 500 cheered the start of the Great American Race, but then hushed in time for the third lap.

They solemnly held up three fingers as the race cars completed the lap as a tribute to the memory of the Dale… Go to Source

Duke returns to No. 1 in ESPN/USA Today Top 25; St. John’s back in poll

Sportman — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:18:15 +0000

Duke returned to the top spot in the ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll on Monday, while the latest big win for St. John’s vaulted the Red Storm into the Top 25. Go to Source

NHL Power Rankings: Top 20 Players Impacting the Playoff Races

Sportman — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:56:31 +0000

As teams draw closer to their 60th game, the NHL community knows it’s crunch time.

There are only eight teams from each conference that will advance and multiple talented teams that will be on the outside looking in.

While it will be a team effort that will bolster a squad’s playoff chances, individual players [...]

2011 NFL Draft: Top 20 Combine Stars of the Last Decade

Sportman — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:08:58 +0000

The NFL combine is right around the corner.

This is the time for players to show their true physical abilities.

For some, their drafts stocks will rise following the combine after displaying immense talents.

For others, they’ll draft stock will plummet due to a poor showing.

We’ve seen players perform extremely well at the [...]

Tiger Woods: Are His Best Days Behind Him?

Sportman — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:26:19 +0000

Tiger Woods Struggled Today And Is Mired In A Drought, But Will He Ever Get Back to the Top?

Tiger Woods put a 76 on the board on a Sunday.

Let that sink in for a second.

Woods used to dominate Sunday’s during his prime, but yet again, Tiger was unable to put together [...]

Revenue key to Real status – Deloitte

Sportman — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:55:59 +0000

Real Madrid are top of the Football Money League for the sixth straight year, while third-placed Manchester United are the highest of seven English clubs in the Top 20. Deloitte’s Dan Jones explains the increasing importance of revenue to clubs in light of Uefa’s financial fair play rules. Go to Source

Real revenue key – Deloitte’s Jones

Sportman — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:54:40 +0000

Top 10 Sports Road Trip Destinations In The Soutwest

Sportman — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:09:21 +0000

“Road trippin’, road trippin’, we’re not happy unless we’re road trippin’.”

The above should be the official anthem for any adventurous sports fanatic.

Yeah, spectating at games locally is a delight, but there’s a whole nation out there, filled with wildly entertaining and historically significant venues that dot the landscape from coast to coast [...]

Super Bowl XLV: Aaron Rodgers To Greg Jennings Give Packers 28-17 Lead

Sportman — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:36:59 +0000

It’s An 11-Point Game After Steelers Turnover Turns Into Packers Touchdown

If injuries aren’t the story of this game, then the turnovers will be. The Steelers turned the ball over on a fumble, and the Packers got seven points out of it.

With the score now 28-17, the Packers have their best lead since [...]

Bargain Buys: Top 10 NBA Players Making Under $2.5 Million, Eastern Conference

Sportman — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:45:12 +0000

With many superstars in the NBA making upwards of $10 million a year, every team in the league yearns the luxury of getting production out of players who make well under the league average of somewhere around $6 million.

So who are the NBA’s most valuable players making less than $2.5 million a year?

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2011 San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the Top 10 Near-Term QB Options, Pt. 1

Sportman — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:42:43 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers have not made the playoffs for eight seasons. While there have been many factors that have contributed to this drought, perhaps no on-field issue has been as glaring as the prolonged inconsistency the team has seen at the quarterback position.

The 49ers have not had a Super Bowl winning [...]

Top agent ‘shocked’ at Carroll fee

Sportman — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:58:51 +0000

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MLB Hot Stove: Where Will the Top 10 Free Agents Still On the Market Land?

Sportman — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:14:19 +0000

As the last dying embers of the Hot Stove flame begin to blacken and fade, let’s take one more look at who is still out there.

At this time of the year, free agents can often be had at a discount, hungry as players are to find a team and get down to the [...]

Winter X Games 15: Shaun White and Top 10 Olympians Competing in Aspen This Year

Sportman — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:24:11 +0000

Just like that, the Winter X games have come around for a 15th consecutive year. The X games, hosted by ESPN, will be held January 28th – January 31st in Aspen Colorado.

The athletes will compete for the gold in such events as: Men and Women’s Snowboarder X, SuperPipe, slopestyle and Men and [...]

2011 NFL Draft: Who Needs The Senior Bowl The Most?

Sportman — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:51:39 +0000

2011 NFL Draft: Who Needs The Senior Bowl The Most? The Senior Bowl is a chance for everyone to show why they should be playing ball on Sundays. However, for some it means far more than it does for others. There are players out there who are looking to up their stock in the [...]

Power Ranking the Best Offensive Recruiting Classes of the Past Decade

Sportman — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:35:21 +0000

College football recruiting is a timeless art in which some coaches and programs excel, while other schools are forced to sift through the best of what’s left.

It is hardly a coincidence that the same schools rank close to the top in recruiting year in and year out. The USCs and Floridas of the [...]

NFL Conference Championships: Santonio Holmes Calls Polamalu ‘Greatest Player’

Sportman — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:28:36 +0000

NFL Conference Championships: Santonio Holmes Calls Polamalu ‘Greatest Player’

Santonio Holmes had nothing but respect for former teammates Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu when he spoke with reporters on Wednesday.

Holmes was traded from the Steelers tot he Jets in the offseason and will play against his former team for the AFC championship on [...]

Top 5 No-Good, Slimy Scum-Bags That Still Matter In The NFL Playoffs

Sportman — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:32:29 +0000

In terms of scum-bags in sports, the NFL does a pretty good job of keeping their names in the headlines.

For some reason, pro football attracts the real dirt bags of the NFL world. The reasons for this are pretty simple. The big money and the respect that footballers get all over the country. [...]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Debate: Top 5 Running Backs For 2011

Sportman — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:21:26 +0000

Some suggest that fantasy football season is over. These people obviously don’t play in dynasty leagues, where the season never really does end.

And for those who play in these types of leagues, it never really is too early to starting thinking ahead. To the 2011 season. We’re already in 2011, for goodness sake. [...]