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Catching Up With Former MLB Catcher Rob Bowen

I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing former MLB catcher Rob Bowen, a 28- year-old former member of the Athletics, Padres, Cubs and Twins...

Written by Steve Merriam about about 10 hours ago 27 reads 2 comments
Classic Rewind: Raiders Top Steelers In 1980 MNF Matchup

There was a time when the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders was the most competitive in the NFL. When these titans met on the gridiron there was no question it was going to be a battle and often with a lot on the line...

Written by Dean Hybl about about 11 hours ago 21 reads 0 comments
What Can We Say During Times Like These: IMPROVE, OAKLAND RAIDERS!

One of the Bleacher writers said something like this: "Why are we writing on here (Bleacher Report's Oakland Raiders' page) since there is so little that can be said?" I thought, "We can IMPROVE!" ...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about about 15 hours ago 98 reads 1 comments
Notre Dame Fans: Is Brian Kelly Really Rich Rodriguez?

Many Notre Dame fans are clamoring for the ND Muckety Mucks to obtain one of the brightest shining stars in the college football solar system...

Written by Cliff Eastham about about 19 hours ago 1,693 reads 22 comments
"The Miracle On Grass II?"

32 teams, 32 countries, all vying for the right to become King of the Football World. Oh sure, the usual suspects will be heavily favored, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Spain Germany, you know the drill...

Written by Phil Andrews about 1 day ago 23 reads 0 comments
The Best Teams That Won The World Cup

With the World Cup brewing( can't wait) next summer, join me as we look at the best teams that have won the World Cup, through individual performances, conspiracies( yes) and just sheer genius...

Written by Chibueze Kelvin Osuoji about 1 day ago 259 reads 1 comments
Tampa Bay Rays Offseason Report: Dec. 4, 2009

Welcome to another edition of Thaddeus' Tampa Bay Rays Offseason Report. Each and every Friday, we're going to recap the moves, trades, signings, and other nonsense of the previous week in the ...

Written by Thaddeus Walk about 1 day ago 170 reads 0 comments
Queens of the Court: Margaret Court Was The Queen Of Them All

Let’s start at the top. There is, for Margaret Court more than any other player—man or woman—no other place to begin. For Court stands at the very top of tennis’ list of achievements...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 1 day ago 122 reads 6 comments
When The Game Was Ours: A Must Read For Any Sports Fan

“When The Game Was Ours” Written by: Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson with Jackie MacMullan Reviewed by: Joe Gill What can I say about this book? For one, I could not put it down...

Written by Joe Gill about 1 day ago 47 reads 2 comments
Believe It: Roger Federer's Greatest Season Was 2009

Was 2009 a good year for Roger Federer? It depends. Throughout history, there has probably not even been one man that would not give up a part of his body for a year like "The Swiss Maestro" had in 2009...

Written by Donald Marhefka about 1 day ago 1,190 reads 17 comments
Nothing But The Truth (Opinion) About All Things Rockets.

Realizing that objective, critical comments about your hometown team probably won't go over as well as a article that makes the most casual fan feel good. I, like a lot of other fans prefer the cold, brutal truth...

Written by Basketball Coach about 2 days ago 28 reads 0 comments
The Best of the Attitude Era

The Attitude Era was a period in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and in professional wrestling history. The attitude era began Monday Night Wars til the early 2000s. As a result Many amazing wrestlers careers were boosted...

Written by jonathan Secore about 2 days ago 388 reads 23 comments
All-Time Bobby Bowden Florida State Seminoles NFL Team

Bobby Bowden's retirement this week ended the tenure for one of college football's most successful coaches ever. His highlights included National Championships in 1993 and 1999, 12 ACC championships, ...

Written by Matt Ryan about 2 days ago 159 reads 0 comments
Baseball Hall of Fame: Who's Next in Line for the Shrine?

The 2010 Hall of Fame ballot has been hotly debated in the past few weeks, and for good reason: there's no clear-cut person, no Ricky Henderson, no Paul Molitor to draw the majority of the votes...

Written by Big K about 2 days ago 143 reads 2 comments
Raiders-Steelers: An Organizational Comparison

If a team's age of existence made a difference in the quality of its performance, then the Pittsburgh Steelers should have the advantage in the Week 13 game with the Oakland Raiders. However, being older does not necessarily make one more competent...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 2 days ago 279 reads 2 comments
MIAMI HURRICANES QUARTERBACKS!

JIM KELLY 84-85 USFL-1154, 730, 9842, 83, 20, NFL 86-96-4779, 2974, 35,467, 237, 175 BERNIE KOSAR 85-96 NFL-3365, 1994, 59.3, 23,301, 124, 87 VINNY TESTAVERDE NFL 87-07-6701, 3787, 56...

Written by michele ann about 2 days ago 102 reads 0 comments
Cam Neely's Nifty Fifty

Cam Neely was the prototype power forward in hockey. He could skate, fight, cause chaos in the crease, and SCORE(LOOCH hope you read this). He came to the Bruins in a trade with Vancouver during the 1986-1987 season...

Written by Joe Gill about 2 days ago 20 reads 0 comments
Taking a Look at Jerry Angelo's Draft History Part II The 2003 NFL Draft

In his second year with the Bears, Angelo managed to do things a little better than he did in his first year and drafted current starters like Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman...

Written by Bryan Dietzler about 2 days ago 62 reads 0 comments
EDDIE JAMES MEMORIAL TROPHY:

THE EDDIE JAMES MEMORIAL TROPHY IS A CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE TROPHY, AWARDED TO THE LEADING RUSHER IN THE WEST DIVISION. UNLIKE OTHER CFL TROPHIES, THERE IS NO EQUIVALENT FOR THE EAST DIVISION...

Written by michele ann about 2 days ago 3 reads 0 comments
NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES FOOTBALL: PLAYERS WHO PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY!

PERVIS R. ATKINS.JR 11-24-35 RUSTON, LA. RB/TE NFL IN 1959 HE BECAME THE FIRST OF FOUR STRAIGHT NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY PLAYERS TO LEAD THE NATION IN RUSHING YARDAGE WITH 130 CARRIES FOR 971 YARDS...

Written by michele ann about 2 days ago 22 reads 0 comments
Federer Eases Past Roddick In Melbourne

World Number 1 Roger Federer cruised past the American number 1 Andy Roddick in the Semi Finals of this year's Australian Open in Melbourne...

Written by Aaron Kumar about 2 days ago 259 reads 0 comments
First Black American To Be Inducted Into The Canadian Hall Of Fame!

THOMAS R. CASEY 7-30-24 TO 10-10-02 RB/DB THOMAS CASEY IS THE 1ST BLACK AMERICAN TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE CANADIAN HALL OF FAME...

Written by michele ann about 2 days ago 3 reads 0 comments
FIRST PANAMANIAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL!

LEONARDO "LEO" BARKER 11-7-59 CRISTOBAL, PANAMA CANAL ZONE. LINEBACKER, 6"2' 221 NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY D7 (177) 1984 CINN BENGALS. LEO BARKER WAS THE FIRST PANAMANIAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL...

Written by michele ann about 2 days ago 22 reads 0 comments
Time Machine: Bengals Clinch AFC North on Dec. 18, 2005

With the Lions set to take on the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, I can't help but think of Dec. 18, 2005. On a frigid day in Detroit, the Bengals throttled the Lions 41-17 and clinched the AFC North division title...

Written by Russell Wight about 2 days ago 75 reads 0 comments
The 1976 Cincinnati Reds: One of Baseball's Greatest Teams

The 1976 Cincinnati Reds were one of the most dominating offensive teams of all time. They led the National League in every major category, some by a wide margin. Dominant Statistics The Reds batted ...

Written by Harold Friend about 2 days ago 62 reads 1 comments

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History Article Archive

Catching Up With Former MLB Catcher Rob Bowen

Classic Rewind: Raiders Top Steelers In 1980 MNF Matchup

What Can We Say During Times Like These: IMPROVE, OAKLAND RAIDERS!

Notre Dame Fans: Is Brian Kelly Really Rich Rodriguez?

"The Miracle On Grass II?"

The Best Teams That Won The World Cup

Tampa Bay Rays Offseason Report: Dec. 4, 2009

Queens of the Court: Margaret Court Was The Queen Of Them All

When The Game Was Ours: A Must Read For Any Sports Fan

Believe It: Roger Federer's Greatest Season Was 2009

Nothing But The Truth (Opinion) About All Things Rockets.

The Best of the Attitude Era

All-Time Bobby Bowden Florida State Seminoles NFL Team

Baseball Hall of Fame: Who's Next in Line for the Shrine?

Raiders-Steelers: An Organizational Comparison

MIAMI HURRICANES QUARTERBACKS!

Cam Neely's Nifty Fifty

Taking a Look at Jerry Angelo's Draft History Part II The 2003 NFL Draft

EDDIE JAMES MEMORIAL TROPHY:

NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES FOOTBALL: PLAYERS WHO PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY!

Federer Eases Past Roddick In Melbourne

First Black American To Be Inducted Into The Canadian Hall Of Fame!

FIRST PANAMANIAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL!

Time Machine: Bengals Clinch AFC North on Dec. 18, 2005

The 1976 Cincinnati Reds: One of Baseball's Greatest Teams

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