1. Oakland Raiders: Darren McFadden Gives Raiders Best Shot at Winning in 2012

    This preseason, we will get to see Oakland's Darren McFadden back in action. With Michael Bush departing for Chicago , it appears as though RunDMC will need to be as healthy as ever in 2012...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 9 months ago 2,378 reads 4 comments

  2. MLB Draft: O's Select RHP Kevin Gausman with No. 4 Overall Pick

    Less than two hours after being selected with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2012 MLB first-year player draft, LSU starting pitcher Kevin Gausman sat down next to Baltimore Orioles scouting director Gary Rajsich for a conference call...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 12 months ago 552 reads 1 comments

  3. MLB 2012: Top 5 Offseason Signings with the Most Impact

    With the start of spring training just under two weeks away, most players are starting to get locked in on preparing for the upcoming season...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about over 1 year ago 393 reads 1 comments

  4. Pittsburgh Steelers: LaMarr Woodley and the Rest of the Offseason Checklist

    It's rare to see a Super Bowl runner-up going out the next offseason and looking to sign a big-name free agent to add to its arsenal...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 4,742 reads 4 comments

  5. NBA Draft 2011: Jimmer Fredette and the 10 Purest Shooters in the Draft

    When it comes to the game of basketball, the concept is rather simple: put the ball in the hoop. That's why, obviously, it's very important for teams to get those guys who have a strong shot...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 289 reads 1 comments

  6. Miami Heat: Game 3's Victory May Mark the End of Series

    With last night's 88-86 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, one thing is for sure: Miami has recaptured the momentum. Dallas ' Dirk Nowitzki took over Game 2 in Miami as they headed back home with the series tied...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,711 reads 6 comments

  7. Maryland Football: Eight Off-the-Wall Predictions for Edsall and Terps in 2011

    The Ralph "Fridge" Friedgen era has come to an end in College Park, officially marking the beginning of a brand new era in Maryland Terrapin football...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,383 reads 1 comments

  8. WCWS: Player To Watch from All 8 Teams

    The Women's College World Series kicked off yesterday, with eight teams participating in a double-elimination style bracket for a shot to play in the best-of-three championship series set to begin on Monday June 6 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 420 reads 0 comments

  9. 2011 NBA Draft: Kemba Walker and the 5 Top Combo Guards of the Draft

    The draft is quickly approaching, and while the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks prepare for Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight, the 28 remaining teams are spending hours preparing and reviewing draft prospects...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,312 reads 7 comments

  10. 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Who Will Washington Wizards Team with John Wall?

    John Wall broke out on to the NBA scene right away as a rookie in 2010, finishing as Washington's third-leading scorer with 16 points per game...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 2,864 reads 15 comments

  11. Maryland Men's Basketball: 10 Things Turgeon Brings to Table for Terps

    Long-time Maryland men's basketball head coach Gary Williams announced his retirement from coaching on May 5, 2011. Four days later, the Williams era officially ended when the school announced the signing of Texas A&M head coach Mark Turgeon ...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,144 reads 1 comments

  12. Tony Gonzalez and 10 Guys Who Would Love a Free Hit on Bill Romanowski

    What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Bill Romanowski? Is it the fact that the former NFL linebacker, who played for four different teams from 1988-2003, ...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 5,278 reads 16 comments

  13. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ziggy Hood and the 7 Players Ready for a Breakout Season

    Pittsburgh fell just short of a seventh Lombardi Trophy in 2010, with Green Bay pulling out a slim victory...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 6,543 reads 16 comments

  14. New Orleans Saints: Does the Drafting of Mark Ingram Fix the Backfield Issue?

    In 2010 the New Orleans Saints finished the season at 11-5, capturing a wild card berth and the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,448 reads 3 comments

  15. Detroit Lions: With Playoff Run in Sight, Who Will Lions Target in Free Agency?

    It still sounds strange hearing someone say it out loud, but the Detroit Lions —yes, the Detroit Lions—are just a step or two away from becoming legitimate contenders in the NFC North...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,458 reads 20 comments

  16. NFL: 8 Running Backs on the Verge of Stardom

    Whether or not there's a season, there are several running backs looking to either have a breakout season or add on to his breakout performance from 2010...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 2,340 reads 27 comments

  17. Fantasy Baseball: 10 Best Relief Pitchers in 2011

    In the world of fantasy baseball, relief pitchers aren't exactly the most sought out players according to most owners...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,653 reads 0 comments

  18. 2011 NFL Free Agent Class: Best WRs Available?

    With the lockout still in place until at least the June 3 hearing, us fans will have to wait a little longer for the start of free agency...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about almost 2 years ago 1,724 reads 3 comments

  19. NFL: These 10 Guys Still Far From Washed Up

    Every team has those players that fans think are what we like to call "washed up." This is something all players experience at some point in their careers, whether it be once they hit age 30, 33, 35, 40, etc...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 779 reads 5 comments

  20. New Orleans Saints: Shaun Rogers' Signing Is Smartest of 2011 Offseason

    The New Orleans Saints made a huge acquisition earlier tonight. Literally. The addition of 340-pound defensive tackle Shaun Rogers , who they signed to a one-year contract worth ...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 3,288 reads 50 comments

  21. 2012 NFL Playoffs Repeat in Chicago? Chances of Bears Winning NFC North Division

    Chicago capped off its spectacular 2010 regular season campaign by winning two of its final three showdowns, bouncing back after being embarrassed by New England 's high-flying offense in a Week 14 matchup (a 36-7 beatdown at home)...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 645 reads 3 comments

  22. Houston Texans: The Top 10 Players in the Team's First Decade

    The first game of the 2011 season—if the NFL lives to see that day, that is—will mark the beginning of the Houston Texans' 10th season of existence...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 5,443 reads 7 comments

  23. Denver Broncos Bring Champ Bailey Back With Four-Year Deal: Smart Move?

    Champ Bailey has decided to stay in Denver by signing a four-year deal reportedly worth $43 million, with a guaranteed $11 million in 2011, according to The Denver Post...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 748 reads 3 comments

  24. NFL Rankings: Who's the No. 1 Receiving Tight End?

    The main job for tight ends in the National Football League isn't to catch passes—it's to block. But coming across a tough guy who can also catch the ball and gain you big chunks of yardage is always an added bonus...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 183 reads 1 comments

  25. Six Reasons Why Pittsburgh's James Farrior Is Most Underrated Linebacker in NFL

    In Pittsburgh, football games are won on the defensive side of the ball. The team thrives on putting pressure on the quarterback and causing havoc, leading to turnovers. Those turnovers are then translated into points on the scoreboard...

    Ben Heck Written by Ben Heck about 2 years ago 553 reads 20 comments