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Eddie "Umaga" Fatu: Bulldozing Into Fans' Hearts Until the Very End

This article was originally posted on TheSportsCourier.com . On Dec. 4, 2009, the world of professional wrestling suffered yet another untimely loss. This time, it was Eddie Fatu, better known to most as former WWE superstar Umaga...

Written by Fred Richani about 1 day ago 469 reads 1 comments
Jets-Bills: Fred Richani Previews (Video)

The Sports Courier's Fred "The F-Bomb" Richani previews Thursday night's AFC East showdown between the New York Jets (5-6) and Buffalo Bills (4-7). Don't forget the game kicks off tonight at 8:20PM ET, only on NFL Network...

Written by Fred Richani about 3 days ago 52 reads 0 comments
Jay Cutler Becomes Trending Topic on Twitter for All the Wrong Reasons

Philadelphia 24, Chicago 20 Another primetime game, another loss for the Chicago Bears, coach Lovie Smith, and Jay Cutler. Yes, the Bears lost on Sunday Night Football once again, this time to the Philadelphia Eagles by the final score 24-20...

Written by Fred Richani about 14 days ago 152 reads 0 comments
I Will SURVIVE! Survivor Series 2009 Preview and Predictions

WWE has hyped Survivor Series pretty well this year. Well...sort of. I love what they've done with the traditional Survivor Series elimination matches, but the WWE Championship triple threat build up has been extremely suspect at best...

Written by Fred Richani about 14 days ago 646 reads 16 comments
Knicks Win the First-Ever Toilet Bowl in NJ

1:00 PM ET, November 21, 2009 IZOD Center East Rutherford, NJ Who says the NBA can't have bowl games? Today at the New Jersey Nets' own arena, the franchise reached an incredible milestone...

Written by Fred Richani about 15 days ago 146 reads 0 comments
Atlanta Hawks Making the NBA Take Notice

When experts were asked who would be contending for an NBA Championship in 2009-10, I believe they mentioned the following teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic...

Written by Fred Richani about 17 days ago 155 reads 0 comments
Bills Contact Someone Slightly More Qualified Than Dick Jauron

Just one day after firing head coach Dick Jauron (or Dick The Cadaver, considering how he carried himself), the Buffalo Bills have contacted their ideal candidate—someone just a little more qualified...

Written by Fred Richani about 18 days ago 209 reads 0 comments
Shooting Burritos?! R.I.P. 2009-10 Nets

Many of you might be wondering why I didn't post a recap of the Nets losing 91-83 to the Indiana Pacers last night. After all, 0-11 is a horrendous record and their worst start in franchise history...

Written by Fred Richani about 18 days ago 157 reads 0 comments
Allen Iverson: Me First, Team Later

Just when you thought the "me first" culture in New York Knicks basketball was changing, post-Isiah Thomas era, THINK AGAIN! Knicks president Donnie Walsh claims his team will at least look into signing the recently-waived guard Allen Iverson...

Written by Fred Richani about 19 days ago 341 reads 7 comments
Baltimore Soils Cleveland in Shutout

Baltimore 16 Cleveland 0 8:30 PM ET Nov. 16, 2009 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH Both teams were scoreless at halftime, but that didn't stop the Baltimore Ravens from ...

Written by Fred Richani about 20 days ago 56 reads 0 comments
Ravens-Browns: The Definitive Preview

Baltimore at Cleveland 8:30 PM ET, November 16, 2009 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH ESPN Ah, it's that time of the week again. The point of this preview is to get you all excited for Monday Night Football...

Written by Fred Richani about 20 days ago 375 reads 1 comments
Indianapolis Colts Stun New England Patriots with Miraculous Comeback

Indianapolis 35 New England 34 At one point in the fourth quarter, the Indianapolis Colts were down 34-21. All hope was lost, right? WRONG...

Written by Fred Richani about 21 days ago 113 reads 0 comments
Bengals Shock Steelers in Season Sweep

1:00 PM ET November 15, 2009 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA The Cincinnati Bengals are used to being the red-headed (in this case—orange) stepchild of the AFC North division. Actually, outside of a couple ...

Written by Fred Richani about 21 days ago 200 reads 3 comments
Eddie Guerrero: Forever Young

It seems just like yesterday when I found out one of my all-time favorite wrestlers, “Latino Heat” Eddie Guerrero passed away, due to heart failure. Nov. 13, 2005 was such a sad day for wrestling fans around the world...

Written by Fred Richani about 23 days ago 370 reads 18 comments
Jay Cutler Becomes NFL Leader—in INTERCEPTIONS

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is now the league leader in interceptions with 17 in only nine games this season. He has thrown for 14 touchdowns...

Written by Fred Richani about 24 days ago 192 reads 2 comments
Best Team of NFL Midseason: New Orleans Saints

I was close to ranking the Indianapolis Colts higher simply because of quarterback Peyton Manning's stellar play, but with the loss of Bob Sanders (yes, AGAIN), among other injuries, I can see Indy being one and done in the postseason yet again...

Written by Fred Richani about 24 days ago 612 reads 2 comments
For Knicks and Nets, Hope is a Year Away

The following column has been featured on CBS Sports. Oh...My...Gosh. The New York Knicks are 1-8—off to their worst start since the 2002-2003 season (the start of Isiah's Years of Hell)...

Written by Fred Richani about 24 days ago 711 reads 5 comments
Al Davis Involved in Fantasy Football Scandal

According to documents obtained by The Sports Courier, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has allegedly been paying off fantasy footballers to draft/trade for players on his roster, despite the fact that as a unit, they are horrendous...

Written by Fred Richani about 26 days ago 548 reads 15 comments
Steelers Out-Muscle Broncos at Mile High

The Pittsburgh Steelers went on the road and dominated the Denver Broncos on Monday night for a final score of 28-10. The game was a lot closer than you may think--until the second half...

Written by Fred Richani about 26 days ago 100 reads 0 comments
Daniel Snyder—You're an Idiot

On the surface, a guy like Daniel Snyder is an incredibly smart businessman. He purchased the Washington Redskins back in 1999 for around $800 million. The Redskins are now worth over $1.3 BILLION...

Written by Fred Richani about 27 days ago 878 reads 12 comments
New York Jets: You're IDIOTS

The New York Jets started this season 3-0, and are now 4-4 after a 1-4 stretch. Not good for Gang Green. When new head coach Rex Ryan was hired, and started mouthing off about how he was not afraid of the Patriots, or Dolphins, I laughed...

Written by Fred Richani about about 1 month ago 677 reads 17 comments
Larry Johnson: You're an Idiot

Years ago, Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was one of the premier players at his position. The guy could bulldoze through just about anyone...

Written by Fred Richani about about 1 month ago 455 reads 4 comments
Isiah Thomas: His Own Worst Enemy

It's pretty ironic that prior to reading what I saw on ESPN.com about Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson, I was listening to Lit's 1998 Modern Rock hit "My Own Worst Enemy...

Written by Fred Richani about about 1 month ago 361 reads 3 comments
Ten Sports Books You'll Never See

These are 10 sports books by people that you are never likely to see on the shelves. Not at Barnes and Noble. Not at Borders. Not even at Amazon's...

Written by Fred Richani about about 1 month ago 360 reads 6 comments
NFL in "No Rush" to Sell St. Louis Rams

When I heard about Rush Limbaugh's bid to purchase the struggling St. Louis Rams franchise of the NFL, I thought it had the words "bad idea" written all over it...

Written by Fred Richani about about 1 month ago 174 reads 6 comments

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Fred Richani Article Archive

Eddie "Umaga" Fatu: Bulldozing Into Fans' Hearts Until the Very End

Jets-Bills: Fred Richani Previews (Video)

Jay Cutler Becomes Trending Topic on Twitter for All the Wrong Reasons

I Will SURVIVE! Survivor Series 2009 Preview and Predictions

Knicks Win the First-Ever Toilet Bowl in NJ

Atlanta Hawks Making the NBA Take Notice

Bills Contact Someone Slightly More Qualified Than Dick Jauron

Shooting Burritos?! R.I.P. 2009-10 Nets

Allen Iverson: Me First, Team Later

Baltimore Soils Cleveland in Shutout

Ravens-Browns: The Definitive Preview

Indianapolis Colts Stun New England Patriots with Miraculous Comeback

Bengals Shock Steelers in Season Sweep

Eddie Guerrero: Forever Young

Jay Cutler Becomes NFL Leader—in INTERCEPTIONS

Best Team of NFL Midseason: New Orleans Saints

For Knicks and Nets, Hope is a Year Away

Al Davis Involved in Fantasy Football Scandal

Steelers Out-Muscle Broncos at Mile High

Daniel Snyder—You're an Idiot

New York Jets: You're IDIOTS

Larry Johnson: You're an Idiot

Isiah Thomas: His Own Worst Enemy

Ten Sports Books You'll Never See

NFL in "No Rush" to Sell St. Louis Rams

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