1. San Diego Padres: 4 Reasons Fans Should Expect a Turnaround Next Season

    The San Diego Padres didn't make the playoffs in 2012, but there will be a huge turnaround in 2013. The Padres will never spend the same kind of money the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants do...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 7 months ago 3,033 reads 12 comments

  2. Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Game 1: Live Score, NLDS Analysis

    The National League Division Series kicked off tonight as the Cincinnati Reds visited the San Francisco Giants for Game 1. Brandon Phillips and Jay Bruce hit homers to put Reds on top...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 9,973 reads 17 comments

  3. 2012 NL Wild Card Game: Umpires Not to Blame for Atlanta Braves' Loss

    The 2012 NL Wild Card Game was a wild one, but pointing blame at the umpires is wrong. The St. Louis Cardinals did what they had to do to pull out the 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves ...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,209 reads 37 comments

  4. 5 Reasons Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan Is Top QB in NFC South Thus Far

    Matt Ryan is without a doubt the best quarterback in the NFC South so far this season. Having led the Atlanta Falcons to a 4-0 record to start the season, Ryan has distanced himself from the other quarterbacks in the division...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 1,716 reads 4 comments

  5. NL Wild Card Game 2012: Cardinals vs. Braves Lineups, Pitching Matchup Breakdown

    The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals kick off the MLB playoffs with an NL wild-card game that will decide who plays the Washington Nationals in the divisional round...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,673 reads 2 comments

  6. Mississippi State Football: 3 Ways Bulldogs Have Surprised Opponents This Season

    The Mississippi State football team has surprised its four opponents this year, but not in the same way as before...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,349 reads 1 comments

  7. College Football Rankings: LSU and Teams That Don't Deserve Current Rankings

    The LSU Tigers are the worst No. 4 team in the history of college football rankings. While the Tigers are 5-0 on the season, it's laughable they're still ranked where they are...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,656 reads 52 comments

  8. Chris Johnson: Sunday's Performance a Sign of Things to Come

    Chris Johnson 's 141-yard rushing performance on Sunday is a sign of things to come for the Tennessee Titans . Although Johnson didn't reach the end zone, the Titans showed confidence in him in the loss against the Houston Texans ...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,723 reads 28 comments

  9. Chipper Jones: Gifts Keep Coming for Future Hall of Famer

    Chipper Jones may be in the middle of the playoff race for the Atlanta Braves , but his retirement gifts just keep coming...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,045 reads 7 comments

  10. 4 Ways Atlanta Braves Can Storm Through the Playoffs

    The Atlanta Braves will storm through the playoffs and into the World Series. The Braves enter the playoffs via the Wild Card, and still have to win the one-game playoff. However, it's hard not to think they'll succeed in that one game and beyond...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,276 reads 2 comments

  11. MLB Trade Rumors: Stars Who Weren't Available in July Who Will Be in December

    For 20 teams, Thursday begins an offseason where MLB trade rumors begin, placing players on the block who previously weren't available...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 4,764 reads 13 comments

  12. Dan Uggla Getting Hot at the Best Time for Atlanta Braves

    Dan Uggla is getting hot at the end of the season, and the Atlanta Braves are on a winning streak. Coincidence? The Braves have won 15 of their last 20, thanks in large part to Uggla...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 791 reads 1 comments

  13. Atlanta Falcons: 4 Ways Julio Jones Can Become Matt Ryan's No. 1 Target

    On any other team, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones would be the No. 1 target. With Roddy White in town, that's not possible. Considering White has five straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons, it's obvious why...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,259 reads 7 comments

  14. Ranking the Top 15 RBs in College Football So Far

    College football has a new king at running back and his name isn't Montee Ball. With scores of running backs across the nation vying for the top honor, one player has set himself above the rest...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 5,169 reads 16 comments

  15. Fantasy Football Week 4: Defenses That Will Score Big

    The New York Giants defense will score big in fantasy football Week 4. After a week in which the Giants scored 16 fantasy points, owners must be licking their chops with the Giants playing the Philadelphia Eagles ...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,092 reads 0 comments

  16. College Football Week 5 Picks: Tennessee and Underdogs You Should Avoid

    The Tennessee Volunteers are ready to pull an upset in the College Football Week 5 picks. At least some people think so. Don't buy it. Tennessee comes into Saturday's showdown with the No...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,241 reads 2 comments

  17. Peyton Manning: Lack of Top Receiving Threat Hurting Future Hall of Famer

    The lack of a top receiving threat is hurting Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos . While some may argue Manning has the most complete receiving corps in the NFL , others want to see the evidence...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,766 reads 40 comments

  18. Week 4 Waiver Wire: Ramses Barden and Other Surprises Sure to Disappoint

    Ramses Barden is not worth picking up on the Week 4 waiver wire in fantasy football. Barden had nine catches for 138 yards for the New York Giants last week. Scores of fantasy owners will try to grab him off the wire...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 7,190 reads 2 comments

  19. MLB Playoff Predictions 2012: Yankees and Nationals Destined to Disappoint

    As we approach the 2012 MLB playoffs, many pundits are high on the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees ...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,802 reads 26 comments

  20. Notre Dame Football: Players Who Must Have Monster Games vs. Miami

    Manti Te'o must have a monster game if Notre Dame football is going to walk away with a win over Miami Oct. 6. The senior linebacker is the heart of the Fighting Irish defense, leading the team in multiple statistical categories...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 2,186 reads 10 comments

  21. Dan Uggla and 4 Atlanta Braves Who Must Get Hot for Team to Make Playoff Run

    The Atlanta Braves need certain players to get hot if they want to get through the playoffs. The Braves are in the process of deciding which players will be on their 25-man roster for the postseason...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 1,211 reads 1 comments

  22. Brent Grimes: 3 Ways DB's Injury Affects the Atlanta Falcons Secondary

    With Brent Grimes out for the season, the Atlanta Falcons are hurting when it comes to the secondary. Now the Falcons lack their No. 1 corner and must depend on young guys to get the job done...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 1,313 reads 6 comments

  23. MLB Playoffs: Power Ranking the Contenders in Both Leagues

    Forget the New York Yankees , Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds , the Atlanta Braves are the top contenders heading into the playoffs. The Braves are likely relegated to the one of the two wild-card spots...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 14,304 reads 231 comments

  24. Atlanta Braves: Ranking Each Braves' Position Player Right Now

    The Atlanta Braves are fresh off a sweep of the Washington Nationals and are primed to make a postseason run. Led by players like Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman, the Braves are showing the National League East race is far from over...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 3,424 reads 2 comments

  25. SEC Football: Matchups That Will Decide Conference Championship Game

    Every year, certain matchups decide which teams will make it to the SEC Championship Game. Some, like LSU and Alabama, are obvious, while others are not as obvious to begin the season...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 8 months ago 6,631 reads 86 comments