Colin Linneweber Article Archive

  1. "Mister KO" Lucian Bute Will Again Defeat Librado Andrade by Unanimous Decision

    IBF Super Middleweight champion Lucian "Mister KO" Bute will again defend his title against Mexican boxer Librado Andrade Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 3 days ago 178 reads 13 comments

  2. Mark Mangino Does Not Represent the Jayhawks "in a Class Way"

    The University of Kansas confirmed last week that they are investigating the obese head coach of their college football team, Mark Mangino, due to allegations that he has emotionally and verbally abused players during his tenure in Lawrence...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 6 days ago 282 reads 0 comments

  3. The "Son Of God" Defeats Mikkel Kessler To Win WBA Middleweight Crown

    Andre “Son of God” Ward captured the WBA Super Middleweight Championship from Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler in the Super Six World Boxing Classic when the fight was halted midway through ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 7 days ago 165 reads 6 comments

  4. Boxing's Three Biggest Turkeys of the Past 25 Years

    In recognition of the impending Thanksgiving holiday, I decided to nominate the three biggest turkey’s to grace the sport of boxing over the course of the past 25 years. Without further adieu, here are my rankings: 1...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 8 days ago 248 reads 6 comments

  5. Brady Quinn is Too Muscular To Play QB in the NFL

    Despite posting a pathetic 23.5 passer rating in Monday’s 16-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, beleaguered Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has again been named the starter for this weekend’s game versus the Lions in Detroit...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 9 days ago 5,121 reads 26 comments

  6. Is Manny Pacquiao On Steroids?

    Almost immediately after Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao brutalized Miguel Cotto to capture the WBO welterweight championship last Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, fans ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 10 days ago 586 reads 17 comments

  7. Jon Gruden Should Stay Away From Coaching

    Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden announced this week that he intends to return to ESPN Monday Night Football as a color analyst next season and he will not ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 11 days ago 243 reads 11 comments

  8. The Jets' Rex Ryan Cries, but He's Still a Good NFL Coach

    The New York Jets were defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-22 Sunday at Giants Stadium in New Jersey.   The floundering Jets (4-5) have lost five of their last six games and the odds that ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 11 days ago 373 reads 7 comments

  9. Mikkel Kessler Will Defeat The "Son Of God"

    WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler is scheduled to fight Andre “Son of God” Ward in the Super Six World Boxing Classic Saturday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 12 days ago 215 reads 6 comments

  10. Brock Lesnnar Will Not Be The Next Bo Jackson, Hopefully

    UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar was released from a hospital in Bismark, ND, Tuesday and he is currently recovering at his home in Minnesota from Mononucleosis and a serious bacterial infection in his intestinal tract...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 12 days ago 1,624 reads 2 comments

  11. Zack Greinke Beats Hitters and Psychological Issues

    Kansas City Royals' ace pitcher Zack Greinke was deservedly awarded the 2009 American League Cy Young Award Tuesday afternoon.   Greinke, 26, who received 25 first-place votes and three seconds for 134 points, went 16-8 and he posted a 2...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 13 days ago 38 reads 0 comments

  12. Floyd Mayweather Is a Coward If He Doesn't Agree To Fight Manny Pacquiao

    IBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight champion Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao badly bludgeoned Miguel Cotto to capture the WBO welterweight championship by TKO in the 12th round Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 13 days ago 823 reads 52 comments

  13. Miguel Cotto Will Defeat Manny Pacquiao

    IBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight champion Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao will fight WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 17 days ago 1,354 reads 32 comments

  14. Yanks Should Beat Sox Again and Sign Cuban Aroldis Chapman

    Lefty Cuban pitching sensation Aroldis Chapman defected from his national team in July and he is currently a coveted unsigned Major League Baseball free agent...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 18 days ago 937 reads 6 comments

  15. Randall Cunningham Should Fly Like an Eagle to Canton

    Approximately 20 years ago, former Philadelphia Eagles superstar quarterback Randall Cunningham was featured on a cover of Sports Illustrated titled, “The Ultimate Weapon...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 18 days ago 146 reads 0 comments

  16. Muhammad Ali: New Documentary Is the Greatest Ever

    The documentary Champions Forever: Ali—The Lost Interviews was released on DVD to great acclaim and fanfare on October 20, 2009, through Image Entertainment...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 19 days ago 150 reads 4 comments

  17. David Haye Slays the Russian Goliath

    Former English cruiserweight champion David “The Hayemaker” Haye was awarded a majority decision victory over Nicolai “The Russian Bear” Valuev to capture the WBA heavyweight title Saturday night at the Nuremberg Arena in Germany..

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 21 days ago 153 reads 3 comments

  18. Joe Girardi Is a New York Yankees Legend

    Hours after New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi helped lead the Bombers to their elusive 27th World Series championship in team history Wednesday night, he stopped his car to help a female ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 22 days ago 623 reads 2 comments

  19. Why Paul Williams Will Defeat Sergio Gabriel Martinez

    After a two-week search for a new opponent, former two-time welterweight champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams has agreed to fight WBC Super Welterweight champion Sergio Gabriel Martinez ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 23 days ago 93 reads 2 comments

  20. Paulie Malignaggi Will Make The Baby Bull Look Like An Infant

    Former unified world lightweight champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz has agreed to a rematch with past IBF junior welterweight titlist Paulie “the Magic Man” Malignaggi for ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 23 days ago 149 reads 2 comments

  21. Yankees, Not Red Sox, Were MLB's Team of the Decade

    The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 Wednesday night in the Bronx to win their record 27th World Series championship...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 25 days ago 371 reads 9 comments

  22. Manny Needs To Focus On Miguel Cotto and Not Mayweather

    IBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight champion Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is scheduled to fight WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 26 days ago 683 reads 4 comments

  23. Ricky Hatton Should Say "No" to Randy Couture and Avoid the UFC

    Former three-time UFC heavyweight champion and two-time light-heavyweight titlist Randy “The Natural” Couture expressed interest this week in converting British professional boxer ...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about 27 days ago 1,418 reads 31 comments

  24. Tyson, Liston, Foreman: Boxing's Three All-Time Scariest Fighters

    The Halloween weekend is finally upon us. As a tribute to the annual “Fright Night” holiday, I decided to rank the three scariest fighters in the annals of boxing...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about about 1 month ago 183 reads 10 comments

  25. Dallas Cowboys' Money Receiver Miles Austin and Daddy Warbucks

    Wide receiver Miles Austin helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 37-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas...

    Colin Linneweber Written by Colin Linneweber about about 1 month ago 489 reads 2 comments

 


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