1. West Virginia Football: Can Mountaineers Defense Survive in Beefier New Big 12?

    The West Virginia Mountaineers are on the move toward new horizons and bigger challenges. But football in the Big 12 is different. It's not Pitt, Syracuse, UConn and Cincinnati; it's Texas and Oklahoma...

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  2. Texas Football: Breaking Down the Longhorns' Backfield Battle for Playing Time

    It has been a rocky road for the Texas Longhorns since Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley departed for the NFL. Quarterback play has been inconsistent at best, leading to a heavier load placed on the running game and the defense...

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  3. Christian Ponder and 3 Players Poised for Breakout Years in 2012

    The 2011 NFL season is over, but its ending brings a new beginning for some players. Of course, we will see Tom Brady , Arian Foster and Calvin Johnson in this year's highlights, ...

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  4. Cincinnati Bengals: 5 Reasons BenJarvus Green-Ellis Will Fail Outside Patriots

    BenJarvus Green-Ellis is the newest member of the Cincinnati Bengals ' "running back" unit, replacing the role Cedric Benson occupied last season...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 3,630 reads 53 comments

  5. Madrid Open 2012: Novac Djokovic and Stars at Risk for an Upset

    The beautiful 2012 Madrid Open has just only just begun and household names are already being upset. Rafa Nadal was out to avenge his defeat against Novak Djokovic in last year's ...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 417 reads 0 comments

  6. NBA Draft 2012: Unheralded Prospects Sure to Be Stars

    All the attention is on the NBA Playoffs right now, but the NBA Draft is only a couple months away. We already know the big names like Anthony Davis, Thomas Robinson, and Michael ...

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  7. Floyd Mayweather: Cotto Victory Proves 'Money' Is Ready for Pacquiao

    It was unanimous, Floyd Mayweather had beaten beaten Miguel Cotto . And while it was a tough battle, "Money" once again proved to be the better boxer...

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  8. NHL Playoffs 2012: Surprising Teams Who Look Like Cup Contenders

    The 2012 NHL Playoffs has certainly brought drama and excitement to the table. The eighth seeded Los Angeles Kings have made it to the Western Conference Finals, facing off against perhaps an equally surprising Phoenix Coyotes team...

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  9. Anthony Bennett: 3 Reasons Huge Basketball Recruit Should Pick Florida

    Anthony Bennett, one of the most talented big men of the 2012 college basketball recruits in the nation, was supposed to add depth to Florida's frontcourt...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 1,289 reads 7 comments

  10. 2012 NFL Draft Grades: Washington Redskins and Teams That Made Dumb Picks

    The 2012 NFL Draft has wrapped up and players are beginning their mini camps with their respective teams. Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III begin their long haul towards NFL stardom, while other teams get their role players ready for action...

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  11. Florida Football: 5 Reasons to Be Excited About the Gators in 2012

    It was truly great to be a Florida Gator earlier this decade when the Gators won two national championships in three years and squeezed a Heisman Trophy winner in between...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 4,528 reads 11 comments

  12. Kentucky Derby 2012 Odds: Under-the-Radar Racers Sure to Shine on Saturday

    While the 138th Kentucky Derby field is highlighted by Bodemeister, Union Rags and Creative Cause, an average horse out of the field with a good post position could provide fans with an upset...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 1,493 reads 1 comments

  13. Kentucky Derby 2012 Post Positions: Predicting Slots for Race's Favorites

    The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest events every spring and this year's race will be one to remember. The 138th field appears to be headed for a maxed-out roster of 20 horses, making a good post position vital for success...

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  14. West Virginia Football: Three Must-Win Games of 2012

    The West Virginia Mountaineers finished the 2011 college football season with perhaps the most impressive performance in school history...

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  15. Derrick Rose Injury: Why LeBron James and Miami Heat Still Won't Get a Ring

    Derrick Rose was back, and the Chicago Bulls had secured Game 1 in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers . Fans in the United Center were cheering while heading for the exits...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 3,453 reads 79 comments

  16. Texas Football: 3 Must-Win Games of 2012

    The Texas Longhorns are on the up and up. After an extremely disappointing 2010 season and the unimpressive performance last year, the Longhorns appear to be within striking distance of retaking the Big 12...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 3,029 reads 8 comments

  17. Texas Football: 5 Weakest Positions to Worry About

    The Texas Longhorns have not been in BCS National Championship talks for a couple years now. In 2010, a year after their BCS National Championship game appearance, the Longhorns finished 5-7...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 1,857 reads 8 comments

  18. Justin Blackmon: Projecting the Dynamic Receiver's Career in the NFL

    Justin Blackmon is the product of an Oklahoma State program that has been turning out top talent at the wide receiver position over the last decade...

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  19. 2012 NFL Mock Draft Round 2: Dark Horse Prospects Who Will Become Stars

    The 2012 NFL Draft is literally just around the corner. Andrew Luck has already been tabbed as the top overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts , and fans already have a good idea of what the rest of the first round will look like...

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  20. Florida Football: The Weakest Positions to Worry About

    The Florida Gators had a poor outing in head coach Will Muschamp's first year on the job. The Gators were blown out by conference leaders Alabama and LSU and lost to bitter rivals Georgia, Florida State and South Carolina...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 1,442 reads 8 comments

  21. Chris Johnson and 3 NFL Stars Who Will Fade in 2012

    The NFL draft is later this week, and the focus has been on the incoming rookies for a couple months now. While some rookies will climb to success, others will fall, but many will have to wait for a starting job...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 172 reads 0 comments

  22. 2012 NFL Draft Projections: 3 Stars Who Will Slide into Round 2

    The 2012 NFL draft is just around the corner. Teams are continuing to jockey for position so they can draft that next franchise player...

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  23. 2012 NBA Playoffs: 3 Teams in the West That Should Terrify Oklahoma City Thunder

    The Oklahoma City Thunder 's rise to the top of the Western Conference has been swift and relentless. After 41 years in Seattle, the inaugural season in Oklahoma City didn't go as planned in 2008...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 1,893 reads 10 comments

  24. Ohio State Football: Why Urban Meyer Will Take Big Ten in Rookie Campaign

    Urban Meyer brings a long list of achievements to Columbus, Ohio—one of those being his blowout of the Buckeyes in the 2007 BCS National Championship game...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 1,135 reads 17 comments

  25. Randy Moss and the 5 Biggest Jokes of 2012 NFL Season

    There's no doubt that any player that makes it into the NFL has a certain level of talent. A talent that earns them millions of dollars for the opportunity to play a game in front of millions of fans...

    Cole Dolan Written by Cole Dolan about 1 year ago 594 reads 10 comments