NFL Notes – Week 15
In NFL | By Bryan Lienesch | On December 18 2012 12:26 AM
KNEECAPPED: Just when it seemed the Giants were finally the consistent team they've been telling naysayers they are, the Falcons came sweeping by and knocked them back down. Photo courtesy Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
A fumble. A blown call. A ...
NFL Notes – Week 10
In NFL | By Bryan Lienesch | On November 13 2012 12:55 AM
BIRD FLU: For the first time this season, the Atlanta Falcons war machine sputtered enough for Chris Ivory and the Saints to run right by. Photo courtesy Chris Graythen/Getty Images
A fumble. A blown call. A clutch touchdown. Every week ...
Wild Cards: How St. Louis’ October Justifies the New Playoff Format
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 19 2012 01:00 AM
UNDERDOG FAVORITES: How many times can the defending champions be written off? Photo courtesy Rob Carr/Getty Images
There's nothing quite like life taking your criticism over a decision or a move and immediately fabricate the perfect counterargument.
Take the St. Louis ...
About Last Night: Atlanta and the Pesky Fly
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 6 2012 01:52 AM
GEORGIA NOT SO PEACHY: Fredi Gonzalez was right to question the call be the umpires in the 8th inning, but the fans took it too far. Photo courtesy Getty Images
Despite two ball clubs advancing through the first round in ...
MLB Postseason Predictions
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 5 2012 01:28 AM
MISSOURI (CHAMPIONSHIP) LOVES COMPANY: Is a World Series repeat in store for the Cardinals? Photo courtesy Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
Today not only marks the start of the 2012 MLB Playoffs, but a new era for pro baseball's entire playoff format. ...
MLB Power Rankings – August 20th
In Lists | By Bryan Lienesch | On August 20 2012 02:35 AM
NATIONAL TREASURES: The Nationals have reclaimed the best record in baseball. They also lead their division, something they never relinquished. Photo courtesy Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
We're only about six short weeks from the conclusion of the regular season, which means ...
Arms Race: How MLB’s Best Division is Going to the Pitchers
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On May 29 2012 05:12 AM
Last year, when the Philadelphia Phillies amassed Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee, and Roy Oswalt into the same rotation, many called it the best squad in decades. Some even said it was the best starting rotation EVER throughout a ...
Notes From the NBA Playoffs – 5/7
In NBA Basketball | By Bryan Lienesch | On May 7 2012 10:10 AM
We're about to head into another week of the NBA playoffs and get that much closer to this year's champion. With this shortened season, we've been given a lot of things to consider. Things like: Should we make this shorter ...
Sabres Big Weekend (3/23/11)
After witnessing the Sabres destruction of the Thrashers in person Saturday nite in Buffalo, I was feeling alright about things … ok I was really pumped! It was totally awesome watching them put up 8 goals! 24 seconds into the ...