Yearly Archives: 2013

World Cup Preperations Bogging Down In Brazil

The whole world is looking to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup competitions in June but doubt has begun to arise as to whether the huge South American country will be ready in time to answer the call. There are … Continue reading

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Football In The Ice & Snow

NFL on Ice? Well, quite yes 🙂 Sunday was one of the coldest, wettest days on record for NFL football games. Throughout the north lands gridirons were filling up with snow and ice while waiting for the players and fans … Continue reading

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Speculation Mounting For The NFL Draft

The Houston Texans have ‘not won much of nothing’ this year. For whatever reason, the preseason expectations held out for the Texans just did not pan out.  Matt Schaub is out, local hero quarterback Case Keenum is in and Houston … Continue reading

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Fantastic Finishes Propel Auburn To SEC Title Game

Against all odds, two games in a row against two major opponents, the Auburn Tigers have pulled big games out of the fire in the waning moments. Both winning plays were spectacular, improbable… and thoroughly exhilarating to Auburn fans, . … Continue reading

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Major Injuries To Major NBA Players

The beleaguered Chicago Bulls have lost Derrick Rose, again. He was back for eleven games after missing the bulk of last season with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament which was repaired by Bulls team physician Brian Cole. This time … Continue reading

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Expanded Review Parameters For MLB

Major League Baseball’s proposed expanded instant replay challenge system still needs to be approved by the MLB Players Association and the World Umpires Association, but the 30 club owners unanimously approved the proposal at the GM meetings in Orlando, Fla., … Continue reading

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A Crazy Weekend In College Football

College game day Saturday was packed with action such as we have not seen much of this football season. If you were betting the Over across the board, you must have done very well indeed. We saw some good underdog … Continue reading

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Big Shakeups In The BCS Top Teams

Stanford beat Oregon.  Now what?  Where will the Ducks fall to and how far will the Cardinals move up in the standings?  Will it be the Seminoles facing Alabama in Pasadena?  What about Ohio State and Baylor? Chances are that … Continue reading

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NASCAR Drivers Chasing Jimmie Johnson, Again

Perennial NASCAR Champ Jimmie Johnson dominated the competition at the Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon leading 255 of the 334 laps, the most laps led by a single driver at the Texas track. Johnson picked up an additional 48 … Continue reading

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Andrew Luck Gets Lucky, Again

The Houston Texans finally got around to playing some serious football on Sunday night against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. Up to that point, the Texans had been somewhat of a disappointment to their fans and an enigma to … Continue reading

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