The pairings for college basketball's signature pre-conference event were announced today. The Big Ten/ACC Challenge Nov. 29-30 will be headlined by the Duke Blue Devils at the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers at the North Carolina. This year has an expanded format to include newest Big Ten member Nebraska. ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3.com will combine to … [Read more...] about Big Ten/ACC Challenge Pairings Announced; Duke at Ohio State Headlines
A Tribute to Harmon “Killer” Killebrew (R.I.P.)
I feel compelled to say something about Harmon Killebrew, the 74 year-old ex-Twins slugger who announced a few days ago that he is no longer going to keep his fight up with cancer and instead will go into a hospice situation so he can be with his family in his last days. Killebrew died today, Tuesday May 17th, 2011 from esophageal cancer. I remember Killebrew when I was a … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Harmon “Killer” Killebrew (R.I.P.)
Milwaukee Brewers Best Pitcher: Shaun Marcum on the Road?
The Milwaukee Brewers have had their trouble on the road this season (7-15 record), particularly the offense which averages only three runs a game away from Miller Park. Most of the Brewers pitchers are struggling with the apparent lack of run support, but not Shaun Marcum. In his last five starts on the road, Marcum has given up only two earned runs in 34 innings for an … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Best Pitcher: Shaun Marcum on the Road?
NFL Lockout Fallout: Players Taking High-Risk Loans
The biggest fallout from the NFL Lockout thus far is not the opening of some sports agent Wild Wild West, where agents are prying clients from one another’s grasp at any chance they get. If anything, that sort of atmosphere already existed and did not change much with the decertification of the NFL Players Association as a union for the players. Instead, the biggest concern … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout Fallout: Players Taking High-Risk Loans
Purdue Holding Football Education Clinic Designed for Women
Purdue college football will hold the third-annual Boilermakers Huddle in Heels Football Clinic on Saturday, June 4. This comprehensive overview of football basics is designed especially for the ladies; however, gentlemen also are welcome to join the fun. Learn the basics of football from the Boilermaker coaches. Take part in a question-and-answer session with head coach … [Read more...] about Purdue Holding Football Education Clinic Designed for Women
Illini A.D. Ron Guenther, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Step Down Today
Today, two leaders in the Land of Lincoln's prominent leadership positions stepped down today. We saw both abdications coming for a long while, and it's just coincidence that both media stories happen to fall on the same day. Although, both of these men became the longest serving in the history of their respective roles and came to power around the same time. Today, Rahm … [Read more...] about Illini A.D. Ron Guenther, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Step Down Today
Buckeyes Eddie George in College Football Hall of Fame, Full Class Announced Tomorrow
Michael Brantley: Cleveland’s Unsung Hero
Down two runs in the bottom of ninth inning, the Indians were running out of chances. Looking to continue their dominance at home, the Tribe once again needed a late inning miracle, this time against Seattle. Michael Brantley confidently stepped to the plate to lead off the inning, and belted a double to left-center. … [Read more...] about Michael Brantley: Cleveland’s Unsung Hero
Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (5-16-11)
If you’re not one of those baseball nerds who follows every single thing going on in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, don’t worry, because The Sports Bank’s Nick Grays has you covered with what happened in the past week and what’s going on in the future. And if you are one of those nerds, feel free to join in on some good old analysis of America’s pastime in the Brew … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (5-16-11)
Ranking the “Elites” of Fantasy Football
Prognosticating a player's outlook four months prior to the start of the season is hard enough. Add in the NFL lockout and making cheat sheets becomes merely guesswork at this point. However, if you are a die hard fantasy football player, there is always homework that can be done. Although many players will move up and down draft boards over the summer, you probably know by … [Read more...] about Ranking the “Elites” of Fantasy Football