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Ravens-49ers Super Bowl XLVII freestyle rap and prediction

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Once the highly energized AFC and NFC Championship games end, the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl make for one of the most annoying experiences for hardcore football fans. Not only do you have to be subject to intense commercialism, but also the same story-lines over and over day in, day out. Here at The Sports Bank we like to have a little more fun with out Super … [Read more...] about Ravens-49ers Super Bowl XLVII freestyle rap and prediction

Indianapolis Colts make heartbreaking but necessary decision to release Peyton Manning

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Nobody -- nobody -- wanted it to end this way. Not you or me. Not Indianapolis Colts fans, who are sure to be divided -- many of them irate -- about the franchise's decision to part ways with Peyton Manning. Not Manning himself. Not owner Jim Irsay, who undoubtedly will be the recipient of the aforementioned fan ire. Not Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz, who was among … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts make heartbreaking but necessary decision to release Peyton Manning

Get Ready for Puppy Bowl this Super Bowl Sunday (Video)

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Puppy Bowl is back for its 8th consecutive year with an all-star, all-adorable cast that's ready to mix it up on the grand gridiron of Animal Planet Stadium. New this year: Meep the Bird who will tweet all the action from inside the stadium and a piggy pep squad that will "ham" it up on the sidelines and squeal with delight for their favorite pups. It's Sunday, Feb. 5, … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Puppy Bowl this Super Bowl Sunday (Video)

Show off your superior football knowledge is new app this Super Bowl

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Did you ever call a play, or maybe even predict a game score in a college football or NFL contest, and get it exactly right? You have to left the world know, correct? (By the way, my prediction record in two years of "Brutally Honest Previews" is 44-19, in case I hadn't told you! And ToldU is a new social leaderboard app that allows users to predict then brag about the … [Read more...] about Show off your superior football knowledge is new app this Super Bowl

The Chicago Cubs week that was and more Cubs stuff

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After a crazy Cubs week, full of news and groundbreaking signings like those of Trever Miller and Matt Tolbert combined with another eye-opening list of prospects from BA that no one has ever thought of before, it is hard just to catch one’s breath. Can you sense the sarcasm? Good, because I am laying it on pretty thick. And as I am typing this, word breaks across the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs week that was and more Cubs stuff

There will be a Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Commercial (Video)

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The Super Bowl 46, or Super Bowl XLVI, for my "friends, countrymen, ROMANS!, ad hype is already in full swing. People have already started talking about the high-powered spots set to run on Super Bowl Sunday. And it includes one centered around the quintessential Chicago '80s movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." You could call it a sports movie too, as they do attend a Cubs … [Read more...] about There will be a Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Commercial (Video)

For Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow’s Future is at Fullback

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Tim Tebow can be an NFL Star, but the Denver Broncos need to realize that his best chance for stardom beyond his faith or luck is to convert him to another position before free agency begins.  Regardless of what side of fandom you fall on regarding one of the NFL’s most popular players, no one can question Tim Tebow’s heart, passion and desire to be a team player. Is that … [Read more...] about For Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow’s Future is at Fullback

Best Playoff Match-ups for Detroit Lions

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The Detroit Lions are in the NFL playoffs for the first time this millennium. This is a remarkable accomplishment considering the team was winless just three seasons ago. The absence of Matt Millen in the front office certainly has expedited the process of turning the culture of the organization around. While it’s certain that the club will play in the wild card round, the … [Read more...] about Best Playoff Match-ups for Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions Game Ball to Matthew Stafford

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This could have been a look-ahead contest for the Detroit Lions. The Thanksgiving game is always the biggest one on their schedule because it puts them on the national stage with nothing else available for the sports fan. This holiday is even better for gluttonous fans because it is finally relevant to the NFC North and has playoff implications. The Detroit players didn’t … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Game Ball to Matthew Stafford