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The New York Giants' offensive line has done a solid job protecting Eli Manning all season. On Sunday night, it came up with one of its best performances to help put them in control of the NFC East. The Miami Dolphins, on the other hand, continually saw their quarterbacks get sacked. One day later, their coach did too. The Giants were the only team not to allow a sack in Week 14 and finished second in the league with a 98.5 rating in the New York Life Protection … [Read more...]
It was Thanksgiving Day in 1962, and my father (may he rest in peace) and I were bundled up in three layers of clothes as we sat in the cold and blustery bleachers at Detroit’s old Tiger Stadium watching our beloved Lions host the undefeated Green Bay Packers. The Packers were the gods of pro football in 1962, and legendary coach Vince Lombardi was building a dynasty. The Packers won the NFL championship in 1961, the first of five under Lombardi. The Lions finished … [Read more...]
Though the Philadelphia Phillies failed to live up to expectations during baseball’s 2011 postseason campaign, that hasn’t hindered oddsmakers at World Features Syndicate from once again installing Charlie Manuel’s troops as 4/1 favorites to capture the 2012 World Series. The Fightin’ Phils clawed their way to 102 wins during the regular season, but were upset during the National League Division Series. Philadelphia does have some free-agent concerns, as Roy … [Read more...]
NBA Commissioner David Stern officially canceled the first two weeks of the upcoming season on Monday. With the league and the players' union still miles apart in labor negotiations, the entire NBA schedule is now in jeopardy. With the pro game on extended hiatus, college basketball will take center stage for many hoops handicappers a little earlier than usual this season. The 2011-2012 NCAA basketball season officially tips off on November 7 when William & … [Read more...]
Despite a disappointing season in 2010-2011, Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin is among the favorites in several NHL Futures listings at BetOnline.com. Last season, the Washington Capitals left winger recorded just 85 points (32 goals, 53 assists), seventh most in the league. Those were the fewest goals and fewest overall points in his six-year NHL career. Regardless, oddsmakers figure the 26-year-old is going to bounce back and be a force to reckon with this year. … [Read more...]