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Game On! Sports Schedule for February 20, 2013

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:22:36 +0000

The New York Knicks continue their quest to remain within shouting distance of the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference race, while the Indiana Pacers want to remind the league they have designs on a deep playoff run. The Knicks and the Pacers tussle tonight in Indiana. The Pacers are breathing down the Knicks’ neck [...]

9 Cliches Your Local Sports Writer Will Include In His First Article From Spring Training

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:01:02 +0000

“The job of a sports writer isn’t easy” claims hundreds of columns I’ve read over the years. These men watch and write about baseball for a living which sounds like a step above working in a hospice. It must be awful. With spring training beginning this week, we’ll be reintroduced to those men who waddle [...]

Will Blizzard in Northeast Cause Any Sporting Events to Be Canceled?

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:02:07 +0000

The blizzard wreaking havoc throughout the Northeast may cause some trouble in the sports world. The Boston Bruins will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, which should go off without a hitch, since the Lightning are already in Beantown. However, the real trouble may take place after the game, when the Bruins have to [...]

Buzzer Beaters: Top Sports Stories for January 24

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:23:06 +0000

In today’s big sports news: Serena Williams takes her anger out on her racket, Junior Seau’s family sues the NFL, the most valuable NBA franchises, and the latest in the Manti Te’o affair. Serena Williams was eliminated in a stunning upset yesterday at the Australian Open quarterfinals by fellow American Sloane Stephens, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. [...]

Is It Important for Players to Attend the Pro Bowl? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:19:23 +0000

Other than baseball’s Midsummer Classic, the major sports’ all-star games aren’t really a big deal—especially the NFL’s Pro Bowl. So why should players even bother going? Many of the players selected to Pro Bowl teams are on one of the two Super Bowl teams and won’t play anyway, since it’s a week before a game [...]

Is It Really That Big a Deal That Bill Belichick Didn't Do a Postgame Interview? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:19:53 +0000

The New England Patriots come up short again in their quest for another Super Bowl ring, but instead of talking about the Ravens' success it seems all anyone cares about is New England coach Bill Belichick's attitude after the game.

This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Last Strikeforce Fight

Joe Student — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:31:23 +0000

NFL teams look to take the next step toward the Super Bowl, and a mixed martial arts promotion holds its final event. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, Jan. 11 Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, New York; 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Chicago (19-14) trailed Indiana by a game in [...]

Which NBA Team Had the Worst Christmas Uniforms? — Sports Survey of the day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:53:37 +0000

The Christmas Day NBA games are becoming quite the tradition around the country, but why did the NBA feel the need to give the teams different uniforms? Many teams have a uniform that hasn’t changed colors or logos in years, and some teams change their style quite often. So why did every team elect to [...]

This Weekend in Sports: Pacquiao vs. Marquez, Army vs. Navy

Joe Student — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:19:29 +0000

One of the biggest boxing matches of the year, the return of UFC to Fox and a storied college football rivalry highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, December 7 Bellator 83 Caesars, Atlantic City, N.J.; 7 p.m. (ET) on MTV 2 Southpaw Rad Martinez takes on Shahbulat Shamhalaev for [...]

Worst Half Court Shot Ever…Seriously! [VIDEO]

Ian Delap — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:54:26 +0000

I don’t pride myself on being overly athletic. I don’t participate in many sports. I don’t even watch sports very often. It’s not that i’m uncoordinated, i’m just apathetic towards being athletic, so I may not have much room to talk. But after watching this, I feel like Micheal Jordan. The man featured is [...]

Watch a Wrestler Backflip Off the Top Ropes and Land on His Head

Big Jim — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:06:35 +0000

Check out this video of a bush-league pro wrestler in Rhode Island doing a backflip off the top ropes at an event on September 30th, and he lands directly on his head.He reportedly fractured his skull, but they say it could have been a lot worse. The craziest part is, the other wrestler tried to [...]

Cee Lo Green And NFL Fans To Sing Thursday Night Football Anthem [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:49:04 +0000

The NFL Network will broadcast it's first Thursday night game of the season on September 13th featuring the Chicago Bears taking on the Green Bay Packers.

The 3rd Annual Casper Coed Volleyball Tournament Happens This Weekend

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:56:27 +0000

The Casper Recreation Center is hosting the 3rd annual coed volleyball tournament Saturday and Sunday at the center, 1801 East 4th Street.Different levels of play will be offered for coed teams including “A” Division (power volleyball, open teams), “B” Division (semi-power volleyball), and “C” Divisions (recreational volleyball). More information can be found here.

Golf Cart On The Loose, Mows Down Bystanders [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:30:39 +0000

The Texas 5A State Championship game had just ended between Steele and Dekaney as Coaches and reporters mingled on the playing surface at Dallas Cowboy Stadium.

Firefighter Races – Hot New Sport? [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:30:39 +0000

Firefighting isn’t just a job — it’s also a sport. Firematic Racing involves firefighters competing against the clock to complete tasks like assembling and climbing a ladder or fitting and shooting a hose. Though the sport is most popular in New York, its reach extends across the pond to Europe, too.

Nick Charles, CNN's First Sports Anchor, Dead at 64

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:14:17 +0000

Sportscaster Nick Charles has died of bladder cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 64.

As CNN’s first sports anchor, his work with Fred Hickman on the nightly-roundup show ‘Sports Tonight’ sometimes drew a larger audience than even that of sports network ESPN.

Fans Witness Cavs Win Final Home Game [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:00:32 +0000

On Friday night, fans bore witness to the Wyoming Cavalry defeat the Omaha Beef (mmmm, beef) in the Cav's final home game of the season, with a final score of 59-53. It was a close game but it seemed the

4 Funny Sports Fan Freak-Outs [VIDEOS]

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:45:52 +0000

An overjoyed Nets nut shaking with delight, a tantrum-throwing Clemson booster, a shirtless reveler celebrating a ‘Bama win. Even if you’re not the biggest sports fan, these videos of fans freaking out will make you crack a smile at the very least. Canucks fan dons the legendary “Green Man” suit. Clemson fan bemoans loss. Crazy [...]

Dwayne Johnson-Actor, Meet The Rock-Pro Wrestler

Nick Perkins — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:03:52 +0000

Admit it, you like professional wrestling. You don’t have to be embarrassed, we’re all friends here. Nobody will judge you. Even if you don’t like professional wrestling, you at least know who Hulk Hogan is. You’ve probably heard of Wrestlemania. Chances are, you may even know who The Rock is. His real name is Dwayne [...]