September 27, 2012 In baseball, it isn't all about winning and losing, who's the better team, going to the games, or anything like that. While all of that is very important, it's about the love and dedication of the game. It's about second chances. It's about the heart that fans and players alike have for the game. Former Chicago Cub Adam Greenberg knows about all of that first hand.
The NFL and and the NFL Referees Association have agreed to a contract that will send referees back to the field this weekend, according to NFL.com.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that the the refs will be back on the field starting with Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens
There is a consensus developing that if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't bring back the striking referees soon, folks are going to stop watching football because the replacement refs have been so stunningly horrible. However, we're pretty sure this isn't true. In fact, the awfulness of the scab refs has now become part what makes the NFL so entertaining. (Granted, Green Bay fans or anybody who bet on the Packers Monday night would probably disagree.)
September 26, 2012
Sure, high schoolers can be cruel sometimes. But every now and then, young people will rally around someone who's different and give them the support they need. Students at Linden High School in Michigan, for example, have appointed a senior with special needs as the school's football team manager.
September 25, 2012 'Gangnam Style' is the newest YouTube video sweeping the nation. Korean artist Psy has brought his catchy tune and smooth dance moves to America and everywhere you turn, someone's gone gangnam.
September 24, 2012 Texans QB Matt Schaub was hit so hard Sunday it knocked his helmet off, and with that came part of his ear. Ouch! It turned out to be an illegal hit (darn Bronco!), and Schaub lost part of his ear lobe.
Three overtime games and several last-second finishes highlighted the NFL action from Week 3. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's games:
What did we learn in Week Four? National title hopes are alive and well for Florida State and Oregon. Oklahoma’s are on life support. Notre Dame's defense is really good. LSU can win with defense. And Alabama continues to roll.
Here are all the highlights from this week in college football.
Cheerleaders in Kountze (Texas) have been told to stop putting Bible verses on banners for high school football games. The Texas Association of School Boards this week told the Kountze Independent School District that the signs are not allowed.
After three weeks with a few upsets and a lot of blowouts, your remote will finally get its first real workout of the season this weekend, with four games between ranked teams all going on Saturday night. Here is a preview of all of this weekend’s action.
September 19, 2012 