Chelsea is officially the guy at the poker table you cannot get rid of. They kept going all in, having no chance of staying alive. They kept hitting the river card and eventually wound up with all of everyone’s chips.
‘Manchester Choke’ Barely Averted In Thrilling Fashion – City Wins First Title In 44 Years
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kurt Allen looks back on the craziest two hours English Premier League Soccer has ever seen, including Manchester City’s dramatic victory.
English Premier League Round 38 Previews – Survival Sunday – Time, TV, Announcers, Predictions
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It has all come down to this, the 38th and final round of the 2011-12 Barclays Premier League, a.k.a. Survival Sunday. There are only two sides that have to sweat the possibility of sudden relegation, but there is drama at top — the title chase between two bitter rivals is separated by mere miles.
Junior Seau’s Death Brings Sadness and Many Questions
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What I stunner I ran into on the way home yesterday when I turned on my car radio: Junior Seau is dead. Now recovered from the shock of this legend’s passing, I can delve into the sadness that Seau’s apparent suicide brings, as well as the questions it leaves behind.
It’s 2012 – Why Is Joel Ward Dealing With Racist Nonsense?
April 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
I thought that a small portion of the Vancouver Canucks fan base had set the bar pretty low after attempting to burn their city down following losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals last year. As usual, I have been proven wrong.
Cliffhangers Remain in English Premier League With 3 Weeks Remaining
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kurt Allen provides a rundown on each of the 20 soccer teams in the English Premier League.
Pig Roasted: Bobby Petrino Fired By Arkansas AD Jeff Long
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Tuesday night, University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long held an emotional, stand-up press conference to announce the termination of head football coach Bobby Petrino.
On Bobby Petrino, Bikes, and Blondes: Arkansas Places Petrino On Administrative Leave
April 6, 2012 By 4 Comments
There is an old saying that a cover-up can be worse than any actual ‘crime’. Such is the case with University of Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino, who was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday.
2012 MLB Predictions: Team-by-Team Wins, Playoff Picks, World Series Prediction
April 5, 2012 By 9 Comments
Three games down, 2,427 to go. Which means it must be time for Midwest Sports Fans’ second annual MLB prediction special!
Matt Bush, Ryan Leaf Remain Four-Letter Words
March 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
We thought the two couldn’t possibly hit rock bottom worse than they already had – but in the last seven days the pair has each proved us wrong.
Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Advice on Ryan Braun, Bryce Harper, Closer Strategy, Sleepers, and More
March 26, 2012 By 1 Comment
After completing his first fantasy baseball draft of 2012, Kurt provides notes some things he learned and trends he is noticing that may help you out with your drafts.
Tim Tebow: With Jaguars, Dolphins, Bucs, Jets, Eagles, Patriots, and Packers Being Mentioned…Where Will He Land?
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This much we know, Tim Tebow is done in Denver. But where does he land? MSF’s Kurt Allen weighs the possibilities (and rules Wisconsin out of the picture).
Peyton Manning Rumors: Speculation Nears End With Broncos, Titans, 49ers As Favorites…Or Is It?
March 17, 2012 By 4 Comments
Kurt Allen updates you on the possible Peyton Manning destinations he suggested ten days ago, which some referred to as crazy. Do some of them sound so crazy now?
Blake Griffin Airballs Two Free Throws In One Trip [Video]
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Blake Griffin just made #1 on the SportsCenter rankings tonight, achieving a feat I have never personally seen in a couple of generations of watching NBA and NCAA games. And unfortunately it had nothing to do with a dunk. This time it had to do with a couple of free throws…that didn’t go as planned.
Detroit Lions ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Who is the All-Time Lion King? There’s one obvious name from recent times, but also a couple others from the Lions earlier days. Find out who Kurt picked as the Ultimate Franchise Player.
