No one since the Hoover Administration has matched Warren Spahn’s career win total. His 363 stands as a sort of modern-era record that may never be broken. He is a truly rare combination of longevity and consistency.
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.
The Top 10 Performances In Summer Olympics History
April 24, 2012 By 76 Comments
We are a mere three months and three days away from the beginning of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. To get you ready for this year’s games, here is a list of history’s ten greatest Summer Olympic performances.
38 Facts About Pat Summitt’s Extraordinary Career
April 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
When the 2012-2013 basketball season begins, for the first time since 1974, Pat Summitt will not be on the sidelines for the University of Tennessee. In honor of Pat Summitt’s 38 years as a head coach, here are 38 facts about her extraordinary career.
Torres Hit On Hossa, Shaw Suspension Made Yesterday Incredibly Frustrating For Chicago Blackhawks and Their Fans
April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tyler Juranovich says yesterday is one of the most frustrating day he has ever experienced as a Chicago Blackhawks fan. He explains why.
Where Do Uniform Numbers Come From?
April 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
The fact that it’s possible to play a full slate of Major League games in which every player wears the same number raises a question: why do ballplayers wear numbers in the first place?
Are Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam The Real Reason Theo Epstein Went To The Cubs?
April 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Many have lauded the move by Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and president Crane Kenney to bring Theo to Chicago to rebuild the Cubs. The real credit should go to Eddie Vedder.
Reggie & Cheryl Miller and 12 Other Pairs of Same-Sport Hall of Fame Siblings
April 10, 2012 By 7 Comments
There is nothing unusual about siblings playing, or even excelling at, the same sport. But it is rare that two children from the same parents are so accomplished that both end up in their sport’s hall of fame. Here are thirteen examples of hall-of-fame siblings from across the world of sports.
NHL Playoffs: Chicago Blackhawks-Phoenix Coyotes Preview and Prediction
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you want to watch the best and most exciting NHL playoff series featuring a team from the Midwest, you’ll watch the playoff series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Phoenix Coyotes.
Bubba Watson Provides Perfect Antidote To Bobby Petrino, Ozzie Guillen
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is why we watch sports. For the train wrecks, the surreal, and the unimaginable. Luckily we have Bubba Watson this week to provide a positive distraction from the amorality and idiocy of Bobby Petrino and Ozzie Guillen.
How I Met Dan Rooney And Got To Wear A Super Bowl Ring
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you are reading this story, it is most likely because you are a diehard NFL fan with the desire to satisfy your curiosity as to how a regular joe can rub shoulders with owners and be allowed to wear Super Bowl rings. It’s easy, but it’s a long story.
Chicago Blackhawks Must Maintain Goaltender Stability
April 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
While I am certainly more optimistic about the ‘Hawks’ chances compared to last season, I couldn’t stop thinking about the potential problem at the goaltending position that could haunt the ‘Hawks this postseason.
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.
Jay Cutler Dominates: A Modest Proposal For A ‘Jay Cutler Show’
March 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
If there’s a show about how awesome Tim Tebow is, like First Take on ESPN, why isn’t there one for how awesome Jay Cutler is?
The 5 Greatest Sports Hoaxes of All Time (and 4 Others)
March 29, 2012 By 20 Comments
To commemorate April Fool’s Day, which occurs this Sunday, here is a list of the greatest hoaxes from the world of sports.
