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NASCAR Numbers Game: 6 Amazing Stats for Darlington Raceway

News Denny Hamlin’s much-discussed return to the seat of his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry became an afterthought at Talladega once Brian Vickers climbed into the seat and provided Hamlin with a paltr...

1 week ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NASCAR, News, David Ragan, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Darlington, David Smith, NASCAR, Stats

5 Young NASCAR Drivers Who Could Be Hall of Famers

News To suggest that any player, athlete, coach or driver in any sport after just a few seasons is a lock to make the Hall of Fame is ridiculous. But it is always fun to look at guys who have had instan...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: NASCAR, News, Austin Dillon, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse, Ty Dillon

How Many Big Ten Games Will Northwestern Win in 2013?

News With Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Northwestern each deserving of consideration for the No. 1 spot, the Big Ten Legends Division should be one of the most competitive conference title race...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Northwestern Wildcats

10 Greatest Northwestern Wildcats (since 1967)

News 10 Greatest Northwestern Wildcats (since 1967) ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Northwestern Wildcats

10 Greatest Arizona State Sun Devils (since 1967)

News 10 Greatest Arizona State Sun Devils (since 1967) ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Arizona State Sun Devils

10 Greatest Oregon State Beavers (since 1967)

News 10 Greatest Oregon State Beavers (since 1967) ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Oregon State Beavers

10 Greatest Fresno State Bulldogs (since 1967)

News 10 Greatest Fresno State Bulldogs (since 1967) ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Mountain West, Fresno State Bulldogs

David (Ragan) Slays NASCAR's Goliaths at Talladega

News Since it opened in 1969, Talladega has been NASCAR’s racetrack of extremes. When right, the sport’s decision to slap restrictor plates on brings out maximum excitement, the best opportunity for...

2 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NASCAR, News, Brad Keselowski, David Gilliland, David Ragan, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Regan Smith, Ryan Newman, Scott Speed, Talladega, Aaron's 499, NASCAR, race reaction, Tom Bowles

10 Teams That May End the SEC's National Title Streak in 2013

News Spring practice has finished for all 125 Football Bowl Subdivision teams for 2013. And with spring workouts over, the picture for the national championship battle is starting to come into focus. ...

Is Notre Dame a Top-Five Team for 2013?

News Notre Dame is always one of the most polarizing teams when it comes to preseason rankings. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 12-1 season but was handled by Alabama in the national championshi...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Independents, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Wild Nationwide finish highlights inconsistent NASCAR calls

News A wild finish to Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway once again led to confusion concerning how the sanctioning body scores finishes on the sport’s two restricto...

2 weeks ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Joey Logano, Kasey Kahne, Regan Smith, Talladega, Aaron's 312, NASCAR

NASCAR's 10 Most Amazing Talladega Finishes

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2 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NASCAR, News, Buddy Baker, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Earnhardt Sr., Darrell Waltrip, Ernie Irvan, Jimmie Johnson, Regan Smith, Ron Bouchard, Rusty Wallace, Terry Labonte, Tony Stewart, 10 most exciting finishes, Big One, Talladega

Should Denny Hamlin return to racing at Talladega?

News 1. Should Denny Hamlin really return this weekend? Denny Hamlin will likely start Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway, his first since his back injury in March at Fontana. He's not expected ...

2 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NASCAR, News, Danica Patrick, Denny Hamlin, Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kevin Harvick, Talladega, Geoffrey Miller, NASCAR, Talladega

Top 15 Fantasy Football Rookies in 2013

News Doug Martin (1,454) and Trent Richardson (950) were No. 2 and 3 among all rookie NFL running backs last year in rushing yards. They were both first-round picks and played as such in their first sea...

2 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams

20 Seinfeld Quotes That Could Be Kentucky Derby Horse Names

News The top 20 Seinfeld quotes that could be Kentucky Derby horse names. ...

2 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: Overtime, News, Kentucky Derby

Will the Missouri Tigers Make a Bowl in 2013?

News As expected, Missouri found life in the SEC more difficult than the week-to-week grind of the Big 12. The Tigers had their streak of seven straight winning seasons snapped, slipping to 5-7 and ...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Missouri Tigers

Boise State or Fresno State: Who Wins the Mountain West in 2013?

News Three teams tied for the Mountain West title last season, but with the addition of Utah State and San Jose State, determining a conference champion will much easier in 2013. With 12 teams, the ...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Mountain West, Boise State Broncos, Fresno State Bulldogs

Which Team Will Win the Pac-12 South in 2013?

News The power in the Pac-12 is clearly titled to the North Division, which should have Oregon and Stanford ranked among the top-10 in most preseason polls. The South Division lacks a top-15 team bu...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Arizona State Sun Devils, Arizona Wildcats, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans

Which Team Will Win the Big 12 in 2013?

News Unpredictable is the best word to sum up the Big 12 heading into the 2013 season. The defending Big 12 champs (Kansas State) lost several key pieces, including quarterback Collin Klein and line...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Baylor Bears, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns

College Football's Top 50 Running Backs of the BCS Era

News Greatness is defined in so many different ways. Statistical production, individual awards, team success, longevity, supporting cast, level of competition, raw talent and athletic ability all factor...

2 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, C-USA, Mountain West, Pac 12, SEC, WAC, Auburn Tigers, Baylor Bears, Boise State Broncos, California Golden Bears, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Bulldogs, Houston Cougars, Indiana Hooisers, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Miami Hurricanes, Missouri Tigers, NC State Wolfpack, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Nevada Wolfpack, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Ole Miss Rebels, Purdue Boilermakers, Stanford Cardinal, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans, Utah Utes, Virginia Tech Hokies, West Virginia Mountaineers, Wisconsin Badgers

Is Michigan the Favorite for the 2013 Legends Division Title?

News With four teams battling for the top spot, the Legends Division should be one of the most competitive title races in college football this season. Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Northwe...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Northwestern Wildcats

Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the Aaron's 499 at Talladega

News The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit heads to the Deep South this weekend to big, bad Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron’s 499. To help guide you through the 2013 Fantasy NASCAR season...

2 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NASCAR, News, Brad Keselowski, Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Talladega, Fantasy tips, Geoffrey Miller, NASCAR, Talladega

NASCAR Numbers Game: 5 Amazing Stats for Talladega Superspeedway

News Let’s say you’re a gambler. Parading across the casino floor, you feast your eyes on the roulette wheel. It’s noted next to the wheel that the last five spins have landed on black. Your chips...

2 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NASCAR, News, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth, Talladega, Big One, crashes, David Smith, NASCAR, Stats

15 Most Indispensable Players in Baseball

News At the end of the season, the major awards voters will evaluate players in their own way, with a variety of definitions applied to the word “Valuable” in Most Valuable Player. There are the Sab...

2 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Bryce Harper, Buster Posey, Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto, Justin Upton, Yadier Molina, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals

2013 MLB Power Rankings: April 30

News Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst baseball teams and players in the league. Here's our MLB Power Rankings and Players of the Week. 1. Red Sox—Big ...

2 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers

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