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Blown Home Run Call Exposes Flaw in MLB Replay System

News Last night, Adam Rosales of Oakland launched an apparent game-tying home run in the ninth inning at Cleveland only to have it ruled a double by the umpiring crew. After reviewing the call via repla...

1 week ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Adam Rosales, Cleveland Indians, Oakland A's

Top 10 Clemson Tigers Football Teams of All-Time

News The Clemson Tigers are a proud program that has had some excellent decades — see the 1980s — as well as some times of struggle (1992-2010). But this is a program with loads of potential, commit...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Clemson Tigers

Who Should Start at Quarterback for Wisconsin in 2013?

News Wisconsin had three different quarterbacks make a start last season. Maryland transfer Danny O’Brien was thought to be the answer, but he struggled early in the year, which prompted the coach...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Wisconsin Badgers

5 Greatest Moments in TCU Horned Frogs Football History

News Here are the five greatest moments in Horned Frog history. ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU Horned Frogs

10 Greatest Texas Longhorns (since 1967)

News 10 Greatest Texas Longhorns (since 1967) ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Texas Longhorns

10 Greatest TCU Horned Frogs (since 1967)

News Who are the best TCU football players of the Athlon era? ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, TCU Horned Frogs

5 Greatest Moments In Texas Longhorns Football History

News The best moments in Longhorns history. ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Texas Longhorns

5 Greatest Moments In Wisconsin Badgers Football History

News Here are the top five greatest Badger football moments. ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Wisconsin Badgers

Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the Southern 500 at Darlington

News The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit heads to venerable Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles’ Southern 500 on Saturday evening. To help guide you through the 2013 Fantasy NASCAR season, A...

1 week 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, Darlington, Fantasy tips, Geoffrey Miller, NASCAR

10 Greatest Nebraska Cornhuskers (since 1967)

News Who are the best Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Athlon era? ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Nebraska Cornhuskers

5 Greatest Moments In Nebraska Cornhuskers Football History

News The greatest moments in Cornhusker football history. ...

1 week ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Nebraska Cornhuskers

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...

2 weeks 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...

2 weeks 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...

2 weeks 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) ...

2 weeks 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) ...

2 weeks 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) ...

2 weeks 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) ...

2 weeks 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

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