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College Football Preseason 2012 Rankings: No. 81-100

News With the completion of Athlon's college football Top 25 for 2012, it's time to take a look at the rest of the rankings, continuing with No. 81-100. Note: Ranking is where team i...

College Fantasy Football: 2012 Running Back Rankings

News Fall college fantasy football drafts are right around the corner and Athlon is here to help win your league in 2012. Rankings will be updated right up until kickoff and expect plenty of t...

48 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, Fantasy, News, 2012 College Fantasy Football Rankings

Joey Logano Wins at Pocono

News Of all the race tracks to add a little spice to the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, Pocono Raceway was not expected to be it. A 2.5-mile, flat tri-oval that’s seen its share of strung-out racing, ...

48 weeks ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson, Joey Logano, Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, NASCAR, Pocono 400, Pocono Raceway

Stony Brook Beats LSU to Advance to the College World Series

News The little school — only playing Division I baseball since 2000 — from Long Island traveling to meet the six-time national champion program from the SEC. An easy prediction, right? Not this tim...

48 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: News, College World Series

ACC Football 2012 Predictions

News The media and others may have jumped the gun by anointing Florida State as the class of the ACC’s Atlantic Division in 2011, but the rest of the division will be hard-pressed to keep the Seminole...

48 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Boston College Eagles, Clemson Tigers, Duke Blue Devils, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Maryland Terrapins, Miami Hurricanes, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina Tar Heels, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 2012 College Football Predictions

College Football Preseason 2012 Rankings: No. 61-80

News With the completion of Athlon's college football Top 25 for 2012, it's time to take a look at the rest of the rankings, continuing with No. 61-80. Note: Ranking is where team is...

College Fantasy Football: 2012 Quarterback Rankings

News Fall college fantasy football drafts are right around the corner and Athlon is here to help win your league in 2012. Rankings will be updated right up until kickoff and expect plenty of tweaks to o...

48 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, Fantasy, News, 2012 College Fantasy Football Rankings

I’ll Have Another Scratched from the Belmont Stakes

News There is shocking news in the horse racing world, as I’ll Have Another has been scratched from the Belmont Stakes. The three-year old horse won in dramatic fashion at the Kentucky Derby and Preak...

49 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: News, I'll Have Another

Chad Ochocinco Updates Twitter Bio After Patriots Release

News Chad Ochocinco was released by the New England Patriots yesterday, but it seems he has a pretty good sense of humor about the whole experience. On his Twitter bio Ochocinco, who has nearly 3.5...

49 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: NFL, News, Chad Ochocinco

Tennessee Football: How Many Wins Does Derek Dooley Need to Return in 2013?

News With Athlon's College Football Top 25 for 2012 released, it's time to take a look at some of the hot topics around the nation. Tennessee is coming off a disappointing 5-7 season, and coach Derek Do...

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Tennessee Volunteers

College Football Preseason 2012 Rankings: No. 46-60

News With the completion of Athlon's college football Top 25 for 2012, it's time to take a look at the rest of the rankings, continuing with No. 46-60. Note: Ranking is where team is...

Belmont Stakes: I'll Have Another goes for the Triple Crown

News Editor's Note: I'll Have Another has been scratched from the Belmont. I’ll Have Another thrilled horse racing fans with similar come-from-behind wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and ...

49 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: News, Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown

Chad Ochocinco Released by the Patriots

News The short stay of Chad Ochocinco in New England ended on Thursday with the Patriots releasing the receiver. Bill Belichick reportedly tried to trade No. 85, but then cut the underperforming wideout...

49 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, News, Chad Ochocinco, New England Patriots

Kurt Busch's Downward Spiral

News The last five days have become the most memorable of Kurt Busch’s 12-year tenure in NASCAR. The next five may ultimately determine the rest of his career. Following a terse exchange with long...

49 weeks ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Kurt Busch, James Finch, NASCAR, Phoenix Racing, suspension

Kevin Durant leads OKC to the NBA Finals

News It has been an amazing playoff run so far for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook leading the team to the NBA Finals. OKC has gone through a who’...

49 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NBA, News, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

Pennell’s Picks: Fantasy NASCAR Trends at Pocono

News This week has certainly been an interesting one in the world of NASCAR. Jimmie Johnson scored his seventh career Dover win on Sunday, tying him with Richard Petty and Bobby Allison for the most...

49 weeks ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Mark Martin, Fantasy NASCAR tips, Pocono, Pocono 400

College Football Preseason 2012 Rankings: No. 36-45

News With the completion of Athlon's college football Top 25 for 2012, it's time to take a look at the rest of the rankings, continuing with No. 36-45. Note: Ranking is where team is...

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive Talks Realignment, Playoffs and National Titles

News There has never been a football dynasty like the SEC. While many fans tuned out the Alabama-LSU BCS Championship Game, SEC Commissioner Mike Slive got to an enjoy an all-SEC affair. The ...

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Kentucky Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels, South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers, Texas A&M Aggies, Vanderbilt Commodores

Backseat Drivers Fan Council

News Television, the Cup schedule and the quality of racing in the Sprint Cup Series. Those topics will get NASCAR fans talking. Members of the Backseat Drivers Fan Council had much to ponder as they we...

49 weeks ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Backseat Drivers Fan Council, cutting schedule, Dover, Dustin Long, FOX, NASCAR

College Football Preseason 2012 Rankings: No. 26-35

News With the completion of Athlon's college football Top 25 for 2012, it's time to take a look at the rest of the rankings, beginning with No. 26-35. Note: Ranking is where team is proje...

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12, SEC, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Kansas State Wildcats, Missouri Tigers, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina Tar Heels, South Florida Bulls, Texas A&M Aggies, Utah Utes, 2012 College Football Rankings

College Football's Top Assistant Coach Hires for 2012

News The college football coaching carousel wasn't just busy among head coaches, as the assistant ranks saw plenty of changes as well. Changing coordinators or hiring a key positional coach can have a b...

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, MAC, Mountain West, Pac 12, SEC, Sun Belt, Arizona Wildcats, Clemson Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&M Aggies, Washington Huskies, Wisconsin Badgers

Repaves, Suspensions, Preludes and NASCAR on TNT

News It’s rare that most NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will agree on something, but many share similar opinions of what it will be like this weekend to race on Pocono’s newly repaved surface. “I a...

49 weeks ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Dale Earnhardt Jr., David Reutimann, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart, Dustin Long, NASCAR on TNT, Pocono repave, Prelude to the Dream, suspension

Athlon Sports Names USC No. 1 in 2012 Preseason Top 25 Poll

News Athlon Sports, publisher of the No. 1-selling college football magazine, continues the release of its preseason Top 25 poll at www.athlonsports.com. The countdown commences every year in early May ...

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: News

Athlon Sports Names LSU No. 2 in 2012 Preseason Top 25 Poll

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: News

USC Football: Is Depth the Trojans Biggest Hurdle to a National Title in 2012?

News Athlon's College Football top 25 countdown for 2012 continues with No. 1 USC. The Trojans are off probation and hungry to return to national prominence. Is Depth USC's Bigg...

49 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, USC Trojans

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