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Nebraska Football: Can the Cornhuskers Win the Big Ten in 2012?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Nebraska Cornhuskers, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Denny's Win, Bruton's Bristol Plan and Junior's Genealogy
News If Denny Hamlin can win races now, it makes one wonder what he’ll do later this season as the communication with new crew chief Darian Grubb improves and Grubb puts more of his stamp on the team...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Aric Almirola, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Michael Waltrip, Tony Stewart, Bristol, Bruton Smith, Darian Grubb, Dustin Long, NASCAR

Arkansas Makes Bizarre Coaching Choice with John L. Smith
News If you were surprised at the announcement Weber State’s John L. Smith would be Arkansas’ head coach for 2012, you certainly weren’t alone. Many reports over the last two weeks linked a number...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Arkansas Razorbacks

NFL Draft History: Busts, Sleepers and Solid Picks - Part 1
News The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft will commence on Thursday night, marking the 77th installment of what is officially called the “NFL Player Selection Meeting.” From Thursday through Saturd...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, News, history, NFL Draft

Clemson or Florida State: Which Team Wins ACC Atlantic in 2012?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Clemson Tigers, Florida State Seminoles, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

West Virginia Football: How Will Mountaineers Fare in the Big 12?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, West Virginia Mountaineers, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Denny Hamlin Wins STP 400 in Kansas
News It seemed a formality that once Martin Truex Jr. had fended off a vicious challenge from Jimmie Johnson that Michael Waltrip Racing would score its first Sprint Cup Series win since 2010. Truex...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth, Kansas Speedway, NASCAR, STP 400

Georgia or South Carolina: The SEC East's Best Team in 2012?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Georgia Bulldogs, South Carolina Gamecocks, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Michael Waltrip Racing Hitting NASCAR Stride
News In its sixth full season of Sprint Cup competition, Michael Waltrip Racing is making a push at becoming a powerhouse on NASCAR’s premier circuit. MWR’s three-team operation has combined for...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Brian Vickers, Clint Bowyer, Mark Martin, Martin Truex Jr., Brian Pattie, Chad Johnston, Michael Waltrip Racing, NASCAR, Scott Miller

Michigan or Ohio State: Which Team Will Have More Wins in 2012?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

SEC Football: Running Back Rankings for 2012
News The 2012 college football season is still months away, but it's never too early to preview. Athlon continues its countdown to the upcoming season and spring previews by ranking the runnin...
1 year 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, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Pennell’s Picks: Fantasy NASCAR Trends at Texas
News Typically known for dealing with the thunderous roar of tornadoes, this weekend the Sprint Cup Series storms into Kansas for the STP 400. Sunday’s race will be the 12th for the Sprint Cup Ser...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, AJ Allmendinger, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Fantasy NASCAR, Jay Pennell, Kansas, STP 400

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ Longest Winless Skids
News Last year, one of the biggest stories surrounding the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was the prevalence of first-time winners. From the start of the season, when Trevor Bayne surprised everyone in the Da...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, NASCAR, winless streaks

Pac-12 Football: Running Back Rankings for 2012
News The 2012 college football season is still months away, but it's never too early to preview. Athlon continues its countdown to the upcoming season and spring previews by ranking the runnin...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Arizona State Sun Devils, Arizona Wildcats, California Golden Bears, Colorado Buffaloes, Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Stanford Cardinal, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans, Utah Utes, Washington Huskies, Washington State Cougars, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

TCU Football: How Will the Horned Frogs Fare in the Big 12 in 2012?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Baylor Bears, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, West Virginia Mountaineers, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Virginia Tech Football: Who Challenges the Hokies in the Coastal?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Duke Blue Devils, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Miami Hurricanes, North Carolina Tar Heels, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Backseat Drivers Fan Council
News Hall of Fame Nominees, Grading Texas and a Return to "The Rock" With NASCAR’s recent announcement of the 25 nominees for its next Hall of Fame class, members of the Backseat Drivers Fan Counc...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Backseat Drivers Fan Council, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Rockingham Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway

2012 NFL Must-See Match Ups
News The NFL released its 2012 regular-season schedule on Tuesday night, laying out the slate of 256 games that will start in September and carry through December. Here are some of the games that c...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, News, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Washington Redskins

2012 Dallas Cowboys Schedule
News The 2012 NFL schedule for the Dallas Cowboys has been released. Here's a weekly look that includes dates, times and television information. Week 1—Sept. 5: @ New York Giants, 8:30 p.m. ET, N...
1 year ago by Rich McVey Tags: NFL, News, Dallas Cowboys

2012 NFL Schedule Highlights
News The 2012 NFL season is still more than four months away from kicking off, but the path to Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans is set. The NFL released its 2012 regular-season schedule on Tuesday. Here ...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, News, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Washington Redskins

Tennessee or Vanderbilt: More SEC Wins in 2012?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Tennessee Volunteers, Vanderbilt Commodores, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Big Ten Football: Running Back Rankings for 2012
News The 2012 college football season is still months away, but it's never too early to preview. Athlon continues its countdown to the upcoming season and spring previews by ranking the quarte...
1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Northwestern Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, Purdue Boilermakers, Wisconsin Badgers, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

Pittsburgh Football: Are the Panthers a Contender in the Big East?
News The college football season is a couple of months away, but the countdown to 2012 has officially begun. Athlon Sports’ 2012 preseason annuals will be hitting newsstands in early June an...
1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big East, Pittsburgh Panthers, 2012 College Football Spring Preview

2012 NFL Schedule: Philadelphia Eagles

News The 2012 NFL schedule for the Philadelphia Eagles has been released. Here's a weekly look that includes dates, times and television information for football fans.   Week 1—9/9: @Cleveland ...
1 year ago by Rich McVey Tags: NFL, News, Philadelphia Eagles

Mark Martin is Back, Advice for Danica and Purse Payouts
News This is what retirement is supposed to be like. “This is so much fun,’’ Mark Martin said after his third-place finish last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Well, the 53-year-old Mart...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Mark Martin, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth, Hendrick Motorsports, Michael Waltrip Racing, NASCAR, purse money

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