Arsenal Transfer Rumours: Gunners Must Not Overpay for Olivier Giroud

Despite what they may tell you, few things could be worse than being a fan of the Duke Blue Devils—and you don't even have to be a fan of the North Carolina Tar Heels to feel that way.I just happen to be one.Before we get into the Duke bashing that is about to take place, I'd like to say that I have complete respect for the program and their fans. Not only did I grow up having to deal with Dukie friends (sorry, the “Dook” thing is played out to me), but I have also made some...

Arsenal Transfer Rumours: Clint Dempsey Signing Would Be Surprise Move by Wenger

Rimington Trophy: Which Players Have the Inside Track to Winning in 2012?

Rasmus Elm is an unusual transfer target, but here's what Liverpool supporters need to know about the AZ Alkmaar midfielder.Liverpool's bid to sign Elm is on hold, after the Swedish international revealed he wouldn't make a decision until the conclusion of Euro 2012, according to metro.co.uk.Translation: if the 24-year-old is a revelation at the Euros, he'll look to sign for a UEFA Champions League-competing club.Begin Slideshow

Arsenal Transfer News: Olivier Giroud Would Be a Better Signing Than Yann M'Vila

Arsenal Transfer Scenario: 5 EPL Players the Gunners Should Target

Without legends like Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno walking the sidelines, the new dean of big-time gridiron is Frank Beamer, who has become a legend in his own right.  Taking over at Virginia Tech in 1987, he has spent the majority of his coaching career at the helm of his alma mater, which is nearly every young coach's dream.  With solid defense and innovative special teams, Beamer brought the Hokies from a nearly irrelevant independent to yearly contender.  As I said in a...

Classic SEC Football: Alabama Tops Auburn in 1967 in Stabler's 'Run in the Mud'

Podcast of the Week: ACC Sports Tackles Expansion from a Couple of Angles

College Football 2012: Big East Needs NBC Sports to Raise Increase TV Revenue

The San Francisco Giants have played enough games this year to determine which positions they need to address before the trade deadline on July 31.Second base remains a priority, as it's unrealistic to rely on Freddy Sanchez returning to the lineup and staying healthy for the remainder of the year.Sanchez had another setback on May 14 during his rehab down in the minor leagues. It was not the first time that he tweaked something during his recovery.Pitchers are also a need, as the losses of B...

Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Stupidly Prohibit Van Perise to Speak with Clubs

Liverpool Transfer News: Boston Messy Choosers in Search for New Manager

Liverpool FC: Remembering the 2011-12 EPL Season (Game 9/38)

When looking at potential transfers this summer, Gareth Bale's name is not one that pops up immediately.Why? Probably because Tottenham have reportedly slapped a £150 million price tag on his head, making it almost impossible to poach him from White Hart Lane.Still, that doesn't stop the papers from talking about it, and silly money didn't stop Real Madrid from purchasing Cristiano Ronaldo for a world-record fee of £80 million.Here are the six most likely destinations for Bal...

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Buster Posey: Can He Hold Up Physically over the Entire Season?

Eden Hazard: How Will the Lille Playmaker Fit into Manchester City's Squad?

Roberto Martinez: Is He the Right Man to Take over at Liverpool?

Michigan Football: Why Defensive Line Production in 2012 Is Most Vital

San Francisco Giants: Why Melky Cabrera Is the Giants' MVP Thus Far

Manchester United Confident They Will Sign Both Kagawa and Hazard

Cut4: Romo changes look in Miami

Preseason lists for awards and honors are hit or miss, as they are based completely upon past performances. They do not account for dark-horse players and potential.This time, Phil Steele nailed it when it comes to Alabama players.He gave appropriate recognition to Alabama players and didn't get too carried away in the high-potential, low-experience players. Don't get me wrong. I have found the list to be extremely flawed in many aspects (such as listing South Carolina's Jadeve...

Lincecum tries to turn things around in Miami

Giants solve Sanchez, Fish in season-high effort

Arsenal Transfer News: Marouane Chamakh for Olivier Giroud Perfect for Gunners

Despite losing six starters on the best defense in the BCS era, Alabama enters the 2012 season with high expectations—perhaps because most observers around the country expect Nick Saban to reload on that side of the ball, and with good reason.  Since Saban's first year with Alabama in 2007, the Crimson Tide have fielded a defensive unit that has finished atop the SEC in total defense in each of his last four years (finished in the top five nationally in that same time span). &...

Gene Chizik is headed toward his fourth season as the Auburn head coach. Not once has the quarterback position been settled when the Tigers moved into fall camp. Not having a named starter is a concern, but the quarterback battle shouldn’t be Chizik’s biggest worry. This summer will bring development at a number of positions for the Tigers program. There are a few groups that need massive overhauls, while other positions will be making minor tweaks to the way they handle dail...

Penn State will grab nine wins in 2012 behind a solid rushing attack and savvy defense. The Nittany Lions will play to their strengths and win blue-collar battles.The Nittany Lions also have some weaknesses, some of which are not yet apparent.Penn State fans have certain expectations for certain players coming into the 2012 season.Jordan Hill is supposed to command the middle of the Nittany Lion defensive line. Curtis Dukes is to provide depth behind Silas Redd. Adrian Amos ideally becomes a ...

Because of how much talent is on LSU's roster, a few players tend to fly under the radar and can easily be termed "underrated."Players such as Alfred Blue, who could very well be the starter next season with the kind of spring he had, become swallowed up in the pack and, dare I say, underappreciated.Along with Blue, these are the players who don't receive the credit they should and are vastly underrated.Begin Slideshow

Alabama Football: Breaking Down ESPN Roundtable on Crimson Tide

It is no secret that LSU's 2011 SEC Championship team was loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball.But as scary as this may sound, the Tigers' defense has the chance to be even better in 2012.LSU returns six starters on the defensive side of the ball, four of which have already been projected as first-round draft picks in the 2013 NFL Draft. That group includes cornerback Tyrann Mathieu and safety Eric Reid, both of whom are among the best players in the country at their respected...

Liverpool Manager Search: How Would Roberto Martinez's Tactics Fit the Reds?

College football season gets closer and closer each day, and for the Gamecocks, the summer is a great chance to prepare themselves for the upcoming 2012 football season. Playing in the SEC has never been easy for South Carolina, but the last few seasons have shown that the Gamecocks can be a player in this conference. This upcoming schedule gives the Gamecocks no breaks with a tough October stretch, including two straight road games against LSU and Florida. Throw in new member Missouri and a ...

Georgia Tech Recruiting Lands Another Coveted Prospect

Manchester United has to find a replacement for the departing Dimitar Berbatov, and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is the ideal replacement. Fresh off his hat trick performance in front of Sir Alex Ferguson earlier in May as a member of Borussia Dortmund, the Reds are certainly interested in his services. Stuart Mathieson of the Manchester Evening News believes the team can use Berbatov to entice Lewandowski’s club to ship him to Man U, but they have to do so quickly: (T)he Reds may ...

Romo gets new 'do from Marlins' barber

Giants hope Theriot can provide spark

Chelsea Transfer News: Fernando Torres' Fealty Shouldn't Stop Pursuit of Hulk

Nick Saban's goal is excellence— not only on the field, but on the recruiting trail as well. The Tide's 2013 recruiting class is well on it's way to being the best in the nation, and Saban will try to make that happen with some high profile prospects. Nick Saban is mostly predictable in the recruiting game; he goes after the biggest prospects just like every other coach. But he can't get every big time prospect, and regional location can often eliminate any chances of getting ...

Tennessee Football: How Volunteers Plan to Replace Tauren Poole's Production

2012 NBA Draft: Is Dion Waiters a Smart Lottery Pick?

Wisconsin Football: Is There More Pressure on Montee Ball This Season Than Last?

The AP. The UPI. The Bowl Alliance. The BCS. What do they all have in common? None utilize a playoff. Therefore, since the beginning of polling, many a team has been robbed of the opportunity to fairly win national championships. What is a fan to do? Well, one might have a little fun and start a project. Using the College Football Data Warehouse and past polling systems (see below for details), I have sifted through the declared end-of-season No. 1 teams and decided which teams I feel ha...

A season after finishing 5-7 and missing a bowl for the first time in 13 years, the Longhorns were able to rebound in 2011 behind a significant culture change. Now, with the new systems of coordinators Bryan Harsin and Manny Diaz firmly in place, the Longhorns are looking to build on the success of last year's 8-5 season and re-establish themselves as the class of the Big 12. Though quarterback is still a point of concern for the team and fans alike, 2012's version of the Longhorns ...

Big Ten Football: Phil Steele's Preseason All-American List Short on B1G Stars

College Football 2012: Which Players Will Outperform Their Phil Steele Ranking?

Manchester United Transfer News: Eden Hazard Is the Playmaker Red Devils Need