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NFL Playoffs — Conference Championships Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:44:09 +0000

Sunday’s AFC and NFC Championship games will determine which teams will meet at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Feb. 3. Here’s a preview of each conference title game: Sunday, Jan. 20 NFC Championship: San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons Georgia Dome, Atlanta; 3 p.m. (ET) on FOX Atlanta hosts San Francisco for the [...]

NFL 2012 Season – Week 17 Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:19:20 +0000

Playoff spots and playoff seeding will be determined in the last week of the 2012 NFL season. Here’s a preview of all of this week’s games: Sunday, Dec. 30 Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions — 1:00 P.M. Ford Field, Detroit Chicago (9-6) can clinch a playoff berth with a win and a Vikings’ loss or [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week 16 Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:45:01 +0000

There are just two more weeks to go in the 2012 NFL season, and several teams can claim playoff berths with a victory this Sunday. Here’s a preview of all of this week’s action: Saturday, December 22 Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions — 8:30 P.M. Ford Field, Detroit Atlanta (12-2) can clinch home-field advantage throughout [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week 15 Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:09 +0000

Three weeks remain in the 2012 NFL season. Four more teams can clinch a postseason berth this week. Here’s a preview of this week’s games: Thursday, December 13 Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles — 8:20 P.M. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Cincinnati (7-6) can’t afford many more losses and stay in the playoff picture. Bengals quarterback [...]

NFL 2012 — Week 13 Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:20:37 +0000

Several teams can clinch playoff spots this week, as the NFL enters the stretch run of the 2012 season. Here’s a preview of this week’s games: Thursday, Nov. 29 New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons — 8:20 P.M. Georgia Dome, Atlanta Atlanta (10-1) can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Buccaneers loss. [...]

College Football 2012 — Week 14 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:47:56 +0000

Sadly, we’ve come to the end: the last week of college football’s regular season. And while many teams are already in the stable waiting to find out their bowl opponents, there is still a lot of action this week with a spot in the national-title game and at least seven conference championships still up in the air.

Here all the highlights from this final week in the top 25:

College Football 2012 — Week 12 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:40:22 +0000

We’re down to the home stretch of the regular season, with most teams having just two games remaining. There aren't many big games this week, with only two top 25 matchups and five ranked SEC schools dropping down to play FCS teams. But there is still some action this week that could shake up conference-title races. #1 Oregon faces a ranked team and #2 Kansas State hits the road against one of the nation’s top offenses. Hey, after last week, anything’s possible.

Here is what to watch for this week in the top 25:

NFL 2012 Season — Week 11 Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:04:10 +0000

A new chapter in the Patriots-Colts rivalry highlights the NFL schedule for Week 11 of the 2012 season. Here’s a preview of this week’s games: Thursday, Nov. 15 Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills — 8:20 P.M. Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y. Miami (4-5) rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill has just five touchdown passes on the [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week Nine Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:42:18 +0000

Several key intra-conference matchups highlight the schedule for Week 9 of the 2012 NFL season. Here’s a preview of this week’s games: Thursday, Nov. 3 Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers — 8:20 P.M. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego Kansas City (1-6) is tied with three other teams for the league’s worst record. The Chiefs [...]

2012-13 NBA Season Preview

Joe Student — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:15:59 +0000

The NBA’s 2012-13 season begins on Tuesday night with three games, including the world champion Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Several major stars changed teams this past off-season, but the majority of the franchises that were dominant in last season’s lockout-shortened campaign are still among the league’s best. Here’s what to expect from the [...]

This Weekend in Sports: The World Series and Giants vs. Cowboys

Joe Student — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:35:33 +0000

Two World Series games, college football and an NFC East showdown highlight this weekend’s sports offerings. Here’s what to watch: Friday, Oct. 26 Cincinnati at (15) Louisville Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Louisville; 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Two of the Big East’s best teams meet on a Friday night in Kentucky. Fifteenth-ranked Louisville (7-0 overall, [...]

College Football 2012 — Week Nine Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:44:57 +0000

It's always a sad moment when you realize that college football's regular season is more than halfway done, but it should still be a fun week with lots of exciting games on tap. Six of the top 10 teams in the country play ranked opponents, and 13 top 25 teams face challenges on the road.

Here is what to watch this week in college football:

NFL 2012 Season — Week Eight Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:14:17 +0000

With the NFL approaching the halfway point of the 2012 season, division races are beginning to take shape, as teams anticipate the second half of their schedule. Here’s a preview of this week’s action: Thursday, Oct. 25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings — 8:20 P.M. Mall of America Field, Minneapolis Tampa Bay (2-4) quarterback [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week Seven Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:39:58 +0000

Week 7 of the 2012 NFL season features a meeting between the teams with the two best records in the AFC (the only two above-.500 teams, in fact), plus numerous divisional battles. Here’s a preview this week’s action: Thursday, Oct. 18 Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers — 8:20 P.M. Candlestick Park, San Francisco Despite [...]

NFL Week 6 Fantasy Football Preview

Tom Barrabi — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:36:43 +0000

We're approaching Week 6 of the 2012 fantasy football season, and unless your team is protected by some sort of magical force field, you're probably dealing with a few key injuries. No fantasy owner would think less of you for shedding some tears over the state of Cedric Benson's foot or Aaron Hernandez's ankle. Still, don't spend too much time in the fetal position—even the most competitive leagues are sure to have a few potential stars on the waiver wire.

College Football 2012 — Week Seven Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:14:02 +0000

While there aren't as many marquee games as last week, we have several intriguing matchups to look forward to this weekend. Saturday features four games between ranked opponents, including one top 10 game in the SEC. Additionally, 14 of the 22 ranked teams in action this weekend are playing road or neutral-site games. So this could be another weekend to be on upset alert.

Here is what to watch for this week in the top 25.

NFL 2012 Season — Week Six Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:01:17 +0000

A rematch of last season’s NFC title game highlights the action for Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season. Here’s a preview of all of this week’s games: Thursday, October 11 Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans — 8:20 P.M. EST LP Field, Nashville Pittsburgh (2-2) sends the league’s fifth-ranked defense to face a Titans’ team [...]