The Raiders started in 1960 in the AFL, which is the American football league, and have won three division titles and one championship. The Oakland Raiders joined the National Football League in 1970, as part of an NFL-AFL merger. Since the Raiders joined the National Football League, the team has won three Super Bowls and… Continue reading
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Hat metaphors and similes
I collect these. Additions to this list are welcome. Also, note that in some cases I don’t know the origin of a particular expression. If you have knowledge or theories about the origin of something then I would also like to hear from you. I hope you enjoy it. speaking through your hat Talk nonsense… Continue reading
NFL Draft 2006: Strategic Fantasy Football Forecasts
Free agency has changed much of the NFL draft projections. Additionally, scouting combinations turned around the fortunes of many prospects, dropping some and moving others up the draft boards. Although there will be many changes between now and April 29, Todd Lokken, president of Strategic Fantasy Football, has taken a look at the top ten… Continue reading
Ghana 2008 and the spirit of nationalism
Finally, the golden jubilee of the 26th Africa Cup of Nations – Ghana 2008 has come and gone. While Ghana was unable to clinch the gold, they were able to snatch the bronze medal from him; and the nation is patriotically richer than ever. But one legacy handed down to Ghanaians by the tournament that… Continue reading
Fantasy Football Rankings – Top 30 Quarterbacks
1. Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints The Saints still can’t run the ball and their defense isn’t strong, meaning Brees will be forced to throw for big yards every game. 2. Peyton Manning-Denver Broncos Denver plays a lot of easy defenses and the Broncos have upgraded their passing corps by signing Wes Welker in… Continue reading
Top 10 NHL Players
I decided to make a list of the current top 10 players in the NHL. So I’ll number them from 10 to 1 with a little description of why I think they deserve to be in the top 10. 10. Zach Parise, had his best year in points last year with over 50 goals and… Continue reading
Loyal Spring Training Fans
Baseball remains the leading American sport. This is because many loyal fans go to baseball games all the time to support their favorite team. Sports wouldn’t have as much influence on clothing, trends, mannerisms, and sayings without fans to keep things going. Most baseball fans become fans as children. They watch the games with their… Continue reading
Free Online Sports Betting Tips for the NCAA and NBA
I can imagine how sports fans ramble on to every NCAA or NBA game, even to the point of dishing out a date to a ballgame or a guys’ night in front of the TV over some sumptuous pizza and a few beers. by hand. We cannot blame such scenarios; basketball is a boys’ world… Continue reading
Are you prepared for the risks of becoming a professional sports photographer?
When NBA player LeBron James cut his head off falling on a photographer during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, it was simply an accident and part of the game. However, no one seemed concerned about the photographer. Even my first thought was “I hope the photographer has a rubber lens cover over his lens.”… Continue reading
What is the Brett Favre saga?
The Brett Favre saga may have begun on the second day of February 2007 when Brett Favre announced that he would return to play as the Packers’ star quarterback for the upcoming 2007 NFL football season. This announcement was made in amid much speculation that Favre would possibly retire at that point. This was great… Continue reading