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The unpredictability of sports is one of its greatest attractions. We all expect the dominant teams and players to capture the titles they are favored to win. However, it is the teams and players that come out of nowhere to capture a championship who are remembered forever. The unexpected is what makes sports intriguing. Some sports see unlikely champions more often than others. These ten ...
The Ten Most Memorable Shots in NBA Playoff History
Posted: 18th April 2010 by Alan Rubenstein in NBA
Game winning shots are the stuff that legends are made of.
Some are iconic players like Jerry West or Michael Jordan. Others were in the right place at the right time and seized the opportunity like John Paxson and Gar Heard.
Robert "Big Shot Bob" Horry and Derek Fisher seemed to capitalize when they are called on in crunch time.
What all of these players have in common is ...
Chargers Win Rivers-Manning Trade And Game Vs. Giants
Posted: 9th November 2009 by Alan Rubenstein in NFL
When the Chargers had the first selection in the 2004 NFL Draft, the consensus number one pick was Eli Manning.á At the time, Manning stated his preference to not play in San Diego.
"I had nothing against San Diego or the people of San Diego when I made this decision. ... My decision was not based on where I'd be living. It was about being there and playing football there for ...
Walter Payton Remembered Ten Years After His Death
Posted: 6th November 2009 by Alan Rubenstein in NFL
It has been 10 mostly trying years for the franchise Sweetness called home since his death on Nov. 1, 1999. Payton remains the most revered Bear even 10 years after his passing. What he meant to the franchise, Bears' fans and Chicago will never be forgotten.
To the fans, Payton will remembered as a durable running back who retired with the National Football League's single game and career rushing records. Most ...