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The Detroit Red Wings have just been ousted from the playoffs by the San Jose Sharks. They had an uphill battle to climb, needing to win four in a row to make it past the Sharks.
Detroit has long been on the top of the league and in the playoffs. They currently hold the longest active streak for all professional sports in making the postseason. The Red Wings have gone to ...
Detroit Red Wings Win in Seven, Move On to Face San Jose Sharks
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Samantha Cooke in NHL
You could feel the excitement walking to Jobing.com Arena. This is game seven. Yes, it is only the first round, but this is big.
The Phoenix fans came out in full force for the White Out. The only colors in the stands were the sprinkling of red jerseys donning the Red Wings logo.
The smack talking began on the walk over to the Arena.
"Your team sucks and so does your city. Detroit ...
On the 11th Day, ESPN Gave to Me…11 NFL Playoff-Bound Teams
Posted: 24th December 2009 by Samantha Cooke in NFL
It is officially December and playoff time in the National Football League. This year, the race is just heating up. The AFC has eight teams fighting for the two wild card spots. The NFC has just three. That totals 11, giving us the 11th day of Christmas.
I will look at the NFC first, as there are fewer teams. Then, I'll look at the AFC and make predictions for both conferences.
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Josh Cribbs Gave to Me, On the Eighth Day…Eight Return Touchdowns
Posted: 21st December 2009 by Samantha Cooke in NFL
Most of the talk this week in Cleveland revolved around Mike Holmgren possibly taking over as head coach.
Joshua Cribbs decided to help put the focus back on the team and the players.
Cribbs broke not one, but two kickoff returns for touchdowns, tying the single-game record.
He also set the NFL career record for returns at seven, only to break it less than an hour later. Cribbs has eight returns for touchdowns ...
On the Seventh Day, ESPN Gave to Me…700 Wins for Gregg Popovich
Posted: 20th December 2009 by Samantha Cooke in NBA
Tim Duncan showed up in memorable fashion for San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
With 4.6 seconds to go, Duncan dunked over Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert to give the Spurs a one-point lead.
On the other end, T.J. Ford missed a jumper at the buzzer, giving the Spurs a victory and coach Popovich his 700th.
Popovich became the 16th coach in NBA history to reach 700 wins. He is also among seven ...
On the Second Day of Christmas, ESPN Gave to Me…Two Unbeaten Teams
Posted: 15th December 2009 by Samantha Cooke in NFL
On the second day of Christmas, ESPN gave to me two unbeaten teams. Only two seasons after the New England Patriots finished the regular season unbeaten, there are two teams that could potentially do the same.
Led by Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints have quietly started the season 13-0. They have not had as much recognition as the Indianapolis Colts. They have also been overshadowed by the emerging Minnesota Vikings ...
Let The Detroit Lions Keep Their Thanksgiving Game
Posted: 29th November 2009 by Samantha Cooke in NFL
Yes, this is another article begging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to let the Detroit Lions keep their Thanksgiving game. I have heard several NFL Commentators talk about getting rid of Detroit on Thanksgiving.
Once again, I have to defend Detroit.
Yes, the Lions suck. They have two wins this season against two of the worst teams in the NFL.
No, maybe it is not that fun to watch the Lions on Thanksgiving. The ...
With eight weeks gone in the NFL, most teams are approaching the turning points in their seasons. This NFL season has witnessed unbeaten teams, back and forth games, disappointments, and controversies. Here is a midseason report through Week Eight.
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Midseason MVP
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings
Peterson is third in the league in rushing with 163 attempts and 784 yards. He averages almost five yards per carry and has nine touchdowns.
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Midseason Rookie of ...
It has been an exciting first two weeks of football season in the NFL. Many teams have had dominating games, while others have kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Some teams are off to a great start at 2-0, most teams are 1-1, and a few are even winless. So, what do we know after week 2?
Weeks 1 and 2 have answered some questions about certain teams. ...