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The NFL season has hit the halfway mark. What are the big stories of the week, and who is in prime position heading down the stretch?
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Giant Disappointment
One again, the New York Giants are the top story and, once again, itÆs because of another loss. This time, it was at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, 40-17.
For the Eagles, the result marked two straight divisional wins, putting them in a spot ...
Philadelpha Phillies vs. New York Yankees World Series Preview
Posted: 28th October 2009 by The Sportmeisters in MLB
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
About Philadelphia:
The defending champions are back again, this time after taking the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1. In two of those games, the Phillies managed to flash their NL leading power, scoring double-digit runs. In the friendly confines of New York, power hitters such as Ryan Howard and Chase Utley should perform well. The Phillies led all NL teams in road home ...
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
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One undefeated falls, one team is winless on two continents, and other tales from Week Seven:
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ôSteelö Curtains for the Vikings
When the Minnesota Vikings rolled into Pittsburgh for their matchup against the Steelers, it was hard not to pick them for the victory. After all, they were undefeated, led by Brett FavreÆs magical resurgence and a stifling defense. The Steelers, even at 4-2, were a shell of ...
With the NBA season right around the corner, let’s take a look at ten of the biggest story lines for this season.
Will The Los Angeles Lakers Repeat As Champs?
Kobe Bryant got his ring without Shaq, and Phil Jackson got his 10th overall ring. Now that they are satisfied, are they hungry enough to do it again? The Lakers were the last team to ever repeat, when they defended their ...
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
Blowouts and close calls highlight another week in the NFL. LetÆs look back at some of the key moments of week six.
A Perfect Brees
When two undefeated teams meet, it is usually talk of a big game. There was a big game, but it came from the home team, as the New Orleans Saints decimated the New York Giants 48-27. The Giants, who came into the ...
Fantasy Football Week Four: Winners, Losers, and Waiver Wire Wonders
Posted: 8th October 2009 by The Sportmeisters in NFL
By Derek of The Sportmeisters
Week Four of the season is in the books. Here are my winners, losers, and waiver wire wonders from the week. LetÆs go!
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Winners
QB Brett FavreùMinnesota Vikings:á 24 Completions, 31 Attempts, 271 Yards, 3 TD, 0 INT
The Legend Continues! Favre became the first QB to defeat all 32 NFL teams this past Monday, defeating his former team, the Green Bay Packers.
He played much better then anyone ...
MLB American League Division Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
Posted: 7th October 2009 by The Sportmeisters in MLB
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
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About The Minnesota Twins:
A day after clinching the AL Central in a one-game playoff, the Twins travel to the Big Apple to take on the Yankees. At 87-76, the Twins closed a seven-game deficit, going 17-4 over the final month to tie the Detroit Tigers and force the playoff before clinching the AL Central.
Their success will hinge on potential AL MVP Joe Mauer, who came back ...
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
About The Boston Red Sox:
The 2007 World Series Champions Red Sox look to regain their title after Tampa Bay knocked them out of the ALDS last season.
They come in as the AL wild card, clinching it with a 95-67 record. This is a much different team than the 2007 Championship squad, but they have the tools to get back there. It starts with their pitching, behind ...
Cardinals-Dodgers: MLB National League Division Series Preview
Posted: 7th October 2009 by The Sportmeisters in MLB
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
About the St. Louis Cardinals
The NL Central Champions return to the playoffs for the first time since 2006, when they won the World Series.
Behind the bat of possible NL MVP Albert Pujols (.327, 45 HRs, 135 RBI), the Cardinals were already powerful. This season, they added Matt Holliday (.353, 13 HRs, 55 RBI since joining St. Louis), to complement him. This will help in preventing the ...
MLB National League Division Preview: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Posted: 5th October 2009 by The Sportmeisters in MLB
About The Philadelphia Phillies:
This past season, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their third straight NL East Division Title with a record of 93-69.
As defending World Series champions, they have a huge targets on their back. However, they field a team that is strong in many areas.
Offensively, they led the National League in runs scored and home runs, thanks to contributions from Ryan Howard (45 home runs, 141 RBIs) and Chase Utley ...