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This Day In Sports History (February 8th) — Baltimore Ravens
It was on this day in 1996 that representatives of Cleveland and the NFL reached a settlement with Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell that would allow him to move the franchise to Baltimore. Following a fan contest, they would adopt the “Ravens” nickname and the Baltimore Raves were born. When Modell first announced his intentions [...]
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Aaron Rodgers And Tim Tebow Prove That NFL Stars Are Not Stupid (Parody Video)
Did this year’s collection of Super Bowl advertisements leave something to be desired? Did you find yourself struggling to find humor while sitting through the game’s commercial breaks? If this sounds like you, we’d like to apologize on behalf of all of the rich companies and their lame advertising departments. Thankfully, we have the following [...]
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Man Wins $50,000 On Super Bowl Safety Bet
Every time I browse through all of the available proposition bets leading up to the Super Bowl, I always stop to take a look at the 50-to-1 odds on a safety being the first score of the game and think to myself, “what are the chances?” Judging by the bookmaker’s odds, I guess we can [...]
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Here Are Some Stats From Every Single Super Bowl (Interactive Infographic)
Have you ever found yourself wondering exactly how many first downs Joe Namath and the Ney York Jets recorded during Super Bowl III? Or who won the time of possession battle during Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots? … Okay, so you probably haven’t, but I’m sure if [...]
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13 Sensational Super Bowl Scandals
The thing I like best about the Super Bowl is that it’s not just a sporting event. It’s a pop culture phenomenon, and all the stuff surrounding the actual game—whether it’s the halftime show, or the commercials, or the performance of the National Anthem—has a life of it’s own. Who was that hot girl seen [...]
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This Day In Sports History (February 1st) – Janet Jackson Wardrobe Malfunction
It was on this day in 2004 that Super Bowl XXXVIII was held in Houston, Texas. The game turned out to be an exciting one between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers. The Pats would eventually win 32-29 on an Adam Vinatieri field goal with only four seconds remaining. However, their victory would [...]
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This Day In Sports History (January 27th) – Super Bowl XXV
It was on this day in 1991 that Super Bowl XXV was held at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The New York Giants upset the favorite Buffalo Bills to capture the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship. The Buffalo Bills entered the game as seven point favorites, but it was the Giants who used their power [...]
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Here Are The 2012 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders (Gallery)
Much like the the players, the cheerleaders who perform best throughout the NFL season are also rewarded with an invitation to the annual Pro Bowl in Hawaii. This year’s rosters (players and cheerleaders) have already been set and those involved have already begun soaking in the sun prior to Sunday’s game. Most of you could [...]
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35 Awesome Football Tackle GIFs
When watching a football game (whether in the comfort of your own home or at your favorite sports bar) there are two types of plays that always elicit excited, nacho-spilling outbursts. The first is an incredible, physics-defying catch that no one saw coming. The second is a bone-crushing hit that knocks a guy out of [...]
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This Day In Sports History (January 26th) – Super Bowl XX
It was on this day in 1986 that Super Bowl XX was held at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 to finish their season at 18-1. This Chicago Bears team was led by their stellar defense, which many consider to be the best defense in [...]
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This Day In Sports History (January 25th) – Super Bowl XXXII
It was on this day in 1998 that Super Bowl XXXII was held at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24 to win their first of back-to-back Super Bowl titles. The Broncos rode San Diego native, running back Terrell Davis to victory as he was the center [...]
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This Day In Sports History (January 24th) – Super Bowl XVI
It was on this day in 1982 that Super Bowl XVI was held at the Pontiac Silverdome, home of the Detroit Lions. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21 to capture the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. The 49ers took a 20-0 first half lead, led by quarterback Joe Montana who ran for [...]
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Billy Cundiff Is A Modern Day Ray Finkle (Parody Video)
With the Baltimore Ravens trailing the New England Patriots 23-20 late in the fourth quarter of yesterday’s AFC Championship Game, quarterback Joe Flacco was able to drive his team all the way down to the Patriots’ 14-yard line. That set up kicker Billy Cundiff with what appeared to be an easy 32-yard game-tying chip shot. [...]
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This Day In Sports History (January 20th) – Super Bowl XIX
It was on this day in 1985 that Super Bowl XIX took place at Stanford Stadium, on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-16 to capture the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. This game was a battle of two great quarterbacks as Joe Montana [...]
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Here Are The Top Five Plays From The Divisional Round Of The NFL Playoffs (Videos)
The excitement continued during the second week of the 2012 NFL playoffs, as those teams that advanced to the Divisional Round were left with a tough act to follow after Wild Card weekend. And they didn’t disappoint, thanks in large part to an extraordinary finish in San Francisco, another exciting finish in Baltimore, and a [...]
