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Once a cheater, always a cheater

By Matt Hopkinson | August 28, 2012

Houston, we have a problem. It’s weird to think someone old enough to be my father is attempting to get back into professional sports. It’s even weirder and, more to the point, frustrating, that it’s a man who has all but been convicted of cheating...

The Rant: Tiger, Tiger Woods y’all

By Sean Anderson | April 9, 2012

The roar is back on the golf course. Tiger Woods winning at the Arnold Palmer Invitational is great for the game of golf; people love to see him compete. Seeing that fist pump has brought back great memories of Tiger winning. I know he won’t be the...

The rant: Manning is ruining his own career, Tebow’s as well

By Brian Thomas | March 25, 2012

I would like to half-heartedly congratulate Peyton Manning, who recently signed with the Denver Broncos and became their starting quarterback. By doing so, he managed to ruin two NFL careers at once. Not only did Manning manage to ruin his own career...

The Rant: Lucas is balling out of his mind

By Jimmy Johnson | March 20, 2012

I thought I’d never say this, but, John Lucas III can play, folks. The Chicago Bulls’ teeny-tiny backup point guard has carved opposing defenses lately in place of the on-and-off injured Derrick Rose. When Bulls fans were introduced to Lucas this...

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The Rant: Peyton Manning should have signed with the Niners

By Jimmy Johnson | March 19, 2012

Did Peyton Manning get too high in the Mile High City while visiting the Denver Broncos? After having several NFL team’s by the cajones throughout the NFL off-season, Manning finally made his decision Monday to join the Broncos, leaving the San Francisco...

The Rant: Lin’s play is going down

By Sean Anderson | March 5, 2012

Jeremy Lin is being over hyped for every little thing he does except for turning the ball over. Seems like every night ESPN’s SportsCenter covers Lin for at least 20 of the 60 minutes in their broadcast. Yes, Lin has been playing good for a guy that...

The Rant: No worries, Hawks fans

By Sean Anderson | February 22, 2012

Chicago hockey fans need not to worry about their beloved Blackhawks.The Blackhawks did lose nine straight games, and at times, it looked like they might never win another game this season.The Hawks have a great coach in Joel Quenneville and have one...

The Rant: Cut the NBA season moving forward

By Sean Anderson | February 14, 2012

Thanks to the NBA lockout, this year's season was shortened from the regular 82 games to 66.Teams, like the Chicago Bulls, are facing more injuries and fatigue as they have to play as many as five games in a week, and sometimes even three games in a row.Derrick...

The Rant: Colts need to dump Peyton Manning

By Dustin King | February 13, 2012

Now that the NFL season ended with the New York Giants and Eli Manning winning the Super Bowl, Eli's older brother, Peyton has a uncertain future.Should he stay or leave the Indianapolis Colts?If you're Colts owner Jim Irsay, the answer is let him go.We...

The Rant – Enjoy your retirement, Ricky Williams

By Jimmy Johnson | February 7, 2012

A friend of mine once called Ricky Williams "The Greatest Player in Sports Entertainment."Well football friends the Williams' show has come to an end.The once beard coated faced running back announced his retirement Tuesday from the NFL.And this time,...

The Rant: NBA seasons should be 10 games shorter

By Sean Anderson | February 1, 2012

Thanks to the NBA lockout, this year's season was shortened from the regular 82 games to 66.Teams, like the Chicago Bulls, are facing more injuries and fatigue as they have to play as many as five games in a week, and sometimes even three games in a row.Derrick...

The Rant: Rebuilding to be one bear of a time

By Matt Hopkinson | January 30, 2012

According to newly appointed Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery, they have a good core of players.This is not the case, however. You have a good, but not great, running back in Matt Forte and made more apparent each time Caleb Hanie was out there,...