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2011-12 NHL Eastern Conference Predictions

Comments (0) | 2011, Alex Ovechkin, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Eastern Conference, evgeni malkin, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, new york rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Sidney Crosby, Sports, sports feed, Steven Stamkos, Tim Thomas, washington capitals, Winnipeg Jets
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The Capitals try to finish on top of the East yet again.



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College Football Week 6: Five Games To Watch

Comments (0) | 2011, Arizona State Sun Devils, Arkansas Razorbacks, asu utah preview, Auburn Tigers, Big 12, college football 2011 week 6, college football preview, college football rankings 2011, Florida Gators, lsu florida preview, LSU Tigers, ncaa football, Oklahoma Sooners, oklahoma texas preview, Pac-12, red river rivalry, red river shootout, SEC, Sports, sports feed, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, War Eagle
Omar Shamout, Alix Fitch, Andrew Parrone, James Santelli, Kate Rooney
Sports Staff

The Red River Rivalry and No. 1 LSU lead the marquee matchups.



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NFL Week 4: Games To Watch

Comments (0) | 2011, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta Falcons, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, New England Patriots, new orleans saints, NFL, NFL, nfl lines, NFL picks, Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers, picks, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, sports feed, Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Week 4
Ryan Nunez, James Santelli, Aaron Fischman, Danny Lee, Jeremy Bergman
Sports Staff

We predict some of the surprisingly good matchups for Sunday.



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USC Football By The Numbers - How Much Do Penalties, Turnovers Hurt?

Comments (1) | 2011, Arizona State football, College Football, college football stats, false starts, FBS, Football Outsiders, Marqise Lee, Matt Barkley, Matt Kalil, Pac-12, Robert Woods, sports feed, sun devil stadium, T.J. McDonald, USC Football, usc penalties, USC Sports, USC Trojans, USC turnovers, USC vs. Arizona
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Ten important things to know about the Trojans' mistakes in 2011.



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Raiders Rising, Weird NFC West, and Trojan Troubles - The Third and Goal Podcast

Comments (0) | 2011, afc west, college football podcast, Darren McFadden, NFC West, nfl podcast, Oakland Raiders, Pac-12, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, sports feed, Sports Podcasts, st. louis rams, the third and goal podcast, west coast football, Wisconsin vs. Nebraska
James Santelli, Scott Enyeart, Joey Kaufman
Sports Staff

We discuss if Darren McFadden is the NFL's best back, and who's the best in a still-mediocre NFC West.



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Rays, Cardinals Make MLB Playoffs, Leave Us All A-Twitter

Comments (0) | 2011, AL East, al wild card, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, dan johnson, dan shanoff, Evan Longoria, fangraphs, MLB, MLB, MLB playoffs, MLB.tv, new york times, nl wild card, postseason, quickish, sports feed, st. louis cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Twitter
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Technology made the best night in MLB history even better.



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The Post-Moneyball Generation

Comments (0) | 2011, Baseball, baseball prospectus, baseball stats, billy beane, Curtis Granderson, fangraphs, Felix Hernandez, Jeff Karstens, Jon Garland, Justin Verlander, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, michael lewis, Moneyball, moneyball book, oakland athletics, on base percentage, pittsburgh pirates, sabermetrics, sports feed, Vin Scully
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The book is eight years old, and so are many of its ideas.



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USC-ASU Football - Game Photos

Comments (0) | 2011, Arizona State football, ASU football, Brock Osweiler, Cameron Marshall, college fooball, Jamal Miles, Marc Tyler, Marqise Lee, Matt Barkley, Pac-12, Robert Woods, sports feed, Sun Devils, Trojans, USC Football, USC Sports, usc vs. arizona state
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

SLIDESHOW: The best photos from Saturday's Pac-12 matchup.



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Pac-12 Status, Fake Injuries, Real Hot Seats - The Third And Goal Podcast

Comments (0) | 2011, antonio garay, Ben Roethlisberger, Big 12, coaching hot seats, College Football, Dennis Erickson, dunta robinson, jeremy maclin, lsu football, Mike Riley, Mike Stoops, NFL, Pac-12, raheem brock, Rick Neuheisel, sports feed, Sports Podcasts, the third and goal podcast, Tom Brady, USC Football, West Virginia football
Scott Enyeart, Joey Kaufman, James Santelli
Sports Staff

Plus, DeAngelo Hall wants Romo's ribs, and the guys pick a couch burnin' Game Of The Century.



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Pac-12 Conference Will Not Expand

Comments (0) | 2011, Big 12, Cal, colorado football, conference expansion, Expansion, oklahoma football, oregon football, Pac-10, Pac-12, pac-12 statement, pac-16, sports feed, Stanford, superconference, texas football, UCLA, USC, utah football, washington football
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Pac-12 Merchandise Bag

Some changes could be in store for the Big 12, though.



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NFL Week 2: Five Games To Watch

Comments (0) | 2011, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta Falcons, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, New England Patriots, new orleans saints, nfl lines, NFL picks, Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, sports feed, Tom Brady, Tony Romo
Danny Lee, Jeremy Bergman, Ryan Nunez, Aaron Fischman, James Santelli
Sports Staff

Our football writers predict the winners of this week's top matchups.



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Manny Ramirez Arrested In Florida For Domestic Violence

Comments (1) | 2011, arrested, Boston Red Sox, domestic violence, Los Angeles Dodgers, manny being manny, Manny Ramirez, MLB, ramirez wife, sports feed, Tampa Bay Rays, Weston Florida
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

TMZ reports that Ramirez had an altercation with his wife.



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USC Football By The Numbers: Run Out The Clock

Comments (1) | 2011, College Football, Curtis McNeal, D.J. Morgan, fourth quarter, kiffin play calling, Lane Kiffin, Marc Tyler, Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, sports feed, Syracuse football, Trojans, USC Football, USC Sports, USC vs. Syracuse, utah football, utah vs. usc, utes
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Lane Kiffin is calling too many pass plays with a late lead.



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NFL Season Predictions and NCAA Super Conferences - The Third And Goal Podcast

Comments (2) | 2011, 2011 nfl picks, Big 12, college football picks, David Garrard, Lane Kiffin, Pac-12, Peyton Manning, sports feed, Sports Podcasts, Texas A&M, the third and goal podcast, two-point conversions, USC Football
James Santelli, Joey Kaufman, Scott Enyeart
Sports Staff

The guys also discuss if there's too much anger at Lane Kiffin over two-pointers.



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NFL Week One: Five Games To Watch

Comments (4) | Atlanta Falcons, baltimore ravens, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, football picks, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, new orleans saints, New York Jets, NFL, nfl lines, nfl opening weekend, NFL picks, NFL Week 1, Pittsburgh Steelers, sports feed
Jeremy Bergman, Aaron Fischman, Michael Katz, Danny Lee, Ryan Nunez, Will Robinson, James Santelli
Staff Writers

Neon Tommy NFL writers pick the winners of the week's marquee matchups.



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USC Football By The Numbers - Go For Two, Kiffin

Comments (4) | 2011, bill plaschke, College Football, Curtis McNeal, D.J. Morgan, Lane Kiffin, Marc Tyler, Matt Barkley, minnesota football, Robert Woods, sports feed, Trojans, two-point conversions, USC Football, USC Sports, usc-minnesota
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The numbers show that the USC head coach should keep trying two-point conversions.



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College Football Is Back - The Third And Goal Podcast

Comments (0) | 2011, Andrew Luck, BCS National Championship, Bruce Feldman, Chris Johnson, College Football, Frank Gore, Heisman Trophy, John Carlson, Matt Barkley, ncaa football, Obama, Oregon vs. LSU, Pac-12, sports feed, Sports Podcasts, Taylor Mays, the third and goal podcast, trent richardson
Scott Enyeart, Joey Kaufman, James Santelli
Sports Staff

The guys predict conference champions, Heisman winner, and the "Game of the Century."



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USC Football: Coach Garza Resigns Amid Involvement With Will Lyles

Comments (0) | 2011, CBS Sports, Fall Notebook 2011, Sports By Brooks, sports feed, Trojans, USC Football, USC Sports, Will Lyles, Willie Mack Garza
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The NCAA is investigating the recruiting services provided by Lyles to several teams.



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Matt Kemp Should Be NL MVP, Whatever That Means

Comments (5) | 2011, Andre Dawson, BBWAA, chad billingsley, Craig Calcaterra, Dodger Stadium, James Loney, Joe Posnanski, joey votto, Jose Bautista, Los Angeles Dodgers, los doyers, Matt Kemp, MLB, MLB, most valuable player, National League, nl mvp, sports feed
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The Dodgers' center fielder leads the league in homers and total bases.



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The Third And Goal Podcast: White Vick Is The Boogeyman

Comments (0) | 2011, afc west, College Football, Frank Beamer, Jordan Jefferson, Lane Kiffin, Larry Fitzgerald, Max Nikias, Michael Vick, NFC West, NFL, Pac-12, sports feed, Sports Podcasts, Terrelle Pryor, the third and goal podcast, White Vick
James Santelli, Scott Enyeart, Joey Kaufman
Sports Staff

We talk Tebow, The U and NFL fan fighting.



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USC Football Fall Notebook - Youth Will Be Served On Offense

Comments (0) | 2011, Aundrey Walker, Cody Kessler, Fall Notebook 2011, Junior Pomee injury, Lane Kiffin, Markeith Ambles withdraws, Marqise Lee, Matt Barkley, Max Wittek, Pomee out for season, sports feed, Trojans, USC Football, USC Sports
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Also, TE Junior Pomee is out for the season, and Markeith Ambles withdraws from USC.



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USC Football Fall Notebook - Barkley and Woods Light Up Scrimmage

Comments (2) | 2011, Cody Kessler, D.J. Morgan, Dillon Baxter, fall camp, Fall Notebook 2011, Hayes Pullard, Lane Kiffin, los angeles memorial coliseum, Matt Barkley, Max Wittek, practice, Robert Woods, sports feed, T.J. McDonald, Trojans, USC Football, USC Sports
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The quarterback and receiver tandem dominated the Sunday action at the Coliseum.



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USC Football Fall Notebook - Robert Woods Returns To Field

Comments (0) | Fall Notebook 2011, fall practice, Lane Kiffin, Robert Woods, sports feed, Trojans, USC Football, USC Sports, woods injury
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The receiver had been nursing an ankle injury throughout fall camp.



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USC Football Fall Notebook - August 18 Practice

Comments (0) | 2011, Fall Notebook 2011, Jesse Scroggins, Lane Kiffin, Robert Woods, Southern California, sports feed, trojans football, USC Football, USC Sports
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Coach Kiffin discussed injuries to QB Jessie Scroggins and WR Robert Woods.



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College Football Preview: Preseason Top 25

Comments (1) | 2011 college football preview, Alabama Crimson Tide, NCAA Football Rankings, NT Preseason Top 25, Oklahoma Sooners, Oregon Ducks, Sports, sports feed
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Take a look at our rankings and previews for each Top 25 team.



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Pac-12 To Launch National Cable Network, Six Regional Networks

Comments (0) | 2011, bright house, cable network, Comcast, cox, NCAA, pac-12 conference, pac-12 networks, regional networks, rsn, Sports, time warner, time warner cable
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The conference will own and operate the networks, set to launch in August 2012.



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Things You May Have Missed: Analyzing the 2011 MLB All-Star Game

Comments (2) | 2011 mlb all-star game, Adrian Gonzalez, American League, Chase Field, hunter pence, Jose Bautista, Lance Berkman, midsummer classic, MLB, National League, prince fielder, Roy Halladay, starlin castro, tyler clippard
Dave Dulberg, James Santelli
Staff Writers

Quick thoughts on the Midsummer Classic.



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Things You May Have Missed: Breaking Down the 2011 Home Run Derby

Comments (0) | 2011, 2011 mlb all-star game, Adrian Gonzalez, all-star week, All-Star Workout Day, Chase Field, Chris Berman, David Ortiz, Major League Baseball, Matt Kemp, mlb home run derby, prince fielder, Rickie Weeks, Robinson Cano
Dave Dulberg, James Santelli
Staff Writers

Thoughts on the home run-hitting contest.



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Top Prospect Mike Trout Called Up By Los Angeles Angels

Comments (0) | baseball america, baseball prospectus, call up, halos, los angeles angels of anaheim, mike trout, MLB, prospect, recalled
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The Halos will add the 19-year-old phenom to their outfield.



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MLB All-Star Game Rosters: Snubs and Less-Than-Deservings

Comments (3) | 2011, all-star game rosters, all-star game snubs, American League, andrew mccutchen, Ben Zobrist, Chase Headley, Derek Jeter, Francisco Cordero, jhonny peralta, Michael Pineda, midsummer classic, MLB, National League, paul konerko, Tommy Hanson
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Eight guys who should be All-Stars, and eight who should not be.



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College Football Preview: Teams That Missed The Cut

Comments (1) | 2011, Arizona State football, Auburn football, Auburn Tigers, Aztecs Football, Brady Hoke, college football preview, Denard Robinson, Gene Chizik, Michigan football, ncaa football, NT Preseason Top 25, Panthers, Pitt football, San Diego State Football, Sports, Sun Devils, Wolverines
Eric Watkins, James Santelli
Staff Writers

Five teams came close to the Top 25, but did not make it.



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Expansion Would Solve MLB's Realignment Issues. So Why Won't It Happen?

Comments (5) | American League, Charlotte, divisions, Expansion, Major League Baseball, MLB, MLB, Montreal, National League, realignment, stadium
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

The idea of adding two clubs faces many hurdles.



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Lakers Name Mike Brown As New Head Coach

Comments (0) | 2011, Cleveland Cavaliers, coaching search, head coach, kobe bryan, Los Angeles Lakers, Mike Brown, NBA, new, Phil Jackson
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

CSN Bay Area reports the former Cavs coach is heading to L.A.



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USC Confirms Cruz As Head Coach

Comments (0) | 2011 season, Aaron Fitt, Chad Kreuter, Frank Cruz, head coach, interim head coach, NCAA baseball, Sports, Trojans, USC baseball, USC Sports
James Santelli
Senior Sports Editor

Frank Cruz will helm the men's baseball team full time.



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2011 NFL Draft: First Round Recap

Comments (0) | 2011 draft, 2011 NFL draft, aldeon smith, Atlanta Falcons, baltimore ravens, cameron jordan, christian ponder, cleveland browns, Da'Quan Bowers, Denver Broncos, draft surprises, draft values, first round, Jake Locker, jimmy smith, Julio Jones, Mark Ingram, Minnesota Vikings, nate solder, new orleans saints, New York Giants, NFL, NFL rooie of the year, Niners, prince amukamara, reach, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, trade, value picks, von miller
Scott Enyeart, Eric Watkins, James Santelli

Jake Locker was not the only shocking reach on the draft's first day.



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Top 5 Things to Watch in Round 1 of the NFL Draft

Comments (0) | 2011 NFL draft, Andy Dalton, best player available, Cam Newton, Colin Kaeparnick, Da'Quan Bowers, defense, draft slip, falling, first overall, first round, how many, injury, Mark Ingram, NFL, Patriots, quarterbacks, questions, rumors, running backs, shortage, strategy, two picks, what will they do?, will be picked?
Daniel Carr-Crawford, Devin Altschul, James Santelli, Kate Rooney, Victor Marticorena

The top 5 storylines heading into Thursday's draft.



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NHL Playoffs: Top Eastern Conference Storylines

Comments (4) | 2011, Alex Ovechkin, Andrew Ference, Boston Bruins, Brandon Dubinsky, Brian Gionta, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Kunitz, Danny Briere, Drew Stafford, Eastern Conference, Henrik Lundqvist, Jeff Carter, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Martin St. Louis, Milan Lucic, Montreal Canadiens, new york rangers, NHL, NHL playoffs, nhl storylines, P.K. Subban, parity, Philadelphis Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, preview, Ryan Miller, Sidney Crosby, Sports, stanley cup playoffs, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Thomas Vanek, Tim Thomas, Tomas Plekanec, upsets, washington capitals, Zdeno Chara
James Santelli
Associate Sports Editor

What to watch for in a wide-open first round.



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Dr. Tommy's Checkup: What's Wrong With the St. Louis Cardinals?

Comments (0) | 2011, Albert Pujols, appendectamy, Baseball, Colby Rasmus, early, ground ball fly ball ratio, ISO, lack of power, lineup, Matt Holliday, MLB, problems, season, struggles, Tony La Russa
James Santelli
Associate Sports Editor

There's no reason to panic in St. Louis.



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Things You May Have Missed: Analyzing the UConn-Butler National Championship Game

Comments (0) | 18.8 percent, 1941, 2011, Alex Oriakhi, Brad Stevens, Butler, Chase Stigall, Cinderella, College Basketball, hot Ursula, Jim Calhoun, Kemba Walker, Kobe Bryant, March Madness, men's, MOP, national player of the year, NCAA championship game, outcoached, record, Sports, third championship, UConn, worst shooting
Patrick Crawley, Jovan Buha, Dave Dulberg, James Santelli

Quick thoughts from Monday's national championship game.



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Things You May Have Missed: Breaking Down Butler-VCU and UConn-Kentucky

Comments (0) | 2011, Alex Oriakhi, all-time, bad, Brandon Knight, celebration, championship wins, connecticut, draft, evaluation, Final Four games, fist pump, free throw shooting, houston, Jim Calhoun, John Calipari, Kemba Walker, march, NBA, NCAA Tournament, outcoached, Shaka Smart, Shelvin Mack, Sports, Terrence Jones, UConn, who's the leader?, zone defense
Patrick Crawley, Devin Altschul, Dave Dulberg, Victor Marticorena, James Santelli

Quick thoughts on the Butler-VCU, UConn-Kentucky Final Four games.



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