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Normally we would be knee deep into the NHL season by now, but the puck will drop later this month on a new season thanks to the lockout, which ended last weekend. And the NFL playoffs are in full swing. So what are you more pumped for -- the NHL's return, or the NFL playoffs?

Wild card weekend was kind of tame. None of the games were very exciting and I predicted three of the four games correctly. Now, it's time for the divisional playoffs and here are my predictions for this weekend.

On Wednesday morning, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his knee. His recovery time is expected to be six to eight months, which means he should be ready for the start of the 2013 season. But will he be the same?

Now that the first round of the NFL playoffs are over there is only one rookie quarterback left standing. Not the #1 draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts, Andrew Luck. Nor is it the #2 draft pick Robert Griffin lll of the Washington Redskins. It's the Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson.

The Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens each won in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday. Here's a recap of each game:

It seems as though coaches of all sports have a love-hate relationship with instant replay. The latest case involves Tad Boyle, the head coach of the University of Colorado basketball team.

What a great time to be a football fan! The college bowl season is in full swing, with the BCS Championship game next week with Notre Dame versus Alabama. The NFL playoffs kick-off this weekend with four games. It sounds like a weekend with plenty of couch sitting, chili eating and channel surfing!

The NFL playoffs start, and the college bowl season nears its close. Here's what to watch this weekend:

The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs begins this weekend, with two games in each conference. Winners from this Saturday and Sunday will advance to next weekend's divisional round. Here's a preview of this weekend's NFL playoff action:

The playoffs get started this weekend, and the American Football Conference is as up-for-grabs as it's been in years. Which team has the best shot at a Super Bowl trip?

Once again, a slew of NFL coaches and personnel fell victim to 'Black Monday,' the first day after the close of the regular season, when teams tend give unsuccessful or disappointing coaches the pink slip. Which is the least surprising this season?

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins — 4:25 P.M. Sunday, December 30 - Pre-game starts @ 1:00 pm LIVE on B98.5. You can also hear the pre-game and post game live on your smartphone or computer. Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.

Seattle clinched an NFC playoff berth, while Indianapolis and Cincinnati locked up the last AFC playoff spots. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's action:

Sunday, December 23 - Pre-game starts @ 10:00am LIVE on B98.5. You can also hear the pre-game and post game live on your smartphone or computer. Spread: New England by 14.5 Forecast: Temperatures in the 60s

Matt Ryan threw for 279 yards and four touchdown passes, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions, 31-18, on Saturday night in Detroit to clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

NFL teams scramble for a playoff spot, and some of college basketball's best teams face off in non-conference play. Here are the games to watch this weekend: