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American Idol Finale: Who Should Win, Kree Or Candice?

Andy Capwell — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:38:16 +0000

I am an American Idol junkie. I am almost sure I have watched every minute of every season and season 12 is coming to an end this week. This sure was a strong season for the ladies! Now it’s down to Kree Harrison and Candice Glover.It’s been fun giving my recap and predictions all season [...]

Red Sox Fans – Are They Contenders Or Pretenders?

Andy Capwell — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:33:49 +0000

As the baseball season wraps up its first month, our Boston Red Sox find themselves with the best record in Major League Baseball. I dare say most experts did not see this coming for the Sox. I want to know from Red Sox fans, what do you think of this year's team? Let's break it down and take a closer look.

Tim Tebow Waived By The New York Jets; Do You Want Tebow On The Patriots?

Andy Capwell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:56:17 +0000

The New York Jets cut quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday. The decision came just two days after the Jets drafted quarterback Geno Smith from West Virginia University. The Jets already had five quarterbacks on their roster, so the cut wasn't surprising.

What Is the Most Inspirational Sports Movie of All Time? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:19:26 +0000

The Jackie Robinson biopic ’42′ hits theaters this weekend, and that has us thinking about all the inspirational sports movies that have come before it. In 1976 ‘Rocky’ took home the Best Picture and Best Director Academy Awards, and a couple of the sequels are also pretty darn good (though not ‘Rocky V’—the less said about that one, [...]

Would YOU Send This Card?

Sharon Buck — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:04:41 +0000

I had to stop at KMart this morning for a few things and I wanted to get Chad a card that said I love you. What I DIDN’T expect was finding THIS!!! Yes. It is an actual card from American Greetings. I just stumbled across it. I HAD to buy it because no one would [...]

How Should a Professional Athlete React After a Big Loss? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:53:21 +0000

The Miami Heat hadn’t lost in 53 days, but last night in Chicago, their 27-game winning streak came to an end. The Heat fell to the Bulls, 101-97, ending the second-longest winning streak in American professional sports history. Winning 27 in a row is no easy feat, so you can imagine that after all that time [...]

Andy Capwell's Baseball Predictions: AL East

Andy Capwell — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:11:01 +0000

Boston’s season opener is just six days away at Yankee Stadium. New York won the AL East last year, Boston finished last with a 69-93 record. That was last year, how will this year go in the AL East? This division could be wide open, here’s my take on it. 1. Toronto Blue Jays- The [...]

How Far Can Florida Gulf Coast Go in the NCAA Tournament? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:12:06 +0000

That there must be a “Cinderella” team every year at the NCAA Tournament is a cliche that, well, we can get behind, and this year’s glass-slipper-wearing team is Florida Gulf Coast University. Florida Gulf Coast has already made history as the first 15-seed to make the Sweet 16, with an 81-71 win over 7-seed San Diego [...]

Who's Going to Win the NCAA Tournament? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:04:52 +0000

On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., the 2013 men’s NCAA basketball tournament—aka March Madness—kicks off with No. 3 seed Michigan State vs. 14th-seeded Valparaiso. It’s a wide-open tournament this year, and lots of teams have a good chance at the title. Top overall seed Louisville got a bit unlucky by landing in the toughest region, the [...]

Do You Agree With the Presidential Bracket? –Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:49:19 +0000

By now, most people know that Barack Obama is a basketball guy. So it’s no surprise that come Tournament time, ESPN asks him to fill out a bracket. Do you agree with his picks? In a surprise move, President Obama selected No. 1-seeded Indiana to win the NCAA Tournament this year. In the final game [...]