Almost every pass was delivered on the money, he executed a smart game plan to perfection and he played with a raging emotional fire. It was a classic performance by the NFL’s top quarterback, Tom Brady.
Matt Youmans
It’s an image that will burn in the memory of underdog bettors, that of New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes breaking loose and sprinting to the house as the clock ticked away in overtime. A cruel way to lose.
If Gordon Hayward’s half-court heave had dropped in and stunned Duke, it would have been one of the greatest moments in sports history. But the ball hit backboard and rim, and the Blue Devils won again.
If a pizza delivery guy shows up at your door, don’t dismiss him as an underachiever in a dead-end job. There’s a chance he could end up with a starting quarterback job someday, and Hawaii’s Bryant Moniz is the proof behind the pie.
A strong leader inspires others to follow in his footsteps. A few NFL coaches fit that description, and then there are weak misfits such as Wade Phillips.
Off the field, Ben Roethlisberger has been a wreck, whether flying off a motorcycle or finding trouble with women from Lake Tahoe to Georgia. But he claims he’s a better man now.
Posting random thoughts on Facebook or Twitter can be risky business for college athletes. A dumb comment might result in a suspension. A comment by Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley triggered a mini media frenzy.
Initially, after LeBron James announced the big decision to take his talents to South Beach, where he planned to party and play for the Miami Heat, the knee-jerk reactions were mostly negative.
It was LaDainian Tomlinson who crossed the goal line on a 2-yard run and carried the New York Jets to their second win-and-cover thriller of the week. Tomlinson’s touchdown was far from the deciding play of Sunday’s game, though.
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