November 2011
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NFL Game Preview: Dolphins @ Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys (6-4) welcome the Miami Dolphins (3-7) to Big D for Thanksgiving. Dallas escaped Washington with an overtime win to catapult themselves into first place in the NFC East. The Dolphins are red-hot winning three straight games. Best of the Best Previews Dolphins Take | NFL Preview - Miami (3-7) at Dallas (6-4) The Miami Herald previews the Thanksgiving match-up between the...
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FanFeedr’s NFL Power Rankings For Week 12
Welcome to FanFeedr’s NFL Power Rankings for Week 12. This is your top 15 of the National Football League. Check in every week to see who took a tumble and who is rising up the charts like Katy Perry.
1. Green Bay Packers (10-0): The Packers got a “scare” from the Buccaneers and still beat them by nine points. The Pack head to Motown to take on the Lions on Turkey day. 2. San Francisco...
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NFL Feed Bag: Week Eleven
Each week, FanFeedr will take you around the NFL. You will see the best touchdowns, re-live the best games and experience the fantastic finishes of the past week in the National Football League. Grab your popcorn, favorite tasty beverage, sit back and strap on the NFL Feed Bag.
Game of The Week/Fantastic Finish Of The Week: Uh Oh Gano!
Just when you thought the Redskins could beat their...
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NFL All-FanFeedr Team for Week Eleven
Each week FanFeedr will bring you the NFL All-FanFeedr team. These players were game changers on the gridiron. These players were instrumental in leading their teams to victory. These are the players you wish you had on your fantasy team. Quarterback: Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
After a rough game in Chicago where he threw four picks, Matthew Stafford rebounded after a slow start...
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NFL Game Review: Chiefs @ Patriots
After a slow start the New England Patriots (7-3) righted the ship and dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs (4-6) on Monday night football. The Patriots trailed 3-0 before scoring 34 unanswered points. New England now has a two game lead in the AFC East over the Jets and Bills. Kansas City suffered their third straight loss. Best of the Best Reviews Chiefs Take | Patriots Destroy Chiefs On...
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NFL Game Review: Seahawks @ Rams
The Seattle Seahawks (4-6) defeated division rival St. Louis Rams (2-8) 24-7, for their second win a row. The Rams home loss marked their second loss in the last three games. The Rams will be facing Arizona as the Seahawks square off against the Redskins on Sunday. Best of the Best Reviews Seahawks Take | Seahawks Play Seahawks Football, Beat St. Louis 24-7 SB Nation’s Field Gulls recaps...
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NFL Game Review: Jaguars @ Browns
The Cleveland Browns (4-6) survived a late threat to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-7), 14-10. Kicker Phil Dawson was almost the goat for the second week in a row with a late field goal miss. Luckily, the defense bailed out Dawson to sew up Cleveland’s fourth win. Best of the Best Reviews Jaguars Take | Jaguars Vs. Browns Final: Missed opportunities and poor clock management prove...
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NFL Game Review: Titans @ Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons (6-4) bounced back from their loss to the Saints with a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans (5-5) on Sunday. Atlanta opened a 23-3 lead and held off a late Titans rally to stay within striking distance of New Orleans in the NFC South. Best of the Best Reviews Titans Take | Falcons 23 Titans 17: Grading the Offense SB Nation’s Music City Miracles grades the Titans offense...
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NFL Game Review: Bills @ Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins (3-7) blew out the Buffalo Bills (5-5) 35-8 in south Florida. The win marked the third in a row for the Dolphins after a 0-7 start. Buffalo is headed in the total opposite direction by losing their third in a row. Best of the Best Reviews Bills Take | Buffalo Falls to .500 at 5-5 with 35-8 Blowout Loss to Miami Bills Gab tries to figure out what is wrong with the...
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NFL Game Review: Chargers @ Bears
The Chicago Bears (7-3) defeated the San Diego Chargers (4-6) 31-20 but the victory was costly. Quarterback Jay Cutler fractured his thumb and may miss up to a month. Th Bears kept pace with the second place Lions as the Chargers lost their fifth straight game. Best of the Best Reviews Chargers Take | Chargers Fall to the Bears: Good, Bad, and Ugly SB Nation’s Bolts From The Blue recaps...
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NFL Game Review: Panthers @ Lions
The Detroit Lions (7-3) dug themselves out of another big hole to beat the Carolina Panthers (2-8) 49-35 at Ford Field. The Lions trailed at one point 24-7 before making the furious comeback. They now gear up for the undefeated Packers on Thanksgiving Day. Best of the Best Reviews Panthers Take | Lions Feast on Panthers 49-35
SB Nation’s Cat Scratch Reader tells how the Lions...
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NFL Game Review: Buccaneers @ Packers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) fell short in handing the Green Bay Packers (10-0) their first loss of the season. Tampa got as close as 21-19 but Green Bay held on for the 35-26 victory. The Packers have to travel to Detroit for a Thanksgiving day match-up with the Lions. Best of the Best Reviews Buccaneers Take | Buccaneers Take Packers to the Wire; Lose 35-28 The Pewter Plank...
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NFL Game Review: Bengals @ Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens (7-3) held off the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4), 31-24 on Sunday. Baltimore joins idle Pittsburgh on top of the AFC North. The Bengals were handed their second consecutive division loss. Best of the Best Reviews Bengals Take | Bengals Second Half Magic Falls Seven Points Short In 31-24 Loss To Baltimore SB Nation’s Cincy Jungle discusses how the Bengals comeback fell just...
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NFL Game Review: Raiders @ Vikings
The Oakland Raiders (6-4) defeated the Minnesota Vikings (2-8), 27-21 at the Metrodome on Sunday. The Raiders still hold a one game lead in the AFC West. The Vikings fell just short and lost running back Adrian Peterson in the process with an ankle injury. Best of the Best Reviews Raiders Take | Raiders Game review SFGate.com reviews the Raiders victory over the Vikings. Vikings Take |...
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NFL Game Review: Cowboys @ Redskins
The surging Dallas Cowboys (6-4) escaped with a 27-24 overtime win over the Washington Redskins (3-7) on Sunday. The Cowboys won their third straight and now sit on top of the NFC East. The Redskins, on the other hand, are the cellar dwellers of the division.
Best of the Best Reviews Cowboys Take | Bailey, Romo Lead Cowboys Past Redskins In OT CBS DFW recaps the Cowboys big win...
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NFL Game Review: Cardinals @ 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers (9-1) defeated the Arizona Cardinals (3-7) 23-7 on Sunday. The Niners are riding an eight game winning streak and have the second best record in the NFL. The Niners have a quick turnaround as the battle of the Harbaugh brothers is slated for Thanksgiving night. Best of the Best Reviews Cardinals Take | Arizona: Cardinals Vs. 49ers Recap By The Numbers: John...
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Breaking News: Seattle Mariners Outfielder Greg...
The Associated Press reports that Seattle Mariners Outfielder Greg Halman has been slain in his Rotterdam, Netherlands home. He was 24 years old.
Rotterdam police found Halman bleeding from a stab wound which proved mortal. Halman’s 22-year-old brother is now in custody as a suspect in the murder. His name has not been released due to Dutch privacy laws.
Halman played two seasons with...
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NFL Game Review: Eagles @ Giants
The Philadelphia Eagles (4-6) upset the New York Giants (6-4) 17-10 at Metlife Stadium, 17-10. Vince Young stepped in for the injured Michael Vick and after a shaky start led the Eagles on a 18 play, 80 yard game winning drive. With the win, Philadelphia keeps it’s playoff hopes alive. With the disappointing loss, the Giants now find themselves looking up at the Cowboys in the NFC East. ...
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NFL Game Preview: Panthers @ Lions
The Carolina Panthers (2-7) enter the den of the Detroit Lions (6-3) this Sunday. The Lions are hungry to rebound from the embarrassing loss at the hands of the Bears. Cam Newton and the Panthers are looking for nothing else but an upset win. Best of the Best Previews Panthers Take | Can Panthers pull the upset at Detroit? Charlotte Observer previews and makes a prediction for the...
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NFL Game Preview: Jaguars @ Browns
The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-6) travel to the Dawg Pound to play against the Cleveland Browns (3-6). The Browns are trying to rebound from a heartbreaking loss to the Rams. The Jaguars come into this match-up fresh off a win over the still win-less Colts. Best of the Best Previews Jaguars Take | Jaguars Vs. Browns: Jacksonville Looks To Make It Two In A Row SB Nation’s Big Cat Country...
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NFL Game Preview: Buccaneers @ Packers
The Tampa Buccaneers (4-5) take on the undefeated Green Bay Packers (9-0) in the Bay of Pigs (Chris Berman reference). Tampa Bay comes in limping with a three game losing streak. On the other hand, The Packers are just cutting though the league like a hot knife through butter. Best of the Best Previews Buccaneers Take | Bucs-Packers Preview Jason Howowitz and Pat Kirwan look at the...
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NFL Game Preview: Bills @ Dolphins
The Buffalo Bills (5-4) travel to south Florida to battle the Miami Dolphins (2-7) in a AFC East divisional contest. Buffalo is still trying to recover due to their pummeling at the hands of the Cowboys. The Dolphins are feeling good about themselves after back to back victories. Best of the Best Previews Bills Take | Bills vs. Dolphins: Can Buffalo Exploit Banged-Up Miami Secondary? SB...
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NFL Game Preview: Titans @ Falcons
The Tennessee Titans (5-4) travel to take on the Atlanta Falcons (5-4) this Sunday. The Titans are trying to stay within striking distance of the first place Houston Texans. The Falcons are still reeling from their overtime loss to the Saints and looking to bounce back against the Titans. Best of the Best Previews Titans Take | Titans vs. Falcons Preview Podcast SB Nation’s Music City...
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NFL Game Preview: Chargers @ Bears
The slumping San Diego Chargers (4-5) travel to Soldiers Field to battle the red hot Chicago Bears (6-3). The Bears are riding high after their trashing of division rival Detroit last week. The Chargers ship is slowly sinking as they have lost four in a row. Best of the Best Previews Chargers Take | Game Preview: San Diego Chargers at Chicago Bears, Chargers on Defense SB Nation’s Bolts...
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NFL Game Preview: Seahawks @ Rams
The St. Louis Rams (2-7) take on the Seattle Seahawks (3-6) in a NFC West division bout. The Rams are trying to build off of their win in Cleveland last week and the Seahawks are still buzzing about their upset win over the Raven last Sunday. Who will rise to the occassion? Best of the Best Previews Seahawks Take | NFL Preview - Seattle (3-6) at St. Louis (2-7) The News Tribune looks...
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Top 5 NHL Stories
By Michael Rappaport
1. Lucic Doesn’t Receive Suspension For Hit on Miller
Throughout the season, concussions and head shots have been a recurring story, and last week was no exception. Last Saturday, Milan Lucic of the Bruins was chasing the puck in the Sabres zone, attempting to get a breakaway chance. The Sabres’ goalie, Ryan Miller came out to the faceoff circle to play the...
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NFL Game Preview: Cardinals @ 49ers
The NFC West division leading San Francisco 49ers (8-1) welcome the Arizona Cardinals (3-6) to the Bay area this Sunday. The Niners are looking to continue their streaking ways (winners of seven straight) while the Cardinals are looking to add to their two game run. Best of the Best Previews Cardinals Take | Cardinals-49ers Preview AZ Family gives their predicition on the FC West match-up...
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NFL Game Preview: Chiefs @ Patriots
The AFC East leading New England Patriots (6-3) welcome the Kansas City Chiefs (4-5) to Foxboro for Monday night football. The Patriots look to increase their lead in the division over the Jets and Bills. The Chiefs look to get back in the AFC West race without quarterback Matt Cassel. Best of the Best Previews Chiefs Take | 5 Keys To A Chiefs’ Victory Over The Patriots Arrowhead...
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NFL Game Preview: Eagles @ Giants
The first place New York Giants (6-3) will square off against the fading Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) on Sunday night football. The Giants are looking to maintain their lead over Dallas in the NFC East. All the Eagles have left to play for is pride. Best of the Best Previews Eagles Take | Eagles-Giants: The pick The Folks at Philly.com makes their prediction for the NFC East battle...
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NFL Game Preview: Cowboys @ Redskins
The second place Dallas Cowboys (5-4) will battle NFC East foe, the Washington Redskins (3-6) On Sunday. The Cowboys are looking to keep pace with the division leading Giants while the Redskins are trying to stop the bleeding. Washington has lost five straight. Best of the Best Previews Cowboys Take | The Boys (Week 11) On this week’s edition of “The Boys”,...
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NFL Game Preview: Raiders @ Vikings
The Oakland Raiders (5-4) look to increase their lead in the AFC East with a victory over the Minnesota Vikings (2-7) this Sunday. This is a contest with two teams going in opposite directions. Raiders’ quarterback Carson Palmer also looks to build off the momentum of his performance versus the Chargers. Best of the Best Previews Raiders Take | Raiders at Vikings Game Preview Raiders.com...
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NFL Game Preview: Bengals @ Ravens
The Cincinnati Bengals (6-3) travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) in a pivotal AFC North clash. The Bengals are looking to rebound from a close home loss to the Steelers. The Ravens are looking for a better effort than they had against Seattle. Best of the Best Previews Bengals Take | NFL Preview - Cincinnati (6-3) at Baltimore (6-3) Lexington Herald-Leader previews the...
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NFL Game Review: Jets @ Broncos
The Denver Broncos (5-5) were to led to another comeback win by Tim Tebow, beating the New York Jets (5-5), 17-13 on Thursday night football. With the victory, Denver moved closer to the AFC West lead. The Jets, on the other hand, find themselves slipping slowly out of the AFC playoff picture Best of the Best Reviews Jets Take | Broncos beat Jets with Tebow’s stunning 95-yard drive ...
Top 5 NBA Stories from 11/17
1. Owners Step Up Pressure, Players Disband Union
NBA owners and players are locked in a bitter labor battle, and events from the past week shifted their struggle from the bargaining table to the courtroom.
Last Thursday, NBA commissioner David Stern sent the union a revised offer and an ultimatum. According to Stern, if the players were to reject the new offer, future ones would be much less...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Titans @ Falcons
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the inter-conference battle between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons. Titans Triple Takes Does Matt Leinart Pass the Division Lead to the Titans? It’s Not That Simple… Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub ‘s season-ending injury gives the Titans a somewhat better shot at winning the AFC South...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Seahawks @ Rams
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the NFC West match-up between the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams. Seahawks Triple Takes Seahawks Lose James Carpenter To ACL Tear Starting right tackle James Carpenter suffered a torn ACL in practice yesterday, and will require season-ending surgery. Former Seahawk Franco Harris loses job over Paterno support Former ...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Bills @ Dolphins
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the AFC East bout between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins? Bills Triple Takes Buffalo Bills Playoff Picture: Week 11 Rooting Interests First thing’s first; Buffalo needs to win this divisional match-up or there is no reason to think they will make the playoffs. Buffalo Bills Must Take Better Care Of The Football ...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Panthers @ Lions
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the NFC battle between the Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions. Panthers Triple Takes Panthers’ Newton aware of Lions’ pass rush Midway between the lingering burn of the Panthers’ discouraging 30-3 loss to Tennessee last Sunday and a trip to Detroit this weekend to face a Lions team largely defined by...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Jaguars @ Browns
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the AFC match-up between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns. Jaguars Triple Takes Rashean Mathis Out For Season The Jaguars defense has lost one of its leaders for the rest of the season. Jaguars Power Play: Blaine Gabbert to Jarett Dillard The Jacksonville Jaguars knocked off the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Chargers @ Bears
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the inter-conference match-up between the struggling San Diego Chargers and streaking Chicago Bears. Chargers Triple Takes Decisions, Decisions… Given the Chargers overall disappointment after nine games played in the 2011 season, one would think that a team underachieving so woefully would be all but eliminated from...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Cowboys @ Redskins
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the NFC East showdown between the surging Dallas Cowboys and floundering Washington Redskins. Cowboys Triple Takes Felix Jones returns; guards miss practice Running back Felix Jones returned to practice, but the Cowboys were missing both of their starting offensive guards. Washington Redskins DE Stephen Bowen calls Cowboys OLB...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Eagles @ Giants
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the NFC East battle between the first place New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles Triple Takes No Practice for Vick; Ribs Still Painful Michael Vick was on the field, mingling with the other quarterbacks as they warmed up for practice during the brief period reporters were allowed to observe today. Young appears...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: 49ers @ Cardinals
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the NFC West bout between the first place San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. Niners Triple Takes Alex Smith nominated for Comeback POY award Niners quarterback Alex Smith has been nominated by the NFLPA for its PULSE Awards Comeback Player of the Year. Alex Smith: A ‘Clutch’ Quarterback I’m not...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Raiders @ Vikings
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the inter-conference tilt between the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings. Raiders Triple Takes RB McFadden, DT Seymour among those not practicing Running back Darren McFadden, wide receiver Jacoby Ford and defensive tackle Richard Seymour are among those not practicing today. Raiders back to their award winning ways In ...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Buccaneers @ Packers
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the battle of former division foes as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the undefeated Green Bay Packers. Buccaneers Triple Takes Freeman On Bucs Lack Of Effort: “It’s Really Disgusting” Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman held his weekly press conference at One Buc Place and talked about the season so...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Bengals @ Ravens
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the AFC North clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Bengals Triple Takes AFC Notes: Bengals Rookie QB-WR Duo From the NFL’s massive PR Department, they focus this week on the chemistry between a quarterback and wide receiver being critical to a team’s success and the rookie tandem of the...
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NFL Game Triple Takes: Chiefs @ Patriots
FanFeedr brings you the top three team stories and hot takes for the Monday Night match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots. Chiefs Triple Takes Matt Cassel’s season in jeopardy Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel’s season is in jeopardy due to an injury to his throwing hand. Chiefs coach Todd Haley didn’t rule out the possibility of...
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NFL Game Preview: Jets @ Broncos
The New York Jets (5-4) take on the Denver Broncos (4-5) on Thursday night football. The Jets squandered a golden opportunity to get back in the AFC East race against the Patriots. The Broncos are right in the thick of the AFC West being only one game back of the Raiders. Best of the Best Previews Jets Take | Week 11: Jets vs. Broncos Preview Jets.com takes a look at the match-up...
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NFL All-FanFeedr Team for Week Ten
Each week FanFeedr will bring you the NFL All-FanFeedr team. These players were game changers on the gridiron. These players were instrumental in leading their teams to victory. These are the players you wish you had on your fantasy team.
Quarterback: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Tom Brady brought his “A” game for the clash with the New York Jets. After two shaky week, Tom “Terrific”...
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Sir Alex - 25 Years On
I was a mere six months old when the great Scot took over as manager of Manchester United in November 1986. United, were then struggling to come to terms with years of heavy investment and years of underachievement.
For the previous five years, Big Ron Atkinson was at the helm. Despite a number of cup successes, the league title remained elusive. During that time Ferguson was up in the highlands...