In a NFL preseason game characterized by rainy weather, sloppy field conditions and a quick exit for both teams starters, the Miami Dolphins outlasted their in-state rivals the Jacksonville Jaguars by a 12-9 score. Miamis game winning score came on a 33 yard touchdown strike from Chad Henne to tight end Ernest Wilford.
If you like movies, then chances are you like sports movies. Sports films are incredibly fun to watch, as they are often based on true stories and provide a good balance of action, suspense, letdown and joy. While Hollywood churns out sequel after sequel, we rarely get a good sports film these days. That’s not to say there haven’t been some great ones, however.
Just like any other products in this world, barbecue grills have also their own cousins and relatives to make it easier for us consumers to choose the right model for ourselves according to our necessities. The price tags also range from the cheapest to the uttermost expensive.
It has finally started. NFL 2009.
The Detroit Lions nineteen game losing streak is over. On Sunday afternoon at Ford Field in Detroit the Lions held on for a 19-14 win over the Washington Redskins. The Lions hadn’t won a game since December 23, 2007 and had already tied the second longest losing streak in NFL history. Their run of futility included a 0-16 mark in 2008, the first winless season since the NFL expanded its schedule to sixteen games.
While the World Cup this year may end up being the most watched event in the history of television (estimates say 800 million people are watching), I have found the tournament so far disappointing. What happened to all the goals? Here are some theories.
Soccer or football is a game enjoyed and followed by millions of fans across the globe. Each has their favorite player, and there are many things about the game which made it as one of the top game in the world. Ball handling, positioning, set pieces, passing and shooting are some of the most important skill a soccer player should have.
As a long-time Redskins fan, who still doesn’t know what to do with his aged Gus Frerotte jersey, I remember where I was when I heard the news. “McNabb is a Redskin.” Oh shoot…now I have to go buy another jersey.
Going into the year, the Bengals defensive line looked to be much better. However the question remained whether they would know how to overcome some of the weaknesses of the 2008 season’s squad. Let’s break down the three essential facets as I see things.
The NFL couldn’t have scripted a better ending to the first nationally televised Monday Night Football contest of the preseason. New York Giants rookie Tommie Hill returned a fumble 18 yards for a touchdown with 0:00 on the clock to break a deadlocked game and give his team a 24-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers in NFL preseason action at The Meadowlands.