John Facenda: The Voice of NFL Films

John Facenda - The Voice of NFL Films

No one person defined the National Football League like John Facenda. What? You've never heard of him? No, he wasn't the quarterback who won the big game or the wide receiver who caught the game winning pass that won the Superbowl. He was never shown on a broadcast or given much recognition at all. He was probably the most famous person that you've never known. Nicknamed the "Voice of God" by NFL films president Steve … [Read more...]

Top 5 Bloodiest Sports Events

Bloody Bull Ride

Bleeding for Fun You cannot go around shoving people and elbowing them in the ribs in real life, which is why you have sports. This offers a vicarious thrill, and you can laugh at the misfortune of others instead of having to lick your own wounds. It is inspiring to root for the underdog and cheer your home team on to victory, but the most satisfying sports moments are when someone bleeds a little. If you want some … [Read more...]

Top 5 Men’s Hobbies

Watching sports as one of men's hobbies

Every man needs a hobby. Who wants to be that guy at the party who only talks about work? That's fine if you're a champion skydiver or that dude in the Dos Equis commercials. If you're like the rest of us, read on for a list of the top five men's hobbies.   1. Watching Sports Seriously, is there any guy out there who doesn't watch sports? It's a great way to hang out with your friends and that cute tomboy … [Read more...]

Best Women’s Sports Bodies, Track & Volleyball

Women's sports are a lot of things.  They are fun to watch and show amazing feats of strength and skill.  They are usually played a bit slower than men's sports (take women's field hockey vs. men's for instance) and they are almost always given second billing to their male counterparts. Set aside the amazing talent, strength, dedication and skill developed by these women, and the relatively small paychecks they yield … [Read more...]

Goodbye Roddick, See You Later Federer

Andy Roddick bids adieu to pro tennis

Eddie Pells of the Associated Press recounts the poignant exits of Andy Roddick and Roger Federer from the Flushing Meadows. He contrasted Federer’s temporary goodbye to Roddick’s definitive adieu after both tennis aces lost to Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro, respectively. Federer would most likely be back in the game next year, but Roddick has decided to make this year’s championship his last. Pells … [Read more...]

Postseason Baseball Climaxes with World Series

  Postseason baseball is when the countdown to the World Series begins and this, of course, means plenty of speculation on which teams will make it. Two things made this season a little harder to predict; first you have the two additional wild card teams and secondly, there was no real clear cut “front runner” in either of the leagues. The American League had several teams that were separated by only … [Read more...]

Casino refunds Packers bets after controversial game

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Article by The Sports Xchange A Las Vegas casino is offering refunds to bettors who put money on the Green Bay Packers in the controversial Monday Night NFL game. The D Las Vegas, previously known as Fitzgeralds, announced Wednesday anyone holding a Packers betting ticket in the disputed Seattle Seahawks victory will get their money back. "I fully understand the importance of the Monday Night Game to our city as … [Read more...]

Some Golf Grip Tips To Improve Your Golf Game

by: Tom Ghormley View Tom's Original Article Here You may well be shocked or at least taken aback at how many players there are who work typically on their swing action but hardly ever (if ever) work on their golf grip. In this instance, I mean the golf grip of their hands, not the rubber grip on the shaft. When you think about it though, the full swing action begins with the golf grip, which will need to … [Read more...]

Bobby Valentine’s Day Massacre Sinks Red Sox

Red Sox: From Leading to Losing In the sixth inning on a perfect April afternoon, the Red Sox held a 9-0 lead on their rival, the New York Yankees. The lead was mere minutes away from crumbling, much as the Red Sox's 2011 season had done just a few shorts months ago. After sending 27 batters to the plate in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings, the Yankees had surmised 15 unanswered runs and now led 15-9. That score … [Read more...]

Lakers get Ramon Sessions

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Finally,  the Lakers get a real point guard in Ramon Sessions and will not be torched by the other point guards in the league. They traded their 2012 first round draft and Luke Walton. Which are you more excited to see: Luke Walton gone or a point guard not in AARP? … [Read more...]