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MyHOFS Trending Report 5/20

5/20/2013 3:14:01 PM

See what's trending in The Bigs.

Hotties and Notties: Week 7

5/20/2013 7:58:11 AM

While Miami and Houston duke it out for the first pick in the 2014 MLB Draft, Colorado, Arizona and Pittsburgh are showing fans why sometimes it pays to have a few bad years and some high draft picks.

College Football: Post-Spring Predictions for 2013

5/14/2013 12:24:10 AM

In 106 days college football will be back. In the meantime, dig into some of these daring predictions from our resident college football expert.

Hotties and Notties: Week 6

5/13/2013 8:40:48 AM

Washington is starting to bounce back. The Angels can’t buy a hit. Pittsburgh is still hoping this is the year. And the Cubbies think this could be the year they own ChiTown.

MyHOFS Trending Report 5/13

5/12/2013 11:48:12 PM

See what's trending in The Bigs.

Hotties and Notties: Week 5

5/6/2013 9:35:07 AM

The Angels, Dodgers, and Blue Jays should really make baseball fans appreciate what Joe Torre and Brian Cashman did from 1996-2009. Money doesn’t buy you championships. It doesn’t even buy you a seat at the table.

MyHOFS Trending Report 5/6

5/5/2013 10:37:23 PM

See what's trending in The Bigs.

Run For The Roses Preview: 139th Kentucky Derby

5/3/2013 12:36:53 AM

The 139th Kentucky Derby promises seersucker suits, mint juleps and "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Our Editor-in-Chief, Mike Calabrese, breaks down the action.

Hotties and Notties: Week 4

4/29/2013 11:45:41 AM

I remember during a fantasy baseball draft, one of my friends asked sarcastically if the Blue Jays were gonna lose a game this year. So far they have lost 17.

MyHOFS Trending Report 4/29

4/29/2013 12:13:42 AM

See what's trending in The Bigs.

NFL Mock Draft

4/22/2013 9:18:03 PM

Mike Calabrese plays GM in our annual NFL Mock Draft.

Hotties and Notties: Week 3

4/22/2013 8:09:03 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Boston and West, Texas.

MyHOFS Trending Report 4/22

4/21/2013 8:07:34 PM

See what's trending in The Bigs.

MyHOFS Trending Report

4/15/2013 9:09:08 AM

Catch up on what's trending in major league baseball.

Hotties and Notties: Week 2

4/15/2013 6:54:51 AM

Who knows when Jose Reyes will be back for Toronto. The Angels are still looking for answers. When B.J. Upton left Tampa, he smuggled the Rays offense into his carry-on bag. Wrigley is getting a face lift. And someone should tell the Rockies to stop ruining everything.

Up-Tempo Title Tilts

4/8/2013 8:27:32 AM

Tonight's Louisville-Michigan matchup promises an up-tempo game between two highly skilled backcourts. It got us at MyHOFS thinking, what are some of the best up-tempo match-ups in national title game history?

Hotties and Notties: Week 1

4/8/2013 7:15:05 AM

A few teams have surprised baseball fans after week one. Colorado, Arizona, Boston, Minnesota and the Mets are looking to prove me wrong. Meanwhile, Toronto, Detroit, Tampa Bay and the LA Angels are just embarrassing me.

Final Four Preview

4/6/2013 9:50:12 AM

MyHOFS Kevin Pulsifer tackles the national semifinals.

Women's NCAA Tournament: Behind The Scenes

4/1/2013 10:21:42 PM

Ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at the NCAA Tournament? As a manager for the Villanova women’s basketball team, I got a firsthand glance at the true madness behind March basketball.

Hotties & Notties: Season Preview

4/1/2013 11:50:52 AM

We are just hours away from the first pitch and it is now time to look ahead at the 2013 season to see who is Hot and who is Not.

College Hoops 2K13: Video Game Madness

3/20/2013 1:30:49 PM

Thanks to the hard working folks at OperationSports we have access to a virtual field of 68, complete with real venues, coaches and players. Here's how the virtual bracket shook out.

March Madness Fan Guide: Midwest Region

3/19/2013 1:30:06 PM

Time to hitch your wagon to a school and hope for bracket bliss. Here's our guide, chronicling the top players, coaches and bench celebrations the Big Dance has to offer.

March Madness Fan Guide: West Region

3/18/2013 7:29:34 AM

Time to hitch your wagon to a school and hope for bracket bliss. Here's our guide, chronicling the top players, coaches and bench celebrations the Big Dance has to offer.

March Madness Fan Guide: South Region

3/17/2013 5:00:22 PM

Time to hitch your wagon to a school and hope for bracket bliss. Here's our guide, chronicling the top players, coaches and bench celebrations the Big Dance has to offer.

Top 5 Moments in Big East Tournament History

3/12/2013 7:13:56 PM

For 30 years, the best of the Big East have battled under the lights at MSG. Here are five unforgettable moments.

Sports Power Couples

3/11/2013 4:40:58 AM

Selection Sunday is just a few days away, so it's all bracket business here at MyHOFS. Our very own Cait Rohan just couldn't wait to start picking winners, here's her Sports Couples bracket.

Sweet Sixteen Sleepers

3/8/2013 6:46:40 PM

When it comes time for you to fill out your bracket in a few weeks, one of the first things you’ll probably try to do is consider who your big upset picks are.

Does The Streak Matter?

3/6/2013 11:47:03 PM

At the beginning of a full season, teams have much more time together in camp, followed by a number of preseason games which help them mesh as a unit, but this season’s Chicago Blackhawks have gotten into gear in incredibly short order.

Naters Gonna Nate

3/4/2013 3:54:34 PM

What Minnesota lacks in volume when it comes to producing world-class athletes, it makes up for in the mythology surrounding its sporting titans.

MyHOFS Bracketology 3.0

2/25/2013 10:58:06 PM

Which teams will be jumping for joy on Selection Sunday?

It Didn't Have to Be Like This

2/20/2013 8:23:59 AM

Nerlens Noel's lifetime earnings are in jeopardy, and we don't know what the future holds for Jadeveon Clowney. Ryan Kamp opines about what could have been.

The Juice is Worth the Squeeze

2/15/2013 7:28:39 AM

Using PECOTA projections from Baseball Prospectus, analysis from FanGraphs, and a box of crayons, Ryan Kamp does his best to squeeze as many runs out of the Mets lineup as he can.

College Slam

2/14/2013 12:43:04 AM

Thanks to the folks over at EA Sports, NBA Jam is alive and well. Which got us thinking: Which college team would field the best Jam squad?

Four Sports Club

2/12/2013 2:45:32 AM

Twelve metropolitan areas are home to teams from the four majors (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL). Here's how they stack up against one another.

MyHOFS Bracketology 2.0

2/11/2013 4:19:56 AM

We'd say our editor-in-chief was the best bracketologist in the game, but rankings haven't meant much lately. In the last three weeks, 37 top-25 teams have lost to unranked opponents.

Is Johnny Football The New Broadway Joe?

2/7/2013 5:45:49 AM

Kerrville, Texas and Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania have a lot in common. Both are a little less than an hour from a major city (San Antonio, Pittsburgh), both are home to fewer than 25,000 people and both have produced living legends.

National Signing Day: Rapid Reactions

2/6/2013 1:44:11 AM

Thoughts from Mike Calabrese as the letters of intent start rolling in.

National Signing Day Preview

2/5/2013 7:02:07 PM

Reload or rebuild and everywhere in-between. Dig into MyHOFS NSD coverage.

MyHOFS SuperBowl Info Graphic

2/1/2013 4:07:47 PM

Will you be one of the millions who watch the big game?

Whether you're into the game, the commercials or just the party, these fun facts - from the million$ spent on advertising to the amount of food consumed - may surprise you!

CBB: Midterms

2/1/2013 1:53:07 AM

Bubble babble, buzzer beaters and blown calls are all part of the résumé padding process as we march towards Atlanta.

Betting Super Bowl XLVII

1/30/2013 1:14:17 AM

The Brothers Harbaugh, deer-antler velvet extract spray, "retarded" venues and Moss' case as the GOAT. If those sideshow headlines don't draw you in, perhaps some prop bets will do the trick.

MyHOFS On Campus: Baltimore, MD

1/23/2013 1:12:07 PM

They're partying like it's 2001 in "The Greatest City In America."

MyHOFS Bracketology

1/16/2013 4:08:16 AM

Our editor-in-chief has come down with the flu, which means he's all caught up on Homeland and How I Met Your Mother. It also means he's ready to unveil his first bracket, complete with every sleeper, cinderella and superstar in the making.

R.A.F.L.E. Final Week

1/3/2013 10:41:44 AM

The inaugural season of RAFLE in the books. The defending champs, The New York Football Giants, started the season ranked 18th and would finish 14th… Not too shabby. Out of the 10 possible Bowl teams, 7 that were selected in week 1 made it to the post season: New England, Houston, San Francisco, Baltimore, Denver, Atlanta, Washington.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Sun Bowl Preview

12/30/2012 9:56:22 PM

Georgia Tech and Southern California head to the better half of Juarez City Monday for a Sun Bowl showdown on New Years Eve.

Bowl Season Party Guide

12/27/2012 11:28:09 AM

Whether you’re actually a fan of the bowls or the teams involved or just looking for an excuse to party, check out our ideas for celebrating the bowl games.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Russell Athletic Bowl Preview

12/26/2012 5:29:42 PM

Rutgers and Virginia Tech are bound for Orlando, as the Big East and ACC square off in the newly re-branded Russell Athletic Bowl this Friday.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Belk Bowl Preview

12/24/2012 3:14:42 PM

The 11th edition of Charlotte's favorite bowl game invites cross-state neighbor Duke to square off against Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Preview

12/22/2012 2:50:36 PM

The Midwest's only bowl game hosts the Chippewas of Central Michigan and the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.

Interactive 2012-2013 College Football Bowl Game Map

12/22/2012 6:23:25 AM

MyHOFS.com presents the 2012 - 2013 College Football Bowl Game Interactive Map. We're giving you eveything you need including Date, Time, Channel, Location,Sponsor and ticket information. You can eve add the map to your own site.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl Preview

12/20/2012 6:00:16 PM

The Aloha State welcomes back familiar face June Jones to O'ahu as SMU squares off against Fresno State on Christmas Eve in the 11th annual Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Las Vegas Bowl Preview

12/19/2012 7:17:30 AM

The city of double-downs, over/unders and $.99 shrimp cocktail opens its glittering doors to Boise State and Washington for the 21st annual MAACO Las Vegas Bowl.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl Preview

12/16/2012 2:38:58 PM

The former St. Petersburg Bowl joins its Orlando neighbors, the UCF Golden Knights, as they welcome the Ball State Cardinals to the Sunshine State.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: Poinsettia Bowl Preview

12/14/2012 4:17:09 PM

The recently resurrected San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl looks to shake off its moniker as the Holiday Bowl’s kid brother as it invites the explosive offense of the San Diego State Aztecs to play a glorified home game against the Cougars of BYU.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza 2013: New Mexico Bowl Preview

12/11/2012 5:01:00 PM

Bowl season, glorious unimpeachable bowl season, is finally upon us!

R.A.F.L.E: Week 15

12/11/2012 9:17:33 AM

In my effort to combine both the NFL and College Football, while keeping up with the trend of conference realignment, I have created a new National Football League. Red’s Alternate Football League of Excellence.

Decoding The Bowls

12/10/2012 5:54:06 AM

Trends, tips and more than a few words of warning for those looking to make a buck on the 2012-13 bowl season.

CBB: At The Quarter Pole

12/10/2012 1:35:58 AM

What can you learn in a month? According to Mike Calabrese, a whole lot.

Red's Rant 8: HeIsManti

12/6/2012 10:20:25 AM

On December 8th they are going to announce Manti Te’o has won the 78th annual Heisman Trophy.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 14

12/4/2012 4:09:33 PM

MyHOFS NFL Mock Draft (1-10)

11/28/2012 6:19:35 PM

Your team's season going down the drain? Fear not, the draft is only 147 days away!

R.A.F.L.E: Week 13

11/28/2012 10:22:52 AM

R.A.F.L.E: Week 11

11/20/2012 10:35:52 AM

Rumor has it there is a new #1 in College Football…

In my effort to combine both the NFL and College Football, while keeping up with the trend of conference realignment, I have created a new National Football League. Red’s Alternate Football League of Excellence.

FJM Treatment for Mitch Albom

11/16/2012 4:17:40 PM

Ryan Kamp and Louie Aurely try to take Mitch Albom to task in the absence of Fire Joe Morgan

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 12

11/16/2012 12:21:25 AM

If you bet $100 on every Leading Off, Upset Special and Count' Em Up pick and laid the money line in each Sure Thing, you'd be up $1,667 in just eleven weeks!

R.A.F.L.E: Week 10

11/13/2012 10:23:10 AM

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 11

11/9/2012 12:34:36 AM

Just like sophomore year Spanish, Breese is checking in at 65% (26-14). He has some big pronouncements here in Week 11, free of charge.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 9

11/7/2012 8:55:37 AM

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 10

11/2/2012 3:43:03 PM

Entering Week 10, Breese is mowing down the Books at a 66% clip. As Thomas Dewar once wrote, "no woman can endure a gambling husband, unless he is a steady winner." We believe in happy wives here at MyHOFS.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 8

11/1/2012 11:34:44 AM

My thoughts and prayers to those in New Jersey, Atlantic City, New York City, Long Island, Connecticut, and Westchester who have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 9

10/26/2012 2:23:04 PM

The Oracle of Omaha, Mel Kiper Jr. and Breese. A 21-11 record puts him in some rarified air.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 7

10/24/2012 8:09:13 PM

Author: Red
In my effort to combine both the NFL and College Football, while keeping up with the trend of conference realignment, I have created a new National Football League. Red’s Alternate Football League of Excellence.

MyHOFS CBB Preview: The Jesuits

10/24/2012 12:35:28 AM

Are we entering a golden age of Jesuit hoops? Editor-in-chief Mike Calabrese breaks down the best players, teams and coaches in our first college basketball preview of the season.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 8

10/19/2012 2:08:37 PM

Author: mjcalabrese283

After a 2-2 week, Breese is back in the saddle with four winners to finance your weekend.

Upon Further Review (Week 5)

10/17/2012 10:59:53 AM

Upon Further Review…
Author: wmtirone
The ruling on the field stands, Rex Ryan and the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets are still a piss poor football franchise after Week 5. Even Fireman Ed has begun to lose faith in Gang Green and he gets free season tickets!

R.A.F.L.E.: Week 6

10/17/2012 8:44:32 AM

Author: Red

In my effort to combine both the NFL and College Football, while keeping up with the trend of conference realignment, I have created a new National Football League. Red’s Alternate Football League of Excellence.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 5

10/9/2012 9:21:20 AM

It's The Freakin' Weekend XIX

10/5/2012 3:11:04 PM

My beloved Buffalo Bills turned in a real stinker last Sunday against the Patriots. A lot of people will tell you that your team won't lose by 24 after building a 21-7 lead in the 3rd quarter. But a lot of people would be wrong.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 6

10/4/2012 10:46:48 PM

Now we're cooking. Another week, another 3-1 effort. Mutual funds are boring. Stocks are risky. Come invest with MyHOFS.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 4

10/4/2012 12:29:24 PM

Upon Further Review (Week 4)

10/3/2012 7:10:50 PM

Each week Mike Tirone re-examines the week that was in the NFL

Land Mines

10/1/2012 9:04:45 PM

Unsinkable. A foregone conclusion. It must be October because BCS hyperbole has run amok. Mike Calabrese offers an honest assessment of the land mines that await the national title contenders.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XVIII

9/28/2012 8:15:36 AM

I, for one, will miss the replacement referees.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 5

9/27/2012 11:49:50 PM

For the second year in a row Breese is outta the gate with a 10-6 record through the first four weeks. Three straight Upset Specials, and his lock of the week won 69-24. Plenty of room on this bandwagon, here's Breese with four more bookie busters.

MyHOFS on Campus: Live from Columbia

9/27/2012 4:37:39 PM

MyHOFS editor-in-chief hit the road this week to bring you the best college football has to offer. Here are his thoughts on the SEC after a trip to Columbia, South Carolina.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 3

9/25/2012 9:48:46 AM

Hotties & Notties: 23

9/21/2012 10:49:54 AM

Each week I rank all 30 MLB teams in order from Beast to Least. I do not rank these teams on where they should be, rather where they are. Think of this like the BCS ranking, only instead of 13 weeks and 12 games, it's 6 months and 162 games.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XVII

9/20/2012 11:26:14 AM

Last weekend proved quite the barnburner, keeping football fans on their seats from sea to shining sea.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 4

9/19/2012 2:05:23 PM

That's two Upset Specials in a row for Breese, but 2-2 weeks don't cut it around the MyHOFS headquarters. He's up off the mat here in Week 4 with four bookie busters to bankroll your weekend.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 2

9/18/2012 9:16:03 AM

Upon Further Review

9/14/2012 6:07:51 PM

Each Friday we re-examine the week that was in the NFL.

Hotties & Notties: Week 22

9/14/2012 8:14:42 AM

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 3

9/13/2012 6:37:35 PM

As VP Pappy once said, “if you ain’t just a little scared when you enter a casino, you are either very rich or you haven’t studied the games enough.” It may have been nerve-wracking, but Breese delivered, going 3-1 in week 2.

R.A.F.L.E: Week 1

9/11/2012 8:25:55 AM

Sasky's Division Breakdown: The Easts

9/7/2012 3:58:50 PM

When Chaucer said “there is an end to everything, to good things as well,” I’d like to think he was talking about NFL divisional breakdown columns.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XVI

9/7/2012 3:38:11 PM

The weekend is finally upon us, and absentee husbands and neglectful fathers across this great country are gathering their excuses and cashing in their favors as they settle in for a blissful weekend of athletic nirvana.

The NFC Rises: Bane's Guide to the NFL

9/7/2012 12:27:42 AM

The 2012 NFL Season is finally upon us, and with the first full slate of games kicking off this Sunday, MyHOFS columnist Matt Mitchell will be breaking down each NFL team.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 2

9/6/2012 11:39:34 PM

Playing .500 ball may cut it at Vanderbilt or Iowa State but Breese has higher standards. After a disappointing 2-2 opening, he's back at the grind, scouring the Vegas big board for winning picks here in week two.

The AFC Rises: Bane's Guide to the NFL

9/6/2012 10:52:25 AM

The 2012 NFL Season is finally upon us, and with the first full slate of games kicking off this Sunday, MyHOFS columnist Matt Mitchell will be breaking down each NFL team.

Joey's Picks: NFL Week 1

9/4/2012 11:15:39 PM

Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his picks for the the NFL's opening week.

NFL Preseason Hotties & Notties: Preview

9/4/2012 7:24:15 PM

The winner of this year’s Heisman Trophy won’t be Matt Barkley, Montee Ball or Geno Smith. It’s going to be Tom Brady. And while Aaron Rodgers shreds the rest of the B1G Ten all the way to the Rose Bowl, look for Matt Schaub and Co. to host the Coaches Trophy when all is said and done. It’s the inaugural season of Red’s Alternate Football League of Excellence.

MyHOFS on Campus: Live from Atlanta

9/2/2012 2:14:27 PM

MyHOFS editor-in-chief hit the road this week to bring you the best college football has to offer. Here are his thoughts on Chick-fil-A's doubleheader from Atlanta.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XV

8/31/2012 2:05:22 PM

Football, glorious unimpeachable football, returns!

Notre Dame 2012 Season Prediction

8/30/2012 8:02:34 AM

Last year was another 8-5 season in South Bend, Indiana. Sign me up for much of the same in 2012! It's a lot better than 3-9, 6-6 and 6-6.

Sasky's Division Breakdown: The Norths

8/29/2012 8:26:01 PM

Welcome to part three of my division breakdowns. Just like Hannibal, General Sherman or the 200lb girl in the chip aisle, the march continues on. Today we’ll take a look at the North divisions, which produced 5 of the 12 playoff teams in 2011.

Hotties & Notties: Week 20

8/29/2012 9:26:11 AM

Notre Dame 2012 Season Preview : Offense

8/29/2012 7:51:07 AM

If Brian Kelly can figure out a way to keep his players from turning the ball over, this offense won’t miss Michael Floyd. However, this is a young rebuilding offense going against the nation’s toughest schedule.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 1

8/28/2012 10:14:22 PM

Breese by the numbers last year: 67% Win Percentage, 11-2 in Sure Things and 7-6 in Upset Specials. After an intense summer workout regime he's back in peak shape to help you beat the house into a pulp in 2012.

Notre Dame 2012 Season Preview: Defense

8/27/2012 9:41:10 AM

Defensive End Aaron Lynch took his talents to Tampa. Cornerback Lo Wood will miss the entire season with a ruptured Achilles and high school standouts Ronald Darby and Tee Shepard never made it to campus… And this side of the ball has the least amount of questions.

Red's Rant 7: Adios Adrian

8/27/2012 7:46:15 AM

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington’s actions this weekend made Billy Beane’s “Money Ball” look more like small ball. Here is another General Manager who won’t play by the rules.

Hotties & Notties: Week 19

8/21/2012 1:31:15 PM

AP Poll: Overrated/Underrated

8/21/2012 11:44:53 AM

Too high? Too low? Breese breaks down the AP Poll.

Sasky's Division Breakdown: The Souths

8/21/2012 7:11:02 AM

Continuing our four part break down of the NFL divisions for 2012, today we’ll look at the dirty Souths.

College Football's All-Police Blotter Team

8/16/2012 12:31:12 AM

Even the silly season deserves an All-something team.

Hotties & Notties: Week 18

8/15/2012 7:30:52 AM

Sasky’s Division Breakdown: The Wests

8/14/2012 5:23:47 AM

That girl winking at you from across the bar, the first few bars of Bohemian Rhapsody and preseason football. What are signs of great things to come?

Five Days That Stood In The Way Of SEC Dominance

8/14/2012 2:21:51 AM

Before anyone had an iPhone or a twitter account and Boise State was still a well kept Northwest secret, the college football world embraced parity. From 1985 to 2005 there were 25 teams that either won or shared a national title, with only Nebraska and USC claiming back-to-back championships for their respective conferences.

MyHOFS College Football Preview

8/7/2012 3:20:53 PM

Will the SEC's reign of terror end? Who's deadlier in the open field: The Black Mamba or The Honey Badger? These questions and more are answered in MyHOFS second annual college football season preview.

Hotties & Notties: Week 17

8/7/2012 9:36:14 AM

Hotties & Notties: Week 16

8/2/2012 12:57:01 PM

Hotties & Notties: Week 15

7/25/2012 8:22:08 AM

Penn State's Free Agents

7/23/2012 11:58:00 AM

The NCAA issued unprecedented sanctions on the PSU football program this morning. The school was fined $60 million and the program received a four-year postseason ban, a significant scholarship reduction and five years probation. Additionally, the NCAA vacated all football victories from 1998 thru 2011. Current players were given the option of transferring without the loss of eligibility.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag July 20

7/20/2012 4:50:10 PM

Each week, the MyHOFS mailroom is overloaded with letters imploring us for answers to some of humankind's most enduring questions. Your ol' boy Uncle Mitch answers four such letters before setting the rest ablaze.

AL Wildcard Madness

7/17/2012 12:09:11 AM

Remember last September 28th? I bet you do. That was the 162nd game of the 2011 MLB season, which saw the Red Sox blow it against the Orioles, the Rays rally against the Yankees, the Braves flame out against Philly and St Louis sneak in as the Wild Card.

Summary Judgment

7/15/2012 4:58:01 PM

MyHOFS editor-in-chief Mike Calabrese has waded through dozens of Penn State scandal articles over the past four days. Now that the dust has settled, here's his point-counterpoint with some of the leading voices in sports journalism.

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - East Region - #2 Philadelphia vs. #7 Tampa

7/10/2012 12:12:47 AM

Over the next eight weeks MyHOFS will be hosting a tournament to determine the best sports city in America. The bracket features four regions (East, Midwest, South, West) and 32 cities. The next two weeks will feature first round matchups, seeds one through eight in each region.

2012 MLB First Half Superlatives

7/9/2012 7:43:58 PM

With the first half or the 2012 MLB Season in the books, it's time to look back at the half that was and hand out some awards.

2012 Home Run Derby Draft

7/9/2012 10:26:06 AM

Each year my friend Jon and I split up the Home Run Derby roster into two teams. I love the Derby but this makes it all the more interesting. Either way, we are all winners as long as John Sterling is broadcasting the game. Since Jon won last year with Robinson Cano, I will get the first pick in 2012.

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - East Region - #4 Baltimore vs. #5 Buffalo

7/6/2012 1:16:23 AM

Notes From The Euro Finals

7/2/2012 5:12:14 PM

Congratulations Espana. Like the bulls of Pamplona--these men treated Italy like the local China shop. Three major tournaments won in a row--a first for any nation--seemingly steeped in eternal glory.

MyHOFS Abroad: EURO Final

7/2/2012 4:51:37 PM

Spain capped off a dominating tournament with a dominating 4-0 win over Italy that I was literally forced to watch because I am currently in Europe.

Hotties & Notties: Week 13

7/2/2012 12:26:01 PM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - Midwest Region - #3 Minneapolis vs. #6 Indianapolis

7/2/2012 2:00:20 AM

Hotties and Notties: Week 12

6/26/2012 7:52:17 AM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - South Region - #1 Dallas vs. #8 Orlando

6/26/2012 12:24:53 AM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - West Region - #4 San Francisco vs. #5 San Diego

6/22/2012 12:01:38 AM

Worth The Wait

6/21/2012 8:53:54 PM

Well, first off, let’s acknowledge that he’s done it.

Euro Quarterfinals Power Rankings

6/20/2012 4:43:54 PM

MyHOFS Euro Cup Power Rankings.

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - South Region - #3 Washington, D.C. vs. #6 Phoenix

6/20/2012 12:05:45 AM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - East Region - #3 Boston vs. #6 Pittsburgh

6/18/2012 10:52:04 PM

Hotties & Notties: Week 11

6/18/2012 1:42:37 PM

Sasky’s Sizzle: First Blood

6/15/2012 4:50:23 PM

There’s a moment in any good action movie where the character who’d been beating the crap out of everyone he encountered up to that point finally gets hurt. Like when we saw the Predator’s green blood for the first time and Arnold proclaimed “If it bleeds, we can kill it.”

La Roja and The Boys in Green - a Euro Masterpiece

6/15/2012 4:45:24 PM

Spain versus Ireland. I wasn’t expecting fireworks, but what I got in return made me realize why I care so deeply about this tournament. On tap was a mix of skill and guile with a shot of national pride.

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - Midwest Region - #2 Detroit vs. #7 Milwaukee

6/15/2012 1:20:42 PM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - Midwest Region - #4 Cleveland vs. #5 St. Louis

6/13/2012 4:23:20 PM

Sasky’s Sizzle: Finals Freestyle

6/13/2012 3:56:59 PM

Game one was wild, reckless at times, and yet totally predictable. Here’s my quick thoughts on the first step towards the Gold.

Hotties & Notties: Week 10

6/12/2012 6:28:20 PM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - East Region - #1 New York City vs. #8 Miami

6/11/2012 11:37:53 AM

MyHOFS Rotating Round Table June 10th

6/10/2012 3:28:43 PM

Each week MyHOFS gathers some of the finest minds in sports and they shoot from the hip. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

Sasky’s Sizzle: Final-ly

6/10/2012 2:10:34 PM

We all know about the changing of the guards, but starting Tuesday we’re going to witness a changing of the forwards. Symbolically, four-time champion Tim Duncan gave way to Kevin Durant and the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Similarly in the East, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce gave way to the ring-less LeBron James and the Heat.

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - West Region - #3 Portland vs. #6 Salt Lake City

6/7/2012 8:35:17 PM

Hotties & Notties: Week 9

6/5/2012 4:28:57 PM

MyHOFS Sports City Tournament: Round of 32 - South Region - #4 New Orleans vs. #5 Atlanta

6/4/2012 6:46:07 PM

Sasky’s Sizzling Draft Lottery Run Down

5/31/2012 4:08:10 PM

On the verge of the #16 and #37 U.S. Television Markets cruising towards the NBA Finals (and that’s the good scenario, Oklahoma City is #45) we take pause to recognize the events of Wednesday night’s draft lottery and what it means for the future of these crappy, crappy franchises.

Hotties & Notties: Week 8

5/29/2012 9:58:12 AM

5 Reasons to be Jealous of the Stanley Cup

5/24/2012 5:34:39 AM

La Coupe Stanley (that’s fancy French for “Stanley Cup”) has had way cooler life experiences than you. In its over-a-century existence, this sturdy drinking vessel has been marked up by names of winning players, coaches, management, and club staff since its 1892 birth.

An Open Letter to Mets Fans and Ownership

5/22/2012 6:24:10 PM

David Wright has proven himself to be the forever face of the Mets, and yet he may not be with the team for much longer. Ryan Kamp starts the conversation with Mets fans and ownership to make sure Wright retires as a Met.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag May 18

5/18/2012 10:04:18 AM

Each week, the MyHOFS mailroom is overloaded with letters imploring us for answers to some of mankind's most enduring questions. Your ol' boy Uncle Mitch answers four such letters before setting the rest ablaze.

Hotties & Notties: Week 6

5/16/2012 7:43:23 AM

MyHOFS College Football Spring Prospectus

5/14/2012 8:39:52 AM

Between the flopping epidemic, les séries éliminatoires de la Coupe Stanley and the daily grind on the diamond it's hard to fit in college football. Who has the time? Mike Calabrese, that's who.

Hotties & Notties: Week 5

5/7/2012 12:45:56 PM

MyHOFS Derby Daze

5/4/2012 12:48:41 AM

The 138th annual Run for the Roses promises seersuckers, mint juleps and "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Allow MyHOFS Mike Calabrese to break down the intriguing field for you.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag May 4

5/3/2012 11:07:21 PM

Red's Rant 6: Not Basketball Anymore

5/2/2012 8:38:12 PM

Is it just me or is the NBA becoming dangerously close to unwatchable? If I’m the only one I’ll stop, but I don’t think I am alone on this one.

MyHOFS Rotating Round Table May 1st

5/1/2012 11:20:00 AM

Each week MyHOFS gathers some of the finest minds in sports and they shoot from the hip. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

Hotties & Notties: Week 4

5/1/2012 9:05:23 AM

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag April 30

4/30/2012 9:28:12 AM

NFL: Dissecting The Draft

4/30/2012 8:49:19 AM

MyHOFS college football expert Mike Calabrese has emerged from Draft weekend firing opinions on every sagacious selection and perplexing pick faster than an overheating JUGS machine.

NBA: Sasky’s First Round Sizzle

4/26/2012 10:53:52 PM

Oscars? Take a seat. Super Bowl? Try again. It’s the first round of the NBA Playoffs. What a glorious time of year. We’ve got old rivalries renewed, player legacies being written, and Ron Artest finally back to hitting people.

MyHOFS Draft Night Special: Live Blog

4/26/2012 2:46:24 PM

MyHOFS scooped up NFL Draft experts outside bars, bus stops, rehab clinics and OTBs all week. We're confident we now have a robust roster of haters to pick apart every selection on draft night.

Hotties and Notties: Week 3

4/24/2012 9:47:24 AM

Coach or Commentator?

4/16/2012 9:42:17 PM

Louis Pietig, die-hard Sox fan and self-righteous critic of everyone except himself, has been swallowing his anger for ten straight games. It’s time to let anyone who clicks know exactly how he feels.

Hotties & Notties: Week 2

4/16/2012 7:41:58 AM

MyHOFS Rotating Round Table April 16th

4/15/2012 11:07:37 PM

Each week MyHOFS gathers some of the finest minds in sports and they shoot from the hip. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag April 13

4/13/2012 9:41:57 AM

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 15

4/12/2012 2:54:22 PM

Fair citizens, please resist the urge to be distracted. I know golf just arrived back on the radar, the NFL draft is coming up, and females are beginning to wear tank tops outside again.

It’s Go Time: The NHL Playoffs Have Arrived

4/11/2012 12:07:34 PM

Where we disagree on the merits of octopus verse plastic rat, Greenmen gesticulation rights, playoff stubble or Appalachian beard, we do agree on the upholding of our brotherhood. NHL’s playoffs represent rebirth, ‘the real season’ remains a brutal testament in the wake of Easter candy consumption.

Hotties & Notties: Week 1

4/10/2012 1:15:11 PM

Each week I rank all 30 MLB teams in order from Beast to Least. I do not rank these teams on where they should be, rather where they are. The season is young, so look for teams to be “out of order.” Don’t worry, these things have a way of working themselves out.

Major League Bucks

4/9/2012 12:48:43 PM

The new owners paid hella bucks for the Dodgers, but it seems like they'll still win out. How good of an investment is a baseball team? Turns out, it's a near guarantee of a money-maker.

MyHOFS Rotating Round Table April 9th

4/9/2012 1:13:15 AM

Each week MyHOFS gathers some of the finest minds in sports and they shoot from the hip. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

A Word Of Warning For The BCS

4/7/2012 12:11:26 AM

The BCS ship is taking on water and conference commissioners are tossing cargo overboard. If they're not careful that may include what makes the college game so special.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 14

4/5/2012 11:12:39 AM

Just over two weeks left in the NBA regular season folks. There’s still plenty of excitement left to be had down the stretch. In other words, the Sizzle is just getting heated up.

Red's 2012 MLB Preview: American League

4/4/2012 10:33:59 AM

Like father, like son... like grandson? The American League now has Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez and Mark Teixeira. But only one can start at 1st Base for the All Star Game.

Red's 2012 MLB Preview: National League

4/4/2012 9:03:30 AM

Pujols and Fielder are now the American League's problem. Throw in a new playoff system, and the National League is up for grabs.

Observations of the Madness

3/29/2012 11:53:07 AM

By: Mike Tirone
When it comes to this year's NCAA basketball tournament, there are many ways to distinguish the Madness.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 13

3/29/2012 9:05:32 AM

Good whatever time of day you’re reading this friend. Welcome to the Sizzle. The Foolish days of April lie ahead and as we say goodbye to March Madness, we’ll enter one heck of a finish to this season. Playoff seeding, off days, health, schedule, home court advantage, it will all matter.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Mar. 29

3/29/2012 8:41:00 AM

Greener Pastner

3/26/2012 6:21:21 PM

I could have gone with “The Smart Choice” or something like “Even Stevens”… Either way TD Jesus might as well be signaling a three pointer rather than points inside Notre Dame Stadium.

Who's Flying This Thing?

3/22/2012 6:38:05 PM

What are the Jets doing with Tebow? How does it make any sense at all?

MyHOFS NFL Futures Analysis

3/22/2012 5:29:34 PM

If I told you a year ago today that Giants-49ers & Ravens-Pats would be our Championship games, Peyton Manning wouldn’t have taken a snap all season, and the NFL actually played a full 16 game season, you’d have laughed me out of town.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 12

3/22/2012 4:44:42 PM

Hello America, spring is in the air and the Sizzle is on your computer machine. As we discussed we’ll be whittling down the rankings as we stumble towards the playoffs, so this week we’ll say goodbye to the Wizards and Hornets.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Mar. 21

3/21/2012 2:18:16 PM

How We Treat Death in Sports

3/21/2012 2:07:54 PM

By: Mike Tirone
Death is a touchy subject. Most do not want to discuss it, while others are utterly terrified of it. However we’ve been brought up impacts the way we look death in the eye.

Consensus in DC: It's RG3

3/20/2012 6:31:15 PM

There are a lot of clichés thrown around when the topic of pressure in sports is brought up. Robert Griffin III doesn't buy into any of them.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings - Tournament Edition

3/15/2012 10:32:52 AM

Welcome to the Sizzle Tournament Edition. With America currently embroiled in the
Madness we’ll take a break from rankings and take the Association back to school, so to
speak.

La Salle vs. Minnesota in the 75th NIT

3/14/2012 10:10:37 PM

On Thursday night in North Philadelphia both La Salle and Minnesota had a lot to play for. The Explorers were looking for their first postseason victory since 1990 and Minnesota's head man Tubby Smith was hoping to collect his 100th victory as the Golden Gophers coach.

The MyHOFS Guide To Unscientific Bracketology

3/14/2012 3:14:34 PM

I’ve got a confession to make. I love sports, but I know nothing about college basketball. My ignorance can be traced back to a college visit I did at Loyola College (University Schmuniversity) in Maryland my senior year of high school:

Marching Forward: East & Midwest Regions

3/14/2012 1:50:44 PM

Want to show the office know-it-all? Drop some knowledge with MyHOFS' March Madness Primer.

Marching Forward: South & West Regions

3/12/2012 7:02:07 PM

Want to show the office know-it-all? Drop some knowledge with MyHOFS' March Madness Primer.

The Best Bet I've Ever Lost: Loyola's Dancing

3/12/2012 3:01:59 PM

By: Mike Tirone
All on a coin flip. That's what it took for me to see eight years of my life come together in one moment of a semi-glazed hysteria stemming from five Molson beers, lack of sleep, and most importantly, my deep love for Loyola basketball.

Circling the Drain in Flushing

3/7/2012 12:42:21 PM

Mets fans are eager for the Wilpons to sell the team, and their only hope is for Justice herself to make it happen.

Closing Time: Phillies Closer Jonathan Papelbon Needs A New Song

3/7/2012 10:54:07 AM

By David Kline

The Philadelphia Phillies new closer Jonathan Papelbon has been told by Boston-based
Celtic-Punk novelty act Dropkick Murphy that he can no longer use their song “I’m Shipping Up To Boston"

Making Something Out of Nothing

3/2/2012 11:50:21 AM

The stadium deal in Minnesota is really just a whole bunch of nothingness celebrated with undue fanfare.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Mar. 1

3/1/2012 3:39:14 PM

MyHOFS Post-Combine NFL Mock Draft

3/1/2012 2:04:09 AM

One pick can make or break a franchise. Which direction will your team be headed in?

Red's Rant 5: The Mask of Jason

2/29/2012 7:11:37 PM

Jason's presence alone struck fear into his opponents. He was a true monster behind that mask at times.

Hockey Scores Style Points

2/29/2012 2:24:40 PM

From octopi and hats thrown on the ice to the strict no-touchy-touchy rules of the conference cups, hockey and its players are known for their superstitions. What hockey players aren't known for is their style prowess (unless they're Sean Avery, but he’s in Hartford anyways, aka irrelevant).

Red's Rant 4: Fan Police

2/23/2012 5:10:48 PM

To quote the great Billy Currington, "God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy."

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 9

2/23/2012 1:55:45 PM

Most NBA teams are at or past the halfway point of their season, and the All-Star Break looms on the horizon this weekend. It seems like just yesterday we were still talking about lockouts, bargaining and contracts in Europe.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Feb. 22

2/22/2012 9:55:42 AM

Interview with the Sklar Brothers

2/20/2012 3:49:16 PM

Ryan Kamp recently caught up with Randy and Jason Sklar between stand-up sets in Bloomington, Indiana to talk about (what else?) sports. The former hosts of ESPN’s Cheap Seats and current hosts of the hilarious Sklarbro Country podcast, were more than happy to bring their stychomithic repartee to a discussion of the best of what’s to come in sports in 2012.

Lightweight Title on the Line at UFC 144 Japan

2/18/2012 11:43:29 AM

For the first time in over a decade the UFC will be returning to the birthplace of martial arts, as Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson headline UFC 144 in Japan. Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar enters the cage February 25th primed for his fourth title defense, as he takes on Ben 'Smooth' Henderson with the UFC Lightweight belt up for grabs.

Top Three Sports 'Yokos'

2/17/2012 11:35:06 AM

Remember that little band comprised of four Liverpool lads? Sure, there were a lot of reasons the Beatles broke it off, but the blame is often pointed at one female for really corroding the crew: Yoko Ono.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 8

2/16/2012 11:09:31 AM

If you came here for Jeremy Lin puns, Jeremy Lin vs Chuck Norris jokes, descriptions of Jeremy Lin’s bedroom prowess or anything else related to the Harvard sensation, you can just turn around right now. This is a serious basketball piece breaking down the league as a whole, not just one player. That being said, HOLY S#@& DID YOU SEE WHAT LIN DID THIS WEEK?!

APR Fools

2/10/2012 2:04:46 PM

The APR is another feeble attempt from the NCAA to try to convince us they care about academics.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Feb. 10

2/10/2012 7:38:34 AM

We'll Let You Get In The Game Without Getting Tazed

2/10/2012 7:08:09 AM

Here is your chance to be a writer for MyHOFS.com. All you have to do is send us your thoughts about the upcoming baseball season in 400 words or less. We'll pick the five best submissions and let the fans vote on them. The winner gets to be a contributing writer for the upcoming baseball season.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 7

2/9/2012 2:45:13 PM

Hello boys, girls, and people who thought this was a blog to learn the newest slang from Snoop Dogg. For shizzle it ain’t!

Spike This

2/9/2012 2:11:51 PM

I respect the hell out of Rob Gronkowski. Some of that man's catches this year are ridiculous. And the way his supple muscles clench in his buttocks when he spikes the ball, GLORIOUS #Pause. You know who I hate? Former athletes who sit on their high horses and preach down to current players about how they should react to different events.

Ricky Retires, Closes the McNabb Saga

2/9/2012 7:25:10 AM

It was 1999. My television was tuned into the NFL Draft. This was that special draft that would define my formative years as an Eagles fan. Teenage me was ready for the new millennium and with it, the hopes of a city champion.

Descending Into Madness: Big Five +1

2/7/2012 1:08:32 AM

Over the next few weeks MyHOFS will be profiling the chalks, cinderella wannabes and everyone in between, as the nation gears up for the most exciting tournament in the world.

Red's Rant 3: Dead On Arrival

2/6/2012 8:47:44 PM

Remember the buildup before the Loch Ness Monster vs. Bigfoot fight?!

Betting Super Bowl XLVI

2/3/2012 2:31:45 PM

Giants and Pats not doing it for you? Not to worry, Super Bowl XLVI has a robust menu of prop bets to satisfy even the pickiest degenerate. The only real question is what to bet. Enter MyHOFS gambling expert Michael Calabrese.

The 46 Truths Of The Super Bowl

2/2/2012 10:53:27 PM

By: Mike Tirone
The world loves countdowns and if you are part of the world, than you’ve seen that ESPN has taken counting down for this year’s Super Bowl to a whole new level.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 6

2/2/2012 5:29:42 PM

60 degrees on February 1st in New York City? Must be Global Sizzling.

MyHOFS National Signing Day Special

2/1/2012 4:43:17 PM

Alabama may have hoisted the crystal football in January but don't be fooled, titles are won in February.

Philadelphia Area Company launches My Hall Of Fame website

2/1/2012 12:14:52 PM

D2 Enterprises, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of My Hall of Fame Site (MyHOFS.com); the sports social network that gives sports fans’ a voice online.

Super Bowl XLII Still Stings

2/1/2012 12:13:33 PM

I’m not a good person to watch football with. Better yet most sports. I know I am not, and I will admit it wholeheartedly.

Who U?

1/31/2012 9:17:58 PM

Linebacker U was once located in Happy Valley, but no more. Do you think @JimIrsay could shed some light on the moving process?

They Might Be Giants

1/31/2012 8:16:17 PM

Are the Giants good or just on a serious heater?

Evans and Sonnen Earn Title Shots At UFC on FOX 2

1/31/2012 2:36:15 PM

The main event and co-main event at UFC on Fox 2 turned out to be a pair of lackluster fights that had many proclaiming the show a bust, but in the end, both resulted in setting up the middleweight and light heavyweight title fights that everyone has been looking forward to.

Youth Sports: Joey's Super Bowl 46 Prediction

1/30/2012 12:23:19 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his prediction for Super Bowl 46.

“We’re going to win on Sunday. I guarantee it.” – Joe Namath

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 5

1/26/2012 5:59:04 PM

Come in out of the cold and sit down by the Sizzle. Welcome to your Coast to Coast analysis of how well color coordinated groups of young men are putting round orange balls through hoops, AKA Welcome to the Sizzle Rankings.

'El Clasico' is Destroying “The Beautiful Game”

1/26/2012 4:31:41 PM

Within every sport there is evolution. Basketball went from wicker baskets to the addition of the three-point line. That is progressive evolution; to move forward with the way the sport is changing.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Jan. 26

1/26/2012 7:15:52 AM

Red's Rant 2: Paradise Lost

1/25/2012 9:16:57 PM

Remember when this guy spent all night trying to sleep with Emma Stone?

Red's Rant 1: Sensitivity Training

1/25/2012 9:01:54 PM

Supporting your team is one thing. But there are limits.

Tate, Not Carano, Is The Future of Women's MMA

1/25/2012 6:36:36 PM

When Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos tested positive for steroids, many supporters of women's MMA feared it would be the final nail in the coffin for the fragile sport.

Hardwood Hit List 3.0

1/25/2012 2:24:46 AM

Between twitter tantrums, coaching musical chairs and political upsets it can be difficult to stay on top of everything.That's why MyHOFS has enlisted its resident college basketball expert to break down who you should be watching each week as college basketball moves closer to March Madness.

Hockey Playoffs: A Mid-Season Panorama

1/25/2012 1:48:56 AM

It’s strange how we’ve already hit the half-way mark of the 2011-12 NHL season. The All-Star game in Ottawa is just 4 days away and the playoff picture already looks secure for a select few.

People You Meet In Sports Bars

1/24/2012 3:30:24 AM

There are very few things in life that I spend more time doing than sitting at a bar watching sports with friends or local drunks. I have my favorite places to go, my favorite teams, and my favorite drinks. I love the electric atmosphere of a packed bar on a game day.

Hey Ravens, Welcome To The Club

1/24/2012 2:56:30 AM

With only one Super Bowl champion crowned each year it is not success but failure that bind fan bases together.

Home Away From Home: The Syracuse Orange at the East End Bar & Grill

1/24/2012 1:55:37 AM

It is important to locate an appropriate watering hole to watch your game, that's why MyHOFS.com sent its man with a drinking plan, Louis Pietig, out to find the best bar, the best fans, the best staff and the greatest home away from home.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Jan. 20

1/20/2012 7:36:45 PM

Youth Sports: Joey's Championship Weekend NFL Picks

1/20/2012 6:32:00 PM

Youth Sports Articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his picks for the Conference Championships. Last week, he correctly picked The Niners, Patriots, and Ravens to win.

“Defense wins championships!”

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 4

1/19/2012 2:54:36 PM

If you can’t handle the Sizzle, stay out of the frying pan (or off the Mavs' bench for that matter).

New England's Return To Glory? Nevermore.

1/18/2012 2:46:15 PM

Two important football games happened in my life this past weekend. They both happened in between drinking heavily at a college rate for close to 48 hours, dodging three massive bar fights, being the one guy in a bar NOT wearing purple and dancing on anything that moved, and then sleeping for 13 hours straight.

Too Many Cooks

1/18/2012 7:33:44 AM

I hope Brian Kelly isn't lactose intolerant.

Uncle Mitch's Mailbag Jan. 16

1/16/2012 10:44:12 AM

Each week, the MyHOFS mailroom is overloaded with letters imploring us for answers to some of mankind's most enduring questions.

'07/'11

1/13/2012 8:14:09 AM

The similarities between this season's Giants and the Super Bowl XLII winners are striking. But there are some important differences, as well

The NFL's Elite Eight: A Newsies Breakdown

1/12/2012 10:23:20 PM

Always on the cutting edge of culture and sports MyHOFS' own Matt Mitchell delivers an in-depth analysis of the NFL playoffs...Newsies style.

Will Jose Aldo Break Out at UFC Rio

1/12/2012 5:03:45 PM

Despite spectacular knockout wins over Alexandre Franca Nogueira, Mike Brown and Manny Gamburyan and a dismantling of former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber that sent Faber packing for the bantamweight division, Jose Aldo has yet to establish himself as a marquee fighter with UFC audiences.

When a 10 Win Season Should Cost You Your Job

1/12/2012 12:41:07 PM

Coach Mark Richt (CMR) came to the University of Georgia in 2001, to a Bulldog Nation that hadn’t seen a national championship since 1981. In the 11 years that CMR has been at the helm, we are still waiting for that National Championship.

NBA: Sasky's Sizzle Rankings Week 3

1/12/2012 11:35:04 AM

Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and Hardcourt Fiends. Welcome to the Sizzle. We rank the Association’s teams based on a 100 point scale of On-Court Performance, Watchability, Buzz Around the Team, and Off-Court Intrigue.

The Courageous Choice of Bill O'Brien

1/12/2012 7:22:38 AM

A sports tale of the process of succession told in homage to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

Youth Sports: Joey's Divisional Round NFL Picks

1/12/2012 6:55:49 AM

Youth Sports Articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his picks for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Last week, he called the upset by the Denver Broncos over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” -- Vince Lombardi

Hardwood Hit List 2.0

1/10/2012 12:10:37 PM

Between Tebow Time, Oscar buzz and post-college football depression it can be difficult to stay on top of everything.That's why MyHOFS has enlisted its resident college basketball expert to break down who you should be watching each week as college basketball moves closer to March Madness.

GPS For AFC Title Contenders

1/10/2012 1:14:20 AM

Last week he covered how each NFC team could make it to the Super Bowl, now Mike Tirone is back with his AFC team-by-team playoff breakdown.

Youth Sports: Joey's Wildcard Weekend NFL Picks

1/6/2012 5:23:13 PM

Youth Sports Articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his picks for the first round of the NFL playoffs.

“Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable.”
– Tom Landry.

Youth Sports: Big Shocker at the Wells Fargo Center

1/6/2012 5:18:16 PM

Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey covers the Temple Owls - Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball game.

GPS For NFC Title Contenders

1/6/2012 12:55:53 PM

There is no road map to victory when it comes to the NFL playoffs. The way to win in the NFL playoffs is a haphazard recipe of luck, skill and prayer. So tighten up your apron, get down on your knees and hear the gospel of destiny for your Super Bowl Sunday.

With A Little Help From My Fr-Enemy

1/6/2012 6:37:00 AM

Will an early season outburst and argument amongst teammates break-up the young Thunder stars?

MyHOFS Football Index: MFI Team Picks The Wildcard Winners

1/5/2012 8:49:09 PM

After analyzing the completed NFL regular season, Our MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) team makes their predictions for the first round of the playoffs.

Take a look here for the regular season analysis

MyHOFS Football Index: Season Wrap-up

1/5/2012 4:56:05 PM

With the 2011 NFL regular season now officially in the books, let’s take a look at how the MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) stacked up against actual results in determining team performance throughout the league.

NBA: Sasky’s Sizzle Rankings Week 2

1/5/2012 12:22:15 PM

Welcome sports fans to another weekly edition of Sasky’s Sizzle Rankings. We break down the NBA for you with our 100 point Sizzle Scale.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part VII: Cotton

1/4/2012 10:44:09 AM

Kansas State lost the Sugar Bowl popularity contest, so they head to Jerry World to take on the red-hot Razorbacks.

Hardwood Hit List Week 1

1/3/2012 3:57:05 PM

With new year's resolutions, NFL playoff games and the 2012 political cycle in full swing it can be difficult to stay on top everything. That's why MyHOFS has enlisted our resident college basketball expert to break down who you should be watching each week as college basketball inches closer to March Madness.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 17 NFL Picks

1/1/2012 9:02:08 AM

Bowl Game Map Test

Why the NFL Playoffs are Irrelevant

12/30/2011 7:36:38 AM

Hello again, everyone, I’m Howard Cosell. More precisely, Cosell’s Ghost, the spiritual counterpart of my earthly presence, who I must candidly say, forever changed the course of sports journalism in America in the late 20th century. I am able to speak to you today via telepathic conveyance arranged by my former colleague, Roone Arledge.

Vote Now: The Best Of MyHOFS 2011

12/29/2011 12:20:46 PM

We present to you: the Best of MyHofs 2011. This is your opportunity to vote for your favorite writers and content of the year. Cast your vote now!

MyHOFS Experts Tackle The BCS

12/29/2011 11:58:26 AM

Had enough of ESPN's bowl blathering? MyHOFS' best men check in with their upsets, blowouts and stone cold mortal locks for the BCS Bowls.

NBA: Sasky’s Sizzle Rankings Week 1

12/29/2011 7:59:18 AM

Hello boys, girls, and internet robots. Welcome to another weekly edition of Sasky’s Sizzle Rankings. Every week on MyHOFS we’ll be here breaking down the NBA for you with our 100 point Sizzle Scale.

Heavyweight Clash and Bad Blood at UFC 141

12/28/2011 4:13:54 PM

Heavyweight super fights have always been the biggest draw in combat sports. There's something inherently mesmerizing about a quarter ton of angry flesh squaring off in a cage. At UFC 141 in Las Vegas, two of MMA's behemoths will battle as Brock Lesnar takes on Alistair Overeem.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part VI: Pinstripe

12/28/2011 11:39:02 AM

It may not have the prestige of a Yankees/Royals series or NYU graduation, but Yankee Stadium will host its second bowl game nonetheless.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part V: Military

12/26/2011 8:10:33 PM

Head coach and former Air Force quarterback Troy Calhoun has taken his alma mater to a bowl game every year since taking the helm in 2007.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part IV: Little Caesars Pizza

12/25/2011 7:31:43 PM

Western Michigan boasts a proud tradition of postseason losses, having lost four bowls and two conference championships dating back to the 1966 Aviation Bowl.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 16 NFL Picks

12/24/2011 6:20:06 AM

Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his picks for week 15. He is 12-4 in the last 4 weeks.

“The Green Bay Packers never lost a football game. They just ran out of time.” – Vince Lombardi

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part III: Independence

12/23/2011 10:04:30 PM

Even though it was played a dozen years before anybody on the team was born, the 2011 UNC Tar Heels are theoretically still fuming over their 24-3 beatdown by Missouri in 1976, the last time these programs faced each other.

NBA: Sasky's SIzzle Rankings Preview (Top 15)

12/23/2011 9:40:07 PM

In Part I on Tuesday we introduced my weekly Sasky’s Sizzle Rankings for NBA teams. These rankings combine On Court Performance, Watchability, Buzz Around the Team and Off Court Intrigue into a Sizzle Score out of 100. So without further ado, here are teams 15-1. Merry Christmas.

Jets Roll with it Entering Crosstown Throwdown

12/23/2011 7:31:19 AM

Despite an 8-6 record and current standing as the projected 6th seed in the AFC playoffs, the New York Jets aren’t engendering much respect from their elder rivals, the New York Giants. The teams battle for Gotham supremacy and postseason viability Saturday at MetLife Stadium.

All I Want For Christmas Is...

12/22/2011 12:40:30 PM

myHOFs got an exclusive look at the Christmas Wish Lists of America's sports leagues

Real Fans Stand Up

12/22/2011 4:59:00 AM

MyHOFS is proud to present the first in a series of interviews with the fans of America. We've sent our own Editor-In-Chief, Mike Calabrese, out into the wild armed only with his wits and a vaguely hipsterish fashion sense. Here's what he found on his maiden voyage into the stands.

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On

12/22/2011 3:44:46 AM

Thanksgiving is on life support and I’m not ready to pull the plug. My turkey has long been ravaged, just a stockpile of bones in a garbage disposal. A cranberry sauce ring adorns the fridge’s top shelf. The starchy carb fest has ceased; the collective left dreaming of gravy boats and Ndamukong Suh tantrums.

NBA: Sasky’s Sizzle Rankings Preview Edition

12/21/2011 12:25:54 PM

Like the swallows of Capistrano, like the boys of summer, or like Wheel of Fortune season after season, the NBA is about to officially be back.

24/7 Flyers-Rangers: Road to the NHL Winter Classic

12/20/2011 11:17:10 PM

At last, the long-awaited return of 24/7-- HBO’s in-depth, provocative look at sports behind the scenes.

Hop on Board: The Clippers Bandwagon is Ready to Roll

12/20/2011 7:52:41 AM

What David Stern did was 100% correct and last night proved it in Los Angeles.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part II: Poinsettia

12/18/2011 9:14:25 PM

TCU may not have earned a BCS bowl game this season, but a December trip to San Diego for the Mountain West champions is well-deserved indeed.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 15 NFL Picks

12/18/2011 7:20:01 AM

Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers. This week Joey makes his picks for week 15. He is 10-2 in the last 3 weeks.

'Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.' – Vince Lombardi

Changing NBA Culture

12/16/2011 3:29:54 PM

Big trades are looming as a shorten NBA season races forward.

Tebow Time Won’t Pertain to Prolific Pats

12/16/2011 8:49:18 AM

The Denver Broncos’ peculiar pattern of transforming from amusingly inept to wildly effective in the 4th quarter of NFL games will come to a halt Sunday afternoon against the New England Patriots. Denver won’t have a chance to conjure a win out of Mile High Stadium’s thin air this week – simply because New England will be comfortably in charge as the clock winds down.

MyHOFS Bowlstravaganza Part I: New Mexico

12/15/2011 4:57:47 PM

The sixth installment of the New Mexico Bowl kicks off the 2011 college football bowl season on December 17th, and we here at MyHOFS couldn't be happier.

Bowl Me Over: The Best of #1 vs. #2

12/13/2011 1:38:29 AM

Before Les Miles lets the Honey Badger take what he wants down in New Orleans, MyHOFS is here to remind fans what this year's #1 vs. #2 matchup has to live up to.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 14 NFL Picks

12/11/2011 7:14:28 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

This week Joey makes his picks for week 14 after coming off of a perfect 4-0 week. He is 7-1 in the last two weeks.

Nothing Comes Easy in NFC East

12/9/2011 7:50:56 AM

The Dallas Cowboys (7-5) have a chance to virtually lock down the NFC East title Sunday night with a victory over the New York Giants (6-6) at Cowboys Stadium. A win by Dallas, 5-1 at home this season, would put the Cowboys 2 games in front of the Giants with just 3 games remaining in the regular season.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XIV

12/8/2011 7:28:35 PM

We here at MyHOFS salute the hardworking robots of the BCS for busting their motherboards all season to bring America the most creative college football championship game imaginable. Without the help of this multi-million dollar system we may not have know what the rematch of an error-filled, borderline unwatchable LSU/Alabama game would have looked like.

MyHOFS Football Index: Top 10 NFL Teams

12/8/2011 2:52:02 PM

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With only four weeks remaining in the NFL season, it’s time to look at the top 10 teams as the playoff picture begins to come into focus. Teams are ranked below in order of their MFI rating.

MyHOFS NBA Preview

12/8/2011 2:38:24 PM

I have many gripes. The one most vocalized is my hatred for the length of the baseball season. There is nothing worse than following a sport that lasts practically the length of the first two trimesters of pregnancy.

MyHOFS Live From MSG: Jimmy V Classic

12/7/2011 11:46:09 PM

Tuesday in NYC was the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Gardens and MyHOFS reporter Mike Houston (me!) was there to cover all the action for you. I’ll take you through the highs, the lows, the moments to remember and the corporate sponsorships to forget.

Andy Reid (1999-2011)

12/7/2011 5:47:40 AM

A legacy is difficult to calculate. It is not the sum or average of events. In many ways it is actually the outliers. How good were you at your best and how bad were you at your worst. Luckily for you, coach Reid, you don't have to answer this one, Philadelphia will handle it for you.

NFL Coaches, Say Yes To The Dress

12/7/2011 2:17:02 AM

I’m sure we can all remember images of the great NFL coaches of years past patrolling the side lines in their blazers and fedoras. These coaches used to demand respect simply by the way they dressed, regardless of what their teams did on the field.

Billy Joel Guide To The NFC

12/7/2011 1:08:43 AM

As the NFL regular season hurtles towards its inevitable conclusion, MyHOFS has scoured the far reaches of the globe for insights as the playoff picture comes into focus. The search was a fruitful one, as the songs and lyrics of Billy Joel unearthed untold wisdom in providing a foolproof, team-by-team breakdown of the league thus far, as only the Piano Man could.

Machida Looking to Dethrone Jones at UFC 140

12/5/2011 1:53:59 PM

The stage is set at UFC 140 for a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Jon Jones and challenger Lyoto Machida. In the aftermath of an incredibly lopsided Ultimate Finale main event that saw Michael Bisping dismantle Jason Miller, fight fans should be in for a treat this Saturday, December 10th.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 13 NFL Picks

12/4/2011 6:44:16 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by young aspiring writers.
Joey makes his picks for Week 13 in the NFL.

“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it” – George Halas

Surprising Playmaker in NFL's 2012 Free Agent Class?

12/3/2011 8:45:05 AM

Prior to the 2011 regular season, Chris Johnson held out of the Titan’s training camp. This was done in part because Johnson felt like he was worth more than the $1.065 million he was scheduled to make in 2011. Reports surfaced that Johnson wanted to be paid as one of the top playmakers in the league, not just one of the top running backs.

EPL's Thanksgiving Day Menu, First Course: The Apps

12/2/2011 12:25:18 AM

In honor of all of us lamenting the unhealthy amount of food intake from this past Thursday’s celebration of the sixth deadliest sin, I’d like to educate the American people about something other than late night leftovers and NFL football: the English Premier League.

Houston Moves Rook to QB1 Against Atlanta

12/1/2011 11:56:13 PM

The 8-3 Houston Texans don’t seem fazed that they’ll send rookie quarterback Taylor Jonathan Yates into action for his first NFL start Sunday at Reliant Stadium against the 7-4 Atlanta Falcons.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XIII

12/1/2011 11:33:14 PM

Go ahead and refer to LSU as Tony Micelli, because they're definitely the answer to the question "Who's the Boss?" this college football season. With a thorough thrashing of Arkansas in Death Valley the Bayou Bengals need to steamroll just one final opponent, Georgia, to punch their ticket to the BCS Championship.

MyHOFS Football Index: Packers Frustrate Lions into Interceptions and Ejection

11/29/2011 2:50:31 PM

The Packers continue to show dominance with their 11th straight win; this time against a divisional opponent that many thought had the best chance to put an end to the streak. Their 4.11 MFI rating is the highest weekly rating earned thus far in the season and is owed mostly to their consecutive win streak. The Packers’ season rating is 2.82 compared to the 2nd place Texans at 1.90.

After UFC 139, Dan Henderson Is Writing His Own Ticket

11/28/2011 11:31:33 AM

When Dan Henderson added the Pride middleweight championship to his already legendary list of achievements with a knockout of Wanderlei Silva back in 2007, the first thing that came to mind as I saw Henderson's arm raised in victory was “now he's immortal.” Hyperbole aside, no one before him had ever held world titles in MMA in separate weight classes at the same time.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 13

11/25/2011 12:10:50 PM

We woke Breese from his turkey induced coma just in time for him to dish out four more bookie busters on Black Friday. At 33-14-1 on the season he's a better bargain than anything at Target.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 12 NFL Picks

11/24/2011 10:03:34 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by young aspiring writers.

After a week off, Joey comes back with 4 picks for your Thanksgiving weekend.

Rory and Caroline, Spare Us The Spooning.

11/23/2011 4:07:47 PM

“Wozzilroy”. Rolls off the tongue doesn’t it? You’re right it doesn’t. It might sound like the slurring of a lush about to be refused a seventh Manhattan, but actually it’s the name that chirpy and perky Irish golfer Rory McIlroy has devised to brand the relationship he is enjoying with equally chirpy and perky Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.

Can the Lions Sack the Pack?

11/23/2011 10:53:07 AM

The Detroit Lions may be as well-equipped as any NFL team to spoil the Green Bay Packers undefeated season. The two teams square off in the early game on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit. In their most recent meeting, last December at Ford Field, the Lions emerged with a 7-3 victory.

It's The Freakin' Weekend XII

11/23/2011 1:39:09 AM

Last week saw an earthquake rattle across the college football landscape, toppling the unsteady BCS Championship aspirations of Oregon, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma and leaving them among the scattered remains of Virginia Tech, Stanford and Boise State.

Sidney Christ Superstar!

11/23/2011 1:21:14 AM

Unfortunately, Sidney Crosby and I go way back. As a Philadelphian at the University of Pittsburgh, I had the (dis)pleasure of watching his career at its infancy with thousands of locals. I dealt with fawning Yinzers, got into dive bar scuffles and might have dumped a girl over her mere utterance of the phrase, ‘Sid the Kid.’

Top Ten Thanksgiving Football Games Of All-Time

11/22/2011 10:46:49 PM

Before you hunker down and begin abusing your body with complex carbohydrates let MyHOFS take you on a journey to Thanksgivings of yesteryear. Here are the top ten best Thanksgiving games of all-time.

*Black Friday is also included.

Billy Joel Guide To The AFC

11/22/2011 5:46:59 PM

As the NFL regular season hurtles towards its inevitable conclusion, MyHOFS has scoured the far reaches of the globe for insights as the playoff picture comes into focus.

The search was a fruitful one, as the songs and lyrics of Billy Joel unearthed untold wisdom in providing a foolproof, team-by-team breakdown of the league thus far, as only the Piano Man could.

MyHOFS Football Index: 49ers Defense Throws a Turnover Party

11/21/2011 7:16:37 PM

If it wasn't for the Green Bay Packers 10-0 record, the biggest story of the NFL season would be the resurgence of the San Francisco 49ers. This week the Niners took the top spot in the MFI with a rating of 3.13 by beating the Arizona Cardinals 23-7 at home. The win was their eighth straight and brought their record to 9-1; their only loss coming in week two against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Face That Launched a Million Shirts

11/21/2011 12:50:44 PM

He came, he scored (occasionally), he changed the face of US soccer forever. OK, he didn’t really. David Beckham’s influence on the US’s love of the round ball game wasn’t so much revolutionary as benign, bland, and probably temporary.

Bengals to Test Their Mettle Against Ravens

11/18/2011 6:08:42 AM

Week 11 of the NFL schedule features only one matchup of teams that would be in the playoffs if the postseason were to begin today: the Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens. Las Vegas picks the Ravens with a 7-point spread. But forecasting Baltimore games has been risky this year. The Ravens are 3-0 against the Patriots and Steelers, yet have lost 3 games to opponents with 8 combined wins.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 12

11/18/2011 1:31:43 AM

The scorecard after eleven weeks: 72% on all picks, 11-0 in Sure Thing selections and currently enjoying a 10-2 streak in the past three weeks. As Fast Eddie Felson once said, "money won is twice as sweet as m

It's The Freakin' Weekend XI

11/17/2011 7:16:03 PM

This week’s Freakin’ Weekend Preview starts with a tip of the cap to the Oregon Ducks. As predicted here last week, the Quack Attack did their best NYPD impression in a convincing 56-30 victory over Stanford, clearing Cardinal fans from their stadium like Occupy Wall Streeters from Zuccotti Park.

But this week FWP refuses to drudge out quietly into the night, as we bring you Cowboys lassoing Cyclones, Cougars feasting on Mustangs, and Buccaneers raiding America’s Dairy Land.

So leave those TPS Reports in the shredder, those kids with the Biebs and that unexpected pornographic spam to Facebook: storm clouds of football are gathering!

Legacies and Disgraces

11/16/2011 7:24:03 AM

The Big Ten Championship Trophy will no longer consider Joe Paterno a namesake, but Alabama still plays in Bryant-Denny Stadium, and that makes me wonder.

MyHOFS Live Bloggin' With Breese, Tirone and Sasky: Kentucky-Kansas From MSG

11/15/2011 1:59:45 PM

Three of our finest commentators chose to use their talents for good instead of evil this evening as the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Kansas Jayhawks in the second game of the State Farm Champion Classic doubleheader.

Make sure to refresh the page every few minutes as the Big Three unload on Coach Cal, ESPN, endless Applebee's commercials and of course Andy Katz' poor play-by-play skills.

Also make sure to follow Breese, Tirone and Sasky on twitter. Just click their names. Enjoy!

MyHOFS Football Index: Packers Continue To Make Swiss Out Of The Competition

11/15/2011 10:11:57 AM

The Green Bay Packers remain the only undefeated team in the NFL and top the MyHOFS Football Index with an MFI rating of 3.23 for the week. This is the 4th time that the Packers have reached the number one spot in 10 weeks and the 5th straight week that they have been in the top 5; excluding their bye. In fact, they have only been out of the top ten during that bye week and the first two weeks of the season. This consistently high performance is evident in the Packers overall season MFI score of 2.65. Their closest rival for the season is the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 2.42. Then there is a big drop off to number three; the New Orleans Saints with a score of 1.81.

Ice Shavings: A Monthly Look At The NHL Landscape

11/15/2011 1:15:12 AM

We’ve witnessed the rebirth of hockey in Winnipeg, the emergence of the ever-plucky Oilers and Maple Leafs, the return of a goal-scoring legend and in his wake, his Steel City successor, itching for a return to greatness. This season has been rife with perennial favorites, hoping to convince the viewing public that their season is no pipedream, paired with head scratching front-runners, underdogs poised to be the next group of scrappy overachievers.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 10 NFL Picks

11/13/2011 8:44:38 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by young aspiring writers.

Joey is 19-12 for the season after going 2-2 in week 9. This week, he makes another bold upset prediction with the Jets – Patriots game.

Giants Block Niners’ Path to Seven Straight

11/11/2011 4:32:28 PM

If you’re not fond of back-slapping coaches or football’s first family, avert your eyes. Then again, an east-west matchup of division leaders – both looking to stamp their imprint among the NFL’s genuine title contenders -- merits your attention. The New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers square off Sunday at Candlestick Park.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 11

11/11/2011 3:28:51 PM

In a special Friday Forecast Breese gives us his first college basketball pick of the season as well as three other tailor-made moneymakers to take you into the weekend. His 27-12-1 record speaks for itself.

Paterno Failed To Demonstrate the Values He Preached

11/10/2011 6:42:10 PM

By David Kline

If I was the manager of a business and one of my employees reported that my assistant was molesting a 10 year-old boy, would I be legally obligated to report it to the police? Would I be morally and ethically compelled to report it to the authorities?

It's The Freakin' Weekend X

11/10/2011 4:20:25 PM

Of the many lessons the Spice Girls taught me, perhaps the greatest is that life is demanding without understanding. Bearing that in mind, I’m sure the always-demanding Nick Saban is still unable to understand how his Alabama team lost to LSU on Saturday night.

An Open Letter to Joe Pa

11/10/2011 5:06:39 AM

This past week and a media onslaught has tarnished the once-spotless legacy of Joe Paterno. Was it merited?

MyHOFS Football Index: The Jets Defense Strafes Buffalo

11/7/2011 10:17:46 PM

The New York Jets lead the pack in this week’s MyHOFS Football Index rankings. The Jets earned a 3.36 rating; the highest weekly rating earned by a team so far this year. Previously, a weekly rating of 3 or above had only been earned 6 times. This week, 5 different teams reached this summit. Overall, the winners this week had a higher average rating than any previous week. Much of this was due to the fact that 4 of the top 5 teams in both the AFC and NFC were winners on the road. In the AFC all of those road winners beat divisional opponents with the exception of Miami.

Confessions Of A Fantasy Commissioner

11/7/2011 9:39:41 PM

I run two college fantasy sports leagues. That means that even in this fantasy obsessed time we live in, I still operate on the fringe. While casual fans fire up their MacBooks on game day to watch their stats appear in real time, I'm laboring over spreadsheets inputing scores one at a time like its 1987. I spend hours each week crafting a unique experience for fifteen of my fellow fantasy "owners," and it is most certainly a labor of love. I can say for a fact it's not just about winning for me. And it has to be since I've once again failed to make the playoffs this year despite the valiant efforts of Robert Griffin III. If you don't know who RG3 is, then I'll assume you're one of those NFL elitists.

A Microcosm of Hypocrisy

11/7/2011 4:10:52 PM

The NFL talks a big game about player safety. But how much are they really willing to back up their words?

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 9 NFL Picks

11/6/2011 6:31:39 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by young aspiring writers.

Joey's bid for a perfect 3-0 week was ruined by the surprising upset win by the St. Louis Rams. This week, he puts his 17-10 season record on the line with a bold upset prediction.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 10

11/4/2011 3:53:43 PM

The NBA may be locked out but Breese is still open for business. After a solid 3-1 showing in Week 9 he's just a game under 70% for the season (24-11-1). Never walk away from a heater people, here's Breese with four more bets to double down on.

Steelers Look to Rack Ravens in Sunday Night Slugfest

11/3/2011 11:42:46 PM

Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs likens it to the apocalypse. “There’s the Super Bowl, and then there’s Ravens-Steelers,” he told USA Today. The AFC North matchup, which dates back to 1996 when the Ravens played at Memorial Stadium and the Steelers at Three Rivers, resumes Sunday night at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The Steelers hold a 26-8 series lead, but the Ravens annihilated their archrival 35-7 in the 2011 season opener at M&T Field.

It's The Freakin' Weekend IX

11/3/2011 6:26:49 PM

This week the Freakin’ Weekend Preview tips its hat to the San Diego Chargers. Long known under the leadership of Norv Turner for early season slumbering, the Bolts broke that mold in their gut-wrenching loss in Kansas City Monday night.

ESPN = McDonald's

11/3/2011 5:51:22 PM

In 1940, two brothers set out to transform their father's simple hamburger business into something better. They weren't sure what that would entail, but they did believe that Americans loved fast food hamburgers. Some 38 years later a father and son would set out to fulfill another American craving; sports.

RE$T IN PEA¢E: College Sports Tradition

11/2/2011 10:51:21 PM

The eroding of amateurism in college sports is nothing new. Athletic programs at major universities putting dollars before degrees has been going on for years. Big time college athletes being more celebrity than student is news to no one. What has floored me with the changes the last few years however, is the complete disregard for college athletics’ biggest asset; tradition.

UFC Poised to Enter the Mainstream

11/2/2011 8:41:16 PM

There has never been a better time to be a fan of Mixed Martial Arts. The UFC's absorption of Pride, Strikeforce, and World Extreme Cagefighting has created an organization capable of producing blockbuster fight cards on a monthly basis. This merging of talent, along with the addition of the always electrifying featherweight and bantamweight divisions guarantees fireworks at each event.

Improving the Chase for the Sprint Cup

11/2/2011 4:33:38 PM

The Chase for the Sprint Cup is the only play-off system in motor sport. It is controversial and has drawn praise and wrath from people inside and outside the sport. The Chase guarantees an exciting end to the season by creating a level playing field heading into the last 10 races.

Nick Diaz Emerges As Anti-Hero Superstar At UFC 137

11/2/2011 2:02:38 PM

For the second UFC in a row, a top contender demolished a big name opponent, then immediately called out the champion after the fight, only to make his biggest splash at the post-fight press conference.

What's the Problem With the Philadelphia Flyers?

11/2/2011 1:45:31 PM

Following the signing of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov during the off-season, the Philadelphia Flyers were expected to fly out of the gate and challenge for the Stanley Cup. Inconsistent goaltending has prevented some otherwise strong Flyers rosters from reclaiming the Cup since Philly’s last victory in 1975. After more than three decades of waiting, it looked like the Flyers had finally found a top goalie who could turn them into champions once again.

MyHOFS Football Index: LeSean McCoy Takes the Eagles to the Endzone

10/31/2011 8:37:25 PM

This week, the Philadelphia Eagles took the top spot in the MyHOFS Football Index thanks to a stellar offensive effort led by LeSean McCoy who rolled up a career high 185 yards on the ground with two touchdowns. McCoy also added 2 receptions for 15 yards to reach the 200 yards total.

The Offense Giveth, the Defense Taketh Away

10/30/2011 9:28:21 AM

Sometimes an inferior team can beat a superior opponent by riding a wave of emotion for 4 quarters. The Jacksonville Jaguars did that in NFL Week 7 when they stoked their competitive fire and sustained it just long enough to hold off the Baltimore Ravens. But the problem with an emotional edge is that it can run dry quickly and unexpectedly.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 8 NFL Picks

10/30/2011 7:33:12 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by young aspiring writers.

Last week, surprise losses by Baltimore and Detroit led to a 2-2 record for Joey. This week he look to go a perfect 3-0 in week 8.

The True Fan Test Kit

10/27/2011 2:49:29 PM

In a lifetime of following sports you invariably come across a lot of fans. Fans of your teams, fans of rival teams, fans of random other teams, and sometimes even Jaguars fans (I assure you, they’re out there). Fans come with all manner of backgrounds. Some were born into fanhood, others moved to new places and adopted teams. Some had expansion franchises dropped into their laps, while some had childhood teams relocated and had to decide whether to follow their laundry in a new city. Some fans are fair-weather or casual, and some fans are so hardcore that the funeral industry had to begin making sports themed caskets. Some fans get cranky if their $200 million payroll doesn’t win a championship every few years, while some fans go their entire life without seeing one.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 9

10/27/2011 2:28:22 PM

After going 2-1-1 in Week 8, Breese is back in the habit looking to build on his 21-10-1 record. So grab the money from the crawl space and lay it down on these four beauties as Breese ups the ante with his Week 9 picks.

It's The Freakin' Weekend VIII

10/27/2011 2:09:58 PM

If any reader of the Freakin’ Weekend Preview has spent more than 12 seconds wondering why football has blown past baseball as the greatest American sport, all questions were answered last week.

Both college and NFL football continue to fine-tune after years of full-scale instant replay usage. Meanwhile the World Series, the crown jewel of the MLB season, has been rife with glaring umpiring blunders, while its television partner FOX, thermal cameras or not, broadcasts their gaffes for all to see.

Anderson 'The Spider' Silva – The Ultimate Fighter

10/26/2011 1:26:19 PM

Here is a man you do not want to meet in a dark little alley in the middle of the night! Although he is only about 6 feet tall and 185 lbs, Anderosn Silva could easily scare the living daylights out of you with his moves. Well, fear not, as Anderson Silva the man is a calm, controlled, down-to-earth guy who simply fights to provide for his family. How ironic then, that he has earned the title of being the longest reigning Middleweight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter and is considered by all fans, officials and organizers to be the best fighter of all time!

Safety in NASCAR – A Race to the Finish Line

10/26/2011 1:16:25 PM

Every time there is an incident in racing, it sparks new discussions about the safety measures in racing. That is exactly what happened after the fatal racing accident of Dan Wheldon during the Indy Race in Las Vegas on October 16. This not only spawned emotional debates on social media, but created discussions about safety on nascar.com, ESPN, Speed TV, and everywhere in between.

Sneaky, Streaky Chiefs Return to Prominence

10/26/2011 12:43:52 PM

After a meek, 3-and-out September, the Kansas City Chiefs revived talk around the NFL that their 2010 AFC West title was an accident. In retrospect, the Chiefs’ consecutive losses to Buffalo, Detroit and San Diego could have been viewed as a slow start against a trio of quality opponents.

Diaz Vs. Penn Has Serious Implications

10/25/2011 1:58:18 PM

Just weeks ago, UFC president Dana White made the unprecedented decision to pull Nick Diaz from a UFC welterweight title fight against George St-Pierre after Diaz missed back to back press conferences. White said at the time that he didn't feel comfortable trusting Diaz in a main event slot when he couldn't even honor his PR commitments. With St-Pierre forced to pull out of his fight against Diaz's replacement, Carlos Condit, Diaz vs BJ Penn has been bumped up to main event status, which means that the very situation that White feared—relying on Diaz to promote a main event fight—is exactly what he's stuck with.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 7 NFL Picks

10/23/2011 6:57:42 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by young aspiring writers.

With a respectable 13-7 record for the season, Joey returns from a perfect 4-0 week with his picks for week 7 in the NFL.

A Patriotic Look at the AFC

10/21/2011 12:02:28 AM

The New England Patriots have won more than 71 percent of their games during the 11-plus-year reign of head coach Bill Belichick. That translates to between 11 and 12 wins per year over a 16-game season. Now, after a 5-1 start and with a soft remaining 2011 schedule, this year’s Pats should once again finish no worse than 12-4 and vie with San Diego for home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 8

10/20/2011 2:25:31 PM

It's no fluke people. After seven weeks Breese boasts a sparkling 19-9 record. You may be forced to buy a standing room only ticket, because this bandwagon is filling up fast. Here's Breese with four more world-class wagers to take you into your weekend.

It's The Freakin' Weekend VII

10/20/2011 1:14:54 PM

This week The Freakin’ Weekend Preview salutes two NFL coaches and borderline mental defectives: Jim Harbaugh and Rex Ryan. I've always loved Harbaugh, and have long forgiven him for once punching my boyhood idol Jim Kelly in the head for questioning his toughness. No, you don’t cross old "Captain Comeback," and apparently even attempting to shake his hand after he beats you now counts as crossing him. If he’s walking towards you on the sidewalk... cross the street.

Rangers-Cardinals Preview: Arrested Development Style

10/18/2011 8:42:43 PM

On the eve of the 2011 Fall Classic, MYHOFs has decided to honor both the culmination of another fantastic season of baseball, and the exciting announcement that the long awaited Arrested Development movie is in the works by giving you a World Series Preview with an AD twist.

Roadkill Boosts Niners and Eagles

10/18/2011 12:09:21 PM

The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles – the only 2 teams to win on the road in NFL Week 6 – delivered top-of-scale performances in games contested Oct. 16-17, according to the newly released MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) rankings.

Look, Up in the Sky…It’s the Saints-Bucs

10/15/2011 3:52:21 PM

If there’s a sure thing leading into Week 6 of the NFL season, it’s this: Spirals will fill the sky on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, where the 3-2 Tampa Bay Bucs will host the 4-1 New Orleans Saints.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 6 NFL Picks

10/15/2011 3:42:44 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

Joey tries to build on his 3-1 week with his picks for week 6 in the NFL.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 7

10/14/2011 3:18:44 PM

After a mediocre 2-2 week 6 the villagers are wielding pitchforks, clubs and torches demanding four winners here in week 7. Breese is up to the challenge with four bets this weekend to pay the bills.

It's The Freakin' Weekend VI

10/14/2011 11:57:31 AM

This week the Freakin’ Weekend Preview tips its hat long and low to the Boise State Broncos, who proved this columnist a prophet in guaranteeing a victory of at least 30 points.

When I Root, I Root for the Timbers: Soccer's Fandom at its Finest

10/12/2011 1:26:21 PM

When it comes to soccer, America strictly tries to imitate England. And why not? The ol’ isle created soccer. They live, breath, drink, and fight over it. And yet even though the U.S. has been taking the blueprint for decades on soccer culture, we still lack to even hold a candle to the Brits. But before I get too carried away into another Soccer in America discussion, let me explain to you the glimmer of light for traditional soccer fandom that exists in the U.S.

Bouncing Back

10/12/2011 9:20:05 AM

The NBA season looks to be lost. How can the league improve when basketball starts back up?

Singing The Lockout Basketball Blues

10/11/2011 6:43:26 PM

I’m an NBA fan. Period. I’d watch Detroit play Indiana on a Tuesday night in May when they were both tanking for the draft just to get my fix.

NFC North Rules the Rankings

10/11/2011 10:33:51 AM

After 5 consecutive weeks of stellar play, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions share the penthouse view as the top 2 teams in the NFL, according to the just-released MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) rankings. You might have guessed as much, considering the NFC North squads’ identical 5-0 records, but the Pack and Lions bolstered their stature with pinnacle performances during NFL Week 5.

Chael Sonnen Steals The Show At UFC 136

10/10/2011 3:08:19 PM

Frankie Edgar solidified his status as the top lightweight in the UFC, if not the world, with a shocking fourth round knockout over previously unbeaten Gray Maynard at UFC 136 and Jose Aldo outpointed Kenny Florian to retain his UFC featherweight title, but as big as Edgar's knockout was, the biggest story of the night (both in and out of the cage) may have been Chael Sonnen.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 5 NFL Picks

10/9/2011 11:50:36 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

After a tough, Joey puts in overtime on the research and makes his picks for week 5 in the NFL.

Do the Eagles Care About Winning?

10/8/2011 12:39:12 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles, who started the year with deep-run playoff aspirations, are 1 loss away from effectively ending their season. The Birds enter Week 5 of NFL play ranked 26th among 32 NFL teams in the seasonal MyHOFS Football Index (MFI), surpassing only the Chiefs, Jaguars, Vikings, Colts, Dolphins and Rams.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 6

10/7/2011 12:29:37 PM

In the words of Wiz Khalifa, "Ballin's not a hobby, it's my occupation." Week 5 was as easy as they come, with Breese posting an impressive 4-0 record. 14-6 in 2011 and we're back for more. Here's four more gems to turn your lifestyle from Steak n' Shake to Steak n' Lobster.

It's The Freakin' Weekend V

10/7/2011 12:24:15 AM

This edition of the Freakin’ Weekend Preview is due in no small part to the hardworking men and women of the Texas A&M University football program.

With your nationally-televised second half meltdown in Dallas against Arkansas, you created for every member of the Razorbacks family (and many members of the gambling community) a sense of camaraderie and appreciation that simply holding onto an enormous lead could never have accomplished. Coach Sherman, you are indeed a selfless man.

MyHOFS Live Bloggin' With Breese, Cal and Sasky: Yankees-Tigers Game 5

10/6/2011 4:21:18 PM

Tonight you're in for a treat MyHOFs fans. As the Yankees play host to the Tigers in pivotal game five of the ALCS we're rolling out our A-Team to cover it pitch-by-pitch.

Look On The Bright Side

10/5/2011 5:54:40 PM

Ok, so the Eagles season is definitely over. If you don’t agree with me, you’re hoping for two road wins against teams that are somehow more improved than the Eagles, despite the free agent spending spree that had all of the Philadelphia area delighted.

MyHOFS Live Bloggin' With Mike Houston: Yankees-Tigers Game 4

10/4/2011 4:43:12 PM

What's up world. Mike Houston here with you blogging the baseball playoffs for MYHOFs. Tonight we'll be checking out the Yankees taking on the Tigers in Detroit in an elimination game for the NY Bombers.

Titans Give Rivals a Heads-Up

10/4/2011 8:36:35 AM

Now riding a 3-game win streak following their 18-point road victory over conference adversary Cleveland, the Tennessee Titans posted the top MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) score, 3.03, for Week 4 of the National Football League season.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 4 NFL Picks

10/1/2011 6:01:46 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

After a tough 1-3 week 3, Joey is 6-6 for the season. This week, he's looking to put some numbers in the win column.

What Do We Know About the Oakland Raiders?

10/1/2011 1:44:23 PM

After 3 weeks of play, 15 National Football League teams hold a 2-1 record. Among those franchises enjoying upper-middle-class status are the Oakland Raiders, noted for a quirky breakeven season in 2010 during which they swept 6 intra-divisional games and went 2-8 elsewhere. That routine got coach Tom Cable fired. It also raised expectations for his successor, Hue Jackson, Oakland’s offensive coordinator a year ago whose game-day strategy can be summarized thusly: Give the ball to Darren McFadden.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 5

9/30/2011 7:54:34 PM

Four weeks in and Breese is a respectable 10-6 on the season. This week he's dialing up four more bookie busters to beef up your bank balance.

MyHOFS Live Bloggin' With Mike Houston: Yankees-Tigers Game 1

9/30/2011 5:38:46 PM

Mike Houston is back and better than ever. Live bloggin' continues with Yanks-Tigers Game 1.

MyHOFS Live Bloggin' With Mike Houston: Rays-Rangers Game 1

9/30/2011 5:30:58 PM

What’s up guys, Mike Houston here, getting ready to watch the ALDS games tonight. We’re over at my friend Nick’s place watching with our buddy Durham. Baseball, friends and a cocktail or two, sounds good eh? Let’s head live to Arlington, Texas for Rangers-Rays.

Youth Sports: The MLB Playoffs are Here

9/30/2011 4:01:11 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

October is upon us, as is the beginning of the MLB Postseason. The Divisional Series features the league's top eight teams as they compete for the World Series. Ben makes his picks for the four teams that will move on to the League Championship Series.

A Trip Down Division Street

9/30/2011 12:25:23 PM

Baseball’s AL and NL Division Series kick off this weekend. Here’s a look at the matchups.

It's The Freakin' Weekend IV

9/30/2011 11:44:51 AM

This week's Freakin' Weekend Preview salutes the LSU Tigers and their coach, borderline mental defective / borderline unquestionable genius Les Miles, for yet another outstanding performance last week in Morgantown. Beware the Bayou Bengals!

Can't Spell 'Missed Playoffs' Without Some 'Layoffs': Questioning The Red Sox Nation

9/29/2011 1:57:49 PM

What happens when your season evaporates before your very eyes? Mike Tirone goes on a Jack Kerouac-styled, stream-of-conscious, play-by-play narrative of the Red Sox defeat live from Camden Yards. It gets a little ugly. (Begin scene)

MLB Sets the Night on Fire

9/29/2011 1:33:03 PM

Major League Baseball ended its regular season in spectacular fashion early this morning with the Rays and Cardinals emerging as newly minted playoff participants. The Red Sox and Braves were left to wallow in the mire, as the late Jim Morrison might have said about hardball’s brutally honest closing sequence.

A Gambling Man Wouldn't Dare Place Bets on the Lockout

9/29/2011 5:51:23 AM

Unless talks rapidly progress over the weekend, commissioner David Stern threatens to cancel the entire NBA season. It looks like gambling may be the only option left.

Packers’ Takedown of Bears Ranks as Top Week 3 Performance in MyHOFS Football Index

9/27/2011 9:18:24 PM

People like to say, “The Pack is Back,” but it’s getting hard to remember when they weren’t front-and-center. Green Bay now owns a 9-game undefeated string extending from the first three games of 2011, through last year’s playoff/Super Bowl run, to the final 2 games of the 2010 regular season. And with Sunday’s 10-point road win over divisional opponent Chicago, the Packers recorded the top MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) score, 2.83, for NFL Week 3.

What’s in the Cards as Regular Season Concludes?

9/26/2011 1:32:31 PM

You asked for some suspense, and it’s come down to this in the National League Wild Card race: The Atlanta Braves, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by 1 game with 3 games left, begin a 3-game series with Philadelphia tonight in Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Cardinals travel to Houston for a 3-game set to wrap up the 2011 regular-season schedule. If the Braves win 2 of 3, the Cards must sweep the Astros to set up a play-in game Thursday in St. Louis.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 3 Picks

9/25/2011 5:04:35 AM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

After going 2 - 2 in week 2, Joey looks to improve on his 5-3 record with his picks for the week 3 in the NFL.

The Yankees are About to Invade Your Space (Again)

9/24/2011 2:24:42 PM

With a 4-1 record during the first portion of Major League Baseball’s Week 27, the New York Yankees sewed up their 12th AL East division title in the past 16 years. And baseball’s most storied team boasts a strong record of maxing out their playoff runs with 6 World Series titles included during that stretch. So whether you’re a Yankees lover or hater, prepare yourself for a large dose of blue pinstripes as the playoffs ensue.

Giant Killers

9/23/2011 10:51:20 AM

After last week's loss to Atlanta and the injury to Michael Vick, some Philadelphia Eagles fans are suffering from PELS (Post Eagles Loss Syndrome). Fortunately for you, it's not terminal and the doctor called in a prescription. Crack a beer and get pumped up for Sunday's game with 5 videos of game changing moments from Eagle-Giants history. Remember, The Eagles have won the last 6 meetings dating back to December 7, 2008.

Warning: This medication should not be taken by those suffering from Giants fanitus!

Friday Forecast Week 4

9/23/2011 10:21:15 AM

My sweet Irish mother reminded me last week, "pride comes before the fall." So maybe I got a little bit carried away with my 7-1 start. After crashing back to earth with a 1-3 week 3, I've dusted myself off and come back swinging with four bookie busters here in week 4.

It's The Freakin' Weekend III

9/23/2011 9:12:29 AM

This week’s Freakin’ Weekend Preview is ready to give you what you’ve been clamoring for all month long. And no stone has been left unturned and no phone left unrung to bring you the most comprehensive WNBA Conference Finals breakdown on the web.

Wait, just kidding! Don’t browse away!

Did I Mention I’m a Detroit Lions Fan?

9/22/2011 7:58:21 PM

Relax, take it easy, just kidding. With a lifetime of unrepentant fandom invested in my hometown Eagles. I’m not about to run off at the drop of a helmet with some hot young team that looks great in a 2-0 record. All the same, it’s fair to say the Lions have piqued my interest. Let’s break it down and see what’s behind the flashy façade.

Hope Falls Eternal In Washington

9/22/2011 7:08:36 PM

I was there. I was there when Brad Johnson came to Washington to “win a Super Bowl”. I was there when Patrick Ramsey was drafted to stabilize the franchise. I was there when the Redskins ‘won’ the offseason with big free agent splashes year after year. I was even there when someone thought it was a good idea to record this:

Get Off The Couch, It's Crossfit Time

9/22/2011 2:18:52 PM

I told you the fitness movement known as Crossfit was growing. For the first time ever, ESPN2 will be airing events from the 2011 Crossfit games. The 12-part series of 30 minute episodes launched at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, September 14. Four shows back to back for three Wednesdays in a row.

Youth Sports: One For The Thumb, Phils Win 5th Straight NL East Crown

9/22/2011 1:24:28 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports features are written by aspiring young writers. Today YS presents Ben's coverage of the Phillies NL East Championship.

MyHOFS On Campus: Live from Tallahassee, FL

9/21/2011 7:03:27 PM

A record crowd of tomahawk-chopping fanatics shook Doak Campbell stadium Saturday night as the Seminoles played the most anticipated game in Tallahassee in over a decade.

UFC 135: It's Time To Care About Jones Vs. Rampage

9/21/2011 8:33:23 AM

If I were the type to wear tinfoil hats, I would swear that someone within the Zuffa organization started the rumor that Jon Jones had planted a spy in Quinton “Rampage” Jackson's training camp. After all, this was the main event bout for UFC 135 for the promotion's flagship title and hardly anyone seemed to care about it. Now, as we're just days away from Jones preparing to make his first defense of the UFC light heavyweight title against Rampage, a former champion, we're finally seeing some sparks, some signs of life in the buildup for the fight.

MyHOFS Football Index Reveals Titanic Triumphs in Week 2

9/20/2011 5:22:50 PM

Titans past and present represented well in Week 2 of National Football League action, with the New York and Tennessee varieties delivering top-level performances in the AFC, according to the MyHOFS Football Index (MFI).

They Might Have Been Giants

9/19/2011 6:48:46 PM

The San Francisco Giants compiled an imposing 7-0 record with a +27 run differential during Major League Baseball’s Week 26 en route to commanding the MyHOFS Baseball Index (MBI) rankings for the National League. The problem confronting the Giants, however, is that they will most likely run out of season even if their hotness extends until September's end. Entering tonight’s action, San Francisco trailed the NL West-leading Diamondbacks by a 5-game margin with only 9 games left to play.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 2 NFL Picks

9/17/2011 8:11:45 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports articles are written by aspiring young writers.

After going 3 - 1 in week 1, Joey takes a break from his birthday celebration to make his picks for the second week of NFL action.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!

Tigers, Tigers, Burning Bright

9/16/2011 12:58:29 PM

Manager Jim Leyland may not cite verses from 18th century poets in the dugout, but he’s got the Tigers humming along. Detroit has been unmatched in the American League during the stretch drive. Despite a loss at Oakland last night that denied them rights to the AL Central title, the Tigers have laid down a lyrical 12-2 record in September so far, following a 14-6 romp through August. Embedded in that stretch was a 12-game win string.

Philly Gives A Hoot About The Owls

9/15/2011 9:38:16 PM

It's been 70 years since the Temple Owls have defeated Penn State. Minimum wage was just 30 cents an hour, a loaf of bread was eight cents and Joe Paterno was a youthful 43-years-old. If the Owls can upset the Nittany Lions on Saturday breaking the bank on a vintage bottle of Dom Pérignon circa 1941 may be in order.

It's The Freakin' Weekend II

9/15/2011 7:39:47 PM

This week’s Freakin’ Weekend Preview is stuffed, loaded and twice-baked with tasty football action. So chloroform the boss, slash your own tires, and show the kids where you hide the fireworks: men are playing sports on television!

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 3

9/15/2011 7:13:41 PM

Eat your heart out Jimmy The Greek. Breese is 7-1 through the first two weeks of the season. Another 4-0 week and Sports Books will be posting his photo with an "X" through it.

Are the Bengals Better than the Ravens?

9/15/2011 12:57:41 PM

Thank you for paying attention. Of course that’s a ridiculous question. Even though Cincinnati edged Baltimore 2.12 to 2.11 in the MyHOFS Football Index (MFI) for NFL Week 1, I would not suggest to you that the Bengals will be much – if any – better in 2011 than their 4-12 record last season. The Striped Ones’ peers this year will likely be the Titans, Broncos and Dolphins, who ranked 10th, 11th and 14th, respectively, in the AFC MFI for Week 1.

The NFL's Most Heated Rivalry: The Ravens' Murdering of Black and Yellow Documented

9/14/2011 8:56:39 PM

To call Baltimore a “football” town is an understatement. You speak to any native Baltimorean, and they will be sure to tell you about their Ravens. Speak to one that is over the age of 45, and they’ll tell you about the Colts and Johnny Unitas and the heartbreaking night the Mayflower trucks loaded up and drove off to Indianapolis.

The Silent Stampede in Buffalo

9/14/2011 2:54:01 PM

The Bills have been hidden from view. But they're trying their best to make you notice them.

Lesson From MyHOFS Football Index Week 1: Overdue Bills Will Kill You

9/13/2011 2:35:46 PM

Based on the Buffalo Bills’ 2010 record of 4-12, their worst since 2001, a rational person wouldn’t have expected the upstate New York squad to be part of the National Football League’s Week 1 highlight package. Even with the Bills facing the Chiefs, a playoff combatant last season, the game wasn’t a marquee matchup along the lines of the Steelers-Ravens or Cowboys-Jets.

Sometimes it Takes a Sacrifice to Keep Winning

9/12/2011 1:59:04 PM

Picture by Jeffrey Phelps via Associated Press.

The Phillies showed few signs of slowing down during Major League Baseball’s Week 25 with a 6-1 record that featured a 3-game sweep of the Braves and a 3-1 mark while visiting the Brewers. The Phils held their playoff-caliber opponents to 3 runs or less in each game of the just-concluded week. Philadelphia’s nearly flawless performance -- which included a 10th-inning sacrifice bunt from catcher Carlos Ruiz to score the winning run on Saturday night -- resulted in a NL-leading MyHOFS Baseball Index (MBI) score of 10.23, comfortably surpassing the Cardinals 9.31 MBI score.

Good Week To Be A Philadelphia Sports Fan

9/12/2011 1:44:13 PM

For Philadelphia sports fans, it can become a bit troubling when everything seems to be going well. Despite a string of amazing seasons by the Phillies, there seems to always be a feeling that the wheels could come off at any time and another season will end in bitter disappointment. Despite the lurking shadows possibly hiding around every corner, Philly fans had much to celebrate over the past week.

MyHOFS Football Index Ready to Track the Trail to Indy

9/11/2011 7:08:04 AM

As hard as they may squint into the distance, none among the National Football League’s 32 franchises knows exactly what lies ahead. Each one will traverse a stretch of adversity. For some, turmoil and disappointment await. For a select few, redemption may come as quickly and unexpectedly as a recovered onside kick. Yet, they must press onward. The 147-day journey begins now – Week 1 – and all roads lead to Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI.

Youth Sports: Joey's Week 1 Picks

9/10/2011 1:57:52 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports features are written by aspiring young writers. Today YS presents Joey's Week 1 NFL Picks.

Labor Day Weekend Brought Football Headlines, But Phils' Lee Saves Best for Last

9/9/2011 9:54:55 PM

From Boise State's latest statement to Serena Williams' newfound swagger, we've got last weekend covered.

It’s The Freakin’ Weekend

9/9/2011 6:19:11 PM

Hark, gentle readers, and rejoice! The snow has finally melted from the long, cold gambling winter and football has returned to the American sports landscape. And with this thawing comes all the high-ankle sprains, kicker-icings, and booth reviews we’ve come to know and love.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast Week 2

9/9/2011 3:47:59 PM

Breese is back after a 3-1 start. RG3 and the Baylor Bears gutted the TCU defense last friday in his first Upset Special of the season. This week he's serving up four more bookie busters.

Phils Apply the Hurt

9/9/2011 1:31:07 PM

Picture by Jeffrey Phelps via Associated Press.

You know things are going well when your 4-for-his-last-33 pinch-hitter makes enough contact to snake a drive past the first baseman down the line for a walk-off RBI. Sure enough, Ross Gload came through Wednesday night in the bottom of the ninth to seal the Phillies’ three-game sweep of the Braves.

MYHOFS On Campus: Live from Columbia, MO

9/7/2011 2:51:00 PM

Despite the toasty, 92 degree weather, over 58,000 fans turned out in force on Saturday to root on the Missouri Tigers. The student section adorned in gold erupted as the Tigers finally took the field, 249 days after their Insight.com Bowl loss to Iowa. Truman The Tiger, Mizzou's presidentially named mascot, rode past the student section on top of a gold fire truck dousing the undergrads with a firehose. College football, in all its glory, was finally back.

The 10 Summer Soccer Transfers to Watch

9/7/2011 6:43:26 AM

After a busy summer of transfer activity, here are ten players to watch in the upcoming season.

Point-Counterpoint: You Can Dance If You Want To

9/6/2011 11:15:00 AM

Shortly before resorting to violence, MyHOFS columnists Michael Tirone and Matt Mitchell square off weekly on the most divisive issues of the sporting world. This week they tackle the art and science of scoring celebrations. Soccer or football… who does it better?

D-backs Celebrate Second Week Atop MyHOFS Baseball Index

9/6/2011 8:41:56 AM

Picture by Associated Press via mysanantonio.com.

The Arizona Diamondbacks rode a 5-1 record and +15 run differential -- along with series wins over the Rockies and Giants -- to the top spot in the National League MyHOFS Baseball Index (MBI) for Week 24 of MLB action. The D-backs have gone 11-2 over the past two weeks, expanding their NL West division lead to 7 games over the Giants, who’ve listlessly drifted south by losing 7 of 12 over the past fortnight.

Brooms Bloom in MLB Week 24

9/2/2011 7:38:53 AM

Five teams bristled at the thought of losing -- and then turned attitude into action -- with sweeps in Major League Baseball series contested August 29 through September 1. As it turned out, all five sweeps occurred in the National League.

MyHOFS Friday Forecast

9/1/2011 10:52:57 PM

For those sports enthusiasts out there who like a little action, be sure to check in every Friday as Breese outlines the weekend's best bets.

Hoosier Team of the Future?

9/1/2011 3:52:07 PM

Did you know that they have a football team at Indiana University? You will soon.

Youth Sports: Joey's Preseason Picks

9/1/2011 3:40:57 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports features are written by aspiring young writers. This week we feature jpmnewjersey's preseason picks.

Give Them What They Want

9/1/2011 1:01:07 PM

Until the lockout ends, NBA superstars continue to tour the country, bringing the main attraction to a smaller theater.

Putting the 'D' back in Fighting Irish

9/1/2011 7:35:25 AM

Bob Diaco has the Irish believing they are the best Defense in the country. Is he on to something?

Breaking Down College Football's Top Ten Title Contenders

8/30/2011 11:53:42 PM

Across the country, college students have begun to return to their respective universities with particular goals in mind. Some are focused on ironing out course schedules (only a freshman enrolls in classes that begin before 10 a.m.) or familiarizing themselves with frat row. Others renew their pursuit of both passing grades and the opposite sex. An extremely small minority of scholars have a loftier goal -- bringing the school a national championship -- and they've been preparing long before their classmates' return to town.

And A Fan Was Born

8/30/2011 7:46:05 PM

My parents met at Syracuse University. This could have been a huge divide within my family, as I eventually ended up attending UConn (Kemba Walker, National Champions). Luckily there was very little athletic animosity as my Mom was a double major in Set Design and Chinese Art and my Dad was a Theater major. Even without a sports-crazed nuclear family I morphed into a sports nut. To say that sports were a focal point of my childhood is the equivalent of saying Gerry McNamara was overrated. It just doesn't do it justice.

Youth Sports: Philly Foes

8/30/2011 5:55:31 PM

MyHOFS Youth Sports features are written by aspiring young writers.
In this article benthekid98 predicts the World Series.

Heisman Cheat Sheet

8/30/2011 3:22:47 PM

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is arguably the most iconic award in all of sports. A mixture of stature, stats and BCS standing are required to claim the 25 pound collectable. And while the regional voting and collegiate campaigning can get a bit complicated, fear not faithful reader, Breese is here to deliver his 2011 Heisman Cheat Sheet.

Who's Next For Anderson Silva?

8/30/2011 12:58:26 PM

No one really gave Yushin Okami much of a chance against UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, but it was a fight that many thought was owed to Okami after compiling a 10-2 record in the UFC. With that fight out of the way thanks to Silva's spectacular second round knockout win at UFC 134, it's time to once again pose the question that's been asked numerous times since Silva won the title: who's next?

Birds and D-Backs Lead Baseball Index for MLB Week 23

8/29/2011 10:27:54 AM

As the old saying goes, if you stick around baseball long enough, you’ll see something new. The Baltimore Orioles, who entered Week 23 (August 22-28) of the Major League Baseball season with an American League low record of 47-77, swept the Minnesota Twins in a 4-game series and then took 2 of 3 from the New York Yankees, who entered the week tied with the Boston Red Sox for the best record in the AL.

For This Generation and Next: Messi is the Greatest

8/26/2011 3:15:42 PM

How is it possible that after only eight years of professional soccer, Lionel Messi is being considered the greatest player in the world, above Pele? For one, being a successful club player helps.

From the Depths of Uncertainty

8/26/2011 2:52:30 PM

After an offseason like no other. can we know anything about the 2011 NFL season?

MYHOFS On Campus: Live from Lamade

8/25/2011 1:29:16 PM

(Photos by Michael Calabrese)

The seat of Lycoming County, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is nestled in a valley at the base of the Bald Eagle Mountain. The rolling green hills that surround Lamade Stadium, a stone’s throw from the Susquehanna River, frame one of America’s finest events, the Little League World Series.

Point-Counterpoint: Worst Sports City

8/25/2011 10:03:58 AM

MyHOFs contributors Matt Mitchell and Danny Olson debate the merits of Los Angeles and Cleveland as America's Worst Sports City.

NL Playoff Preview: If the Season Ended Today

8/25/2011 9:37:26 AM

(Photo by danny-wild.com)

With a little more than one month left in baseball, there’s still plenty of time left for a team to make a surprise postseason run (see: 2007 Colorado Rockies), with that being said there’s really only five teams vying for playoff spots in the National League. Here’s a preview of the National League playoffs, if the season ended today.

Behind Enemy Lines

8/25/2011 8:52:32 AM

(Photo by mind4marketing.com)

If there is one thing you should know about me, it is that you should never, ever interrupt me while the Bears are playing. I live for Football Sundays. Twelve straight hours of hard-hitting, fist-pumping, expletive-yelling, heart- pounding, life-changing football. My own happiness constantly seems to hinge on the success of a 3rd and long. So I give up on the presentation for tomorrow, and that nagging bill I haven’t paid and completely dedicate myself to a game. Lather, rinse and repeat. Every Saturday, Sunday and quite a few weekdays as well.

Forget Rampage - The Real Jon Jones Fight Everyone Wants To See

8/25/2011 7:25:04 AM

Never mind that Jon Jones still has to defend his UFC light heavyweight title on September 24 against former champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 135. With that event just a month away, there's virtually no buzz surrounding the fight. The matchup that's really lighting up message boards is the eventual showdown between Jones and his former training partner “Suga” Rashad Evans.

Ayrton Senna: The Greatest Formula 1 Driver Ever

8/23/2011 11:02:24 AM

"I want to live fully, very intensely ………… If I ever happen to have an accident that eventually costs my life, I hope it happens in one instant." And tragically that is exactly what happened to Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest Formula One champion drivers of all time. How sad that he predicted his own death. Tributes to Ayrton Senna and anecdotes about his life can be found all over the internet, but what kind of man was he? And what drove him to achieve such incredible success in the field of Formula One?

Late August Baseball News and Notes

8/23/2011 10:36:53 AM

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What a wacky baseball season 2011 has been so far. The highlights and the lowlights have been abundant. Just the other day the Yankees were beaten by the Athletics on a called home run that wasn't. Even with instant replay, the umps still couldn't get it right. And, since Joe Girardi didn't file an official complaint, the blind as a bat umps win the day.

The Next Big Thing in Fitness

8/21/2011 4:09:36 PM

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What if I told you to guess what sport I’m addicted to? Pretty large field to choose from, huh?

Week 1 of EPL: Welcome Newbies

8/20/2011 7:47:53 PM

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My mother always told me that you only get one chance to make an impression, so you better make it a good one. With the English Premier League kicking off its 2011/12 season last weekend there was a lot of new faces to be seen throughout the ol’ Isle.

Reasons to Panic

8/20/2011 4:26:40 PM

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Ok, last night was bad. Losing to that team that plays somewhere in the Midwest, Ohio or something, was really, really bad. As every good Eagles fan knows, we had a great off-season and as every good Eagles fan also knows, it's good to panic as early as possible when it comes to a football season. It will lessen the blow later on in a year that will most likely end in disappointment. So, after watching last night’s game (or at least the important parts), here are the top five reasons to panic.

Mike Curtis: Canton In The Crosshairs

8/18/2011 1:45:25 PM

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A storied career, like the one enjoyed by Mike Curtis, can be difficult to encapsulate. Luckily we have plenty of boxes.

America's Team: Film's All-Star Football Roster

8/16/2011 12:49:21 PM

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"We're willing to win by any means necessary. I'm talking crackbacks. Chop blocks. Leg whips. Close lines. Hands to the face. Icing kickers. Illegal procedure. Fumblerooskies. Flea flickers. End arounds. Coffin corners. GOOD TEAMS MAKE THEIR OWN BREAKS." A spirited exchange between MyHOFs contributor Matt Mitchell and Damian Harrell.

Poison Ivy

8/16/2011 12:14:37 PM

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I despise goats, teams who win, cardinal red, the South Side, Bud Light, anyone named Steve, Bartman or Steve Bartman. And I always find someone else to blame. But most importantly, my blood runs Cubby Blue.

Let's Get a Freakin' Snack

8/15/2011 5:57:20 PM

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I fell in love with sports at a very young age. My dad claims it was the day I walked into MSG for the first time. My eyes doubled in size as I gazed over the glory of the world’s greatest indoor arena. I bet he thought I was thinking over the history, the championships, and the legions of legends that have crossed that floor, but I know it was when I saw the concession stands, filled with foods otherwise only fit for emotional breakdowns and Fourth of July BBQ’s.

Will The Fighting Irish Offense Have Any Punch?

8/15/2011 1:58:41 PM

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The Fighting Irish finished the season with an offense ranked 67th and 92nd in rushing yards. Brian Kelly’s offense relies heavily on the passing game to put the ball in the end zone. Irish quarterbacks last year threw a combined 25 touchdowns. Irish fans will take comfort in knowing that Brian Kelly’s offense takes shape in its second year. Once players and quarterbacks are familiarized with the intricacies of the spread offense the ball finds its way into playmakers hands at a prolific rate.

Ortiz's star still shines after UFC 133

8/15/2011 12:07:48 PM

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After his emotional upset win at UFC 132 over Ryan Bader, former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz badly needed another win to build some much needed momentum for his career, yet despite suffering a TKO loss to Rashad Evans at UFC 133, he still remains as hot as he was a month ago.

The Top Winners and Losers this NHL Off-Season

8/15/2011 7:16:22 AM

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Ever since the Bruins lifted the Stanley Cup on June 15, teams have been busy retooling for the 2011-2012 NHL season. Contracts have been negotiated, players have moved, and one franchise has relocated. There have been some big strides forward as well as some serious setbacks.

Oh to Be a Child of The Curse... Or The Champs

8/12/2011 8:46:58 PM

Once a sports city for loveable losers, New England is now the most succesful region in sports, and just within ten years. The good old days of failure almost taste sweeter than ring after ring.

An NCAA Tournament For Everyone

8/11/2011 2:09:50 PM

Nothing is more aggravating than having the hordes of elitist intelligentsia telling sports programs how to act, what to do, when to do it and, ultimately, who to do it with. The mantra of “we know better than you do because we are so smart” starts out in grade school and doesn't let up until the athletic programs of the NCAA finally give way to the professional leagues. In all of our “educational” years elitist attempts to control everything in academia cannot be sated unless they also have their fingers in the athletic programs as well. A case in point is March Madness, the NCAA College Basketball Championships.

Checkmate: A Global Scale War

8/11/2011 6:54:13 AM

With an impending lockout, it looks to be the end of an era for American basketball and the start of one overseas.

How the French Can Improve American Sports

8/10/2011 5:54:43 PM

Why adopting soccer's transfer policy would spice up America's Favorite Pastime

Confessions From Last Place

8/10/2011 8:57:47 AM

A lifelong fan of America's most irrelevant professional team bares his soul.

America's Team: Film's All-Star Basketball Roster

8/9/2011 6:09:48 PM

Back by popular demand Breese delivers the All-Film Basketball Team.

America's Team: Film's All-Star Baseball Roster

8/8/2011 6:08:17 PM

Breese plays GM, assembling his All-Movie Baseball Roster.

Top 5 College Football Party Schools

8/8/2011 9:14:59 AM

In her first article, Annie gives her run down on the top 5 college football party schools in the country. Get your drinks ready.

Who's #1? Top 5 Divisions in College Football (C-USA West)

8/7/2011 10:28:14 AM

Breese is back with his second installment of “The Top 5 Divisions in College Football.” Today he’ll review Conference USA’s Western Division.

Looking like a Red October: Phillies Playoffs 2011

8/7/2011 8:51:01 AM

Examining the possible unlikely heroes in a Phillies 2011 World Series run.

Who's #1? Top 5 Divisions in College Football

8/5/2011 3:01:44 PM

Breese examines the five best divisions in college football. Leading off...the SEC West.

Eight Legs of Greatness

8/5/2011 12:06:49 PM

The NBA could be on hiatus for a long time, so what is Kevin Durant doing in the meantime? Attempting to add to his legacy.

The AL Central's Historic, Crippling Deficit

8/5/2011 11:16:46 AM

Could Major League Baseball see its first sub-.500 playoff team this year?