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Sports are a quality-of-life issue. When budgets are tight, which goes first: season tickets or replacing the stove? Well, that depends—does the stove still work? Keeping your granddad’s seats at The Meadowlands isn’t as important as paying the rent. Starting your own tradition with friends or children doesn’t carry the same imperative as little Joey’s school books. Nevertheless, season tickets are far more valuable than a new DVD, blouse or video game. Yes, even Madden. In a possessions-obsessed world, it’s time to refocus on giving ourselves real-life experiences rather than merely things. When was the last time that a new electronic toy let you say, “Yeah, man, I was there!”? The last time that a pair of shoes helped you bond with a relative from a different generation? That “Quest for the Planet Zycor” or “Gunman 14” truly inspired you? Sports serve a multitude of purposes in our society: catharsis, escapism, motivation. ...

The NBA All-Star Game is to be held on Sunday, and we have every reason to believe it will be a terrific event for fans and families alike.   But how does it compare to the games in the other professional sports?   Certainly, all of the games have their own strengths and weaknesses, but which one is the best overall? Here is a comparison of the games for the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB.Begin Slideshow

The New York Giants have made an improbable run toward the playoffs this season. When they got into the playoffs, they extended that momentum even further into a Super Bowl bid. It wasn't easy, though. They began the season picked by almost every expert to finish last or near to last in their division. Another team (the Philadelphia Eagles) in their division had made a flurry of offseason moves, including signing the Giants' biggest free-agent Steve Smith and grabbed the attention span of football fans everywhere. Still, another team in their division (the Dallas Cowboys), who were the defending division winners the previous season, were returning with a renewed focus and energy to make good on their previous success. As for the Giants, themselves, they had lost key free agents and were wondering how and where the replacements would come from. There were questions of chemistry and an unsettling changing of the ...

Brady and Moss both had great 2007 seasons, but were they good enough to crack the top 20? The athletes on this list had absolutely amazing and dominant seasons. There are some names you know will be on this list and there may be some you did not expect. The list consists of athletes from sports that are big in America: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, tennis, etc. Sorry soccer fans but there are no soccer players on the list. Also there are no rugby, cricket, Formula 1 racing, or athletes from other sports that are popular around the world but not in America. So here it is; the 20 greatest individual seasons in sports history.Begin Slideshow

During college days, there was the acronym "BMOC" which stood for "Big Man on Campus." In the '60s, the BMOC was usually a tough guy, a football player, tall and muscular and ready to fight for what he believed in, at the drop of a hat. The BMOC got his tag because he was like an undefeated champion on the college campus. Few folks would tease or intimidate this man. Well, the Kansas City Chiefs come from Missouri and that is the state that used to have the motto, "Show me, I'm from Missouri." In just a few more days, the Oakland Raiders will show the Chiefs that they are emerging as the "Bad Men in the AFC West." A showdown is expected in a few more days. It might play out like the "High Noon" episode in an old movie. One website ranked various categories such as offense, defense and other statistics. Here is a ...

Let the conversation move back to football and defeating the Golden Gophers.  This afternoon Jim Tressel made it clear that barring more injuries at linebacker, Etienne Sabino will retain his redshirt status and have two years of eligibility remaining.  I think this is good news for a number of reasons. First, it means Sabino's junior year wasn't wasted. Second, it keeps him happy, which means a more positive and cohesive locker room. Third, it helps the Buckeyes in the future, since they are looking thin at linebacker for 2012. Lastly, it restores my faith in the coaching staff, who are the ones that asked Sabino to redshirt in the first place. I would have been extremely disappointed if they forced him to play.  Injury Update: Coach Tressel also reiterated this afternoon, that Ross Homan will not make the trip to Minnesota as he continues to recover and that Dorian Bell is still being ...

At 1:00 PM on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.  At 8:00 PM that same day, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of the NLCS.  The city of Philadelphia is growing accustomed to these Fall double-headers, featuring the Eagles and Phillies.  Twice during Philadelphia's World Series runs in 2008 and 2009, the Eagles and Phillies have played on the same day at their home fields.  This Sunday should bring back memories to Philadelphia fans.  Both good and bad.   Will the history of these double-headers in Philadelphia repeat itself this Sunday?    Double-Header 2009 On November 1st, 2009, a war between New York City and Philadelphia took place. Last year, the Eagles hosted the New York Giants in an early afternoon game, the same day of Game 4 of the 2009 World Series between the Yankees and the Phillies.    The Eagles, many would say, upset ...

Are you new to fantasy basketball? Maybe you have played fantasy sports before but have been hesitant to try out fantasy basketball for one reason or another. Well, here are five good reasons why you should take the leap and give fantasy basketball a chance if you’ve never played before:   1) Like any other sport, it takes time to learn. Remember your first baseball draft? When you took players from your favorite team instead of the best available? When you took Peyton Manning No. 1 overall because “he’s the best player in the league”? It happens. Your team more than likely sucked, but since then you’ve crushed the opposition for a couple of titles. If you’re already a fan of fantasy sports, you should be a little more prepared to embark on a new journey than you were before. Even if you're not, there’s no reason to take the Ricky Bobby philosophy on winning and ...

This is one of the most exciting times of the year in sports.  U.S. Open tennis and college football begin this week, and the NFL begins next weekend.  What are the biggest sporting events in the NFL every year? It can depend on your perspective and rooting interest.  These 10 are undeniably a major part of the American Sporting calendar every year.Begin Slideshow

With practice starting on Monday, West Virgina's new allegations and BP now blaming RR for the Gulf Oil Spill, I thought I would take a break from regular news and find some funny stuff to post.  First Funny Comes from Michigan Football lover Danny Hope, head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers: "When he came to Purdue, it was as a transfer from Miami, and a lot of things [were] written about him, a lot of controversy. He's done a great job fitting in. The team has embraced him. His teammates love him. Exceptional player and exceptional athlete and great teammate. We like everything about Robert Marve, and we certainly think he has the potential and talent for us to win on Saturday."  I wasn't aware Purdue had a game this Saturday?  Maybe he meant August 14th?  I wonder if Danny knows Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson? Second Funny Comes ...