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Johan Santana Drawing Interest in Comeback Attempt

 
Santana as a member of the NY Mets. Photo Credit: US Presswire


Johan Santana is drawing many big clubs as he attempts to revive and restart his major league career. 

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Nationals, Scherzer Strike a Deal

Scherzer is now with the Nats. Photo Credit: Tommy Gilligan/USA Today Sports




The former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher cashed in big time today with Washington.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Aaron Donald and Odell Beckham Jr. Headline Rookie Awards from PFAA

Donald had 9 sacks for STL. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports  
 
Tuesday afternoon the PFWA announced that Aaron Donald has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Also, Beckham Jr. has won the Rookie of the Year award and also the offensive rookie of the year award. Both were drafted 12th and 13th in the 2014 draft.
By: Niqko Marshall (@NDMHoops )

Broncos to Request Interview with Gary Kubiak

 
Will Kubiak stay in Baltimore? Photo Credit: Chuck Cook/USA Today Sports


The Broncos will look to a familiar face to interview for their head coach vacancy.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

John Fox & the Broncos Part Ways


 
Fox had been the HC of the Broncos since 2011. Photo credit: USA Today Sports


The situation with Head Coach of the Broncos John Fox and his job security took another turn today.


By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Bulls Expected to Give Butler Max Contract



Butler is having a breakout season. Photo Credit: Chris Humpreys/USA Today Sports

In the midst of his breakout season, Jimmy Butler of the Bulls looks like he will get a hefty payday from Chicago after all.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Rams OC Schottenheimer Leaves Rams for Georgia



Schottenheimer now with UGA. Photo Credit: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports




Wednesday afternoon news broke that Brian Schottenheimer, who has been the Rams offensive Coordinator for the last three years, has decided to leave and pursue the same position at the University of Georgia.
By: Niqko Marshall (@NDMHoops) 

Tailgate State: College Football Championship and NFL Playoffs Preview Podcast

Stop! Take the time to listen/download the latest Tailgate State podcast. Get the full preview and picks for the College Football Championship and the divisional NFL Playoff games. Hosted by Omie D and Rodney Fisher.

Johnson, Martinez Head Elected 2015 Hall of Fame Class


 
Martinez now a Hall of Famer. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports



The Baseball Writers Association of America revealed their vote for the 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame vote. This year's class includes four players who will be enshrined in Cooperstown.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Dirk Nowitzki Talks Dallas Mavericks Coming Together

Dirk Nowitzki is very pleased with the new Dallas Mavericks roster. Photo credit: NBA 

The Dallas Mavericks captain, Dirk Nowitzki, talks candidly about the new roster coming together and the contributions from the bench.

by Royce Fisher

College Football Got What They Wanted

 
Playoff format has been a success. Photo Credit: AP



The 39 Bowl games are done with only the National title left it is time to reflect upon the last season. 

By: Omie D

Is Change Needed in Cincinnati ?


 
Should Lewis stay or go?. Photo Credit: Andrew Weber/USA Today Sports


The Bengals  suffered another first round exit from the playoffs Sunday, this time  at the hands of the Colts.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

NFL: Dallas Cowboys Comeback To Advance Over Detroit Lions 24-20

Tony Romo and Jason Garrett celebrate their first playoff win together. Photo credit: NFL 

Dallas-- The Cowboys win their wild card NFL playoff matchup over the Detroit Lions with a fourth quarter comeback. Our partners at D210TV all the inside view...

courtesy of @D210TV

The 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl Preview & Pick

 
Who will be left standing after this game, Ohio St or Alabama?



It is a battle of two heavyweights between Ohio St (12-1) against Alabama (12-1)

By: Michael Hanley

The 2015 Rose Bowl Game Preview & Pick


 
Who will move on and play in the national title game?


 This match up features defending national champion Florida St (13-0) against perennial west coast powerhouse Oregon (12-1) for the right to advance to the national championship game.

By: Michael Hanley

2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl Recap

Our own Omie D with the Heart of Dallas game trophy.

A slippery start for the Heart of Dallas Bowl  featuring the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs versus the Illinois Fighting Illini. 

By: Omie D

2014 Vizio Fiesta Bowl Game Preview and Pick

Time: 1:00 PM PSTPlace: Cardinals Stadium, Glendale, AZ20 Boise St. 11-2, 1st Mountain West - Mountain Division                                  VS.10 Arizona 10-3, 1st Pac-12 - South DivisionTV: ESPN

By: DaVince “Dino” Wright

2014 Capital One Orange Bowl Preview and Pick

NO. 7 MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS (10-2)
                    vs.
NO. 12 GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS (10-3)
When: DEC. 31,
Time: 8 P.M. ET,
Where: MIAMI GARDENS, FLA., SUN LIFE STADIUM
TV: (ESPN)
By: DaVince “ Dino” Wright

Dallas Mavericks Beat OKC Thunder 112-107

Dirk Nowitzki and Dallas Mavericks defeat OKC Thunder 112-107

Locker Room Interviews with Rajon Rondo, Chandler Parsons, and Monta Ellis on the Mavs win over the OKC Thunder.

by Royce Fisher

SWAC: Buzzer-Beater lifts Texas Southern over Kansas State

Courtesy Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Courtesy: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

A Buzzer-Beater lifts Texas Southern over Kansas State

Courtesy SWAC.org

Jets' Rex Ryan Cleans Out His Office


 
Ryan has a 45-50 record as Jets HC. Photo Credit: Andrew Weber/USA Today Sports


Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan sees the writing on the wall for his Jets tenure & confirmed that with his move today.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

NBA Owns Christmas

NBA claims the Christmas Holiday

Why the NBA has claimed Christmas as it very own.

by Omar Lusk

For Kobe Bryant, Its all about Playing Ball



Will Kobe be back next year? Photo Credit: Richard Mackson/USA Today Sports




Before the season started, people were wondering about Kobe retiring in the near future. 

Is the Wait Over?

Might be closer to the dream boxing match between these two.

 It appears the fight boxing fans have been wishing to see for the past 5 years just might happen.

By: Chase Headley

Raiders on the Move?


Will the Raiders stay in Oakland? Photo Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports


Currently the Oakland Raiders are contemplating relocating the organization.

An Inside Look at Mavericks Star Tyson Chandler


Chandler succeeding in Dallas. Photo Credit: Matthew Emmons/USA Today Sports


He has carved out a very successful NBA career so far, but how did Tyson Chandler get to this point? We take a look back at his journey to the NBA.

By: Da’Vince “Dino” Wright

2014 Bitcon St. Petersburg Bowl Preview & Pick


 
Who will emerge victorious in St. Pete?

 North Carolina State Wolf Pack  (7-5) vs. University of Central Florida Knights (9-3)

By: Da`Vince ‘Dino” Wright

Pittsburgh Pirates Win Bid for Korean SS Kang


 
Can Kang be a superstar for Pittsburgh? Photo Credit: Getty Images


The Pirates were the surprise winners in the Kang sweepstakes.

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

SWAC: Mens Basketball Central: Sunday, December 21 Results

Courtesy SWAC.org
Courtesy: SWAC.org

Men's Basketball Central: Sunday, December 21 Results

Courtesy SWAC.org
Sun, December 21, 2014
Evansville def Alabama State 81-63

No Longer Dirk's Mavs

Rajon Rondo, Monta Ellis, and Chandler Parsons power the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas-- After watching Dirk Nowitzki carry the Dallas Mavericks for 16 years, it is now time for us to face the reality. The team no longer goes as Dirk goes. They have a new younger identity.

by +Rodney Fisher

Tailgate State College Bowl Game Picks

Get all the College Bowl Game Picks with Tailgate State 

Get all the picks for the 2014-15 College Bowl Game Season with this Tailgate State Podcast.

by Omar Lusk

Allen Eagles beat Cypress Ranch 47-16, Cedar Hill defeats Katy 23-20


Listen/Download LIVE broadcast of the Texas 6A State Football Championship games for both division I and II.

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Cedar Hill (13-2) vs Katy (14-1)
followed by
Allen (15-0) vs Houston Cypress Ranch (13-2)

NFL: Cowboys vs Colts Preview and Pick

Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts

Dallas- The Dallas Cowboys redeemed themselves last week against the Philadelphia Eagles to regain the NFC East Lead by a game. After the Thanksgiving Day Game shellacking at the hands of Head Coach Chip Kelly’s high tempo offense, the Cowboys pulled off a must win against their division rivals. Dallas has yet to solidify a playoff berth and have the Indianapolis Colts lead by Andrew Luck at home this Sunday afternoon. The Colts have won the AFC South and clinched a playoff spot with a 10-4 record.

by Chase Headley

The 2014 Hawaii Bowl Preview & Pick

 
Who will win in paradise?


This match-up features Fresno State (6-7) going up against Rice (7-5)

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Rockets Trade for Corey Brewer, Alex Shved in Three Team Deal


Brewer now with a contender. Photo Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn/ USA Today Sports
December 19th was the deadline for trades in the first half of the season. The Rockets are known to always be aggressive looking for pieces to add to their championship caliber roster at any time. 
By: Niqko Marshall

2014 Miami Beach Bowl Preview and Pick

2014 Miami Beach Bowl: BYU vs Memphis Tigers
Game Info
BYU Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers
Monday – December 22 – 1:00 pm
TV: ESPN
Marlins Park – Miami
by Zach Walker

SWAC: Mens Basketball Central: Monday, December 19 Results

Courtesy Marquette Athletics
Courtesy: Marquette Athletics

Courtesy SWAC.org

Fri, December 19, 2014
Tulane def Jackson State 56-49
Box Score

NEW ORLEANS, La. – A tough Tulane team and playing less than 24 hours after posting a big win over Southern Miss proved to be just a bit too much for the Jackson State men’s basketball team as the Tigers (2-10) fell 56-49 to the Green Wave (9-1) Friday afternoon.

The 2014 Quick Lane Bowl Preview & Pick

 
Who will claim victory in the motor city? 


This bowl features Rutgers (7-5) going against North Carolina (6-6) 


By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

2014 Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl 2014 Preview and Pick

2014 Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl: Utah Utes vs Colorado State Rams

Utah Utes -3vsColorado State Rams +3
Can the Colorado State pull of another upset? Can the Utes cage the Rams?

by Suzanne Dillard (@SM_Dragonfly)

The 2014 Poinsettia Bowl Preview & Pick


Who will prevail in San Diego, Navy or San Diego St?


This match-up features Navy (7-5) going up against San Diego State (7-5) on December 23 at 9:30 PM EST from Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The game will be televised by ESPN.

By: Michael Hanley

2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Preview and Pick

2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Nevada vs Louisana-Lafayette

Nevada Wolfpack -1.0vsLA Lafayette Rajun' Cajuns 1.0
Can the Wolfpack hold off the Rajun' Cajuns in New Orleans?

by DaVince "Dino" Wright

2014 Gildan New Mexico Bowl Preview and Pick

Utah State Aggies -10
2014 Gildan New Mexico Bowl: Utah State
vs UTEP

Texas El Paso +10  

Can the Miners of El Paso pull off the upset over Utah State?


by Casey Jackson (@kjackonline)

How Renewed US-Cuba Talks Could Impact MLB

 
Puig could play an MLB game in Cuba one day.Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

  
In the wake of the renewed commitment to the U.S-Cuba diplomatic relationship by both sides, this could have a significant impact on MLB's role in Cuban baseball.

By: Michael Hanley

Prairie View and Alabama State Announce New Head Football Coaches


Both Prairie View A&M University and Alabama State University released new hires this week, announcing the arrival of two new head football coaches.

Courtesy of PVAMU and ASU Sports Information

Les Miles To Stay as LSU Head Coach

 
Miles will be at LSU next year. Photo credit: Spruce Derden/USA Today Sports


Miles informed LSU that he has no intentions of taking the Michigan job and will stay in Baton Rouge.

By: Michael Hanley