By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 02/11/2012

(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) If you were asked who Jeremy Lin was a month ago, you'd have no clue. After outscoring Kobe Bryant at The Garden tonight though, Lin has made a name for himself.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 02/06/2012

(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) After winning his second Super Bowl MVP in five years, Eli Manning is finally out of his big brother's shadow. With Peyton out the entire 2011-12 season, Eli made sure that one Manning would shine in Indianapolis.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 02/05/2012

(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) Both quarterbacks can reach milestones in Super Bowl XLVI. Tom Brady can tie Joe Montana with four Super Bowl wins, while Eli can one-up his brother by winning his second.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/28/2012

(Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images) The Rangers have a reason to be celebrating heading into the All-Star break. Their 66 points in just 47 games are the most in the NHL.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/26/2012

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The Ravens were that close to reaching the Super Bowl. Sterling Moore would end up stripping Lee Evans, and a missed field goal two plays later resulted in a heartbreaking loss for Baltimore.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/22/2012

(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) If Brady can find Gronk often and early, the Ravens don't stand a chance against the top offense in the NFL.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/20/2012

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Former #1 pick Alex Smith had the game of his life against the Saints Sunday, leading his team on two game-winning drives in the final five minutes.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/14/2012

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Kobe and the Lakers are playing with a chip on their shoulder this season. Everyone said there time was done, but Kobe thinks they are starting it all over again.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/14/2012

(AP Photo/Bill Haber) In just 11 games this season, Rubio has already made an immediate impact on his team.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/14/2012

(Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) Ray Rice and the Ravens are hungry for a win against the Texans. The Ravens finally have what it takes to make it back to the Super Bowl.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/12/2012

(AP Photo/Chris Schneider) Tebow completed five passes for over 30 yards in a win against the Steelers Sunday. Previously, the Steelers had only given up seven passes of 30 yards or more in 16 games this season, the fewest in the NFL.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/07/2012

(AP Photo/Bill Haber) The Saints got unlucky by missing out on a first round bye, but should be able to advance to the next round with a win over Detroit. A Saints vs. Packers rematch of Week One will prove once and for all who the MVP is.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/05/2012

(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The Packers defeated the Lions, but it was Matt Flynn who shined for Green Bay, throwing for a franchise record 480 passing yards and six touchdowns.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/03/2012

(Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images) Henrik Lundqvist saved 34 shots on 36 attempts to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Flyers. With the win in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, the Rangers are now tied for the most points in the NHL.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 01/01/2012

(Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images) Andy Dalton and the Bengals look to join history as their journey to the playoffs continue. Dalton can join a class of only two other quarterbacks who have led their team's to the playoffs as rookies.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/28/2011

(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Reggie Wayne celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown in Indianapolis. The Colts have won their last two games, after starting of the season 0-13.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/28/2011

(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) Cam Newton is having a historic rookie season with the Carolina Panthers. Newton has already broken numerous records this season, and still has one more game to play.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/25/2011

(Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) Durant and the Thunder are the team to beat in the West. There season begins when they play the Orlando Magic on Christmas Day.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/23/2011

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Can LeSean McCoy and the Eagles knock off the Cowboys and continue their unexpected playoff push?
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/22/2011

(Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) Reggie Bush rushed for a career high 203 yards in a 30-23 win over the Bills.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/18/2011

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Matt Ryan and the Falcons are looking to keep their playoff position with a win against the Jaguars Thursday night.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/15/2011

(Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) Rice and the Ravens had no trouble defeating the Colts 24-10. Rice rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown in the win.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/14/2011

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Jason Pierre-Paul had his best game for the Giants this season. He became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, forced fumble, and blocked field goal in the same game.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/13/2011

(Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) Robert Griffin III won the 77th Heisman Trophy, becoming the first ever Baylor player to win the prestigious award.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/09/2011

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Philip Rivers and the Chargers got a big win on Monday night against the Jaguars. If the Chargers can get a win against the ice-cold Bills, are they back in the playoff hunt in the Wild AFC West?
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/09/2011

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Albert Pujols will leave St. Louis for Los Angeles, after 11 great years with the Cardinals. The Angels signed Pujols to a 10-year, $250 million contract, earlier today.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/08/2011

(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Cam Newton scored four times Sunday, including three rushing touchdowns against the Bucs.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/07/2011

(Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) LaMichael James and the Oregon Ducks defeated UCLA 49-31 to win the Pac-12 Championship Game. James rushed for 219 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/01/2011

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Carson Palmer and the Raiders have been impressive this season despite losing a few starters to injuries. The 7-4 Raiders lead the AFC West and play the Dolphins Sunday
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/01/2011

(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Mark Sanchez and the Jets snapped a two game losing streak and are now back in the playoff hunt after deaf-eating the Bills. Sanchez threw for a career high four touchdowns in the win.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 12/01/2011

(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Tyrann Mathieu and the LSU Tigers defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in a blowout, 41-17. The Tigers now face Georgia in the SEC Title game.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 11/26/2011

(Getty Images) All smiles this morning as both sides agree on a tentative deal to end the lockout
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 11/26/2011

(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Justin Verlander took home the two biggest awards in the American League. His incredible 2011 season won him the AL Cy Young and MVP.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 11/24/2011

(Ninersnation.com) The Harbaugh brothers will face off on Thursday night. Will it be Jim and the Niners or John and the Ravens who make dad proud?
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 11/24/2011

(Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images) Tim Tebow and the Broncos defeated the Jets 17-13 last Thursday. Tebow and the Broncos are now 4-1 this season since he took over for Kyle Orton.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 11/23/2011

Robert Griffin III and Baylor pulled off another upset win, defeating Oklahoma 45-32 on Saturday.
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 11/19/2011

(Getty Images) Bobby Knight was in the crowd Tuesday when Coach K surpassed him for most Division I wins all-time. Krzyzewski was an assistant under Knight at Indiana over 30 years ago, and now Coach K has passed his longtime mentor and friend.
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 11/18/2011

Isi Sofele's tremendous season further proves why Ron Gould is the best running back coach in college football
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 11/15/2011

In order for Penn State to begin healing the media must go away
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 11/13/2011

With Oregon impressive win over the Stanford Cardinal should the Ducks overtake the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS rankings?
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 10/30/2011

With disappointing loss to UCLA what does Jeff Tedford's future with the California Golden Bears hold?
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 10/28/2011

A look at the greatest hitters the Athletics franchise history.
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 10/23/2011

California Golden Bears rout the Utah Utes as the Bears play their most complete game of the season and with three winnable games that is great news for Jeff Tedford
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By Steven Resnick @ The Sports Nation 10/22/2011

Brandon Allen may have the edge at first base for the Oakland A's and it's really Daric Barton's to lose
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By Jonathan Mathis @ The Sports Nation 10/17/2011

By now, his purpose should be precisely clear. He was brought to the 49ers to serve a purpose and walk into the footsteps of Hall of Fame predecessors Joe Montana and Steve Young. His coach was brought to the Niners to accomplish the same. There's a ...
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 10/16/2011

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By Jonathan Mathis @ The Sports Nation 10/16/2011

They can try, dare I say it, to hype the Michigan and Michigan State rivalry as a ruthless feud of college football. But there are better rivalries on football Saturdays -- even though the Michigan and Michigan State clash is a rebirth for college football,...
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By Jonathan Mathis @ The Sports Nation 10/14/2011

We thought the Brewers were an ouster, badly menaced by the Cardinals' feel-good story. It turns out Milwaukee survived and now has a chance to beat the Cardinals in St. Louis Friday night in Game 5, hermetically sealed from danger, traveling home soon...
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By Jonathan Mathis @ The Sports Nation 10/13/2011

This is definitely not a phantasm, not even an illusion but a reality for baseball as the Redbird gang is the sphere of the game's utopia. In every conceivable way, the Cardinals are the biggest surprise this postseason, in the town where Midwestern ...
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By Josh Reichman @ The Sports Nation 10/12/2011

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