Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman, 11.16.2009

Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster

On the undercard Yuri Foreman won the WBA Super welterweight championship. He's studying to become a rabbi. A boxing rabbi. Is that kosher?

Time for Brian Westbrook to Hang Them up

Eric Schmeltzer, 11.17.2009

After his second game-ending concussion in three games, Brian Westbrook's career is at a crossroads. Even if he feels fine, the lasting effects of the concussions could haunt him for years.

A Revival in Cincinnati

Thomas Alter, 11.17.2009

After years of being the laughingstock of the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals might finally be contenders. The Lions and Browns of the league might want to take note of how it was done.

New Orleans Saints: The Imperfect Path to Perfection

Shaneika Dabney, 11.17.2009

Creator of the female football fan website chicksinthehuddle.com

After a near-loss at St. Louis this weekend, this much is clear: the Saints have a bulls-eye on their backs. Yet the Saints keep finding ways to beat their biggest opponent: themselves.

Belichick's Decision: Flip a Coin, or Trust the Team?

David Roher, 11.17.2009

Sophomore, Harvard Sports Analysis Collective

If the Patriots had converted on 4th down, they would have had roughly a 100% chance of winning the game. If they didn't, they probably had somewhere between a 15-50% chance of winning.

Is Jay Cutler Really the Bad Guy?

Amy Turek, 11.16.2009

Bears Chick from www.chicksinthehuddle.com

He's not exactly the storybook hero we were hoping for, but I think Cutler is doing a decent job as our quarterback. There's only so much you can ask one man to do for an offense.

Vince Young Proves Titans' Owner Bud Adams Right; Coach Jeff Fisher Wrong

Lisa Swan, 11.16.2009

Sports columnist for The Faster Times and co-editor of SubwaySquawkers.com

if Fisher had gotten his way, Young would still be holding the clipboard on the sidelines, with Kerry Collins continuing to "lead" the Titans to an 0-9 record.

Pacquiao Lifts Boxing off the Canvas

Gordon Marino, 11.16.2009

Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College, boxing trainer, and covers boxing for the Wall Street Journal

If boxing was down, it got off the canvas this weekend. On Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao's performance was absolutely jaw dropping, a fistic work of art.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your 2009 NL Manager of the Year, Mr. Jim Tracy

Ari Shapiro, 11.16.2009

Avid sports fan and author of The Cheap Seats blog.

Major League Baseball will announce its 2009 National League Manager of the Year on Wednesday. The only way Jim Tracy doesn't walk away with the award is if Clint Hurdle gets to cast all 32 votes.

Cleveland Browns Name "Heaping Pile of Sh*t" As Their New Starting QB

Ben Berkon, 11.17.2009

Comedy Writer/Blogger, SomethingYouShouldRead.com

In football news, the struggling Cleveland Browns have decided to shake up their starting offense by replacing the inconsistent QB Derek Anderson with a heaping pile of sh*t.

Belichick Was Right

Jeff Ma, 11.16.2009

The advanced stats back up Belichick. 38 yards in field position is not worth giving up a 60% opportunity to keep Peyton Manning on the sidelines.

Two Concussions in Three Weeks... What Should NFL's Brian Westbrook Do Now?

Dr. Johnny Benjamin, 11.16.2009

Sports doctor, orthopedic surgeon

In Brian Westbrook's first game back, his day was ended when he sustained another violent concussion. Now what does he do?