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Jon Wertheim: From humble beginnings, Super Bowl has exploded in stature
February 3rd, 2012 — Sports News
The American Football League and National Football League played their World Championship Game in 1967 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Technically, this was Super Bowl I, though no one had thought to title the game, much less give it a numeral, Roman or otherwise. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in front of something less than a capacity crowd. Don't believe it? Well, you'll have to take our word, because no one thought to keep a tape of the game.
Richard Hoffer: Angelo Dundee was an integral part of Muhammad Ali becoming ‘The Greatest’
February 2nd, 2012 — Sports News
Angelo Dundee's ringside patois was not always easy to transcribe, or even translate. But in his otherwise casual approach to the English language he was never more exact than when he described himself as a "mixologist." Dundee, who died in his Tampa apartment Wednesday at 90, blended so many talents in the corner that it was always difficult to think of him as just a trainer. He was, by his own estimation, "a doctor, an engineer, a psychologist and sometimes an actor." This was in addition, of course, to being a pretty good boxing man.
Ben Glicksman: Ten burning questions as National Signing Day 2012 nears
February 1st, 2012 — Sports News
National Signing Day is upon us. As college football's 2012 recruiting classes take shape, familiar faces are again paving the way: Alabama, Texas and Ohio State currently claim the nation's top three classes. But a number of dark horses are charging hard. After failing to finish in the top 20 last season, Texas A&M, Stanford and Vanderbilt could all crack the top tier with certain key additions on Wednesday.
Avi Creditor: U.S. first-teamers show they’re not ready to step aside just yet
January 31st, 2012 — Sports News
This month was supposed to be about the U.S. national team January camp invitees and which of those players distinguished themselves to earn more looks with the first-choice national team.
Jon Wertheim: Azarenka steamrolls Sharapova to win first Grand Slam title
January 29th, 2012 — Sports News
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Let's start with a story. On a summer day almost eight years ago, a young woman reached her first Grand Slam final and was pitted against an accomplished, experienced, heavy-hitting star. There were concerns that deer-in-headlight syndrome would strike, as it so often does. But this young player absorbed the power of her opponent, stared down the occasion and walked off with the trophy.
Michael Farber: Collins is NHL’s man behind the curtain for move into 21st century
January 28th, 2012 — Sports News
OTTAWA -- The most stunning moment of every NHL All-Star weekend occurs four minutes into the game when, after the overdose on the blaring player introductions and music from the name-brand singers, an eerie pall, broken only by the sound of blades scraping on ice, engulfs the arena.
Andy Glockner: Findlay-Bishop Gorman rivalry exemplifies the nature of H.S. hoops
January 27th, 2012 — Sports News
LAS VEGAS -- The woofing started early and stayed constant throughout. Findlay Prep star forward Anthony Bennett, sidelined for the Big City Showdown by an injury clearly not related to his vocal cords, locked in on one target: the nation's consensus No. 1 recruit, Bishop Gorman swingman Shabazz Muhammad.
Jon Wertheim: Azarenka prevails over Clijsters, nerves
January 26th, 2012 — Sports News
Victoria Azarenka didn't stop making noise at Rod Laver Arena this afternoon. Sure, there was the usual auditory assault, the stuck-pig-giving-birth soundtrack that have enraged so many and provoked so much discussion. But the real shrieks came from her shoes as she chased ball after ball, defeating the defending champion, Kim Clijsters, in a gripping semifinal 6-4, 1-6, 6-3.
Cliff Corcoran: Tigers unwise to make such a hefty gamble on Prince Fielder
January 25th, 2012 — Sports News
Price Fielder has reportedly agreed to a $214 million, nine-year deal with the Tigers, making him just the third player in major league history to receive a contract worth $200 million or more. He joins Alex Rodriguez, who has done so twice, and Albert Pujols, who signed with the Angels for $240 million over 10 years in early December.
Senior Bowl practice report: Tuesday
January 24th, 2012 — Sports News
SI.com draft expert Tony Pauline is live in Mobile, Ala., where some of the draft's brightest talent are taking part in Senior Bowl week, the annual prospect showcase. He'll be providing live analysis from practice each day throughout the week.