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The Rise Of The Madden Football Phenomenon

January 4, 2022 By Robin Glover

The Rise Of The Madden Football Phenomenon

Just say the word “Madden” and football comes to mind. John Madden is a cultural icon, whether it’s from his time as a Super Bowl-winning coach for the Oakland Raiders, his many years as America’s favorite NFL broadcaster or his incredibly popular video game franchise. Simply known as Madden, the video game bearing his name […]

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Hungary Vs. Soviet Union: The Blood In The Water Match Of 1956

December 6, 2021 By Robin Glover

Hungary Vs. Soviet Union: The Blood In The Water Match Of 1956

Nestled high in the mountains outside of Budapest, the Hungarian water polo team could only watch as plumes of smoke that rose in the distance marked the beginning of a revolution.  A battle for freedom raged on below as their countrymen clashed with communist forces that had invaded their country. As Russian tanks rode through […]

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Year In Review: The 10 Biggest Sports Moments Of 2020

December 28, 2020 By Ashley Henshaw

Year In Review: The 10 Biggest Sports Moments Of 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the sports world was filled with promise.  Kicked off by an exciting Super Bowl, there were a number of matchups and tournaments to look forward to, not to mention the highly anticipated 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But then, it all came screeching to a halt—at least for a little […]

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Basic Football Overview

American Football Basics - An Overview Of Football On SportsLingo

What is Football? American football is a team sport played on a rectangular grass or turf field. Each team has 11 players on the field at one time, and each team’s main objective is to try to score points by kicking the ball through upright goal posts (field goal) or by getting the ball into […]

Sidequest

What Is A Faceroll In Gaming & eSports? Definition & Meaning | SportsLingo

side*quest What Is The Definition Of Sidequest In Gaming? 1. A sidequest is a task given to a player that does not directly affect the game’s central story or campaign. Completion of sidequests is not required in order to beat the game. Although these optional quests deviate from the main plot, there may be rewards […]

Suplex

Learn more about what the meaning of a suplex is in wrestling.

su*plex What is the definition of suplex in wrestling? 1. A suplex is a common offensive move that is used in both amateur and professional wrestling. A wrestler performs a suplex by grabbing their opponent (usually from behind), lifting them up, and while in their opponent is in the air, arcing their back in order […]

Glossary Of Gaming Terms & eSports Lingo

This is a list of common gaming terms, lingo, and eSports jargon. # A. Aimbot B. C. D. E. F. Faceroll G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. Rage-Quit Role-Playing Game (RPG) S. Screen-Peeking Sidequest Spray And Pray T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

Quarterback Rating (QBR)

Learn more about what the meaning of a quarterback rating (QBR) is in football.

quar*ter*back ra*ting What is the definition of quarterback rating in football? 1. Quarterback rating (QBR) is a statistic that represents a quarterback’s overall performance. The formula for this rating involves the number of passing yards, touchdowns, pass completions, interceptions and other actions recorded by the player. The highest possible quarterback rating is 100, while the […]

Lauri Markkanen Asked Brian Scalabrine For Permission To Wear His Number

October 25, 2017 By Nick A.

Lauri Markkanen Asked Brian Scalabrine For Permission To Wear His Number

When you think of some of the greatest Chicago Bulls players not named Michael Jordan, quite a few names can come to mind. Pippen, Rodman, Grant, Rose, Sloan, but there’s one name that might not jump out of the minds of most fans. Scalabrine. Yes, Brian Scalabrine. I mean, how can you forget a guy […]

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Are The Seahawks Contenders Without Lynch? 2016 NFC West Preview

September 18, 2016 By Chris Renna

Are The Seahawks Contenders Without Lynch? 2016 NFC West Preview

The Wild, Wild West. The NFC West is where you have two Super Bowl favorites and two teams in transition. Can the young superstar Todd Gurley lead the now Los Angeles Rams to better days? Will Chip Kelly bring the 49ers back to respectability or will their struggles continue? Are Pete Carroll and the Seahawks destined […]

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One play changed football forever. The sport was once played very differently. But after the introduction of the forward pass, football took a new … [Read More...]

The Stone of Destiny: Great Britain's 2002 Olympic Curling Team

The Stone Of Destiny: Great Britain’s 2002 Olympic Curling Team

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