With two major sets of Finals being finalized this weekend, the top 2 are really a no-brainer. But here at Buzzer Eagle we go beyond the obvious. The Top 5 Trophy-worthy sporting events that we are most anticipating this weekend are:
#5 The Lombardi Trophy
No, no one will actually be claiming the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the Super Bowl each year, this weekend. But the secret talks - closed to the press and lawyers - between the NFL Owners and Players Association give us hope that someone will be hoisting
Top 5 Trophy Events
by Ronald A. Rowe June 9th, 2011 | Auto Sports, Basketball, Football, Hockey, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, Soccer/Football, Sporting Events, Sports News, Weekend Preview
Two Cups: Stanley and FIFA World
by Ronald A. Rowe June 14th, 2010 | Hockey, Soccer/Football, Sporting Events, Sports News
Wow, was I ever wrong about the FIFA World Cup. Did you seen the matchup between Outer Mongolia and East Bangladesh? The thrilling 1-0 contest was a visceral thrill ride from start to finish. Every time one team almost scored was so exciting.
Just kidding.
Don't worry, I haven't gone soft on soccer. I am a big USA homer and would have watched the big match against Britain, if I didn't have to go to a wedding instead. Luckily for me, the entire three hour affair could be boiled down into one 10 second clip shown repeatedly on ESPN of
Just kidding.
Don't worry, I haven't gone soft on soccer. I am a big USA homer and would have watched the big match against Britain, if I didn't have to go to a wedding instead. Luckily for me, the entire three hour affair could be boiled down into one 10 second clip shown repeatedly on ESPN of
Classic Sports Hero Hit by the Karma Train
by B Kenney December 9th, 2008 | Football, NFL, Sports News
Nearly a decade ago a spotlight football star was involved in a serious murder scandal involving his ex-wife and her friend at the time. If you don't know his name, then you certainly were living under a rock.
OJ Simpson was sentenced on December 5th to 33 years behind bars with eligibility for parole, which may very well be the rest of his life.
"I'm not here to try and cause any retribution or any payback for anything else," commented the residing judge Jackie Glass who ultimately decided Simpson's final sentence. Glass also said that the current sentence she set had nothing
OJ Simpson was sentenced on December 5th to 33 years behind bars with eligibility for parole, which may very well be the rest of his life.
"I'm not here to try and cause any retribution or any payback for anything else," commented the residing judge Jackie Glass who ultimately decided Simpson's final sentence. Glass also said that the current sentence she set had nothing
The New Sports Plague, Steroids
by B Kenney October 21st, 2008 | Baseball, Football, MLB, NFL, Olympics, Sporting Events, Sports History, Sports News
“Breaking news story just in, more baseball players have been determined to be using a skill-enhancing drug called steroids!” My stance on the subject… who cares.
The media widely has been known to blow things substantially out of proportion, and this is certainly one of those cases. It can be argued for hours on end, one way or another just how dangerous steroids really are. Does it really matter? Alcohol is dangerous, and so are cigarettes…not to mention all the prescription drugs on the market with serious side effects, so honestly I ask… what’s the difference?
Most sports fanatics will
Jim McKay Dies
by TK June 7th, 2008 | Sports News
Today, a sportscasting legend died. Jim McManus, who was better known by his stage name Jim McKay, passed away of natural causes. McKay is remembered mostly for two things: the voice of Wide World of Sports and covering the Massacre in Munich at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Everyone talks about McKay's human touch and approach both on and off camera. He also was a great advocate for the horse racing industry and was the founder of the Maryland Million.
On a personal level, I had a connection with Jim McKay. McKay was a graduate of
Everyone talks about McKay's human touch and approach both on and off camera. He also was a great advocate for the horse racing industry and was the founder of the Maryland Million.
On a personal level, I had a connection with Jim McKay. McKay was a graduate of
