http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:10:00 -0500 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/946/1/Thankful-for-Sports/Thankful-for-Sports.html With Thanksgiving just past and Christmas around the corner, now is the time of the year that many people take the time to recognize what they are thankful for. ASM columnist Doug Wilson explains why. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/937/1/Evolution-of-the-Game/Evolution-of-the-Game.html Most of us learned football in backyards and parks with our friends after school. As we grew up, most of us realized we weren't exactly Pro-Bowlers. But as Atomic Sports columnist and amatuer football enthusiast Justin Culver writes, even if you're not wearing a unform, and you're a little out of shape, college can be a great time to pick up the pigskin again. no@email.com (Justin Culver) Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/932/1/Common-Grounds/Common-Grounds.html Things can be pretty different from one side of the Atlantic to the other, whether it be what constitutes football or the proper attire for streaking during a big game. But Atomic Sports columnist Matt Gardner thinks he's found a common bond. matt.gardner@atomicsportsmedia.com (Matt Gardner) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/930/1/Doh-hio/Doh-hio.html Two national championship game losses in three months. Blowing a three-games-to-one ALCS lead. Swept in the NBA Finals. It's been a rough year in Ohio, but Atomic Sports columnist Dan Getson writes that things could be worse for the Buckeye State. dan.getson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Dan Getson) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/918/1/Beware-the-Bandwagon/Beware-the-Bandwagon.html It wasn't exactly a popular choice, but Cleveland's favorite son wore his Yankees hat proudly at the Indians playoff opener against New York. Some were offended, some were angry, and Atomic Sports columnist Doug Wilson writes that there's no bigger sin than being a front runner. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/911/1/De-Russia-con-amor/De-Russia-con-amor.html Like Dan Akroyd and Chevy Chase before them, a slew of young South American soccer players are harshing the frozen tundra to conquer a new land...Russia. nick.dorrington@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Dorrington) Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/909/1/We-Fought-the-Law/We-Fought-the-Law.html It's the summer of cheating across professional sports, from Spygate to steroids. Atomic Sports columnist Justin Culver writes that the punishments have (mostly) fit the crimes. no@email.com (Justin Culver) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/889/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-South/Atlanta-Falcons-2006-7-9.html The NFC South is a truly confusing division. Home to one arguably the best (the New Orleans Saints) and worst (Michael Vick's dogfighting case) stories in the NFL over the past year, it's hard to get a true read on the division. Andy Mindzak, Kevin Ezell, and Steve Michalovich offer up their previews of the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Bucs as ASM's NFL Preview winds down. no@email.com (The Editor) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/887/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-South/Houston-Texans-2006-6-10.html Home to the reigning Super Bowl champs, the AFC South is one of the most intriguing divisions in football. Steve Michalovich, Andy Mindzak, and Matt Gardner break down the Texans, Colts, Jags and Titans for ASM's NFL preview. no@email.com (The Editor) Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/886/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-North/Chicago-Bears-2006-13-3.html no@email.com (The Editor) Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/885/1/The-Premier-Event/Arsenal-Aston-Villa-Birmingham-City-Blackburn-Rovers.html While Americans are busy studying minicamp performances to get an edge in fantasy football drafts, they're turning their eyes to football across the Atlantic. We're not talking Cowboys-Colts, we're talking the English Premiership, and ASM's Nick Dorrington has a preview. Never paid much attention to the EPL but interested in a primer? Go no further because here it is; every team broken down and everything you need to know for '07/'08. nick.dorrington@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Dorrington) Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/883/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-North/Baltimore-Ravens-2006-13-3.html Bengal wideout Chad Johnson has promised a return to his old tricks in 2007. That's good news for football fans, bad news for the rest of the AFC North. Eric Horowitz, Jon Bellwood, Zach Crizer, and Matt Gardner preview the division. no@email.com (The Editor) Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/882/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-West/Arizona-Cardinals-2006-5-11.html Even if Shaun Alexander's busted foot is totally healed, the Seahawks aren't a shoe-in to repeat in the NFC West. Only 2 games seperated the top three teams in the division last season, and even the Cardinals should be much better. Home to some elite backs, maturing quarterbacks, and one new coaching regime, the NFC West should be in for an exciting 2007. Adam Lefkoe, Steve Michalovich, Andy Mindzak, and Zach Crizer break down the division. no@email.com (The Editor) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/879/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-West/Denver-Broncos-2006-9-7.html With LDT running wild in the backfield, the Chargers are the team to beat once again in the AFC West. Jim Ludes, Andy Mindzak, Peter Doyle, and Matt Gardner break down the division. no@email.com (The Editor) Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/877/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-East/Dallas-Cowboys-2006-9-7.html Will he or won't he? It's unclear if Michael Strahan will suit up in Giant blue this season, but even if he does it might not be enough to get the team past Washington, Dallas, and Philly. Kevin Ezell, Josh Binstock, Adam Lefkoe, and Eric Horowitz preview the NFC East. no@email.com (The Editor) Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/876/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-East/Buffalo-Bills-2006-7-9.html Randy Moss could help the Pats reassert their dominance over the division, the Thomas Jones trade has the Jets thinking they might take the East crown, and Buffalo and Miami might just plain stink, but you never know. Read on for the first installment of ASM's 8-day  preview of the National Football League. Kevin Ezell, Andy Mindzak, Steve Schaefer, and Anthony Lopez break down the AFC East. no@email.com (The Editor) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/866/1/Summer-of-Turmoil/Summer-of-Turmoil.html Throughout more than a century's worth of American sporting, it would be hard to find a week in which the elite leagues in this country looked any worse than the one just passed. As Atomic Sports Columnist Anthony Lopez writes, gambling, dog fighting and steroid use are making all the headlines in what has to be considered the worst summer in sports in a long time. anthony.lopez@atomicsportsmedia.com (Anthony Lopez) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/822/1/No-Pain-No-Gain/No-Pain-No-Gain.html They say that you have to be able to deal with pain to make it as a pro athlete. For these guys, the fact that they can even walk is reason enough to smile. Pete Giordano checks in with his list of the worst sports injuries ever seen. (Note: not for those with weak stomachs.) peter.giordano@atomicsportsmedia.com (Peter Giordano) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/815/1/United-Nation/United-Nation.html In the wake of the deadliest shooting spree in American history, ASM's Zach Crizer reflects on the history and strength of the Virginia Tech student body known as "Hokie Nation." zach.crizer@atomicsportsmedia.com (Zach Crizer) Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/706/1/Monkey-Business/Monkey-Business.html This little guy bothered Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy for so long that it seemed they'd never shake him. Since they finally did, Pete Giordano wonders who the monkey will latch on to next. peter.giordano@atomicsportsmedia.com (Peter Giordano) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/635/1/The-Dream-is-Dead/The-Dream-is-Dead.html Much has changed since 1992. Fourteen years ago America as a nation was at the pinnacle of sports, culminating in the dominance of Team USA in competitions across the board. From the Dream Team to the America's Cup, the US was the dominant sporting nation on the planet, and it was going to stay that way forever. Peter Doyle takes a look at just how much things can change. no@email.com (Peter Doyle) Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/479/1/Top-10-Choke-Jobs-in-Sports-History.html   Poor Phil Mickelson.  First he blows a chance at winning his third consecutive major at the U.S. Open and now his final hole debacle has inspired a retelling of the greatest choke jobs of all-time.  In his Atomic Sports Media debut, Andrew Rihn recalls those infamous moments that still bring chills to the spines of their faithful. no@email.com (Andrew Rihn) Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/478/1/A-Plea-To-Mark-Cuban.html Cubs fans would love to see Mark Cuban in the owner's box. Atomic Sports Media's John Addler makes a stong case for Cuban to consider opening his checkbook and buy the Cubbies. no@email.com (John Addler) Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/420/1/Americas-Horse.html Barbaro's broken leg has galvanized the country, as Atomic Sports writer John Addler writes. no@email.com (John Addler) Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/417/1/The-Return-Of-Childress-Racing.html Richard Childress Racing is back, and NASCAR better watch out. no@email.com (Brian Polking) Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/409/1/Students-to-BlameNot-Universities.html College scandals? Place your blame on the individual students, not the college. no@email.com (John Addler) Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/404/1/Where-is-Greg-Biffle.html The NASCAR Guy takes on Greg Biffle's slump. no@email.com (Brian Polking) Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/403/1/This-Year-Is-Next-Year.html With LeBron and the Cavs just one win away from knocking down the almighty Pistons, ASM's resident Cleveland Sports Guru Travis Minnear tells us why this could be the year that his city breaks out in a big way. no@email.com (Travis Minnear) Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/390/1/Thanks-Mom.html With Mother's Day this weekend, ASM's Jess Mosser takes a look at what his mom meant to him from pee-wee football to rec league basketball to little league baseball.  He also wants to know if she can wash his uniform. no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/374/1/Gamblers-Anonymous.html Is gambling the real problem here? no@email.com (John Addler) Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/358/1/The-King-And-Queen-Are.html   With prom season on the horizon ASM's Jess Mosser decided to take a look at how the king and queen voting would fall if world class athletes were on the ballot. Three electric slides and four cups of spiked punch later, he thinks he's found the answer.   no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/357/1/Blue-Devil-Mayham.html We have nothing left to do but wait now on the eve of what could prove to be the costliest surge of testosterone to ever sport the blue-devil insignia. no@email.com (Craig Joseph) Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/355/1/Maintain-The-Faith.html Cubs fan? Take two aspirin and grab a rosary. no@email.com (John Addler) Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/331/1/Buschs-Approval-Rating-Plummets.html Kurt Busch is the most hated man in NASCAR. Why? no@email.com (Brian Polking) Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/330/1/Give-Horse-Racing-A-Chance.html With the Derby coming up, John Addler implores you to give racing a chance. no@email.com (John Addler) Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/329/1/In-Case-You-Missed-It.html In the wide world of sports, there are always stories that slip through the cracks.  ASM's Jess Mosser has taken the liberty of forfeiting his social life and tracking them down for you, the reader. no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/318/1/Curse-of-Polking.html Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, just ask Brian Polking. no@email.com (Brian Polking) Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/317/1/O-Canada.html John Chick responds to Jesse Mosser's spring fling. no@email.com (John Chick) Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/315/1/Where-Do-We-Go-From-Here.html ASM's Jess Mosser takes a look at some of the less uplifting moments in recent sports news and wonders just where we go from here. no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/296/1/Seligs-Follies.html Bud Selig has finally decided to open an investigation into steroid use? Why now? no@email.com (Craig Joseph) Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/215/1/Real-Fantasy-Basketball.html Ever survey the gym floor for the best talent?  Keep an eye out for complimentary and role players during pick-up contests?  Atomic Sports Media writer Matthew Shantz breaks down these disparate types in his analysis of all things YMCA basketball. no@email.com (Matthew Shantz) Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/200/1/Lazy-Sundays.html      As the NFL faces trouble on labor talks for the first time in over a decade, fans have been subjected to rumblings of a strike in 2008.  Although he isn't pushing the panic button yet, Jess Mosser is starting to think of contingency plans.  no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/199/1/Lazy-Sundays.html no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/93/1/The-REAL-World-Series.html This spring teams from across the globe will meet in the World Baseball Classic.  The question is, will anyone really care?  Jess Mosser is still deciding.  no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/65/1/The-Drought.html It's that time again. That time right before the Super Bowl where everybody's awash with excitement and hype for the "Big Game." no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600