The NFL released the schedules tonight and the Cincinnati Bengals will be shown during primetime three times during the regular season.
The Bengals 2012 schedule is below:
PRESEASON
Fri., Aug. 10, N.Y. JETS, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 16, at Atlanta (FOX), 8 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 23, GREEN BAY, 7 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 30, at Indianapolis, 7 p.m.
REGULAR SEASON
Mon., Sept. 10, at Baltimore (ESPN), 7 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 16, CLEVELAND, 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 23, at Washington, 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 30, at Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 7, MIAMI, 1 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 14, at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 21, PITTSBURGH (NBC), 8:20 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 28, — BYE —
Sun., Nov. 4, DENVER, 1 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 11, N.Y. GIANTS, 1 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 18, at Kansas City*, 1 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 25, OAKLAND*, 1 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 2, at San Diego*, 4:15 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 9, DALLAS*, 1 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 13, at Philadelphia (NFL Network), 8:20 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 23, at Pittsburgh*, 1 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 30, BALTIMORE*, 1 p.m.
* Denotes flex game
So based on this schedule, how many wins are Dalton, Green and the rest of the Bengals looking at this season?
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Gomez strikes late to give Bayern an edge
In a much hyped UEFA Champions League Semifinal between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Bayern striker Mario Gomez gave the Germans a 2-1 aggregate lead, with a 90th minute goal.
The atmosphere at the Allianz Arena in Munich was electric and the crowd didn't have to wait long to explode.
Frank Ribery got the Germans on the board first with a goal in the 17th minute. Bayern kept the 1-0 lead seven minutes into the second half until Mesut Ozil tied the game for the Spanish giants.
Mario Gomez gave Bayern the crucial 2-1 victory heading into the second leg matchup in Madrid.
Highlights are below, courteousy of FoxSoccer.com.
The atmosphere at the Allianz Arena in Munich was electric and the crowd didn't have to wait long to explode.
Frank Ribery got the Germans on the board first with a goal in the 17th minute. Bayern kept the 1-0 lead seven minutes into the second half until Mesut Ozil tied the game for the Spanish giants.
Mario Gomez gave Bayern the crucial 2-1 victory heading into the second leg matchup in Madrid.
Highlights are below, courteousy of FoxSoccer.com.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Stanley Cup playoffs delivering
This years edition of the Stanley Cup Playoffs have been incredible and we are only two days in.
There were some great games on Wednesday with the best game being the Philadelphia/Pittsburgh matchup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were up 3-0 before the Philadelphia Flyers stormed back, scoring 4 unanswered goals, defeating the Pens 4-3 in overtime.
The Flyers lead the best of 7 series 1-0.
Other scores:
Nashville Predators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 to take a 1-0 series lead.
The biggest surprise came in Vancouver as the #8 seed Los Angeles Kings defeated the top seeded Vancouver Canucks 4-2. The Kings lead that series 1-0 as well.
Tonights games provided plenty of drama as well, with the Bruins and Sharks both taking a 1-0 series lead, by winning their respective games in overtime. The Bruins defeated Washington 1-0 in overtime, while the San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in double overtime.
In the other early game, the top seeded team in the East, the New York Rangers knocked off the Ottawa Senators by a score of 4-2 to take the 1-0 series lead.
Currently, the Phoenix Coyotes lead the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, in the second intermission.
There were some great games on Wednesday with the best game being the Philadelphia/Pittsburgh matchup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were up 3-0 before the Philadelphia Flyers stormed back, scoring 4 unanswered goals, defeating the Pens 4-3 in overtime.
The Flyers lead the best of 7 series 1-0.
Other scores:
Nashville Predators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 to take a 1-0 series lead.
The biggest surprise came in Vancouver as the #8 seed Los Angeles Kings defeated the top seeded Vancouver Canucks 4-2. The Kings lead that series 1-0 as well.
Tonights games provided plenty of drama as well, with the Bruins and Sharks both taking a 1-0 series lead, by winning their respective games in overtime. The Bruins defeated Washington 1-0 in overtime, while the San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in double overtime.
In the other early game, the top seeded team in the East, the New York Rangers knocked off the Ottawa Senators by a score of 4-2 to take the 1-0 series lead.
Currently, the Phoenix Coyotes lead the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, in the second intermission.
Reds drop first game of road trip
There was much drama this afternoon at Nationals Park, as the Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3-2.
The Reds were shut down for 8 innings before Ryan Ludwick bailed the Reds out with a game-tying, 2 run single in the 9th inning. That was all for not as Alfredo Simon tossed a wild pitch, with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th, allowing Nationals Ryan Zimmerman to score the winning run.
Nationals starter, Gio Gonzalez, who was acquired earlier from the Oakland Athletics, was dominant holding the Reds lineup to only 2 hits. Gonzalez struck out 7 in 7 innings.
Mat Latos gave up 2 runs in 5 innings for the Reds.
The Nationals (5-2) are currently in first place in the NL East.
Game Two of this series is tomorrow with Bronson Arroyo (0-0 5.68) going for the Reds against Jordan Zimmermann (0-1 1.29) of the Nats.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm.
The Reds were shut down for 8 innings before Ryan Ludwick bailed the Reds out with a game-tying, 2 run single in the 9th inning. That was all for not as Alfredo Simon tossed a wild pitch, with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th, allowing Nationals Ryan Zimmerman to score the winning run.
Nationals starter, Gio Gonzalez, who was acquired earlier from the Oakland Athletics, was dominant holding the Reds lineup to only 2 hits. Gonzalez struck out 7 in 7 innings.
Mat Latos gave up 2 runs in 5 innings for the Reds.
The Nationals (5-2) are currently in first place in the NL East.
Game Two of this series is tomorrow with Bronson Arroyo (0-0 5.68) going for the Reds against Jordan Zimmermann (0-1 1.29) of the Nats.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm.
Premier League race over?
Defending Premier League Champions, Manchester United, were shockingly defeated by Wigan Athletic, 1-0, on Wednesday.
Nobody expected United to drop the three points to Wigan. The loss, coupled with a Manchester City win, has tightened up the Barclays Premier League title race.
United (79 points) now lead City (74 points) by only 5 points, with the bitter rivals set to meet later this month.
In other soccer news, American Clint Dempsey continues to tear up the Barclays Premier League for Fulham. Dempsey is 4th in the Premier League in scoring with 16 goals. With Dempsey playing as well as he is, there is much speculation that he will be leaving Fulham this summer. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all said to be interested in Dempsey's services.
If Dempsey were to leave Fulham for one of the bigger clubs in English soccer, this will definitely be a boost for Dempsey and American soccer.
Nobody expected United to drop the three points to Wigan. The loss, coupled with a Manchester City win, has tightened up the Barclays Premier League title race.
United (79 points) now lead City (74 points) by only 5 points, with the bitter rivals set to meet later this month.
In other soccer news, American Clint Dempsey continues to tear up the Barclays Premier League for Fulham. Dempsey is 4th in the Premier League in scoring with 16 goals. With Dempsey playing as well as he is, there is much speculation that he will be leaving Fulham this summer. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all said to be interested in Dempsey's services.
If Dempsey were to leave Fulham for one of the bigger clubs in English soccer, this will definitely be a boost for Dempsey and American soccer.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
TNA Lockdown Preview
For all of you professional wrestling fans out there, The 2 Sports Freaks have added a pro wrestling section.
The section will be covered by contributor Kirk Metzler.
This Sunday, in Nashville, TNA needs to deliver.
Lockdown is TNA’s second biggest show of the year, with every match being held in a steel cage.
It's going to be brutal, high-flying and there will be lots of blood.
I went to Lockdown last year in Cincinnati and it was awesome!
Guys were jumping off the top of the cage and AJ styles made an epic return.
I am going to take a couple of minutes and give my opinion on the matches Sunday.
Gail Kim v Velvet Sky
This match, I hope Gail Kim wins because Velvet Sky cannot run the ropes and is a horrible wrestler. Enough said about this match.
Winner: Gail Kim
MotorCity Machine Guns v Magnus and Samoa Joe
I think The MotorCity Machine Guns need to win this match because they define the tag team division. They have the moves and are very exciting to watch. Magnus and Joe have had the titles too long and it's time for some new champs.
Winners: MotorCity Machine Guns
Jeff Hardy v Kurt Angle
This match is going to steal the show. Both of these guys are crazy and they will do some crazy stuff off the cage. With Kurt Angle's hamstring bothering him, I don’t know how effective he will be in this match. However, Jeff Hardy needs to win this match because he has shown that he gotten rid of his demons.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
Team Eric Bischoff v Team Garett Bischoff
What's interesting about this match is if Garett's team wins, Eric Bischoff has to change his name and cannot use the name Eric Bischoff ever again. However, if Eric's team wins, Garett cannot wrestle for TNA. So the stakes are high in this match. However, I do not think Garett is a wrestler and he does not belong.
Winner: Team Eric Bischoff
Crimson v Matt Morgan
This feud needs to end after Lockdown because both guys don't have chemistry in the ring together. Both men have potential to be main eventers, but they don't click together. Hopefully, they prove me wrong this Sunday and have one heck of a match. I pick Matt Morgan to end Crimson's unbeaten streak. It's time for Matt to start going after the Heavyweight Championship.
Winner: Matt Morgan
World Heavyweight Championship:
James Storm VS. Bobby Roode
Old tag team partners going at it. Both of these men used to be in the tag team "Beer Money." This will be an intense match and both men will put it on the line. James Storm has been training hard for this match, and he needs to get the belt back. However, I don’t see Roode losing the belt for a while.
Winner: Bobby Roode
Everyone, please tune in this Sunday!! Last years Lockdown delivered, I can’t wait to see what is in store for this years event. Also, the immortal Hulk Hogan is in charge, so I wonder what he has up his sleeve.
The section will be covered by contributor Kirk Metzler.
This Sunday, in Nashville, TNA needs to deliver.
Lockdown is TNA’s second biggest show of the year, with every match being held in a steel cage.
It's going to be brutal, high-flying and there will be lots of blood.
I went to Lockdown last year in Cincinnati and it was awesome!
Guys were jumping off the top of the cage and AJ styles made an epic return.
I am going to take a couple of minutes and give my opinion on the matches Sunday.
Gail Kim v Velvet Sky
This match, I hope Gail Kim wins because Velvet Sky cannot run the ropes and is a horrible wrestler. Enough said about this match.
Winner: Gail Kim
MotorCity Machine Guns v Magnus and Samoa Joe
I think The MotorCity Machine Guns need to win this match because they define the tag team division. They have the moves and are very exciting to watch. Magnus and Joe have had the titles too long and it's time for some new champs.
Winners: MotorCity Machine Guns
Jeff Hardy v Kurt Angle
This match is going to steal the show. Both of these guys are crazy and they will do some crazy stuff off the cage. With Kurt Angle's hamstring bothering him, I don’t know how effective he will be in this match. However, Jeff Hardy needs to win this match because he has shown that he gotten rid of his demons.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
Team Eric Bischoff v Team Garett Bischoff
What's interesting about this match is if Garett's team wins, Eric Bischoff has to change his name and cannot use the name Eric Bischoff ever again. However, if Eric's team wins, Garett cannot wrestle for TNA. So the stakes are high in this match. However, I do not think Garett is a wrestler and he does not belong.
Winner: Team Eric Bischoff
Crimson v Matt Morgan
This feud needs to end after Lockdown because both guys don't have chemistry in the ring together. Both men have potential to be main eventers, but they don't click together. Hopefully, they prove me wrong this Sunday and have one heck of a match. I pick Matt Morgan to end Crimson's unbeaten streak. It's time for Matt to start going after the Heavyweight Championship.
Winner: Matt Morgan
World Heavyweight Championship:
James Storm VS. Bobby Roode
Old tag team partners going at it. Both of these men used to be in the tag team "Beer Money." This will be an intense match and both men will put it on the line. James Storm has been training hard for this match, and he needs to get the belt back. However, I don’t see Roode losing the belt for a while.
Winner: Bobby Roode
Everyone, please tune in this Sunday!! Last years Lockdown delivered, I can’t wait to see what is in store for this years event. Also, the immortal Hulk Hogan is in charge, so I wonder what he has up his sleeve.
Playoff hockey is here
It is that time of the year.
Sixteen teams begin their long trek toward hoisting Lord Stanley's cup.
I am here to give you my fearless predictions for this years first round and Stanley Cup champion.
Eastern Conference:
Rangers over Senators in 5
Bruins over Capitals in 7
Devils over Panthers in 6
Penguins over Flyers in 7
Western Conference:
Kings over Canucks in 7
Blues over Sharks in 6
Blackhawks over Coyotes in 7
Preds over Red Wings in 6
Stanley Cup Finals:
Penguins over Blues in 6
Conn Smythe: Evgeni Malkin
Sixteen teams begin their long trek toward hoisting Lord Stanley's cup.
I am here to give you my fearless predictions for this years first round and Stanley Cup champion.
Eastern Conference:
Rangers over Senators in 5
Bruins over Capitals in 7
Devils over Panthers in 6
Penguins over Flyers in 7
Western Conference:
Kings over Canucks in 7
Blues over Sharks in 6
Blackhawks over Coyotes in 7
Preds over Red Wings in 6
Stanley Cup Finals:
Penguins over Blues in 6
Conn Smythe: Evgeni Malkin
Ozzie suspended
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen is once again in the news for his mouth.
Guillen who has never been afraid to speak his mind, is certainly regretting his last comments. Guillen stated that he "admired" Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
Not a smart thing to say, when you're ballpark is located in the Little Havana section of Miami.
There are numerous Cuban groups calling for the firing of Guillen. The Marlins have responded to those requests, however, they suspended Guillen for five games.
Those same groups are calling for the boycot of Marlins games.
Ozzie should not be fired for these comments. However, if this causes an issue for Marlins management and them losing money because nobody is going to the games, then Guillen should be gone. Baseball is a business and if the Marlins are not filling that stadium because of the actions of Guillen, then something needs to be done.
Guillen sincerely apologized for those comments yesterday at a press conference in Miami.
Time will only tell if the people will forgive Guillen for his comments. However, one thing is certain, they will always be fresh in the minds of those people.
Guillen who has never been afraid to speak his mind, is certainly regretting his last comments. Guillen stated that he "admired" Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
Not a smart thing to say, when you're ballpark is located in the Little Havana section of Miami.
There are numerous Cuban groups calling for the firing of Guillen. The Marlins have responded to those requests, however, they suspended Guillen for five games.
Those same groups are calling for the boycot of Marlins games.
Ozzie should not be fired for these comments. However, if this causes an issue for Marlins management and them losing money because nobody is going to the games, then Guillen should be gone. Baseball is a business and if the Marlins are not filling that stadium because of the actions of Guillen, then something needs to be done.
Guillen sincerely apologized for those comments yesterday at a press conference in Miami.
Time will only tell if the people will forgive Guillen for his comments. However, one thing is certain, they will always be fresh in the minds of those people.
Another EPL Opponent for MLS All-Stars
According to a report on FoxSoccer.com, the MLS All-Stars will be taking on one of England's big clubs.
London based Chelsea F.C. will be the opponent in this years Major League Soccer All-Star game, in Philadelphia, on July 25.
Chelsea will be in the United States for their summer preseason tour.
They will be taking on the Seattle Sounders in July, with that date to be announced at a later time.
London based Chelsea F.C. will be the opponent in this years Major League Soccer All-Star game, in Philadelphia, on July 25.
Chelsea will be in the United States for their summer preseason tour.
They will be taking on the Seattle Sounders in July, with that date to be announced at a later time.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Reds drop another to Cards
The Cincinnati Reds wasted a great pitching performance by Mike Leake tonight, as they dropped game two of the three game series against the Cardinals, 3-1.
The Cardinals only needed homeruns from Carlos Beltran and last seasons World Series MVP, David Freese to knock off the Reds.
Leake gave up a first inning home run to Beltran, and a fourth inning 2-run blast to Freese.
Kyle Lohse continued his hot start by shutting down the Reds for his second win of the season.
The Cardinals begin the season 5-1 and look like a team who does not miss Albert Pujols.
The final game of the three game series takes place Wednesday afternoon at 12:35.
The pitching matchup tomorrow has Reds ace Johnny Cueto against Jaime Garcia of the Cards. The game will be shown on the MLB Network.
The Cardinals only needed homeruns from Carlos Beltran and last seasons World Series MVP, David Freese to knock off the Reds.
Leake gave up a first inning home run to Beltran, and a fourth inning 2-run blast to Freese.
Kyle Lohse continued his hot start by shutting down the Reds for his second win of the season.
The Cardinals begin the season 5-1 and look like a team who does not miss Albert Pujols.
The final game of the three game series takes place Wednesday afternoon at 12:35.
The pitching matchup tomorrow has Reds ace Johnny Cueto against Jaime Garcia of the Cards. The game will be shown on the MLB Network.
American MMA Championships
Image taken from AmericanMMAChampionships.com
If you are a fan of MMA, then you need to head down to US Bank Arena this weekend for some fantastic MMA action.
The following was taken from the American MMA Championships website:
Charles Reed, world-class professional MMA trainer, in conjunction with
Shawn Meyer and RAMA Promotions will host on April 14, 2012 the semi-final championship and on June 2, 2012 the final championship event that, as the first of its kind, will incontestably name State MMA Champions in every weight division.
For more information please check out The Takedown MMA Radio Show, The American MMA Championships or Rama Promotions.
Cincinnati no longer a small market
Admit it, we did not see this coming.
Once owner Bob Castellini opened up his checkbook and signed Joey Votto to the fourth richest contract in MLB history, most of us thought it was a foregone conclusion they couldn't keep Brandon Phillips as well.
Well, we were wrong.
Today, Phillips and the Reds agreed on a 6 year, $72.5 million contract.
With this contract a couple of things happen.
First, the Reds have a number of their key pieces locked up long term.
Second, this now removes the Reds from the "small market" category.
The "Small Market" Reds have committed over $300 million to two players, thus making it impossible for the Reds to continue to push the fact they are a small market club.
This city always complains about having a winner. Well, Mr. Castellini has done his part, now it is time for the fans to put our money where our mouth is, and show up to some games.
Once owner Bob Castellini opened up his checkbook and signed Joey Votto to the fourth richest contract in MLB history, most of us thought it was a foregone conclusion they couldn't keep Brandon Phillips as well.
Well, we were wrong.
Today, Phillips and the Reds agreed on a 6 year, $72.5 million contract.
With this contract a couple of things happen.
First, the Reds have a number of their key pieces locked up long term.
Second, this now removes the Reds from the "small market" category.
The "Small Market" Reds have committed over $300 million to two players, thus making it impossible for the Reds to continue to push the fact they are a small market club.
This city always complains about having a winner. Well, Mr. Castellini has done his part, now it is time for the fans to put our money where our mouth is, and show up to some games.
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