Nick Bosa Named NFL's Defensive Player of the Year

 Nick Bosa is making waves in the NFL: he has been named Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022 season! Learn more about his amazing accomplishment here. Bosa is the second member of his family to win the award, following in the footsteps of his brother Joey, who won the award in 2016 while playing for the Chargers.

Nick Bosa has been rewarded for a stellar 2022 season, becoming the first 49ers player to be named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Bosa's hard work and commitment paid off, as he earned 46 votes from Associated Press voters – the highest number of any other player this year.

What are Nick Bosa's career highlights?

Nick Bosa has been an impact player since the start of his career. During his rookie season, he was named a Pro Bowl starter, and in 2020, he was selected as First-Team All-Pro. In 2021, players voted him the 49ers' team MVP while also garnering Defensive Player of the Year honors. He has also recorded a total of 43 sacks in his four years as a professional – with 18.5 sacks in 2022 alone, leading all same-side edge players in that category.

What is the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award?

The NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the best defensive player in the National Football League. It is voted on by members of the Pro Football Writers Association and selected by a panel of former players and coaches. The award has been part of professional football since 1971, and Nick Bosa was recently named the 2022 recipient.

How did Nick Bosa become NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2022?

Nick Bosa made an impressive impact on the game, leading his San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2019 and totalling 18.5 sacks in 2022, two forced fumbles, 39 quarterback pressures and 41 solo tackles. As a result, he earned the honor of becoming the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. His dedication to improving his skills and being ready for any challenges has earned him multiple awards over the year and have resulted in this amazing accomplishment.

Why is Nick Bosa's award-winning performance so impressive?

Nick Bosa's incredible performance this season was a testament to his hard work, determination, and skill. His stellar defensive play earned him the honor of being named NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2022, continuing his legacy as one of the greatest players in history. It's not surprising that he's due for a pay raise, given his impressive performance and the high demand for talented pass rushers in the NFL. However, the exact amount of his new contract and whether or not he'll sign an extension are both unknown at this time, as these negotiations typically take place behind closed doors.

Regardless of the outcome, it's likely that Nick Bosa will continue to be a cornerstone of the 49ers' defense for years to come, and his future contract will reflect his value to the team.

What impact has Nick Bosa made on the 2022 NFL season?

Nick Bosa's outstanding individual performance, coupled with the 49ers' successful season, has had an undeniably positive impact on the 2022 NFL season. He was consistently one of the top defensive players in the league and helped lead his team to the Super Bowl. Nick Bosa is known for being a humble and team-oriented player, and his acceptance speech seems to reflect that. By saying that it's a team sport and that he just does his job, Bosa is giving credit to his teammates and coaches for their contributions to his success. He's also highlighting the fact that he sees his role as simply doing his part to help the team win.

This type of attitude is typical of many successful athletes and is a testament to the character of Nick Bosa. By focusing on the team and not just his individual achievements, he's helping to build a positive and successful culture within the 49ers organization. His influence and legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations of players to come.

 

Gareon Conley Is A Suspect In An Investigation of Sexual Assault

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Gareon Conley, a Former Ohio State corner back, has been named a suspect in a sexual assault investigation.

Recent news reported that the incident took place at a hotel in Cleveland two weeks ago, but only said that a known first round NFL Draft prospect was involved in the incident. The past 24 hours have been full of speculation because of how the news was initially reported.

According to the police report, a 23 year old woman is accusing Gareon Conley of trying to force her to have a sexual encounter in the bathroom of a hotel suite on April 9. The police also interviewed two more individuals, who identified as friends of Conley, at the hotel suite. The woman, however, refused to speak to the police after going to a local hospital.

A Cleveland Police Department spokesperson told reporters that no warrant has been delivered and no formal charges were filed against Conley. The Cleveland Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit continues the sexual assault investigation. The department has not released further information.

Conley attended Massillon Washington High School before his three years in Columbus and worked out in the Cleveland area prior to the draft. He became a regular for Ohio State's 2016 College Football Playoff team and had been considered a first round 2017 NFL Draft pick.

Earnings Of Ohio State Players In The NFL

The Ohio state University has no shortage of players in the National Football League (NFL); in fact, there are currently 69 former Buckeyes playing on football's largest stage. of these 69, 51 are currently active on a team roster, while the remaining 18 have either been released or are virtually retired but have not made it official. Nose tackle Ryan Pickett, for example, is not on any NFL team but due to various contractual reasons he is not listed as retired. Other notably, inactive former Buckeyes who have earned substantial amounts during their NFL careers include wide receiver Santonio Holmes (#5), guard Rob Sims (#11) and safety Will Allen (#13).

All in all, the 69 Ohio State players in the NFL have earned a collective $463.6 million, but some players have put much more money in the bank than others. According to Spotrac, which tracks earning for NFL players, the top earner from The Ohio State University is Donte Whitner, a safety for the Cleveland Browns.

Whitner has already earned over $61 million during his nine-year NFL career. Pickett is listed at No. 2 with a total of $45.62 million in career NFL earnings, and New York Jets center Nick Mangold places third with a total of $39.58 million.
One of the 15 Buckeyes who entered the NFL last year made the top-20 cut in terms of salary earned. New York Jets wide receiver Devin Smith placed 20th after his rookie season, earning slightly more than $3 million. As per Spotrac, however, these 15 league newcomers are expected to earn a cumulative $111 million when their initial rookie contracts end.

Bradley Roby Gets Freedom After Pleading Guilty

After the charge Bradley Roby was facing was amended, he pleaded guilty and given a suspended sentence

Once the charge was amended, the former Ohio State corner decided to plead guilty but the suspended sentence means that he will not spend time in jail if he completes a court-mandated driver intervention program.

According to the Columbus Dispatch, Bradley pleaded guilty to the charge in a Franklin County court where the hearing for his OVI citation was being held. Bradley only pleaded guilty for being in physical control of an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to the charge sheet, Roby was found passed-out or asleep behind the wheel on the morning of 20th April, 2014.

The judge presiding over the case issued a suspended sentence under one condition that he must complete a 3-day driver intervention program. According to his attorney, Roby was supposed to begin the program shortly.

When the news broke out about his arrest, Roby and his agent took to the Internet in a bid to distance themselves from those malicious accusations. According to his agent, Roby was only cited and allowed to go home without any restrictions on the following day, and the NFL star player produced police documents  to confirm his agent's claim that his blood alcohol was ten times lower than the legal limit. However, court documents showed that the star player failed the standard sobriety test during the time of the arrest.

Previously, Roby had been arrested after an incident at a bar in Bloomington, Ind, but the charges were later dropped.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - September 17, 2013

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Welcome to the September 17, 2013 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.In this edition we have an article from Justin Burnette on the College Football Playoff including a Full breakdown. We also have a story from Sydney Bell with 0 iPhone Apps that can Help You Draft Your Fantasy Football Team if you don't have one yet. Make sure to bookmark our carnival, tweet the link on Twitter, and come back soon.

Denise Thompson presents Is Your Child Ready to Play Sports? posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, "When it comes to signing your child up for a sports team, it’s natural to feel a bit of trepidation while they’re still young. While you do not want your child to be behind the other children in terms of skills, you may wonder if your child is ready to devote the time and effort it takes to learn a sport and to be a part of a team."

Kevin Giffin presents 18 Blogs Helping You Be a Good Sports Parent posted at Summer Nanny, saying, "It can be easy to let your competitive nature come out during a youth sporting event, however this behavior can teach your kids all the wrong things about sportsmanship."

Jessica Clark presents Reasons Kids Benefit from Playing Team Sports posted at Kenney Myers, saying, "Team sports can be traced all the way back to the Native Americans, with the first organized collegiate sport between young men starting in the 1850s between Harvard and Yale. Since then, athletics have become a way of life and an integral part of growing up."

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Justin Burnette presents College Football Playoff: Full breakdown posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Bill Smith presents 10 Critical Questions for the NFC posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Tonight listen to Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I preview the NFL 2013 season at 6 PM EDT on http://www.justin.tv/papaburl."

Bill Smith presents September 7 Preview: OSU Versus SDSU posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The San Diego State Aztecs will travel to Ohio on Saturday September 7th to play our Buckeyes with a 3:30pm kickoff."

Bill Smith presents NFL AFC 2013 Preview posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The Bills starting quarterback is undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel. This is not the way head coach Doug Marrone hoped to start his new job. QB EJ Manuel might be ready in time."

Bill Smith presents NFL 2013 NFC Preview posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The Boys have been worried about the offense this preseason for good reason. The first stringers did not score a TD in their first two games."

Sydney Bell presents 10 iPhone Apps That Will Help You Draft Your Fantasy Football Team posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "For more casual football fans, there are low-key pick’em contest pools held in every office and sports bar across the country. When your love for football is so great that it can’t be contained by an office pool with amateur participants, however, there’s always fantasy football."

Justin Burnette presents St. Louis writer uses Mora's press conference incident to defend media posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - April 24, 2013

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Welcome to the April 24, 2013 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.In this edition we have a number of articles from Justin Burnette including a look at the top 5 players by position in the up-coming NFL draft. Rob Graumans has an article about the culture of football on his Young Socrates blog. And finally Bill Smith looks at the Big Ten conference realignment with the addition of Rutgers and Maryland.Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like and share our articles on all the social networks.

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Justin Burnette presents NFL Draft 2013 Top 5 Players By Position posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Justin Burnette presents 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Short on skill players, loaded with linemen posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Rob Graumans presents The Poisonous Culture of Football posted at The Young Socrates.

Justin Burnette presents The worst No. 1 picks in NFL Draft history posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Justin Burnette presents The best No. 1 picks in NFL Draft history posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Justin Burnette presents Alabama QB AJ McCarron primed for 2013 season posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Bill Smith presents The Big Ten Conference And Realignment posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The NCAA's musical chairs act of the past two years have seen big shake-ups as major college football schools moved from one conference to another."

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - March 26, 2013

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Welcome to the March 26, 2013 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.In this edition we start with some Buckeye basketball stories from Bill Smith written in great fashion. John Schmoll has four great ways to watch March Madness from work, not that anyone is doing that. Justin Burnette takes a look at some sleepers in the 2013 NFL Draft that isn't too far away. And we have a list of Heisman hopefuls for the upcoming NCAA football season from the College Football Universe Blog. Hope you enjoy the articles, bookmark, share, tweet, like on Facebook and come back soon.

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Bill Smith presents Buckeyes Cleanup Iona Meltdown posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Was this David vs. Goliath, Jack vs. Giant, or just a No.2 against an up and coming team?"

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John Schmoll presents 4 Great Ways to Enjoy March Madness at Work posted at Frugal Rules, saying, "March madness is both loved and hated at the same time. There are many fun and frugal ways you can enjoy the fun without being a drag on your employer as well."

Bill Smith presents Ohio State vs. Iona NCAA Tournament posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Ohio State is set to play Iona in the 2nd round of the West Division tonight at 7:15pm in Dayton Ohio."

Bill Smith presents OSU Seek New Coach After Jim Foster Quits Buckeye Basketball posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The Ohio State University is looking for a new coach for their women's basketball program, following the news that Jim Foster has resigned."

Bill Smith presents The Big Ten Tournament 2013 Starts Today posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The Big Ten begins their 2013 Basketball Tournament today in Chicago with four teams rated in the top 10 nationally."

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Justin Burnette presents NFL Draft 2013 Sleeper Watch posted at College Football Universe - Blog.


Justin Burnette presents  NFL Draft 2013 Big Board Top 75: Joeckel rated number one
posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Justin Burnette presents Top 10 players NFL Draft 2013: Big men atop the class posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Justin Burnette presents Top 10 players NFL Draft 2014: Clowney man among boys posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

Justin Burnette presents Dynamic Dozen Heisman Trophy Contenders Preseason 2013 posted at College Football Universe - Blog.

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Predictions: Philadelphia Eagles Vs. Dallas Cowboys 10/30 8:20PM EDT

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While players and coaches have come and gone and stadiums have been built, demolished, and renamed, one thing that has yet to change between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys: the long time running rivalry. The rivalry has been going on ever since September 30, 1960 with a 25-27 Eagles win over the Cowboys. Players and fans continue the rivalry in 2011, and you know a rivalry is good when past games between the two teams have been coined as Bounty Bowls.

"Our number 1 nemesis is still the Dallas Cowboys. People tend to not even care if we win the season as long as we beat the Cowboys. Now, that being said, everyone was expecting (the Eagles) to go to the Super Bowl with all of these new acquisitions that they got. The Eagles were on fire when it came to picking up players," explained Dr. Siegel, a dentist practicing out of Philadelphia and an avid Eagles fan.

Does Philadelphia Have A Greater Shot In The Post-Season With A Win Over Dallas?

As preseason rolled around and the big NFL lock out was finally resolved, the Eagles soon became known as the "Dream Team" as the team continued to pick up new promising teammates to add to the Eagles' arsenal. However, it seems this phase was short lived as after Week 3, QB Michael Vick has already admitted that the "Dream Team" is over. Combined with a not so spectacular start and key players in less than optimum health, a victorious game against Dallas could be the team's silver lining. As Dr. Siegel explained, "The Philadelphia Eagles have definitely started slow this year. There was a great expectation for victories in our city. The Eagles will have a chance to redeem themselves to the Philadelphia sports fans when the play the Dallas Cowboys. No team is disliked more than the Cowboys in Philadelphia. Even with a winning season if the Eagles lose to the cowboys fans are not happy. A win over the Cowboys will go a long way to help the Eagles turn their season around."

Dallas Cowboys fan and Pro Blogger, Alex Weston of CowboysGab.com agrees with Siegel. "I would say the Eagles have under performed. As the season has developed I think most people expected them to be 5-0 or 4-1. The "dream team" has had a very rough start to the season going 1-4 and it has been inconsistency that has plagued them as well. They have looked good at times and looked awful at others. The Eagles defense is still a concern, especially against the run. But, as the season goes on, I expect the Eagles to get things worked out and make a run at the division."

Cowboys Riding On Slow Horses Early On

At the same time, Weston also has similar thoughts regarding his own team, proving that time may be just what the Eagles and the Cowboys need. As he explained, "I think the Cowboys have been what we expected them to be. They have been much improved on defense and very explosive on offense. Their real problem has been consistency and ball control. It seems the Cowboys have put themselves in position to win, but have been unable to deliver due to turnovers. I think as the season goes on, we'll start to see that get straightened out."

The Cowboys' less-than-stellar start with an injured WB Tony Romo, almost mirrors the same problems that the Philadelphia Eagles are facing.

Holding On To The Ball May Be The Deciding Factor

Looking at the two teams, both are able to enjoy a bye week before their upcoming face-off, which may be a much needed break for both the Cowboys and the Eagles. Statistically both teams are pretty close with the exception of Philadelphia's rushing yards to Dallas. Though statistics are just numbers, the key to winning this match-up may be the team who suffers from the fewest fumbles.

"I do think the teams are pretty evenly matched and it is going to come down to which ever team turns the ball over the least. The defenses will be key in this game so I imagine there will be lots of blitzing on both sides. Which ever defense forces the most turnovers, that team will walk out of there with the victory," explained Weston.

When Philadelphia hosts the Cowboys on October 30 at Lincoln Financial Field, the city's most notable nickname, "The City of Brotherly Love" will likely go straight out the window. When the Cowboys come into town, Philadelphia is the place to be for a bitter rivalry that runs deep. That's the best type of football, right?

Ashley Page writes for Off-Topic Media. Special thanks to Philly dentist, Dr. Ken Siegel and Cowboys blogger, Alex Weston of CowboysGab.com for their comments.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - August 4, 2011

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Welcome to the August 4, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.With football right around the corner we have a heavy football focused carnival. Steve has a nice article to start about an Ohio State recruit, Tyvis Powell, who committed to the Buckeyes even with all the NCAA uncertainty. Lisa Hood takes a look at the Top 10 Worst MLB Owners with the LA Dodgers headed for bankruptcy. We have NFL Free Agents & Potential Player Moves For 2011 by Eric Gargiulo. Fathead also takes a look at the Top NFL Free Agents. And finally we return to college football with a 2011 preview of the Vanderbilt Commodores by Matt Regaw. I hope you enjoy all the material, bookmark, share, tweet, Facebook like, and come back soon. (NE7BXRBD2WCD)

Ava Roth presents Blog Carnival - Submit an Article to a Carnival posted at WordPress Web 2.0 How-To Spot-er.

Barry Frank presents Monday, August 8 2011 ? WWE: Raw posted at Sports Tickets Schedule, saying, "WWE Fans: You don’t want to miss the approaching WWE: Raw game on August 8 2011 at 05:30 PM. This will undoubtedly be a game to remember at the HP Pavilion and the rest of the WWE will be playing in San Jose, California."

Mary Casey presents The NFL Lockout is Over! ESPN, Sports Fans and NFL Players Spread the News via Twitter | Hudson Horizons Blogs posted at Hudson Horizons Blogs, saying, "For over five months fans have been wondering if legality issues within the NFL would interrupt a much anticipated football season. Had the NFL lockout continued not only would fans be devastated, but a reported $160 million would be lost in the hosting cities of the NFL teams."

Kris presents How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight naturally posted at Kris Health Blog, saying, "If you are wondering how many calories should I eat a day to lose weight, then I have good news for you about calorie counting and weight loss."

Steve presents 2012 Cornerback Tyvis Powell – Nothing Compared to Ohio State posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Sticking with the Buckeyes looks like the right move for a number of 2012 recruits as Ohio State appears to be clear into the future with only 2010 being affected by the recent NCAA violations."

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Lisa Hood presents Top 10 Worst MLB Owners of All Time posted at ZenCollegeLife.

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Jason Grden presents I'm A Fan! PLAY, EAT, TRAVEL posted at PLAY, EAT, TRAVEL, saying, "An article written about the NBA and NFL lockouts and how it relates to a sports fans attitude."

Real Hoops presents Why Basketball is #1 posted at realhoopstalk.com, saying, "The evidence in this article is undeniable. Basketball is #1!"

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Tracy Miller presents 15 Brain Injury Facts Every Athlete Should Know posted at Insurance Quotes Blog, saying, "Engaging in sports and athletic activities can raise your risk of encountering potential brain-knocking situations, so while you certainly shouldn't cut down on exercise, you should still learn everything you can about brain injuries."

Ken presents How to Be Unstoppable | Unstoppable Strength posted at Unstoppable Strength, saying, "Anthony Robles was born without a right leg, but it did not stop him from becoming an undefeated NCAA National Champion wrestler. Read his amazing story here!"

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Eric Gargiulo presents NFL Free Agents & Potential Player Moves For 2011 posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "This is not your father’s Free Agency season, no way! As the NFL starts to work towards a new CBA and the end of the lock-out, free agency will come hard and fast, and lots of players are expected to be on the move."

Fathead presents Top NFL Free Agents posted at Fathead Blog.

Matt Regaw presents Tennessee Volunteers SEC College Preview 2011: If Optimism Were Wins, Volunteers Will Be Champs posted at Bookie Blitz.

Matt Regaw presents Vanderbilt Commodores SEC College Preview 2011: With One Win Last Year, It’s All Uphill From There | Bookie Blitz posted at Bookie Blitz.

Steve presents The Biggest Questions For the 2011 Fantasy Football Season posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The main argument for Vick being the #1 overall pick is that he is the most unique and dynamic player in fantasy football. When that fantasy football draft board goes up should he be the #1 pick? Here is what proponents say about that question."

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Steve presents High Profile Sponsorships Gone Wrong posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "One problem, though, the guy liked his women, and a that love of the opposite sex came back to haunt him when a series of unfortunate events lead to the media finding out Woods had been cheating on his wife for years with quite a lot of women."

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The Champ of Champs: Which Championship Game is the Best?

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Each of the major North American sporting leagues (football, hockey, baseball, and basketball) does its best to promote its championship as the most exciting, entertaining, enjoyable sports experience that any viewer could hope to experience. However, they obviously can’t all be right, can they?

From a purely marketing perspective, the SuperBowl is the clear winner. Based on the single-game nature of the SuperBowl, everything surrounding the event has become almost as important as the championship game itself. The NFL has convinced millions of non-sports fans to watch a major sporting event purely for the commercials. This has allowed them to charge whatever prices they want for advertising time. It is also impossible to argue with the raw number of people who view the SuperBowl every year.

However, if people spend more time the next day talking about the commercials than the actually game itself, can it be considered the best, or most successful? Also, while the single game nature of the NFL championship is extremely exciting, one game prevents a great deal of the drama and evolving storylines that makes many of the other leagues championships so amazing.

From a purely historical standpoint, Major League Baseball seems to have the strongest claim when it comes to championship games. Unfortunately, age and adherence to the past have left baseball a slow, boring game in the eyes of many sports fans. Unless a major city is involved in the October competition, attendance and television ratings are the lowest of any of the major sports.

The NBA recently enjoyed one its most successful post seasons ever in terms of ticket sales and television ratings. This culminated in near record numbers for the NBA finals. The seven game, alternating location format of the championship series allows for levels of strategic complication and planning unavailable in the NFL with its single game championship. Star power and player accessibility is allowing the NBA to challenge the NFL when it comes to superiority in the hearts and televisions of many Americans.

Sadly, the NHL is not currently in a position where it can challenge any of the other major sports leagues in terms of financial success or popularity, at least not south of the Canadian border. Only a few years removed from a lockout, and with numerous teams struggling to fill arenas, the Stanley Cup Finals may be an exciting event for diehard fans, but it is doomed to ratings obscurity.

From a strict numbers perspective, the SuperBowl is the clear winner among North American championship games, breaking U.S. television records in 2011 with an average of 111 million viewers. Though even adding the total number of viewers over the six games of the NBA finals together only yields a total viewership of just under 103 million people, the NBA numbers have been steadily rising over the last several years, leading to a potential succession in the coming years. Sadly, baseball and hockey both lag far behind.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - June 24, 2011

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Welcome to the June 24, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.This time in the blog carnival we have some really good articles including Jim A taking a look at the Bruins win and rioting in Canada. Steve has a couple of posts including 'If You Were Lebron James, How Would You Feel?' dealing with his post-game press conference when Miami lost the finals series and Cleveland celebrated. And a comparison of the The NFL Draft to The NBA Draft. Since article since we will all be watching the NBA draft tonight. Finally we have the Top 5 New England Patriots of All Time from Michael at eScoutRoom.com. Hope you enjoy the material, bookmark, share, tweet and come back next time.

Formula1 presents My Take on The Canadian Grand Prix posted at Me, Myself and I.

Jody Sampson presents HBO’s Entourage Pays Yankee Stadium a Visit | Concert Tickets | Sports Tickets | Broadway Tickets | Opera Tickets | Vegas posted at Concert Tickets | Sports Tickets | Broadway Tickets | Opera Tickets | Vegas Shows, saying, "The highly popular and beloved HBO drama, Entourage, has recently visited New York’s Yankee stadium in the Bronx. Shooting its eighth and final season, creator Doug Ellin has written in cameos for a number of sports stars like Amar’e Stoudemire and most recently Yankees stars, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira."

Cathy presents Saturday, July 2 2011 ? New York Mets vs. New York Yankees posted at Sports Tickets Schedule, saying, "New York Yankees Fans: You dont want to miss the approaching New York Mets vs. New York Yankees game on July 2 2011 at 03:30 PM. This will definitely be a game to remember at the Citi Field."

Jim A presents Views from the Northeast: Bruins win!! Lets tear up our own city now!! posted at My Views from the Northeast.

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KAZBullet presents What I’m Watching: Thor, LeBron, and the story behind the story posted at Bullet's Brain, saying, "LeBron's playoff journey, and what it means, is a challenge to our own lives."

Steve presents If You Were Lebron James ? How Would You Feel posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Lebron James is widely blamed for two Miami losses to Dallas in Texas this past week. Is it fair to hold him accountable for fourth quarter failings?"

Jimson Lee presents Strength and Jumping… What you Need to Know! posted at Speedendurance.com, saying, "For top performance: "do you need to be strong or are plyometrics enough?" Find out here."

Steve presents The NFL Draft VS The NBA Draft posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "With the NBA draft quickly approaching, it is a good time to compare the NFL draft to the NBA draft."

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Anthony Mannino presents Note to Bradley: Go Down Swinging posted at The USA 10 Kit, saying, "Our site does not fite any of your categories, but I thought I would send our info to see if you were interested in adding soccer info"

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Steve presents Terrelle Pryor Leaves Ohio State Early posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Terrelle Pryor leaves Columbus before the NCAA has a chance to penalize him more for additional violations during his time with the Buckeyes."

Michael presents Ohio State Picks up Recruit Tyvis Powell in the Midst of Coach and Quarterback Exodus posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "Loyalty is on display by Tyvis Powell as he commits to Ohio State even after coach Jim Tressel resigns."

Steve presents Terrelle Pryor Apologizes in Afternoon Press Conference posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Terrelle Pryor enters the NFL supplemental draft after causing his college coaches' job and lead Ohio State into major violations."

Michael presents Top 5 New England Patriots of All Time posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "New England has become a dynasty over the past ten years in the NFL with the assistance of some really good players."

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Christopher Clayton presents Myrtle Beach 2011 posted at Weekend Golf Warrior.

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Michelle presents How much protein should you take when weight training? posted at Weight Training, saying, "Don't let your body break down! But don't overdo it either."

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - May 12, 2011

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Welcome to the May 12, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.This time we have a 16 articles from some of the best sports related blogs on the Internet. We start out with Cisko who covers the Tour de France and explains why it is one the greatest endurance events in the World. Kelby Archer writes about why Roger Federer Will Never Win Another Major. We have a Cameron Heyward update from Steve as he prepares for Mini Camp and the Pittsburgh Steelers. That is of course if the players and coaches can come to a bargaining agreement. Finally, Gorilla Golf Blog takes a look at Celebrity Golfers and Michael Jordan. I hope you enjoy the articles, bookmark, share, tweet and come back next time.

Cisko presents Tour de France posted at CiskoPicks, saying, "One of the greatest endurance sports on earth!"

Omar Almasri presents De-mystifying Eden Hazard posted at O-Posts.

Omar Almasri presents Refs..... are they getting worse?! posted at O-Posts.

Kelby Archer presents Roger Federer Will Never Win Another Major posted at The Service Line, saying, "An article I wrote about why I think Roger Federer will never capture another major title. Despite being World No. 3, his decline has begun, but many tennis commentators are still considering him a threat to win Slams. I don't agree at all."

baseball

Mitch Hall presents THe ITch: A Day in the Life posted at THe ITch.

Mitch Hall presents THe ITch: MLB Stock Market Update posted at THe ITch.

extreme

JimmyP presents Chinese Wheels vs. The Rest posted at Rolling Riding Racing.

Steve presents All About Bouldering posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Bouldering is the sport of climbing large boulders."

football

Steve presents Cameron Heyward Ready For Mini Camp and the Pittsburgh Steelers posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Cam Heyward with their first pick in the 2011 NFL draft."

Steve presents Round 2 and 3 NFL Draft coverage tonight on http://mooheadradio.com/2.0/ posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Bill Smith covered the first two days of the NFL Draft live on his radio show on Moo Head Radio."

hyde esmy presents Lionel Messi: The Magician posted at HYDE ESMY.

Michael presents Taylor McNamara Highly Sought After 2012 Tight End Recruit posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "Taylor McNamara looks like one of the best tight ends nationally for the 2012 recruiting class."

A. Lee presents How to Weight Train without Weights posted at Speedendurance.com, saying, "For runners who have no access to a weight room, here is your weight training plan."

golf

Gorilla Golf Blog presents Celebrity Golfers - Michael Jordan posted at Gorilla Golf Blog, saying, "Michael Jordan first learned to play golf as a college Junior before the glitz and fame that spotlighted his basketball career made him take up the 2nd sport."

mma

Teri Jones presents 10 Ways to Find a Great Soccer Club for Kids posted at Moving Tips.

KateAddict presents Fight News: ?Fightville? Premiere posted at MMA, Wrestling, Comic and Gaming News.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of sports carnival ecstasy using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - November 4, 2010

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Welcome to the November 4, 2010 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.This time around we have a number of great articles that made the carnival including one from Tracy Beach on 3 Things No One Saw Coming in the 2010 World Series. I didn't see the Giants sweeping Rangers. Derek Bateman has a great post for Philadelphia Eagles fans on Michael Vick starting week 9 on the NFL season after his muscle pull. Scholars & Rogues feels the NFL got it right on violent hits. And finally Yael Grauer has an interview with Urijah Faber. Hope you enjoy all the articles, bookmark, share, and come back next time.

Maureen Fitzsimmons presents Interview with a Sports Management Professional – Darren Heitner, Esq | Sports Management Degree posted at Comments on: Sports Management Average Salary, saying, "When deciding to enter the professional sports business world, understanding the challenges and steps to take is essential. This interview offers a personal account of the industry as a whole."

Sheryl Owen presents 25 Fantastic NFL Football Card Collecting Blogs posted at Satellite Dish.

GrrlScientist presents Who's Your Momma? British and Irish mares made significant contribution to thoroughbred breed posted at Punctuated Equilibrium, saying, "Horseracing: This newly published study finds that thoroughbred racehorses, which originated in Europe, descended from a number of British and Irish native breed foundation mares"

baseball

Eric Gargiulo presents Taking a Look at Recent Sports Upsets posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "Last week we saw two major upsets in baseball as both the Yankees and Phillies went down in their LCS matchups to major underdogs. Both the Yanks and Phills crushed their LDS opponents."

Tracy Beach presents 3 Things No One Saw Coming in the 2010 World Series posted at DISH Network News, saying, "3 Things No One Saw Coming in the 2010 World Series."

extreme

George Balla presents Big Boulder Adds Natural Features and Glades posted at East Coast Ski Adventures, saying, "freestyle skiing blog east coast trick tips and travelblog"

football

Derek Bateman presents Vick will start week 9 posted at Philadelphia Eagles Today, saying, "Philadelphia Eagles Player Information"

Scholars & Rogues presents NFL gets it right on violent hits: better now than after somebody gets killed (literally) posted at Scholars and Rogues, saying, "Thanks for your consideration!"

hockey

Eric Gargiulo presents Fantasy Hockey Rankings – NHL Western Conference Goalies for 2010-2011 posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "The Western Conference has a stable of quality goaltending, despite losing a top net minder in Evgeni Nabokov to the Kontinental Hockey League. Despite his departure, the Western Conference still boasts a strong goaltending core."

AJ presents 1st Period Over/Under Stats posted at Rare Gambling Info, saying, "gambling"

Alexander Peter presents Foam Roller Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Iliotibial Band Syndrome posted at Foam Roller - Exercises and Stretches you can do yourself., saying, "This article provides some tips on how to prevent the risk of developing Iliotibial Band Syndrome by using a foam roller to relieve the stress from the IT band."

mma

Eric Gargiulo presents Work or Shoot? The Undertaker ? Brock Lesnar confrontation posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "The Wrestling world and MMA world are buzzing after a brief incident at UFC 121 between The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar took place on Saturday night. The moment itself last merely three seconds but caught an intense moment from the once former co-workers."

Yael Grauer presents MMA HQ Exclusive Interview: Urijah Faber posted at MMA HQ - Mixed Martial Arts News and Analysis, saying, "Exclusive interview with MMA fighter Urijah Faber"

Eric Gargiulo presents Is Roy Nelson next for Brock Lesnar? posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "The good and the bad of MMA is that it is unpredictable and promoters can only do so much planning. For the first and maybe only time in the UFC the worlds have aligned for Brock Lesnar vs. Roy Nelson inside of the octagon. Even Dana White couldn’t have planned for this freak show."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of sports carnival ecstasy using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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