Closer Look Sports http://www.closerlooksports.com/ en Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:12:00 GMT Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:12:00 GMT info@closerlooksports.com info@closerlooksports.com Ben Roethlisberger: Drink Like A Champion http://www.closerlooksports.com/ben-roethlisberger-drink-like-a-champion/ Two things are true about the latest accusation of sexual assault against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger: 1) He is innocent until proven guilty 2) He is a complete idiot. There... http://www.closerlooksports.com/ben-roethlisberger-drink-like-a-champion/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/ben-roethlisberger-drink-like-a-champion/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:12:00 GMT Stephen Strasburg Sharp In Nationals Debut http://www.closerlooksports.com/stephen-strasburg-sharp-in-nationals-debut/ Overall first pick Stephen Strasburg looked sharp in his debut striking out two and only giving up one hit in two innings vs the Tigers. Pre-season baseball doesn't matter much... http://www.closerlooksports.com/stephen-strasburg-sharp-in-nationals-debut/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/stephen-strasburg-sharp-in-nationals-debut/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:42:00 GMT Final Olympic Medal Count http://www.closerlooksports.com/final-olympic-medal-count/ The United States broke the Olympic record, formerly held by Germany, for most medals won in the games. It was the first time in 78 years that the Americans had... http://www.closerlooksports.com/final-olympic-medal-count/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/final-olympic-medal-count/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:41:00 GMT Get 80% Off Atlanta Thrashers Tickets http://www.closerlooksports.com/get-80-off-atlanta-thrashers-tickets/ Here is a great opportunity to see some great NHL in Atlanta next week. ATLANTA--FEBRUARY 26, 2010-- The Atlanta Thrashers just reduced prices by as much as 80% on two... http://www.closerlooksports.com/get-80-off-atlanta-thrashers-tickets/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/get-80-off-atlanta-thrashers-tickets/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:55:00 GMT Ole Miss Has A New Mascot http://www.closerlooksports.com/ole-miss-has-a-new-mascot/ The University of Mississippi's nickname is the Rebels and for years their mascot was Col. Rebel, a confederate soldier that bears a strong resemblance to General Robert E. Lee. The... http://www.closerlooksports.com/ole-miss-has-a-new-mascot/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/ole-miss-has-a-new-mascot/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:50:00 GMT Is Tomlinson Headed To The Saints? http://www.closerlooksports.com/is-tomlinson-headed-to-the-saints/ Drew Brees made it clear today what color he would like to see former Charger teammate Ladainian Tomlinson wear next season, namely the Black and Gold. Brees would have plenty... http://www.closerlooksports.com/is-tomlinson-headed-to-the-saints/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/is-tomlinson-headed-to-the-saints/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:29:00 GMT NASCAR Leaving California? http://www.closerlooksports.com/nascar-leaving-california/ I've heard rumblings for some time but today was the first official word from a NASCAR insider that California will probably not have two races next year. This has been... http://www.closerlooksports.com/nascar-leaving-california/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/nascar-leaving-california/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:28:00 GMT US Earns Top Seed In Olympic Playoff http://www.closerlooksports.com/us-earns-top-seed-in-olympic-playoff/ With their upset win over heavily favored host team Canada, the US has received the overall number one seed headed into the playoffs. More importantly they have earned a first... http://www.closerlooksports.com/us-earns-top-seed-in-olympic-playoff/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/us-earns-top-seed-in-olympic-playoff/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:16:00 GMT 2010 Winter Olympics Guide: Speed Skating http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-speed-skating/ This is the last in a 15 part series on the sports of the winter games. Speed skating has been a part of the Winter Olympics since 1924. There are... http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-speed-skating/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-speed-skating/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:52:00 GMT 2010 Winter Olympics Guide: Snowboarding http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-snowboarding/ This is the 14th in a 15 part series on the sports of the winter games. Snowboarding has been an Olympic event since 1998. This years' competitions will take place... http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-snowboarding/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-snowboarding/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:37:00 GMT 2010 Winter Olympics Guide: Ski Jumping http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-ski-jumping/ This is the 13th in a 15 part series about the sports of the winter games. Ski jumping has been a part of the Winter Olympics since the first games... http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-ski-jumping/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-ski-jumping/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:26:00 GMT Top 10 Athletes Who Threw It All Away http://www.closerlooksports.com/top-10-athletes-who-threw-it-all-away/2/ After watching the attempted rehab press conference by Tiger Woods today, it made me think of other athetes who have been at the top only to come crashing down. 10... http://www.closerlooksports.com/top-10-athletes-who-threw-it-all-away/2/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/top-10-athletes-who-threw-it-all-away/2/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:51:00 GMT 2010 Winter Olympics Guide: Skeleton http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-skeleton/ This is the 12th in a 15 part series about the sports of the winter games. Skeleton events at this year's Olympics will take place on February 18th and 19th... http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-skeleton/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-skeleton/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:55:00 GMT 2010 Winter Olympics Guide: Short Track Speed Skating http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-short-track-speed-skating/ This is the 11th in a 15 part series about the sports of the winter games. Short track speed skating was a demonstration sport at the 1988 games in Calgary... http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-short-track-speed-skating/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-short-track-speed-skating/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:36:00 GMT 2010 Winter Olympics Guide: Nordic Combined http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-nordic-combined/ This is the 10th in a 15 part series on the sports of the winter games. Nordic combined is an Olympic sport that combines cross country skiing with ski jumping... http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-nordic-combined/#comments http://www.closerlooksports.com/2010-winter-olympics-guide-nordic-combined/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:17:00 GMT