With the first week of preseason gone, John Mitchell and Brady Ford begin their NFL divisional previews with the NFC East. [Can anyone overtake the Eagles? →]

The Arizona Cardinals traded Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2nd round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for Kevin Kolb. [Click to find out why I think it's a risky trade... →]

NFL Draft is around the corner, and there’s still uncertainty [Who will your team pick? →]

He is an enigma.  A command pitcher with only mediocre command.  A hurler who flashes spectacular glovework at a position where fielding isn’t a priority.  A self-described animal rights activist who has no problem shooting a bear in the face. Recently, Mark Buehrle offered up some ill-considered remarks regarding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.  In his [...]

Zach is back after a three-week absence with thoughts on the Australian Open, World Cup skiing and SI’s recent expose on Lance Armstrong…

Welcome to the first ever Rich’s Replies.  This is where I answer questions/comments sent to me by the readers (you can email me at rich.sportsnickel@gmail.com).  Each Friday (today’s is a day early due to the New Year’s Holiday), I will answer all questions or comments sent to me by Wednesday each week (provided they are family-friendly).  [...]

You can criticize him for many things. Talk about his two bonehead plays that took away two touchdowns from his resume. Even chastise some of the things that come out of his mouth. Don’t bring anything negative out of his 65-yard walk-off punt return that took the Eagles off in style last week against the [...]

I get it. Michael Vick’s past is an ugly and disgusting chapter in his life. He did horrible things to dogs, and he went to prison for it. He is still paying for it, too. He is still under massive financial stress, and two thirds of every dollar he is earning now is going to [...]